108 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 77 free and 49 indoors.
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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Lower Parking Lot (Greenbelt Recreation Center) — Staten Island · Staten Island
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail, a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Lower Parking Lot (Greenbelt Recreation Center) — Staten Island · Staten Island
A benevolent witch must save her peaceful home town from an invading dark force.
Details at NYC Parks ↗14th Street Passage (The High Line) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join us for Gnome-topia: a magical world where the High Line’s plants are larger than life, and the whole family can channel their inner garden gnome through themed…
Details at NYC Parks ↗Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (Juniper Valley Park) — Queens · Queens
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Phil Wong for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Details at NYC Parks ↗H.H. Biddle House (Conference House Park) — Staten Island · Staten Island
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Discovery Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Create your own pumpkin boba tea, also known as bubble tea, with cooking instructor, Ye Ye!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Bronx Zoo — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx
Daytime family Halloween celebration with costume parades, a candy trail, pumpkin carving demos and crafts, aimed at toddlers through elementary age.
Saturdays & Sundays through Nov 1. Kids 3–12 in costume get 50% off a child ticket (code COSTUME, per the zoo).
Details at Bronx Zoo ↗New York Botanical Garden — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx
Marigold displays, a community ofrenda and festive pumpkins, with music and crafts on weekends.
Runs Oct 3 – Nov 2; weekend music and crafts. Parade Sun Nov 1 at 2pm.
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White Garden (Randall's Island Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Grass Field (Wayanda Park) — Queens · Queens
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Wayanda Park.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden — Manhattan · Manhattan
Come to Frederick Douglass Boulevard Community Garden (FDB) for the garden group's Annual Halloween Party!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Lentol Garden — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Come to Lentol Garden for the 5th annual Ghosts and Goblins Halloween party in the garden.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Discovery Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Create your own pumpkin boba tea, also known as bubble tea, with cooking instructor, Ye Ye!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Carmine Carro Community Center (Marine Park) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Pumpkin giveaways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assemblymember Jaime Williams!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Great Lawn (Astoria Park) — Queens · Queens
Our Halloween celebration will be a great time for kids, featuring a puppet show, candy, and more.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Discovery Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Create your own pumpkin boba tea, also known as bubble tea, with cooking instructor, Ye Ye!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Discovery Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Create your own pumpkin boba tea, also known as bubble tea, with cooking instructor, Ye Ye!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (Faber Park Recreation Center) — Staten Island · Staten Island
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Northwest Corner Seating Area (Washington Square Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Celebrate the color purple in this month’s Walk-In!
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Anne Loftus Playground (Fort Tryon Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Play Area (Bloomingdale Playground) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Columbus Park — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Samuel Seabury Playground — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (Seward Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Sol Lain Playground (Sol Lain Plgd) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Avenue A and St. Marks Place (Tompkins Square Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗P.S. 207 (Walter Ward Playground) — Queens · Queens
Three 17th-century witches, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Lawn Area (Owl's Head Park) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Athletic Field (Starlight Park) — Bronx · Bronx
Come join NYC Parks for this "free" event.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Gymnasium (Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center) — Queens · Queens
Join our Youth Sports Club where will we hosting weekly clinics teaching youth how to play a variety of sports.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Wave Hill — Bronx · Bronx
Where have you spotted spiders recently?
Details at NYC Parks ↗Thomas Jefferson Park — Manhattan · Manhattan
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Anne Loftus Playground (Fort Tryon Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Play Area (Bloomingdale Playground) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Columbus Park — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (Faber Park Recreation Center) — Staten Island · Staten Island
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Samuel Seabury Playground — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Sol Lain Playground (Sol Lain Plgd) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Avenue A and St. Marks Place (Tompkins Square Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Play Area (Carmansville Playground) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Go batty every weekend in October at the Prospect Park Zoo!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Green-Wood — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
, Green-Wood’s stunning landscapes, where history, nature, and community come together.
Details at Green-Wood ↗PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Join Atelier Vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Gymnasium (Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center) — Queens · Queens
Family Time is an open gymnasium time for members of all ages.
Details at NYC Parks ↗PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Join Atelier Vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Join NYC Parks for a vibrant celebration filled with dance, art, music, culture, and plenty of fun!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center) — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
Join NYC Parks for a colorful and hands-on Sugar Skull Art Workshop where you’ll transform a traditional sugar skull into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Loreto Playground — Bronx · Bronx
This event is free and open to the public.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Celebrate the color purple in this month’s Weekend Walk-In!
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗Gymnasium (Highbridge Recreation Center) — Manhattan · Manhattan
NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl (Sorrentino Recreation Center) — Queens · Queens
Be creative while learning to create traditional dolls out of corn husks.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Northwest Corner Seating Area (Washington Square Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Red Shed Garden — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
There will be a pie contest, dog costume contest, face painting and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St (Seward Park) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Join four-year-old Cathy Ann Guthrie as she steps beyond the comfort of home and embarks on a…
Details at Staten Island Children's Museum ↗PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Basketball Courts (Lawrence Virgilio Playground) — Queens · Queens
The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal expert, but his nasty ghost uncles wreak havoc.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Herbert Von King Park — Brooklyn · Brooklyn
In this gorgeous animated adventure, a boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Great Lawn (Conference House Park) — Staten Island · Staten Island
That lovable, easily frightened Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, makes his big-screen debut in this live-action/animated feature film.
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
The 2nd Annual Play Day Fest is coming to Brooklyn!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Ballfield 11
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the offseason?
Details at NYC Parks ↗Wave Hill — Bronx · Bronx
Where have you spotted spiders recently?
Details at NYC Parks ↗Play Area (Carmansville Playground) — Manhattan · Manhattan
Join NYC Parks staff in free activities in NYC's Playground, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Go batty every weekend in October at the Prospect Park Zoo!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Inside Art — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Learn weaving techniques through a collaborative, giant web installation using bright colored yarn, stretchy materials, and ribbon!
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Join Atelier Vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Join the NYC Urban Park Rangers for a scenic autumn paddle on Prospect Park Lake!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗PlayWorks Classroom — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Join Atelier Vivi, where families can experience real ingredients, thoughtfully designed recipes, and beautiful spaces.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Playground for All Children (Flushing Meadows Corona Park) — Queens · Queens
Shocktoberfest is back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
Details at NYC Parks ↗Prospect Park — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
Join Prospect Park Alliance for a community reading of Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on the porch of Lefferts Historic House.
Details at Prospect Park Alliance ↗Green-Wood — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn
In Partnership with Lauren Seeley and Death Project Manager , We are pleased to announce that this year, we are official partners of TalkDeath’s 6th Annual 2026…
Details at Green-Wood ↗PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan
Experiment with different drawing tools to draw yourself in a special costume.
Details at Children's Museum of Manhattan ↗From the Jersey City Free Public Library. (NYPL, Brooklyn and Queens library calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.
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