Thai Bird Chilis. Photograph by Tam.

Chile Pepper Fiesta
Saturday, September 27, Noon to 6 p.m.
Like a big Brooklyn block party, but one where you can master Indian chutney making, sample hot sauce, get culinary tips from "the Sauce Boss," or tingle your taste buds with food and cold beer. All Chile Pepper Fiesta concerts, events, and activities are free with the purchase of admission to the Garden. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 900 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn; event website

Puerto Rican State Festival
Saturday, September 27, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate New York's proud Puerto Rican culture with food, music, and dance. Graham Avenue (nr. Debevoice Street), Brooklyn; event website

Bubby's 5th Annual Pie Social
Sunday, September 28, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Show off your pie baking skills or sample those baked by NYC's finest. Proceeds benefit NYC public schools. 1 Main Street (nr. Plymouth Street), DUMBO, Brooklyn; event website

Street Fairs
Friday, September 26
Warren Street between Broadway and Church Streets; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Old Slip between Water and South Streets; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 27
Greenwich Avenue between 6th and 7th Avenues; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Broadway between Waverly Place and 14th Street; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Jerome Avenue between W Moshulu Parkway N and Gun Hill Roads (Bronx); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 28
Broadway between 96th and 110th Streets; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Lexington Avenue between 34th and 42nd Streets; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Broadway between Steinway and Crescent Streets (Queens); 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.