Between the historic sites and landmarks, the eclectic assortment of museums, Michelen star restaurants, pro sports, and too many small, esoteric attractions to count, the real question isn’t what is there to do in Brooklyn, but rather, what isn’t there to do? Read on to learn about some of the hidden gems and popular attractions to figure out how to spend a day trip to Brooklyn or just to discover a fun, local option you haven’t yet had a chance to experience.
Do it yourself: art and creative experiences
Learn a new skill and create your own personal masterpieces in any of these creative DIY courses.
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Paint & Sip: Drink, socialize and create art
If you would rather spend an evening drinking and making something you can take home with you, you can consider enrolling in a paint and sip experience. Paint and sip was the original way to combine a fun experience and an evening enjoying wine and there is a reason that the format has become so popular (and covers so many different kinds of classes). In these events, you’ll have access to a pre-sketched canvas and all of the paint you need to create your own masterpiece as you drink and socialize. Some events have alcohol supplied or while others are BYOB, but, regardless, you are sure to have a good time.Â
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Pottery Wheel Throwing: Play with clay
Another great activity for anyone looking to learn a hobby and make their own personal work of art is a pottery wheel event. You’ll get hands-on experience working with wet clay and you’ll learn to work like a master in no time at all. Pottery making can be a practical skill as much as an art form, so you’ll be able to make your own pot, vase or mug to put to good use when you take it home. Most pottery wheel events include kiln firing as part of the package, but you’ll need to wait a few weeks to pick up your finished piece.
Learn to Sew
One of the best ways to spend your free time is to learn a new skill while enjoying time with friends and meeting new people. In one of Brooklyn’s many sewing classes, you can learn the art of home sewing, knitting or clothing restoration while enjoying camaraderie with like-minded sewists. These classes will introduce participants to invaluable sewing techniques that are easy to pick up and learn but have tons of uses around the house. Sign up today and spend an evening stitching and socializing.
Woodworking: Get crafty and work with your hands
For the more DIY inclined among you, Brooklyn has a surprising number of woodworking and craftsmen shops. Not only are these great places to buy artisanal, bespoke furniture but they are also excellent places to spend a few evenings making your own furniture under the guidance of a skilled carpenter. These workshops and sessions are a great way to learn basic carpentry and to add a touch of personal flair to your home with a custom end table, coffee table or chair.
Jewelry Making: Make a custom accessory
Brooklyn is one of the jewelry capitals of the world, home to some of the most prestigious artisans to ever craft rings, necklaces and more. You can join this artistic community, or just make your own perfect accessory in a jewelry making class. These courses range from simple classes where you create small rings, earrings or broaches (and learn skills you can replicate in your own home) to courses where you work with materials like molten gold and silver to create one-of-a-kind pieces in specialized workshops. In either case, you’ll leave these courses with a beautiful, handcraft piece that is the perfect conversation starter or gift for any occasion.
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Perfume Making: Craft your perfect scent
Have you ever caught a whiff of perfume and wished you could recreate that scent for yourself? Explore the ancient and fascinating world of perfumery with a perfume making class. Learn about the essential oils, exotic blooms, warm spices, and rare woods that go into blending personalized scents. Beyond scent-blending, courses also cover the history and science of perfumes.
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Stained Glass Workshop: Make a piece of personalized art
Another unique art experience, spending an evening attending a stained glass workshop is a great way to learn a new hobby, making a piece of art that you can hang or wear and meet new people and socialize. In one of these events, you’ll learn about the art of working with stained glass, including how to cut and solder pieces of glass into fascinating and enthralling patterns. Working with stained glass is a centuries old artistic tradition and it is one you can join with only a few nights spent practicing and getting hands-on experience.
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Unique attractions: enjoy everything Brooklyn has to offer
Brooklyn is filled with fun and unique things to do. Whether you’re just visiting or you call Brooklyn home, there is no shortage of fun ways to spend your time in unique and memorable ways.
Time Out Market: Sample all of NYC under one roof
If you aren’t entirely sure what you want to do in Brooklyn or you want to get a taste of everything that NYC has to offer, consider a visit to Time Out Market. This 24,000 foot center in Dumbo is home to over 20 restaurants, three bars, a live music showroom, a space for art installations and a fifth-floor rooftop section. No matter what kind of food you want or what kind of show you are looking to see, there is a very good chance you can find it at Time Out Market. This curated dining center has everything from award winning Thai at Walya to Fornino Pizza and Kamasu Sushi. If you aren’t feeling dinner, check out one of the bars and have a classic or modern cocktail creation as you take in live music. TimeOut Market aims to bring the best of NYC to once place for everyone to enjoy.
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Art Experiences: Make your own unique masterpiece
There is no shortage of schools and galleries that sponsor and host experimental art shows and experiences and, if you want to get a taste of abstract art for yourself, consider enrolling in one of these programs. In one of these unique experiences, you’ll be able to work with paint in exciting new ways, whether it is using glowing in the dark UV paint to use your partner’s body as a canvas, using a swirling paint drop to create indescribable colored canvases or using a paintball gun as your primary instrument. At the end of the night, you’ll leave with a completed piece of art and a story about your unique artistic experience.
Bowling: Play a few frames
If you are looking for a fun night out that won't empty your wallet, head to the nearest bowling alley. Bowling is a great way to get exercise and spend time with friends, and you don't need to buy a lot of equipment to get started. You can rent shoes and bowling alleys don't charge a membership fee, so it's easy to try it out if you are a beginner. There are some great bowling alleys in Brooklyn, like Brooklyn Bowl or The Gutter Bowling Alley and Bar, so you can choose from alleys with arcade games, bars, restaurants, or a retro vibe.
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Solve puzzles and challenge yourself at an escape room
Spend an hour with your friends solving puzzles, testing your lateral thinking abilities and taking in an immersive experience in one of New York’s many different escape room experiences. These events will see teams placed in a room themed around anything from international espionage to superhero comics to spooky ghost manors and they will have to solve puzzles, decode clues and locate objects to escape in the time limit. Not only are these challenging events a fun way to test your brain power and work together, each room is a unique and hand-crafted experience that you are sure to remember.
Ice Skating: Skate beneath the Brooklyn Bridge
Experience the magic of winter at Brooklyn Bridge Park as you take in the iconic views of the Manhattan skyline from beneath the historic Brooklyn Bridge. As the park transforms into a winter wonderland, lace up your skates and glide across the rink. The twinkling lights, breathtaking skyline, and crisp winter air create a magical setting for seasoned skaters and those discovering the joy of ice skating for the first time. Skaters can enjoy all the classic amenities, from skate aids to skate sharpening.Â
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Photography Walk About: Dumbo and Vinegar Hill
Capture the essence of Brooklyn in this photography class, open to all levels and digital cameras. Explore the stunning Dumbo and Vinegar Hill neighborhoods, with iconic bridges, cobblestone streets, and beautiful architecture. Whether you are looking to take pictures of the awe-inspiring architecture, capture the profundity of the people or just experiment with the contrast of the city’s lights against the darkness of night, you’ll enhance your composition skills and discover new perspectives in this immersive photography experience.Â
Mini-Golf: Putt and drink
When you hear the words 'mini-golf', you probably think back to summers spent trying to get a brightly colored ball into a hole on the other side of a turning windmill. Brooklyn's urban mini-golf venues look more like museums and offer upscale bars and food like charcuterie boards and ceviche instead of snack bar hotdogs, chips, and candy bars. This is definitely an adult experience. Check out the best of Brooklyn’s mini-golf venues, like Putting Green at Two Trees, Brooklyn Crab’s Reed Park, or Shipwrecked Miniature Golf.Â
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Valentino Pier
Where can you find a view of the Statue of Liberty, Governor’s Island, Manhattan’s skyline, Staten Island, and the New York Harbor? This little known park is a gem along Brooklyn’s waterfront. Though it’s now surrounded by industrial, residential, and historic buildings, Valentino Pier was once the site of an active shipping industry which formed after the Red Hook district was settled by the Dutch in the 1600s. The pier was constructed in 1996 to commemorate the shipping industry that once occupied the waters of the Buttermilk Channel and the Upper New York Harbor. The park is also home to a collection of street art, and there’s a waterfront lawn and a kayak boat launch.
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Dance Lessons
Dance is universal across all cultures and dance classes offer something for everyone. Whether you are a total beginner and just want to feel more comfortable moving to music, or you want to learn to do a particular style like hip hop or the tango, you can find a dance class to fit. Explore ballet, tap, ballroom, or swing in a supportive and fun learning environment. You can even find dance classes to help you improve your fitness.
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Enjoy natural winter beauty
Marvel at the beauty of Lightscape, a trail of illuminated art installations at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This treasured winter event features over a million lights in a blaze of color and music. As you walk along the trail, you can enjoy cool weather treats like warm cider, hot chocolate, and mulled wine, plus sweet treats.
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Find unique treasures shopping in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Pop-Up
If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop to discover new small businesses and support local brands, look no further than Brooklyn Pop-Up. This woman-owned business is your go-to for a diverse selection of makers representing the best of Brooklyn and beyond. From contemporary fashion and accessories to home goods, beauty products, and artisanal distillers, you'll find it all here. Rotating storefront and outdoor retail events at Brooklyn Museum and Fort Greene Park keep the finds exciting and ensure there's always something new to explore. Join in this celebration of local craftspeople, sustainable design, and handmade wares—you never know what treasures you'll uncover.
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Brooklyn Flea
Find one-of-a-kind treasures at this quirky outdoor market. Brooklyn Flea has become one of New York City’s top attractions, operating flea markets every weekend of the year across different neighborhoods. The Fleas feature hundreds of top vendors of furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles and antiques, as well as a tightly curated selection of jewelry, art, and crafts by local artisans and designers. Travel + Leisure, Country Living, Budget Travel, and Fodor’s have ranked the Flea one of the best markets in the U.S. and the world; and Time Out NY named the Flea one of New York’s Essential Pick-Up Spots. You’re sure to find that special tchotchke or quirky trouser suit right here.
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City Point BLKYN
If you’re shopping for all the things, you need to hit City Point BLKYN. It’s the largest food, shopping and entertainment destination in the borough. Located in the heart of downtown Brooklyn, this shopping destination boasts an array of shops, boutiques, and eateries, so there’s something for everyone. Check out the trendy fashion stores and specialty shops, grab a bite at the food hall or have a leisurely meal at one of the restaurants, grab a brew, or catch a movie. There’s even a tennis and pickleball court and an escape room.
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Live Shows in Brooklyn
Revisit past splendor at Kings Theatre
Once one of Brooklyn’s most elegant movie theaters, the Loew’s Kings Theatre opened as a movie and live performance space in 1929. Its opulent interior features an ornate ceiling with sparkling chandeliers, plush velvet seating, and a grand stage that has hosted some of the world's most celebrated films and performers. The theater lost popularity when multiplex cinemas became popular in the 1950s, and it eventually closed in 1977, with the stunning interior falling into disrepair. After an elaborate $95 million restoration, the 3,074-seat theater reopened in 2015 in all its original glory and updated with state-of-the-art sounds and lighting systems. Now you can catch classic acts and rising stars alike at the ornate theater. Kings Theatre hosts a variety of events ranging from concerts and comedy to film screenings and fashion shows.Â
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Explore the avant-garde at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-arts center that has been home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas for more than 150 years. The theater engages both global and local communities with world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more. Check out the work of emerging artists and witness innovative modern masters ply their craft at this mecca for avant-garde theater.
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Mark O’Donnell Theater
The Mark O'Donnell Theater at the Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center is a resource for Brooklyn-based artists and arts groups, giving them a place to develop and share their work. The dance-focused venue aims to connect the residents of The Schermerhorn with the surrounding community through the arts. You can even rent the whole theater for rehearsals, performances, film screenings, meetings, arts-related workshops and classes.
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Brooklyn Steel
Rated as one of the ten best live music venues in America by Rolling Stone, Brooklyn Steel was created by the promoters behind Music Hall of Williamsburg and Rough Trade. The cavernous concert digs are housed in a converted steel fabrication warehouse that holds 1,800 concert-goers. From folk to indie to ALT-rock, this venue ensures you’ll have great sound and a view of the stage wherever you sit.
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Sporting Events
Catch a game in one of the many professional sports arenas all around Brooklyn. Home to dozens of professional and amateur level sports franchises. Whether you want to see a baseball game, a soccer match or even a lacrosse or rugby match, you’ll be able to find tickets and make an evening out of it.
Barclays Center: Watch the Brooklyn Nets
Formally a real New York team since 2012, the Brooklyn Nets are the only professional sports team in the borough and the newest NYC franchise in the four major American sports. Playing at Barclays Center, the Nets have begun to engrain themselves as part of the New York sports tradition and they are quickly becoming one of the city’s darlings. Spend an evening watching them play basketball and take in a new era of NYC sports. Barclays Center also regularly hosts concerts and arena events, so keep an eye out for a variety of options
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Baseball: Cheer on the Brooklyn Cyclones
Remember when baseball was affordable and played just for the fun of it? For the cost of change in your pocket, you can cheer for this single-A minor-league farm team for the New Yrok Mets play at Maimonides Park. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening in the city and grab a hot dog and beer to complete a perfect night out.
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Hockey: New York Islanders
Be a part of an exhilarating hockey game filled with fast-paced action and passionate fans. From the moment you step into the UBS arena, the energy is palpable as spectators cheer on their favorite teams and players. Whether it's the thrill of a goal or the intensity of a close match, watching a hockey game live is an unforgettable outing for sports enthusiasts of all ages.
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Upscale cocktails: bars and speakeasies
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to spend a night out is to go enjoy a few drinks at one of New York’s many, many, many bars and clubs. Whether you are in the market for a 38 dollar Sidecar or a slightly more affordable Manhattan (possibly in Manhattan), there are far too many bars to choose from. While we’ve sampled a few of our favorites here, you should consider looking over all of the best bars NYC has to offer.Â
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Drink a clover club
Clover Club is a combination bar and restaurant that aims to provide guests with some of the finest cocktails and platters in the city. Named for its signature cocktail (itself named for a pre-prohibition club), Clover Club serves an array of evening cocktails and hosts regular brunch events if you want to schedule your drinking a bit earlier in the day. If you are in the market for an upscale drink in Brooklyn, Clover Club is worth considering.
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Westlight
This rooftop bar is a stylish glass box capping the neighborhood’s tallest skyscraper. Take the dedicated elevator 22 stories up to the industrial yet swank space—set with black-and-white tiled floors, bright globe lights and a beamed ceiling—to experience a hotel rooftop bar that has all the goods to be a standalone New York cocktail den. Besides the best views this side of the East River, you can imbibe in inventive cocktails like the tiki-lite Sling and the College Fund.Â
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PilotÂ
This anchored boat bar shifts and sways with the current while you enjoy your favorite beverage under the Brooklyn Bridge. Situated off Pier 6, you’ll watch jet skiers zoom by, the Staten Island Ferry lumber past, and yes, an occasional garbage barge. The skyscrapers of lower Manhattan tower nearby. Cocktails like Life at Sea and Spirit Animal capture the vibe and wet your whistle. Get some factoids from your attentive wait staff, like how this 1924 vessel is the oldest-known boat in use in the city, or that it was the longest-serving pilot ship in American history.
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Global cuisine: restaurants
New York City is home to approximately 23,000 restaurants, and if you tried to eat at all of them, it would take roughly 25 years. Obviously, this is impossible, so you should consider narrowing your options and trying to find the best eats in NYC at the price point you are willing to spend. Consider these options or explore the best restaurants in NYC in greater detail.
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Dine at one of NYC’s oldest restaurants at Gage and Tollner
Gage and Tollner was one of the oldest restaurants in all of New York when it shut down, having been founded in 1879 and running all through the 20th century before closing in 2004. 17 years later, the space was repurchased by a group of Michelin starred chefs and a new Gage and Tollner was opened, attempting to carry on the traditions of the most famous restaurant in New York. While the steakhouse and seafood fare is on the pricey side, if you want to spend an evening enjoying the culinary history of NYC right here in Brooklyn, there is no better place to do it than the newly revitalized Gage and Tollner.
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Brooklyn Pizza: the real NYC pizza
When it comes to the ultimate New York pizza experience, all roads lead to Brooklyn. From iconic pizza legends like Dom DeMarco to innovative newcomers like the Roberta's team, Brooklyn boasts a pizza scene like no other. Forget your average dollar slices—here, you'll find pizza perfection crafted with tradition, top-notch ingredients, and a whole lot of flavor.Â
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Tanoreen
Chef Fawia Bishara opened Tanoreen over 25 years ago because she missed the authentic dishes rooted in her Palestinian heritage. This long-running restaurant transports diners with the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. In a warm and inviting atmosphere, guests can savor classics like falafel and shawarma or innovative creations like eggplant napoleon and lamb kebabs. The restaurant's menu uses fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and bold spices to create an unforgettable dining experience.
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Brooklyn Night Market
Sample cuisines from around the world while you listen to live music at this foodie festival in Industry City. The Brooklyn Night Market is hosted against the backdrop of a stunning sunset and between two iconic city blocks. You’ll get a taste of the best of Brooklyn here, with a fusion of flavors, cultures, and community spirit.Â
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A night of laughs: comedy clubs and improv
Many of the most influential comedians to ever take the stage hail from Brooklyn. Think of Jackie Gleason, Chris Rock, Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers, and even all Three Stooges. With deep routes in comedy and culture, Brooklyn has become the bedrock of entertainment in New York City. Many famous comedians got their starts in Brooklyn performing in these clubs and many regularly return to perform drop-ins while working on new material. Spend an evening at one of these shows and you never know whether you’ll see the next rising Netflix star or a set from a world-famous comedian.
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Eastville Comedy Club
Brooklyn’s oldest comedy club is the perfect anchor for your night out at Barclays Center, downtown Brooklyn’s nightlife district. They feature the most experienced, popular, and hilarious comedians while also providing an authentic Brooklyn setting. You might even catch an impromptu drop-in by celebrity comedians.Â
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Williamsburg Comedy Club
The Comedy Club of Williamsburg is presents some of the funniest most talented national professional standup comedians touring the country today. See it all go down at Old Man Hustle BKLYN Comedy Club, a Manhattan style Comedy club in the heart of Williamsburg. You’ll see comics who've appeared on shows like Netflix, Amazon, HBO/MAX, Comedy Central, All Things Comedy, LOL Network, Fallon, Kimmel, and Hulu. With an intimate setting and excellent cocktail selection, it’s sure to be a night of fun and laughter. Take in your favorite comedians seven nights a week.
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Second City: Laugh out loudÂ
While Chicago holds the claim to being the first city of American improv, Brooklyn is no slouch, so much so that Chicago’s Second City opted to put down roots in Brooklyn when they expanded into New York City. Whether you want to learn improv (Second City offers a host of night classes) or you just want to take in a show, Second City has the programming that you are looking for. Improv is unique in that it is always a different performance and the kinds of performances are so vast and varied that every time you attend, it will be a brand new experience.
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Improv: Learn to be clever and funny
If you have always wanted to give improv a try, a class is the perfect safe space to do that. Get up on stage, unleash your creativity, and find out how fast you can think on your feet in an improv class. It's a great way to build confidence, hone public speaking skills, work on comic timing, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Cooking and dessert making classes
Make dinner the whole of your evening by enrolling in an evening cooking class. Perfect for date nights or just learning a new skill on your own.
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Cooking Classes: Make a meal out of your night
Want to spend an evening learning a new skill in a class that also doubles as your dinner plans? Consider enrolling in one of the specialty cooking courses offered by one of Brooklyn’s hundreds of restaurants and teaching kitchens. Whether you want to learn how to make Indian, Thai, Italian, French, Chinese or American cuisine, or you want to learn the fundamentals of cooking, there are a wide array of courses you can take after you get off of work. There are also couples cooking classes to serve as a unique date night and many of these classes offer a BYOB experience.
Pizza Making Workshop: Enjoy a slice of Brooklyn’s finest
There is nothing quite like pizza and there is, obviously, no shortage of options for fine (and not so fine) pizza to choose from in Brooklyn. However, sometimes, you might feel like you’ve exhausted the usual options and you aren’t prepared to order from a chain or hope that a nearby pizza cart is doing anything you are interested in. Try spending a night (possibly with some friends) learning how to make authentic New York style pizza. By the time the event is over, not only will you have your own pizza to take home and enjoy, you’ll also be ready to recreate the dish at home and have a perfect pizza every time.
Pasta Making: Make perfect pasta every time
Who doesn't love fresh pasta, from silky fettuccine to perfect ravioli pillows? Spend an evening learning to make your own fresh pasta from experienced chefs in a homemade pasta class. Follow the steps to mix, roll, and cut the dough, and then enjoy your new creation. Pasta making classes are a great introduction to cooking even if you have never boiled water before.
Sushi Making: Discover the art of hand rolling
Have you always admired the perfectly luscious rolls at sushi restaurants? Experience the ancient and meditative art of sushi making. Spend an evening learning how it's done in a hand-rolled sushi class. These classes cover how to choose the best fish, prepare the special rice, and put together the perfect roll. Have fun creating veggie rolls and fish rolls to present your guests at home.
Cake Decorating: Work with fondant in a cake decorating seminar
If you’ve spent any amount of time on certain corners of the internet over the last few years, you know that cake decorating has become incredibly popular. Whether you are creating a perfectly designed and crafted wedding cake or making a cake that looks like a photorealistic roll of toilet paper, the cake is a surprisingly versatile canvas. You can spend an evening getting live cake decorating demonstrations and hands-on experience working with buttercream and fondant. This is a great way to pick up a new hobby and take the first steps towards becoming famous on the cake loving corners of the internet.
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Make a Dessert: Croissants, macarons, cakes, and more
You may be looking for a cooking experience but you aren’t sure you are up for making a full dinner (or you have other plans for dinner with a group or a date). If that’s the case, baking classes are a great option for individuals or groups looking to enjoy a dessert making experience. In these hands-on baking and decorating events, you’ll get to make your own delectable dessert, with options ranging from traditional cakes to cupcakes, cookies and more. Plus, at the end of the event, you’ll have a delicious dessert that you can take home and enjoy alongside the knowledge that it was something you handcrafted.
Make cocktails, taste wine and more
Enjoy a few drinks while learning skills that can save you money and impress your friends in any of these mixology or tasting events.
Mixology: Mix up a modern classic in a mixology & cocktail making event
If you want to be a bit more of a participant in your night of fun and libations, consider enrolling in a mixology class. In these instructive events, you’ll learn how to make a collection of classic and modern cocktails that are sure to impress. The best thing about these classes is that the menus are so varied that you can be sure you’ll find a class that teaches you how to make the drinks you want. If you want to just learn how to work with whiskey or rum (or any other spirit), you can find a course that introduces students to a collection of signature cocktails. Likewise, if you are looking for a more varied menu or you want something more complex than an Old Fashioned (or less complex than a Ramos Gin Fizz), those courses are just as easy to find.
Wine Tasting: Learn to think like a sommelier
If adding a bit of drinking to your evening is the plan, why not just cut out the middle-man and enjoy a wine tasting experience? In these classes, which can cover everything from introductory explanations for those unfamiliar with wine to specialty courses covering specific regions, veritals or styles, like reds or Italian wines. Whether you are an aficionado looking for an evening experience with new wine or someone who is new to wine and wants to learn their way around fermented grapes, you’ll be able to find a compelling wine tasting activity in Brooklyn.
Whiskey Tasting: Sample some American spirits
While Brooklyn probably isn’t your first thought when you think of whiskey, artisan and craft whiskey bars and tasting experiences are becoming all the rage in the city. Whether you are a complete whiskey novice or you know exactly what kind of mash you prefer, there is sure to be a whiskey tasting event for you. These events include samplings of rare or high-end whiskeys, lessons on the history and traditions of American whiskey production or introductions to the whiskies of the world. These experiences are an excellent way to spend an evening adding a bit of flair and sophistication to an otherwise mundane night out drinking.
Wine and Cheese Tasting: Add a touch of sophistication to your evening
Up the level of sophistication of your evening by adding a cheese tasting component to the mix in one of NYC’s many artisanal wine and cheese tasting events. In these classes, you’ll learn the art of properly pairing wine and cheese and you’ll learn about the history and science of making cheeses and wines. If you’ve ever wondered why French and Italian wines are so different or why every European country has a claim to its own varieties of cheese, these courses are a great introduction to the world of wine and cheese.
Culture and sophistication: museums and art galleries
New York City has more museums than several entire states combined. All of them are worth visiting and a trip to a museum can be a great way to start an evening or to spend time at night with friends, your partner or by yourself. Whether you want to visit a massive art gallery or a smaller museum dedicated to a specific subject or historical identity, you should consider exploring the options for visiting museums in NYC.Â
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Brooklyn Museum
Nestled on the fringes of Brooklyn's expansive Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum is a local gem brimming with artistic treasures. Brooklyn Museum holds treasures including Egyptian antiquities, renowned feminist works like Judy Chicago's "The Dinner Party, " and masterpieces by Impressionist luminaries such as Cézanne, Monet, and Degas. Its iconic Beaux-Arts façade welcomes visitors into a world of wonder, where they can immerse themselves in exhibitions and collections spanning over 5,000 years of human creativity.Â
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Salvator Mundi Museum of Art
The Salvator Mundi Museum of Art takes its name from an infamous work of art that was purportedly a lost masterpiece by Leonardo da Vinci. Rediscovered in 2005 under multiple layers of overpainting, and torn and decayed by wormholes, the painting was restored and shattered auction records with a sale price of over 450 million dollars. This niche museum houses a private collection of art and ephemera surrounding the Salvator Mundi story.Â
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Harbor Defense Museum
Nestled within the historic Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, the Harbor Defense Museum offers visitors a captivating journey through the maritime military history of New York Harbor. As the only military museum in New York City, it showcases the strategic significance of coastal defense throughout the nation's history. Exhibits ranging from weaponry and uniforms to interactive displays detailing the evolution of harbor defenses. The museum takes you through the role New York Harbor played, from the Revolutionary War era to modern-day maritime operations, in shaping the nation’s defense strategies.Â
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Center for Brooklyn History
Learn about the 400-year history of Brooklyn at an institution that was part of it. The Center for Brooklyn History was founded in 1863. It’s located in a landmark four-story Queen Anne–style building that was designed by George B. Post. The center houses numerous permanent and ongoing exhibits, including "It Happened in Brooklyn, " highlighting local links to crucial moments in American history. This freshly renovated landmark building—home to the Othmer Library's magnificent reading room—is a trove of special collections, archives, ephemera, art exhibits and programs that bring the city's rich history to Brooklynites of all ages. There are also weekend and after-school programs for the kids.
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New York Transit Museum
While other archives cover a wide array of city history, the Transit Museum takes a deep dive into one iconic aspect of New York life: public transit. Situated in a former subway station since 1976, it showcases vintage train cars from the 20th century alongside modern creations like art installations from the MTA’s Arts for Transit program. And let’s not forget Sadie, the fluffy gray cat ruling the lower-level subway platform, keeping pesky rodents at bay while lounging in style in an old-timey car. Keep an eye out for her during your visit—it's a purrfect photo op!
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Jewish Children’s Museum
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the Jewish Children's Museum brings Jewish history and culture to life for visitors of all ages. Contemporary technology and hands-on activities relive famous biblical stories and explores Jewish traditions and customs. The Museum serves children of all ages and their families, and is a resource and model, nationally and internationally, for interactive education on Jewish themes. Displays showcase the contributions Jewish individuals have made to various fields, and include a replica of a typical Jewish home, a multimedia exploration of Israel, and engaging workshops on Hebrew calligraphy and traditional crafts. The Jewish Children's Museum fosters understanding and appreciation of Jewish heritage.
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