Prospect Park Update: Environmental History Tour + Halloween

There's an "Environmental History Tour" of Prospect Park on Saturday (10/14) from 10:00AM-11:30PM that starts from the Vanderbilt Playground, which is at the Vanderbilt St./Prospect Park Southwest entrance. According to the Prospect Park Alliance, it's a chance to "learn about the history of Brooklyn’s constantly changing landscape firsthand. Join an invigorating hike through some of the Park’s least-explored regions, including the second highest point in Brooklyn, Lookout Hill. Learn about the Park’s watercourse, including the Wellhouse that once supplied all the water to the Park." For more information call (718) 789-2822, Ext. 10. The price of the tour is $10 and it's said to be "moderately strenuous."

As for the park's Halloween activities, the Haunted Walk will take place on Saturday, October 28, from 12:00PM-3:00PM. It's free and suitable for young children accompanied by parents/guardians. The Haunted Carnival is also happening that day from 12:00PM-3:00PM. It includes games and music and takes place at the Nethermead, which is at the park's Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street entrance.

Plus, on Saturday (10/28) and Sunday (10/29) there is the Haunted Carousel from 12 – 5 PM. ($1.50 per spin.) Scary stories at Lefferts Historic House from 2:00PM-3:00PM. And something described as "a critter-fest in Prospect Park with lots of spiders, worms, and other creepy creatures that are sure to make your skin crawl! Creepy crafts, live critters and hands-on experiments" at the Audubon Center from Noon-5:00PM. Also, there are special activities at the Zoo, including a "legendary haunted barn."

And, you can still catch a ride on the electric boat Independence through October 31. Prices and length of ride vary. You can check out the options here.