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Prospect Park W, Parkside Ave. bet. Flatbush Ave., Ocean Ave. and Prospect Park SW

Brooklyn, 11215

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Fleece Fest at Lefferts Historic House

Saturday, May 19, 2012

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

This event repeats every day between 5/19/2012 and 5/20/2012.

Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.

Visit Fleece Fest at Prospect Park Zoo to see fleece shorn from live sheep, then come next door to Lefferts and try your hand at the steps for making it into cloth: washing, carding, spinning and weaving. On this weekend only, a hand stamp lets you visit the Zoo, come to Lefferts, and then return to the Zoo.

Location

Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park Accessible

Brooklyn

Directions to this location

Location Details:
Use the Willink entrance, at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard

Cost

Lefferts events free; for Zoo, regular admission prices apply.

Event Organizer

Prospect Park Alliance

Contact Number

(718) 789-2822

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Know Before You Go

Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.