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Flying Squirrel Vacates Store With Curbside Items For Donation

by Greenpointers Staff May 1, 2020

The Greenpoint-based vintage and children’s shop Flying Squirrel (87 Oak St.) is in the process of vacating their storefront of seven years after failing to reach an agreement with their […]

Shop Small in Greenpoint This Saturday (11/25)—10-20% Discounts, Drinks + More!

by Greenpointers Staff November 22, 2017November 21, 2017

The first-annual Greenpoint Fall Shopping Crawl is happening this Saturday, November 25th, all day. Going all day and through the evening, shoppers will enjoy a full day of holiday shopping […]

Nassau Ave’s Got a New Vintage Shop for Adults AND Kids!

by Megan Penmann October 31, 2017October 30, 2017

Shop owner and longtime Greenpoint resident Brittany Mahps has just opened her second vintage boutique on Nassau Avenue. You may recognize her first neighborhood vintage clothing shop Mahps (110A Nassau […]

Geeks Who Drink, Overnight Sleep Concert, Greenpoint Film Festival — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (5/3–5/9) – The Dirty Derby Edition

by Greenpointers Staff May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

There are more events in our weekly calendar! Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 5/3 * Geeks Who Drink @Bar Schimmi (60 North 11th St) 6pm, FREE, A homegrown Pub Trivia Quiz modeled after […]

Flying Squirrel: A Grown-Up Children’s Store in Greenpoint

by Katherine Le Seac'h September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Flying Squirrel (87 Oak Street) got its start more then a decade ago by filling a void. Its owner, Kate Schmitz, was schlepping in and out of Manhattan with things for […]

4th Annual Big Brooklyn Holiday Toy Drive Kicks Off To Support Local Kids In Need (12/2-16)

by Sponsored December 5, 2015

It all started four years ago, in response to the devastation that Hurricane Sandy had left in her path. As some parents were forced to deal with “real life issues” […]

FREE Greenpoint Mommy classes begin this Thursday (7/26) at Flying Squirrel!

by Emily G July 22, 2014July 22, 2014

(sponsored) Being a new Mom or Dad is super exciting, but, let’s be honest… it’s also very scary. Suddenly you are faced with providing for a little person that you […]

Jellio Sing-A-Long with Lily Virginia – this Sunday! (3/23)

by Jen G March 21, 2014

This Sunday March 23rd from 1-3pm, the Jellio Shop @ Flying Squirrel will host a Sing-A-Long, with Greenpoint Kids Music director, Lily Virginia. Drop by with your child for an […]

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