Get Out! Ditmas Park's Weekend Events

Every Friday, Ditmas Park Patch will let you know what's going on for the upcoming weekend. Here's this week's run-down:

• Join cyclists from the neighborhood Friday at 7 p.m. for the weekly . The purpose is purely for a fun, relaxing group ride through Ditmas Park's streets and there is no planned route; it's decided upon before each ride. Those interested should gather in front of the Cortelyou Library. To be added to the emailing list, click here.

• The Church Avenue BID Sidewalk Sales are this Saturday and Sunday! Church Avenue merchants from Coney Island Ave. to Flatbush Ave. will set up tables of merchandise outside their stores and will be offering special deals. 

• Bring your compostable food waste to the Flatbush Reformed Church Community Garden at 11 a.m. on Saturday, where  The compost site is located behind the church, on East 21st Street between Kenmore Terrace and Church Avenue. For more information about the composting site and what you can compost, visit theSustainable Flatbush website.

•  of all ages and experience--kids included--can meet at the  in Prospect Park every Saturday at 12 p.m. to get a crash-course on how to spot our feathered friends. Learn where in the Park to look, what to look and listen for, and which kinds of approximately 250 bird species you might see at different times of the year.

• Macy's is sponsoring  on Saturdays throughout the summer to offer children 15 and under quality fishing instruction and an introduction to aquatic ecology. Children, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will learn about recreational fishing, fishing safety, and fish-friendly techniques. The clinics take place at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Please note: Kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (718) 287-3400 x303 for details.

• All-day Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. in front of the Cortelyou Library, shop for produce and more year-round at . Vendors sell a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, cheese, eggs, turkey, mushrooms, bread, fish and more.

What do you have planned for this weekend? Let us know in the comments section below or, post on the Ditmas Park Patch Facebook page!