Halloween at the A-Scarium - New York Aquarium
Through November 01, 2009 - Coney Island, Brooklyn

This October, flap your flippers at the New York Aquarium for our annual Halloween tradition, A-Scarium, October 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov.1st.

Boo at the Zoo - Bronx Zoo
Through November 01, 2009 -

This October, join the Bronx Zoo for one of New York's favorite Halloween traditions, Boo at the Zoo, October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

Your Baby's Temperament - 92nd Street Y
October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

Led by Parenting Center director Sally Tannen and New York's top child psychologists and pediatricians, a discussion group for new parents to share experiences, learn from one another and make friends.

The Earlier the Better - Resources for Children with Special Needs
October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

Nina Lublin presents a workshop for parents with special needs children.

Dutch Days: Home/Land - Centuries Collide: Contemporary Dutch Design - Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
October 28, 2009 - Bronx

Study this exhibition of contemporary Dutch design from graduates of the renowned Design Academy Eindhoven.

The Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin - Bleecker Street Theatre
October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

This Shadow Box 'puppets and people' musical is a comic and compassionate tale that brings Farmer Joe's pumpkin patch to life as Lumpy Bumpy learns that everyone has a special talent.

The Children's Literacy Program - McDonalds
October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

Children practice reading skills, discover new books, and play games and activities to help them build stronger literacy skills.

Steampunk Haunted House - Abrons Arts Center
October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

Travel to a Victorian world of churning gears, mechanical monstrosities, and steam-engine cyborgs in NYC's newest haunted house.

Toddler Play Group - South Street Seaport Museum
Through October 28, 2009 - Manhattan

Foster your toddler’s imagination through history, science and maritime-themed activities using interactive materials and engaging book readings in a play group that promises to be both fun and educational.

Weekly Preschool Time - New York Transit Museum
October 29, 2009 - Brooklyn Heights

Listen to stories and enjoy crafts and activities.

Kids' Cathedral - Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

This series of programs, offered on Thursdays through October 29, is designed for young ones and their caregivers to explore the shapes, colors and patterns found at the Cathedral. Using hands-on activities, arts and crafts and stories, children observe architecture, stained glass, and art, and then create their own pieces to take home. Reservations recommended.

Sammy and Sue Go Green Too! - Tribeca Early Childhood Learning Center
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Listen to the first book in a series that explores the environment and teaches children how to go green.

Spider Lollipops & Fairy Flowers - PortraitBug
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Make scary spider lollipops or pretty fairy flowers to give away as Halloween treats.

The Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin - Bleecker Street Theatre
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

This Shadow Box 'puppets and people' musical is a comic and compassionate tale that brings Farmer Joe's pumpkin patch to life as Lumpy Bumpy learns that everyone has a special talent.

After Dark - Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
October 29, 2009 -

Take a tour of the eerie darkness and hallowed halls of the museum guided by only a single light. See the "Scream" exhibit, where spooky live actors present terrifying surprises.

Special Needs Fair - JCC in Manhattan
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Showcasing a wide range of special needs schools serving the New York City community, the Fair provides an opportunity for constituents in search of special needs programs for preschool, elementary, middle and high school aged children to meet with school representatives.

Steampunk Haunted House - Abrons Arts Center
October 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Travel to a Victorian world of churning gears, mechanical monstrosities, and steam-engine cyborgs in NYC's newest haunted house.

Ripley’s After Ghoul Special - Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
Through October 29, 2009 - New York

Ripley’s staff will be dressed up and handing out Jelly Belly treats to all kid customers visiting Monday-Thursday, during the “After Ghoul Special” hours at the Odditorium. A Halloween story time will be held at 5:30pm in the Ripley’s theater, read by one of Ripley’s guides.

Health Plus Kidz Cook - Staten Island Children's Museum
October 30, 2009 - Staten Island

Learn how to make pumpkin pancakes.

Halloween Party - Rutgers Church
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Come in costume to celebrate Halloween. RSVP is required.

The Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin - Bleecker Street Theatre
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

This Shadow Box 'puppets and people' musical is a comic and compassionate tale that brings Farmer Joe's pumpkin patch to life as Lumpy Bumpy learns that everyone has a special talent.

Historic Halloween Day - Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden
October 30, 2009 - New York

Brave the darkness and join the spirits at this 19th-century historic house for an eerie, candlelit tour of the Museum. The evening will include ghastly tales told by ghost storyteller extraordinaire Gerald Fierst.

Baba Yaga and the Pumpkin Fairy - Baruch Performing Arts Center
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

The tale of a young girl raised by Baba Yaga who learns about friendship, magic, and adventure when she breaks one of the witch's rules and releases a pumpkin fairy into the world comes to life on stage.

Moving Through Art Early Childhood Program - Rubin Museum of Art
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

After looking at works of art, educators help children to transform those images into poses, movement, and sound.

Mothers' Knitting Circle - 14 Street Y
Through October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Learning to knit as your baby interacts with other babies. Experienced knitters are also welcome. Preregistration is required.

Spooky, Sparkly Halloween Bat Puppets - Children's Museum of Manhattan
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Decorate a night creature puppet with day glow paper cut-outs, orange glue and spooky sparkles.

Pubic Sails aboard 1885 Schooner Pioneer - South Street Seaport Museum
Through October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy spectacular views of New York Harbor from the deck of schooner Pioneer, sailing throughout the week. Reservations are suggested.

Steampunk Haunted House - Abrons Arts Center
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Travel to a Victorian world of churning gears, mechanical monstrosities, and steam-engine cyborgs in NYC's newest haunted house.

NYC Ghost Tour - Gotham Walking Tours
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Explore the eerie tales of New York City on a historically-oriented tour of several sites. Reservations required.

7th Annual Day of the Dead - St. Mark's in the Bowery
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Celebrate Mexican Culture and pay homage to the dead with workshops and performances.

Ralph Lee's Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of the Ghouls - Cathedral of St. John the Divine
October 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a screening of the classic film "Nosferatu," accompanied by Cathedral organist Timothy Brumfield playing the Great Organ.

NYC Ducks - Times Square
Through October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

NYC Ducks and Captain Henry celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage to New York. The only half-boat, half-bus amphibious vehicle in the nation, the duck features an exciting multi-media theater, travels through Times Square and splashes into the Hudson. Total trip time is approximately 75 minutes.

Not too Scary Halloween Party - Staten Island Children's Museum
October 31, 2009 - Staten Island

Enjoy bouncy rides, a costume parade and contest, cotton candy, goody bags, and Halloween crafts projects.

Family Art Project: River Masquerade - Wave Hill
October 31, 2009 - Bronx

Make a mask or costume to become a river-dwelling creature. Wear your creation in a parade of river life celebrating the Hudson.

Shadow Puppet Stories - New York Transit Museum
October 31, 2009 - Brooklyn Heights

Transport your imagination by creating silhouette puppets and a nighttime elevated train landscape to animate a retelling of your own travel tale, inspired by transportation stories that will be read.

PhotoStories - New York Transit Museum
October 31, 2009 - Brooklyn Heights

Learn about New York's history with compelling photos in this special workshop.

ComedySportz New York City - The Broadway Comedy Club
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

An interactive competition between two teams of professional comedians who perform a series of scenes and songs based on suggestions from the audience.

Haunted Sea-fari Conservation Quest - New York Aquarium
October 31, 2009 - Coney Island, Brooklyn

Travel through murky waters and see extinct sea life tombs, jellyfish tentacles, and other creatures and understand the threats facing the ocean's animals.

Halloween at the A-Scarium - New York Aquarium
October 31, 2009 - Coney Island, Brooklyn

Come in costume and celebrate Halloween as you learn about sea monsters, make arts and crafts and enjoy a variety of activities.

Morning of the Gargoyles: A Children?s Halloween Workshop - Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

The morning begins with a reading of Eve Bunting?s Night of the Gargoyles, then down to the workshop to assemble gargling, grimacing clay gargoyles, skeleton creatures, and paper gargoyle masks. Reservations suggested. Ages 4 and up.

Happy Halloween: Scary Snacks - Stand Restaurant
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Whip up chocolate-smothered apples, graveyard finger cookies, and spider pretzels. Costumes are encouraged.

Halloween Party for Kids - PortraitBug
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Kids enjoy treats and take part in fun craft projects. All craft projects are age appropriate and also meant for mom and dad.Enter a halloween costume contest for a chance to win a ladybug package. Get a 4x6 portrait print of the kids in costume for just $9.99 during the Halloween party.

Halloween Celebration - American Museum of Natural History
October 31, 2009 -

More than 30 of the Museum's popular halls will be open for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, fun with roaming cartoon characters, and live performances.

Baba Yaga and the Pumpkin Fairy - Baruch Performing Arts Center
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

The tale of a young girl raised by Baba Yaga who learns about friendship, magic, and adventure when she breaks one of the witch's rules and releases a pumpkin fairy into the world comes to life on stage.

World Travelers Halloween Party - All Souls Church
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Create original costumes but beware of the "World Travelers Ghost." Last minute drop-ins welcome.

Little Club Heads Halloween Party - La Pomme
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

A dance party for families and kids featuring popular NYC DJ's spinning the tunes, live entertainment, face painting, clowns, balloon sculptors, cotton candy, complementary snacks, and more.

Healthy Haunted Houses - Children's Museum of Manhattan
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Build a sweet and healthy haunted house with graham crackers, icing and assorted dried fruits.

After Dark - Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
October 31, 2009 -

Take a tour of the eerie darkness and hallowed halls of the museum guided by only a single light. See the "Scream" exhibit, where spooky live actors present terrifying surprises.

Steampunk Haunted House - Abrons Arts Center
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Travel to a Victorian world of churning gears, mechanical monstrosities, and steam-engine cyborgs in NYC's newest haunted house.

Halloween at SweetiePie Restaurant - SweetiePie Restaurant
Through October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Come in costume for tricks and treats and try our Halloween menu featuring Spooky Ghost Mashed Potatoes and the Halloween Fool Dessert. Sit in the birdcage for a photo with the Sweetiepie Owl specially designed by fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.

Fourth Annual Halloween Open House - Turtle Bay Music School
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

An unique Halloween event featuring “meet-the-instrument” trick-or-treating, pumpkin and craft decorating, musical activities for children, and interactive Brazilian dance and drumming for families led by faculty members Nick Birmelin and Quenia Ribeiro.

The Shadow Box Theatre's 'Lumpy Bumpy Pumpkin' - The Theatres at 45 Bleecker St.
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

See this interactive musical with storyteller, musician, and puppets – and find out how Lumpy Bumpy becomes the scariest Jack O’Lantern of them all.

7th Annual Day of the Dead - St. Mark's in the Bowery
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Celebrate Mexican Culture and pay homage to the dead with workshops and performances.

Halloween on the Oval - Stuyvesant Town Oval
October 31, 2009 - NY

Celebrate Halloween with horse-drawn carriages, "scary" carnival games and a costumed dog parade.

Halloween Haunting on 64th Street - New York Society for Ethical Culture
Through October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a telling of history by candlelight, theatrical reenactments with live actors, Halloween treats, and more.

Halloween at Top of the Rock Observation Deck - Top of the Rock Observation Deck
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Celebrate Halloween with face painting, magic shows, crafts and sweet treats and enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

NYC Green Halloween Festival - Desalvio Playground
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Celebrate Halloween with activities, live entertainment, interactive art, organic snacks, prizes and more.

Morning of the Gargoyles - Cathedral of St. John the Divine
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy a reading of Eve Bunting’s "Night of the Gargoyles," then assemble clay gargoyles, skeleton creatures and paper gargoyle masks.

Crypt Crawl - Cathedral of St. John the Divine
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Learn about the origins of Halloween and trace its later transformation into All Hallows Eve.

Halloween Party - Manhattan Youth Downtown Community Center
October 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Drop by for a free professional portrait with scary lighting and backdrop by Elisabeth Robert.

Halloween 'Spooktacular' - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Through November 01, 2009 -

Take a trip through a haunted house, paint a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, watch a magic show, listen to scary stories and and more.

New York Waterway Shades of Autumn River Cruise - Manhattan’s Pier 78
Through November 01, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy the fall foliage on the historic Hudson River with a non-stop, four-hour cruise.

New York Waterway Shades of Autumn River Cruise - Manhattan’s Pier 78
Through November 01, 2009 - Manhattan

Enjoy the fall foliage on the historic Hudson River with a non-stop, four-hour cruise.

The Golden Ticket - Metropolitan Pavilion
Through November 01, 2009 - Manhattan

See a new opera based on Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” as part of the KidZone program of family events at The New York Chocolate Show.

2th Annual Chocolate Show - Metropolitan Pavilion
Through November 01, 2009 - Manhattan

Check out the Chocolate KidsZone and create an edible 'Chocolate Witches Hat' craft, sign up for Chocolate 101 presented by the Chocolate Club of the University of Florida, participate in a reading of the 'Chocolate Queen' and watch a special performance with Charlie and the Golden Ticket.

Capoeira Angola Classes - FICA New York
Through November 04, 2009 - Manhattan

Explore movement, acrobatics, instrumental and vocal music in a safe and non-competitve environment.

Guido Girl - TADA! Youth Theater
Through November 05, 2009 - Manhattan

A coming-of-age memoir about a young woman's desire to get out of the Bronx.

Japanese Autumn Adventures - New York Botanical Garden
Through November 15, 2009 -

Participate in innovative projects that complement the Kiku in the Japanese Autumn Garden exhibition. Activities include an interactive Japanese tea ceremony, tea leaf exploration, chrysanthemum planting, and more.

Ready, Set, Story! How Katie Saved the Sneaky Spider's Tales - Looking Glass Theatre
Through November 22, 2009 - Manhattan

A new children's show exploring international folktales of tricksters.

Vermeer's Masterpiece The Milkmaid - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Through November 29, 2009 -

A special exhibition that will include all five paintings by Vermeer from its collection, as well as a select group of works by other Dutch artists.

Matthew Takes Mannahatta - Vital Theatre Company
Through November 29, 2009 - Manhattan

Follow the adventures of Matthew and his sister Piper who take a magical adventure back in time, where they discover that the Manhattan of the past held a very different Thanksgiving than the one we all know today.

Triangles, Squares and Circles, Oh My! - Private Picassos
Through December 08, 2009 - Manhattan

Explore shapes, color and strengthen fine motor skills through a variety of 2 and 3 dimensional mediums.

Triangles, Squares and Circles, Oh My! - Island Kids Art Classes
Through December 10, 2009 - Roosevelt Island

This class has been created for young toddler artists who have taken the toddler class in the past. Using a similar format to the regular Triangles, Squares and Circles, Oh My! class, this class will focus on three main activities in one session, but with the addition of recycled sculpture. Through December 10.

Women Movers & Shakers Walking Tour - East Village Visitors Center
Through December 18, 2009 - Manhattan

Learn how the women of the Lower East Side helped to break new ground in music, art, literature, fashion and medicine; made advancements in working conditions and women's rights and otherwise played a role in politics and culture in America and around the globe. The Lower East Side is the birthplace of the Women's Suffrage movement, Planned Parenthood, Visiting Nurse Services, Children's Aid Society, International Ladies Garment Workers Union, Catholic Worker, Mother Earth magazine, experimental Off-Broadway theater, and so many more institutions and movements spearheaded by these pioneering women.

Schedule: Fridays at 12:00pm Reservations: Suggested/Not required Fee: $15 Meet: East Village Visitors Center, 308 Bowery (btwn E. Houston & Bleecker) Directions: F, or V train to 2nd Ave/Lower East Side or 6 train to Bleecker/Lafayette

East Village History Walking Tour - East Village Visitors Center
Through December 30, 2009 - Manhattan

Get a crash course in East Village/Lower East Side history. From the farmlands of the 1600s and the wealthy estates of the 1700s, to immigration, tenements, the "melting pot" and how the East Village became a haven for artists and counter-culturalists in the 20th century (and everything in between). Also learn about how recent commercial development and gentrification is the changing landscape of the East Village and surrounding neighborhoods. Through December 30. Wednesdays and Saturday.

Shrek the Musical - The Broadway Theatre
Through December 31, 2009 - Manhattan

The characters from the William Steig book and DreamWorks animated film come to life on the stage. Open run.

Monarchs of the Sea: Celebrating the Ocean Liner Era - South Street Seaport Museum
Through December 31, 2009 - Manhattan

This permanent exhibition features plans, models and memorabilia evoking the majesty and magic of a time when ocean liners were considered the last word in luxury travel.

Breastfeeding Support Group - Prenatal Yoga Center
Through December 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Andrea Syms-Brown, IBCLC, RLC, CIMI, who has over 20 years experience supporting breastfeeding mothers and their babies, hosts this workshop to discuss and solve breastfeeding problems in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Meets every Tuesday.

Infant Massage Class - Prenatal Yoga Center
Through December 31, 2009 - Manhattan

Learn to soothe your baby with infant massage. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, and caregivers welcome. Specific benefits include stimulated circuation, improved body awareness, improved sleep patterns, reduced discomfort from teething, congestions, gas, colic and emotional stress. Every Wednesday.

Open Boat Tours - The Waterfront Museum
Through December 31, 2009 - Brooklyn

Come aboard the 1914 Lehigh Valley Barge #79, a floating museum and houseboat aboard the last remaining covered wooden barge. The exhibition, "Showboat-'Round the Bend" traces the history of the tug and barge "Lighterage Era" and showcases how food and comerical goods were transported before today's bridges and tunnels. A clown and juggler tell the story of the rescue of Barge # 79 and a bunny mascot roams about.

Studio Tours - Little Airplane Productions
Through December 31, 2009 - Manhattan

The award-winning creator of popular shows Nick Jr.'s The Wonder Pets, and Playhouse Disney's Go Baby, and Noggin's Oobi opens its doors for interactive guided tours of its production studio. Learn how children's television is made, and get involved, from writing to animation to voice-over recording. Ongoing; Tuesdays and Thursdays and one Saturday per month. Reservations required. Tours limited to groups of 10.

Dutch Culinary Traditions in America - Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
Through December 31, 2009 -

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage to New York Harbor, this exhibit in the museum's historic kitchen will explore the Dutch culinary traditions that were present in 19th-century America and are still evident today. Adults and children can test their knowledge about popular foods and compare historic and modern recipes. More details at www.mvhm.org. Note: Museum will be closed for August.

Journey to the Stars - American Museum of Natural History
Through December 31, 2009 -

Featuring images from telescopes on the ground and in space, the show is filled with physics-based simulations and an exploration of space and time. Experience the life and death of the stars in the night sky.

Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time - American Museum of Natural History
Through January 03, 2010 -

Extreme Mammals explores the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals. Featuring spectacular fossils from the Museum's collections, the exhibition will examine the ancestry and evolution of numerous species, ranging from huge to tiny and speedy to sloth-like, and showcase animals with oversized claws, fangs, snouts, and horns. Planned highlights of the exhibition include fascinating specimens—from the egg-laying platypus to the recently extinct Tasmanian wolf—and fleshed-out models of extinct mammals like Ambulocetus, a "walking whale."

Pinkalicious, The Musical - Bleecker Street Theatre
Through January 03, 2010 - Manhattan

Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes, despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

Just Drop In! - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Through January 03, 2010 -

Explore highlights of Kandinsky through creative, interactive projects led by museum educators. For families with children ages 3–10.See signage in main lobby for location. Sundays, through January 3.

New Amsterdam: The Island At The Center of the World - South Street Seaport Museum
Through January 07, 2010 - Manhattan

Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Hudson's voyage with an exhibition that highlights the original document sometimes referred to as "New York's birth certificate."

New Amsterdam: The Island at the Center of the World - South Street Seaport Museum
Through January 07, 2010 - Manhattan

An exhibit that features dozens of rare historic maps, paintings, drawings and documents relating to the history of early New York.

Free Daily Storytime - FAO Schwarz:Barefoot Books
Through February 26, 2010 - Manhattan

Daily storytime with a wide array of books for all ages, including singalong stories, multicultural travel adventures, classic fairytales and pirate story collections.

Last Day of the Myrtle Avenue El: Photographs by Theresa King - New York Transit Museum
Through February 28, 2010 - Brooklyn Heights

A personal exhibition that captures a nostalgic moment in time and the essence of riding on wood elevated cars.

Storytime - Housing Works Bookstore
Through March 02, 2010 - Manhattan

Every Monday morning at 11:30am, kids age 3 and under and their moms, dads, grandparents, and sitters are invited to enjoy free stories and songs in the children?s book section.

Highway of An Empire: The Great Inca Road - American Museum of Natural History
Through September 01, 2010 -

Learn about the vast Inca Empire and it's extensive and intricate network of roads.