Weeksville Green: Farmer’s & Community Market 2026

The Weeksville Green Community Market returns with fresh produce, community vendors, wellness programming, and an afternoon rooted in care.

We’d love to know you’re coming! RSVP in advance and sign up for any workshops you’d like to join. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

12 PM – Doors Open + Marketplace
Shop for fresh, affordable produce from GrowNYC alongside local businesses and community vendors, including Essence Smoothies, Artistic Delights, 18 August Avenue, Harlem Hoopz, FLO + THEO, Botanical Moment, The Black Mermaid Society, Maya Lewis, Henna Get a What What, and Field Meridians

12:30 PM
Yoga Nidra for Healthy Aging with Dianne Scott
Slow down with a guided Yoga Nidra practice focused on deep rest, breath awareness, and relaxation. Led by veteran yoga and meditation teacher Dianne Scott of Joy of Living Yoga.

Honey Hive Tour with Bee University NYC
Get an up-close look at urban beekeeping and learn about honey bees, pollinators, and their role in our ecosystem. Ages 8+.
Protective gear provided. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes, tall socks, and long, lightweight pants.

1 PM
Intro to Ancestral Herbalism with The Black Mermaid Society
Explore the foundations of ancestral herbalism, the energetics and àṣé of plants, and how fresh herbs can be used to create a spiritual bath.

Beginner Chess Lesson
New to chess? Join National Chess Master James Black of KnightShiftChess for a free introductory lesson. All ages are welcome.

2 PM
Sanuces Tai Chi + Qi Gong Healing Arts with Grandmaster Lumumba
Join Grandmaster Lumumba Hernandez for an introduction to Sanuces Tai Chi and Qi Gong, a wellness practice rooted in Sanuces-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and balance, participants will explore the mind-body connection and foundational healing practices. Open to all ages and experience levels.

Honey Hive Tour with Bee University NYC
Get an up-close look at urban beekeeping and learn about honey bees, pollinators, and their role in our ecosystem. Ages 8+.
Protective gear provided. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes, tall socks, and long, lightweight pants.

2:30 PM
Natural Dye Workshop with Tajah Ellis (outofseam_)
Transform fresh and dried plants into color and pattern on silk while learning about the natural dye process. All materials are provided, and each participant will create a silk scarf to take home.

3:30 PM
Where Do We Go From Here? A Community Conversation on Climate Justice
Join Kwolanne Felix, Haley Duren, Vanessa Sanchez, and moderator Noella Williams for a conversation on climate justice, animal rights, ecofeminism, and the ways communities can build more sustainable futures.

Beginner Chess Lesson
A second free introductory chess lesson with National Chess Master James Black of KnightShiftChess

Honey Hive Tour with Bee University NYC
Final hive tour of the afternoon. Ages 8+.
Protective gear provided. Participants must wear closed-toed shoes, tall socks, and long, lightweight pants.

Ongoing
Chess on the Lawn with KnightShiftChess
Drop in for a casual game or learn the basics with National Chess Master James Black of KnightShiftChess. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Sounds by DJ Tara
Enjoy an afternoon soundtrack spanning eras, genres, and continents from Brooklyn-based DJ Tara.

Weeksville is home, and your comfort matters to us. If you have accessibility needs or questions, please contact programs@weeksvillesociety.org. We’re happy to support you.

Support for Weeksville’s programs and initiatives is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Arts; Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; the New York State Council on the Arts; the New York State Office of Children and Family Services; the State of New York; and Assemblywoman Latrice Walker; Hon. Zohran K. Mamdani, Mayor of the City of New York; Hon. Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President; the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development; and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council, including Council Member Darlene Mealy and Council Member Chi Ossé.

Additional support is provided by the Altschul Foundation, Altman Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Brooklyn Org, Charina Foundation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust, Ford Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, Mellon Foundation, Mosaic Network & Fund, National Grid Corporation, Scherman Foundation, The Robert M. Schiffman Foundation, and William C. Bullitt Foundation.