15 Affordable Things To Do In Brooklyn This Weekend

And another week bites the dust.

With the summer winding down, having spent all your available dollars on happy hours, food at festivals and out-of-state vacations, we can understand you want to save a little. Well this weekend’s events is all about having fun for as little as under $45, while the majority of the events wont cost you a single penny.

Here’s 15 affordable things to do in Brooklyn this weekend and you know to tag us on social media of what you did. Thanks us later when you have a few extra dollars in your wallet.

— Friday August 28th, 2015 —

Back To School Health Fair
Interfaith Medical Center at 528 Prospect Place
Time: 9am – 2pm
FREE
Prepare your kids for the new school year with free health screenings and school supplies.

Wind Tunnel
BRIC Arts Media House at 647 Fulton Street
Time: 10am – 6pm
FREE
As part of BRIC’s Garadge Door Video Series, Neil Goldberg, captures on video, the effect that trains coming into the station have on the movement on hair of people waiting on the platform. It’s all happened to the best of us, and someone happened to catch it on camera.

Brooklyn Sewers: What’s Up Down There?
Brooklyn Historical Society at 128 Pierrepont Street
Time: Noon – 5pm
Price: $10
Did you ever stand over a NYC pothole and wonder what the hell goes on down there? Well, here you go. The BHS has the answer. In their latest exhibition, the BHS tells the story of the creation of the Brooklyn sewer system through a historical look at four corners of Kings County: Flatlands, Bushwick, Coney Island and Fort Greene.

Thee Open Mic: Black Wall Street
87 4th Avenue
Time: 7pm-2pm
Price: $10
Here’s your chance to showcase your talent. While it might not be American Idol, the Brooklyn audience are your best critics. Throw your pride to the side and get on stage for open mic night.

For The Locs of Humanity Hair and Fashion Show
1037 Dean Street at Dean Machine
Time: 5pm-9am
Price: $10
If you wear locks or just fascinated by the loc hair culture, make this event priority this weekend. Good vibes, spoken word, raffles, and a fashion show…

— Saturday August 29th, 2015 —

Brooklyn Flea
Located on 176 Lafayette in Fort Greene
Time: 10am- 5pm
FREE
If you have yet to shop at Brooklyn Flea, you’re truly missing out. Gather those coins and get you a few vintage goodies. Remember don’t spend them all (it’s about saving this weekend).

BK loves MJ – Do The Right Thing Block Party
Stuyvesant Avenue between Lexington Avenue and Quincy Street in Bedford- Stuyvesant
Time: Noon – 6pm
FREE
When Spike Lee throws an event for his hometown, you know it’s going to be good. Enjoy the day celebrating the life of the late great “King Of Pop,” Michael Jackson through his music and dance and celebrate the official renaming of Stuyvesant Ave, to Do The Right Thing Way.

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Family Field Day
125-08 Flatlands Avenue at Jefferson Atlantic Field
Time: 11am – 4pm
FREE
And afternoon of family fun in the park where everything is FREE, unless of-course you shop with one of the on-site vendors. What’s better than Free games, Free activities and cool raffles? Probably nothing.

This Is How My Hair Grows
570 Fulton Street at Nicholas Brooklyn
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Price: $15 in Advance, $20 at the Door
Join Locs of Royalty’s final hair show in Brooklyn. The event features a natural hair show, a fashion show, youth performances and on-site vendors.

Waku Waku Festival
Brooklyn Export Center
Time: 6pm
Price: $45
Sample a night of Japanese culture at this year’s Waku Waku Festival.

— Sunday August 30th 2015 —

The Commemoration of the Battle of Brooklyn
500 25th Street at Green-Wood
Time: 10am
FREE
The Battle of Brooklyn, fought in 1776 on land that is now a part of Green-Wood, was the first battle of the American Revolution to be waged after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On the 238th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn, Green-Wood hosts a day of free commemoration ceremonies, trolley tours, and 18th-century living. See parades, cannon fire, horse rides, re-enactments and historic cooking. Re-live such an historic moment in time for Brooklyn.

The Bunce Group presents Mas Ysa, Young Ejecta, Ace Mo
50 Kent Avenue at Brooklyn Flea
Gates open at 10am
FREE
Closing out the week with a free concert, why not?

Waterfront Walks: A Guided Tour of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1
Time: 11am – Noon
FREE
Thou you may live in Brooklyn, you may not know everything about Brooklyn Bridge Park. Learn more about this part of Dumbo by participating on a walking tour by the pier.

Women’s Self Defense Classes
248 McKibben Street at Traditional Okinawan Karate
Time: 4pm – 7pm
FREE
This is great opportunity for women to learn the methods of self defense. You never know what could happen, so it’s better to prepare yourself now.

Habana Outpost Presents: Coming To America
757 Fulton Street at Habana Outpost
Time: 8pm
FREE (unless you purchase food)
Watch an Eddie Murphy classic while enjoying amazing Mexican food and frozen drinks. The best solution to ending your weekend.