Even a week spent in Brooklyn, New York, won’t cover all the exciting things people can do. From restaurants to bars, to art museums and flea markets, visitors will find plenty to fill their schedules at this vibrant and bustling area of “the Empire State”.Brooklyn Flea, a company that manages various flea markets throughout Brooklyn, offers a wonderful opportunity for both tourists and residents to meet other people, browse homemade and thrifted items, and get some great outdoor time at the flea market!
About Brooklyn Flea
Since 2008, Brooklyn Fea has featured thousands of different items curated by local New Yorkers. Visitors to Brooklyn Flea can find antiques, furniture, clothing ranging from vibrant dresses and patchwork button-ups, handmade and eclectic jewelry, leather handbags, collectible books, and original artwork all at this exciting venue.
Every weekend, Brooklyn Flea operates several different locations throughout Brooklyn, including Williamsburg, Dumbo, and Chelsea, solidifying itself as one of New York’s most popular attractions for residents and tourists alike.
Smorgasburg
The biggest outdoor food market in the United States, Smorgasburg has welcomed millions of food-loving guests since its inception in 2011. Each weekend, thousands of people flock to Smorgasburg at their Manhattan, Jersey City, LA, and Brooklyn locations in order to taste, sample, and devour various food from dozens of vendors.
Pertaining with Rethink Food, a nonprofit aiming to increase the sustainability of New York’s food scene, Smorgasburg also helps disadvantaged communities by giving out healthy meals. Donations and support from visitors to Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg help the Rethink Certified program assist local restaurants in distributing meals out to those who need them.
Guests can meet over thirty-five New York-based vendors, grabbing a bite to eat before, during, and after their trip to the Brooklyn Flea Market.
Schedule for their Williamsburg location: Every Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Other Things To Do Nearby In Brooklyn
Brooklyn Art Library
Williamsburg, Brooklyn also features one of the planet’s biggest collections of sketchbooks, housed at the Brooklyn Art Library. Featuring work from over one hundred and thirty different countries, the Brooklyn Art Library encourages visitors to leave their own sketches behind, whether that’s a personal memoir, detailed sketch of a person, place, or thing, or even if it’s just a small doodle.
The Sketchbook Project has over forty-five thousand different sketchbooks! They hope to inspire imagination and physical art when it seems like fewer and fewer artworks can be held and seen in real life, as opposed to online.
- Pricing: free, with a suggested donation of $1 or more
- When: Wednesday through Friday, appoints are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
- Where: 28 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
In Williamsburg, beer lovers will love Radegast Hall and Biergarten! Providing tradition, authentic German food, and beer, guests can sip, bite, and relax to an evening of live music and fun with friends! It’s a great place to meet others.
- Address: 113 N 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM; Friday 12:00 PM to 4:00 AM; Saturday & Sunday 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM
- When and Where: Saturdays in Williamsburg, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and at Hester Flea, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sundays in Dumbo, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Weekends in Chelsea, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Places to Stay
Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
On the swanky and high-end side, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is an excellent choice for those looking to add a little bit of glamour and prestige to their Brooklyn vacation
- Pricing: averaged at $1000 a night
- Address: 60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn
With a clean, modern ambiance, this hotel, despite being a bit more budget-friendly than 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, has plenty of charm and sophistication fit for any guest!
- Pricing: averaged at $380 a night
- Address: 85 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
Pod Brooklyn Hotel
Pitched as a “boutique budget hotel”, Pod Brooklyn is a quirky and colorful exploration into minimalism. Compact rooms at Pod Brooklyn don’t feel cramped- each room features huge windows through which visitors can gaze at the skyline of New York City.
- Pricing: averaged at $390 a night
- Address: 247 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Other Information About Brooklyn Flea
- Admission to Brooklyn Flea is free!
- In indoor areas, pets are not allowed.
- All vendors accept cash, and only some of them accept credit or debit cards. There are ATMs on-site with a transaction fee of $2.50.
- If interested in applying to sell any products, the form can be found here.
In conclusion, the Brooklyn Flea market is a great opportunity for travelers to bring home some eclectic souvenirs to commemorate their Brooklyn vacation. As guests sample some food at Smoragsburg and stroll past hundreds of vendors, the beauty and magic of New York’s cultures will certainly call them back again and again, long after they’ve returned home!