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Looking for kids activities and events near you in the New York area this weekend? NYMetroParents produces the largest family event calendar in the city for parents just like you who are looking for kids events today and this weekend. Use the filters below to sort for kids events near you, by age range, and more. If you’re looking for recommendations, our editors round up their picks for the best kids events in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland.
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Fall Leaf Coasters Craft
- Sep. 23, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Create an autumnal coaster that will be great for holding apple cider.
Movies Under the Stars: The Wizard of Oz
- Sep. 23, 2021, 7:30-10pm
- Pier 35
- FDR Dr., Lower East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Travel to Oz with Dororthy and co.!
Study and Go Abroad Fair
- Sep. 23, 2021, 3-9pm
- Study and Go Abroad
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
The free Study and Go Abroad Virtual Fair offers students a unique opportunity to meet with universities, colleges and professional schools from ar...
Screenings Under the Stars: Mulan (2020)
- Sep. 24, 2021, 6:30pm, gates open; film begins at dusk
- Tibbetts Brook Park
- 355 Midland Plaza, Yonkers
- All Ages
- $25 per car
Pack up the family car for a screening of Mulan (2020)!
Movie Night: Monsters, Inc.
- Sep. 24, 2021, 7:30-10:45pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 43-50 Main St., Flushing
- All Ages
- $50 family of 4; $25 per couple; $15 adult; $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; Members: $35 per family of 4; $25 per couple $10; $8 $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; free for children 3 and younger
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monsters, Inc. and make a monster craft activity before the movie.
Autumn Hike
- Sep. 24, 2021, 4:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Bring your family on a guided hike at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. (Registration required).
...Leaf Print Scarves
- Sep. 24, 2021, 5pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Use fabric paint and real leaves to decorate a scarf for the fall. (Registration required).
...My Octopus Teacher Panel + Film
- Sep. 24, 2021, 7pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- FREE
My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 Netflix Original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, which documents a year spent by f...
FamilyLab: Harvest to Table
- Sep. 24, 2021, 5:30-7pm
- Lab/Shul
- 131 Varick St., Tribeca
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $36
Break bread together and play under the trees to celebrate Sukkot the Jewish harvest holiday: a backyard party for the fall moon, the turning ...
Highbridge Film Festival: Dora and the Last City of Gold
- Sep. 24, 2021, 5:30pm, scavenger hunt; 7pm, movie
- Highbridge Park, Pool Deck
- West 174th Street and Amsterdam Ave., Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Join NYC Parks and the New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment for a free film! Dora, a teenage explorer, leads her friends on an a...
Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Eric
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $16; $6 per child; $12 members; $2 members per child
Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous natur...
Marvelous Metamorphoses: An Outdoor Performance
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Greenwich Audubon Center
- 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $15
Take a journey through the life cycles of frogs, butterflies, and bees in this unique performance.
NYSoM Superhero Festival 2021
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2-6pm
- Evergreen Park
- St. Felix Ave. & 60th Pl., Ridgewood
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate your favorite superheros, anime, and video game heros.
Toughkids and Toughman triathlon
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am
- Welch Harriman State Park
- 800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point
- All Ages
- $60
Kids can race in a triathlon just for them!
Town of Clarkstown Community Tag Sale & Touch A Truck
- Sep. 25, 2021, 9am
- Germonds Park
- 185 Germonds Road, West Nyack
- All Ages
- Fee for tag sale - $30 for sellers
Clarkstown Residents are invited to sell or shop! If you’ve thought of having a yard sale, this is a great place to come sell your items. Mus...
Apple Festival with Chef Rob Scott
- Sep. 25, 2021, 3-4pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Fall and apple season with some delicious autumn recipes. Learn how to make: Fuji Apple and Cinnamon Baked French Toast Casserole Apple A...
Edison's Fall Family Spectacular
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-11pm
- Amboy Ave.
- Held along 1011 Amboy Ave., Edison
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for rides and goods
Bring the kids to this family event for kiddie rides, games, face painting, sand art, live music, remote control car track and much more!
CANCELED: Blauvelt Autumn Festival
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10:30am-4pm
- Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt
- 496 Western Highway, Blauvelt
- All Ages
- FREE
The festival is the ideal way for families to enjoy music, affordable vendors, pony rides, carnival games, raffles and more.
Autumn Campfire and Night Hike
- Sep. 25, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm
- Tenafly Nature Center
- 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15; $10 members
Explore seasonal changes, listen to stories, enjoy some s’mores, develop your night vision, play games, and listen for animals without flashlights!
Digging Up The Past
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1pm
- Sterling Forest State Park
- 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Dig for fossils and bring home a dinosaur skeleton of your very own!
3rd New Jersey Regiment Garrison Day
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10am-4pm
- Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
- 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery
- All Ages
- FREE
The troops of the 3rd NJ Re-enactment Regiment will conduct military drills, recreate camp life and do musket firing demonstrations.
DATE CHANGE: Jurassic Park Outdoor Movie Night
- Sep. 25, 2021, 5:30-9pm; 6:45pm, film begins
- Science Museum Of Long Island
- 1526 N Plandome Road, Manhasset
- All Ages
- $15 per child; $10 adults; $5 members
Spend a dino themed evening with activities, food trucks, and screening of Jurassic Park.
Raptor Day
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-1pm; 1- 3pm; 3-5pm
- Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
- 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
- All Ages
- $20; $10 members; kids free with $7 general admission
Get an up close and personal with raptors that can no longer be released into the wild, crafts, face painting and more.
Wildwood Fall Festival
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-4pm
- Wildwood State Park
- 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River
- All Ages
- FREE
Check out local craft vendors and free activities which include family entertainment, inflatables (weather permitting) and much more!
The Great Irish Fair Of New York
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10am-9pm
- Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk
- 3052 West 21st Street, Coney Island
- All Ages
- $20
Celebrate Irish culture with traditional step dancing, musical performances, and more!
Family Walk: Butterflies and Blooms
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-2pm
- Wave Hill
- West 249th Street and Independence Avenue, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- Free with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 children 6 and older; free for members
Go on an expedition to find colorful butterflies and their favorite flowers.
12th Annual Hudson Valley Irish Fest
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-7pm
- River Front Green Park
- 1 S. Division Street, Peekskill
- All Ages
- $10 suggested donation; free admission for ages 12 and younger
Celebrate the rich Irish-American heritage of the Hudson Valley with music, dance performances, food, and more!
Storyland Cabaret
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-2pm
- Brooklyn Public Library — Central Library
- 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Join New York City Children's Theater for an afternoon of music and stories at their 25th Anniversary Storyland Cabaret performance featuring songs from their hit productions Wanda's Monster, Interstellar Cinderella, Dory Fantasmagory, and more!
Insectageddon
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-3pm
- The Voelker Orth Museum
- 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
This event celebrates Insects on the High Line and seeks to raise awareness for our interconnectedness with the insect world.
Woodland Adventures: Moss Madness!
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-1pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 43-50 Main St., Flushing
- All Ages
- Free with admission: $6; $4 seniors 62 and older, students with ID; $2 ages 4-12; free for members and children 3 and younger
Explore a different aspect of forest life through community art projects, story time, craft activities, and scavenger hunts!
Docking of Schooner Apollonia
- Sep. 25, 2021, 9-11am
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton St., New York
- All Ages
- FREE
See the Schooner Apollonia unload cargo from upstate at the South Street Seaport Museum.
Outdoor Concert: 1960’s Commercial Music and Instrumental Rock
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2pm
- New City Library
- 220 N Main St, New City
- All Ages
- FREE
Although many of us think that the 1960's only consisted of the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, the decade also marked the peaks of careers of great ...
Mid-Autumn Festival Concert by Steven Fang
- Sep. 25, 2021, 3-4:30pm
- American Dream
- 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate summer at American Dream with live performances throughout the season. The Mid-Autumn Festival Concert by Steven Fang will take place&nbs...
Watson Adventures’ Super Powers Scavenger Hunt
- Sep. 25, 2021, 11am-1pm
- Grand Central Terminal
- 89 East 42nd Street, New York
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $17.50-$21.50
Seek answers to tricky, humorous questions as you visit places that have served as locations in famous superhero movies.
Collage Montage
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2:30-3pm
- Westchester Children's Museum
- 100 Playland Parkway, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween
- $5 per child; free for members
Join Meera Argarwal, Rye artist and instructor, for a mixed media collage workshop! In this workshop children will be shown a fun way to create art...
Get Creative With Printmaking
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-3pm
- The Rye Arts Center
- 51 Milton Road, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween
- $45; discount for members
Students will learn simple techniques to create beautiful and colorful prints. Designs and letters will be drawn on flat Styrofoam and printed in d...
Gently Used Art & Music Supply Sale
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10am-1pm
- The Rye Arts Center
- 51 Milton Road, Rye
- All Ages
- FREE
Get great bargains on gently used arts supplies and music instruments! All proceeds benefit The RAC's outreach programs. Donate your gently use...
September Last Saturday
- Sep. 25, 2021, 3-8pm
- Leroy's Place
- 353 7th Ave, South Slope
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Leroy's Place for their September Last Saturday event! Fanesha Fabre, local artist and illustrator, joins them this month with some of her...
Space Party in Prospect Park
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10:30-11:15am
- Harmony Playground
- 64 West Drive, South Slope
- Young elementary, Tween
- $35
Astronaut facts, telescope magic, and alien dance moves galore! Join Curated Care for an out of this world morning! Create galaxy friendship bracel...
Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2-5pm
- Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn
- 2 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Part of Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy's "Share the Stage" series, Mark Morris Dance Group will present a special, outdoor performa...
BAMkids Family Day
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10:30am-4pm
- Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)
- The Plaza at 300 Ashland, Fort Greene
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
BAMkids Family Day is a free all-day outdoor festival offering an array of live performances, interactive workshops, and showcases of local talent ...
OKTOBERFEST + Reflextions Art in the Park
- Sep. 25, 2021, 12-8pm
- Grangabel Park
- Peconic Ave, Riverhead
- All Ages
- FREE
Don your dirndl and lace up your lederhosen for the 1st Annual Oktoberfest during Reflextions Riverhead on September 25th! Live entertainment, cont...
Young (and Adult!) Explorers Nature Hike
- Sep. 25, 2021, 8:30-11am
- CCE Rockland Education Center
- 10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10 per family
Discover nature, make new friends, and have fun! Look at various forms of life in the forest, from plants and trees to birds and bugs. Learn about ...
General Mischief Dance Theatre Presents: Let's Go/Vamos
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-2pm
- Plaza de las Americas
- 651 West 175th Street, Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
This joyful and family-friendly performance includes brand new dances and a pop quiz for the performers! The event is FREE, outdoors, and wheelcha...
Wings, Wands & Woodlands: Fairy Workshop
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2-4pm
- Randall's Island Park
- 20 Randall's Island Park, Randall's Island
- All Ages
- FREE
Head to the woodland garden to discover all things fairy: wands, wings, and little fairy houses. Walk along the forest path to look for signs of fa...
Environmental Education Center Reopening & 6th Birthday Celebration
- Sep. 25, 2021, 1-5pm
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- 99 Plymouth Street, DUMBO
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for a special family-friendly event celebrating the reopening and the 6th Anniversary of the Environmental Ed...
Animal Tales: The Greedy Python
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10:30-11:45am
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $24
Enjoy story time at APEC with a silly book illustrated by Eric Carle. Examine a snake skeleton, snake shed, and real snake skin. Live animal gues...
Annual Fall Festival
- Sep. 25, 2021, 12-4pm
- Kissena Corridor Park
- 45th Ave and Colden Street, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Join New York City Councilman Peter Koo, Glow Foundation, Dept. of Parks and NYPD in This Year’s Annual Fall Festival featuring free rides, games, ...
Westbury Street Fair
- Sep. 25, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Westbury Chamber of Commerce
- 200 Post Avenue, Westbury
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Westbury Street Fair offers shopping for the whole family, plus live entertainment, kiddies bounce houses and plenty of great fun food!
...Irondale Open House and Season Preview
- Sep. 25, 2021, 2-5pm, open house; 7-10pm, season preview
- Irondale Center
- 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
After being away for so long, the Irondale Center thrilled to welcome the community back inside The Space at Irondale! The day will be di...
2021 Congenital Heart Walk at the Bronx Zoo
- Sep. 26, 2021, 10am
- Bronx Zoo
- 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
- All Ages
- Min $30 Donation for each guest ages 2 and older
This fundraising event for the Children's Heart Foundation to fund research for Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) allows both virtual and in-pers...
Wonder Girls Wellness Day
- Sep. 26, 2021, 10am-1pm
- Varsity House Health & Performance
- 337 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg
- Teen, Adult
- $25; free for teens
Join a fun-filled Wonder Girls Wellness Day at Varsity House in Orangeburg, NY. This is a 3-hour in-person event packed with workshops, panel discu...
Garfield's Fall Family Street Fest
- Sep. 26, 2021, 10am-5pm
- City of Garfield and the Garfield Events Committee
- 500 Midland Ave., Garfield
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for rides and goods
Come out for music, shopping, kiddied rides, demonstrations and more!
Panambi Vera
- Sep. 26, 2021, 3pm
- Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater
- 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
- All Ages
- FREE
Traditional Paraguayan dance ensemble includes the traditional bottle dance and other pieces.
Children's Walking Tour
- Sep. 26, 2021, 2pm
- Historical Society of the Nyacks
- 46 South Broadway, Nyack
- Young elementary, Tween
- Suggested $10 donation
Learn about the Nyack Library, the Historical Society Museum, and Memorial Park!
Draw Out! Arts Festival
- Sep. 26, 2021, 12-5pm
- Heckscher Museum of Art
- 2 Prime Ave., Huntington
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a broad array of activities designed for all ages, including watercolor painting, collage, and more.
River Walk - Celebrate World Rivers Day!
- Sep. 26, 2021, 1:30-3:30pm
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Sunrise Highway, Bohemia
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $4; $8 parking fee
Celebrate "World River Day" and take a walk along a river while learning about the creatures that call it home.
Huntington Environmental Festival
- Sep. 26, 2021, 1-4pm
- Kehillath Shalom Synagogue
- 58 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- FREE
Learn about Long Island's environment and ecology while participating in activities for all ages.
15th Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair
- Sep. 26, 2021, 11am-4pm
- Brooklyn Museum
- 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
This event features storybooks, picture books, and graphic novels for book lovers from preschool through the middle grades.
Fairy Walk
- Sep. 26, 2021, 12-3pm
- Muscoot Farm
- 51 Route 100, Katonah
- All Ages
- FREE
See the magical world of fairies during this fairy-themed scavenger hunt. Costumes are encouraged!
Poster Kids: Push Pin and Play
- Sep. 26, 2021, 10:30am-12:15pm
- Poster House
- 119 W. 23rd Street, Chelsea
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Join Poster House for a family-friendly, interactive poster tour and a related art-making experience.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of The Beatles for Kids + More
- Sep. 26, 2021, 11am, doors open; 12pm, concert starts
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $12-$15
This concert for kids and families shares the music of The Beatles with a new generation of music lovers
Stenciled Leaf Mug (Virtual)
- Sep. 26, 2021, 6pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Design you very own mug for hot chocolate for a cold night. (Registration required).
...Family Fun Fall Festival
- Sep. 26, 2021, 11am-3pm
- The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc
- 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
- All Ages
- FREE
Join The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc for a FREE Family Fun Fall Festival. This is open to the community and surrounding areas. The event ...
Hispanic Heritage Month with A La Calle Block Party
- Sep. 26, 2021, 12-4pm
- Ballet Hispánico
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Ballet Hisp nico will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the anticipated return of its A La Calle Block Party. This year's event will be st...
Arts On Terry - Coming Of Age 2021
- Sep. 26, 2021, 1-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Patchogue Arts Council's annual art fair! Make a fun craft and get up close and personal with some cool critters provided by The...
Surfer's Guide to Waves and Tides
- Sep. 26, 2021, 1:30-3pm
- Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
- West End 2 - 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
- All Ages
- $4 per person
Learn about the waves and tides at Jones Beach where they'll teach you everything you need to know about going out on the water! Please wear cl...
Sukkot
- Sep. 26, 2021, 10am-1pm, 2-5pm
- Brooklyn Children's Museum
- 145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
- All Ages
- $13; $12 grandparent; free for babies younger than 1 year
Four artists, four messages. Join BCM for their first annual “We Got Something to Say” Family Music Series, where Brooklyn families connect to Blac...
Meet the Suffragists!
- Sep. 26, 2021, 1pm
- DiMenna Children's History Museum at New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $22; $6 ages 5-13; free for members and ages 4 and younger
DiMenna Children's History Museum is back with in-person programming! How did American women get the right to vote? Join Historical interpreters in...
Celebrating the FDNY: Story Time with Author Jess Rinker and FDNY Veteran Brenda Berkman
- Sep. 26, 2021, 2pm
- DiMenna Children's History Museum at New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $22; $6 ages 5-13; free for members and ages 4 and younger
DiMenna Children's History Museum is back with in-person programming! How did American women get the right to vote? Join Historical interpreters in...
Brooklyn Book Festival: Brooklyn Book Bodega and House of SpeakEasy
- Sep. 26, 2021, 2pm
- READ 718
- 336 Malcolm X Blvd., Stuyvesant Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Brooklyn Book Bodega, READ 718, and House of SpeakEasy invite you to a back-to-school celebration for young readers. United by a shared mission of ...
Sukkot@Senesh
- Sep. 26, 2021, 9am-12pm
- Hannah Senesh Community Day School
- 342 Smith Street, Brooklyn
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- $5
Families with children newborn through 7 years old, are invited to join the Hannah Senesh Community Day School at their outdoor Sukkah fo...
Rock and Roll for Little Ones
- Sep. 27, 2021, 10:30-11:30am
- John C. Hart Library
- 1130 E. Main St., Shrub Oak
- All Ages
- FREE
Hear everything from kids' classics such as "Twinkle, Twinkle" to The Beatles, Chuck Berry, and other rock favorites.
Box Party
- Sep. 28, 2021, 4:30-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Have fun using your imagination while playing with boxes, coloring on them with crayons, and playing with cardboard brick blocks at this fun p...
Box Party
- Sep. 28, 2021, 4:30-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Have fun using your imagination while playing with boxes, coloring on them with crayons, and playing with our cardboard brick blocks at this fun pr...
Daycare/Preschool Philosophies and What's Right for Your Child
- Sep. 28, 2021 - Sep. 28, 2020 , 12:30-1:30pm
- Vivvi
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, Play-Based, Traditional – you may have heard of these different daycare and preschool philosophies and aren&rsqu...
Autumn Gnomes Craft
- Sep. 28, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
These adorable gnomes are ready to welcome and celebrate fall!
Earring Making with Joan Lloyd
- Sep. 28, 2021, 4-5:30 pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Make 2 pairs of earrings: one for yourself and one to donate to a Woman's' Shelter.
Horah with the Torah
- Sep. 28, 2021, 4pm
- Chabad of the Rivertowns
- 303 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Simchat Torah with a parade, cupcake decorating for kids up to 7 years old, games and more.
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- Sep. 28, 2021, 5pm, lawn and food concession open; film begins at sunset
- Bryant Park
- 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring a blanket and arrive early to find a spot on the lawn to enjoy great food, friends, and a feature film.
Free Pasta Day!
- Sep. 28, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Call Me Pasta!
- 241 Pearl St., FiDi
- All Ages
- FREE
Call Me Pasta! will be hosting a Free Pasta Day to celebrate Fall and in-person returns to offices in New York City. Call Me Pasta! has distinguish...
Mixed Media Workshop with Valerie Deas: Creating Art in the Time of Grief and Loss
- Sep. 28, 2021, 3-4:30pm
- Poe Park Visitor Center
- 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Participants are introduced to creating a unique work of art using materials such as different fabrics, colored pencils, markers, crayons, yarn, pa...
Magic Show with The Great Dubini
- Sep. 28, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
He's performed on the streets of New York, the stage of Tokyo and beyond and now he's here. Bring the whole family to enjoy an amazing and ...
Kyle Hill Live
- Sep. 29, 2021, 2-5pm
- American Dream
- 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate summer at American Dream with live performances throughout the season. Kyle Hill, a jazz saxophonist and keyboardist, will be performing&...
Motion in the Ocean
- Sep. 29, 2021, 10:30am-12pm
- Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
- West End 2 - 150 Bay Parkway, Wantagh
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $4 per child
Get ready to move and groove like your favorite ocean animals! Find out how energy moves through the food web and how marine animals use their ener...
Town of Clarkstown Car Show
- Sep. 30, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm
- Congers Lake Memorial Park
- 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
- All Ages
- Free to attend; $10 per car
The Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission invites you to join them with your "collectible" car to be judged for awards. &...
Pumpkin Skin Scrub Craft
- Sep. 30, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
While the cooler temperatures could be hard on skin, this skin scrub will leave your hands smooth and smelling like fall.
Cooking with Rinku-Back to School
- Oct. 01, 2021, 7-8pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
Description With back to school round the corner, join Rinku in learning about meal planning hacks and how to make your weeknight routine easier. W...
Brownie-Stuffed Chocolate Chips (Virtual)
- Oct. 01, 2021, 5:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Learn how to make a scrumptiously ooey, gooey recipe (Registration required).
...Escape Room in a Box
- Oct. 01, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Meet the challenge of breaking out of the tabletop escape room.
Little Red's Hood
- Oct. 01, 2021, 1-1:45pm
- Sunset Park
- 5th Ave-7the Ave, Sunset Park
- All Ages
- FREE
See this fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids.
Gardening In The Park
- Oct. 02, 2021, 9am-12pm
- The Common Ground
- Rotary Park between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the day surrounded by nature and help maintain the gardens of The Common Ground.
Sustainability Walk & Showcase Fundraiser
- Oct. 02, 2021, 10am-2pm
- Congers Lake Memorial Park
- 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers
- All Ages
- $10; free for younger than 18
Go on a scavenger hunt, learn about birds, bugs, and biodiversity at educational stops along the way.
The Architecture of Trees II
- Oct. 02, 2021, 11am-12pm
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Pl, Battery Park City
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Draw the trees around you to understand their likeness to skyscrapers!
Sustainability Walk and Showcase
- Oct. 02, 2021, 10am-2pm
- Congers Lake
- 6 Gilchrest Road, Congers
- All Ages
- $10; free for those younger than 18
Gain a greater understanding about our environment and how to protect during a fun day of activities.
Harvest Festival
- Oct. 02, 2021, 10am-5pm
- New Jersey Botanical Garden
- 2 Morris Road, Ringwood
- All Ages
- Admission is free, $5 parking fee
Celebrate fall with pumpkin painting, hay rides, apple sauce making, food, music and more!
Minecraft Mania
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1-2pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Put your epic Minecraft skills to the test in this collaborative program. You will need both Minecraft and Zoom downloaded on your device. For 6th ...
St. Christopher’s FREE Fall Festival
- Oct. 02, 2021, 11am-3pm
- St. Christopher's Jennie Clarkson Campus
- 1700 Old Orchard Street , North Castle
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the wonder of the human-animal-nature bond during this festival.
Cuckoo Storytime
- Oct. 02, 2021, 12:30-1:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to a Mexican folktale.
Sunday Afternoon Concert: NY Photosongs
- Oct. 02, 2021, 2-3pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE 0
Celebrate New York history month with John John Brown as he plays original folk songs that tell the amazing true stories behind some of New York State's most iconic photographs.
The Annual Massapequa Park Village Street Fair
- Oct. 02, 2021, 10:30am-4:30pm
- Downtown Massapequa Park
- Park Boulevard and Front Street , Massapequa Park
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Bring the family out for inflatables, towering rock wall, The 'Pequa Choo-Choo Express, food, vendors, and more.
Fall Festival
- Oct. 02, 2021, 10am-4pm
- St. John's Lutheran Church- Merrick
- 1 Van Roo Ave., Merrick
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Bring the family out for vendors, food, bake sale, raffles, bounce house, children's activities and more.
Town of Babylon Parks Department Fall Festival
- Oct. 02, 2021, 12-3pm
- Phelps Land Park
- 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Residents are invited to join the Town of Babylon Parks Department for their annual Fall Festival at Phelps Lane Park. This year's Fall Festival ac...
Queens Recreation Mobile Unit Pop-Up
- Oct. 02, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Grover Cleveland Playground
- Stanhope St. bet. Fairvier Ave. and Grandview Ave., Glendale
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a variety of games and activities suitable for children and families including chalk games, balls, crafts, and more.
Family Day at John Jay Park
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1-4pm
- John Jay Park
- East 78th Street and FDR Drive, Upper East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a fun afternoon of crafts, inflatables, music, jumbo games, an obstacle course, and more!
Hands on History: Paper Luminaries
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1-4pm
- King Manor Museum
- 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
- All Ages
- FREE
Learn about the decorative art side of lanterns — including some spooky myths — and make your own luminary to take home!
MetFest
- Oct. 02, 2021, 12-6pm
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
The Met is throwing a block party filled with family fun, live music, performances, art-making activities, behind-the-scenes tours, carnival stilt walkers, a citywide Double Dutch showcase, and more.
'The Colors of Frida' Performance for Families with Teatro SEA
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1:30pm
- Museum of the City of New York
- 1220 Fifth Ave. , Upper East Side
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
See this bilingual, one-woman show about the great Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, which combines storytelling, music, visual arts, puppets, and audience participation.
Rock n' Roll Playhouse presented by Volvo: The Music of Aretha Franklin
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1-2pm
- Industry City
- 274 36th St, Sunset Park
- All Ages
- $5
Expect dancing, interactive games and loads of fun during this performance featuring the music of Aretha Franklin and more!
Brooklyn Book Festival: Children's Day
- Oct. 02, 2021, 11am-4pm
- MetroTech
- Flatbush Ave. and Myrtle Ave., Downtown Brooklyn
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Come out for an exciting lineup of authors, illustrators, workshops and activities, including yoga, mural making, music performance and more.
Zine Jam with Elvis & Jan
- Oct. 02, 2021, 1-3pm
- The Old Stone House
- 336 3rd St., Park Slope
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Through visual, tactic, and writing prompts kids can expect to create their own one-sheet zine.
Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
- Oct. 03, 2021, 9am
- Support Connection
- Yorktown Heights, Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
The 2021 Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, presented by Support Connection, Inc. invites people to walk wherever they are, near and far...
CTREE Giddy-Up 5K
- Oct. 03, 2021, 9am-12pm
- Sagg Main Beach
- 1 Sagg Main Street, Sagaponack
- All Ages
- $25
Run for a good cause! Medals for all, t-shirts, and a fun Chinese Auction!
Saddle Brook Fun Family Street Fair
- Oct. 03, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Market Street
- 299 Market Street, Saddle Brook
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for rides and goods
Spend a day with merchandise & craft vendors, kiddie rides, great food, local merchants and civic groups & music.
Rev'd Up For Recovery - Car & Bike Show
- Oct. 03, 2021, 10am-4pm
- Rockland County
- Park & Ride 61 Smith Street Commuter Lot, Nanuet
- All Ages
- Donations Accepted
A day of family, friends, and fenders! Trophies, music, food trucks, raffles, and more!
5K & Kids Fun Run
- Oct. 03, 2021, 8:30am, Kids 1K Fun Run kicks off; 9am, 5K Trail Run kicks off
- Woodcock Nature Center
- 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $35; $20 kids 1k fun run
Take part in this run to help raise money for Woodcock's educational programs
The 46th Annual Atlantic Antic
- Oct. 03, 2021, 12-6pm
- Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation
- Atlantic Avenue , Boerum Hill
- All Ages
- FREE
This mile long stage and global street bazaar features artists, crafters, food purveyors, performers, and non-profit community based organizations.
Braata Folk Singers in Concert: Rebirth
- Oct. 03, 2021, 6-8pm
- Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC)
- 153-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica
- All Ages
- $25-$30
This concert will include the much-loved inspirational, folk and reggae songs
Puppet Shows by Wonderspark Puppets: Three Little Pigs
- Oct. 03, 2021, 3-4pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
See this classic tale is retold with hilarious puppet pigs and a silly wolf.
Bethpage Street Fair
- Oct. 03, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Downtown Shopping District
- 356 Broadway, Bethpage
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Live music, kiddies bounce houses and plenty of great fun food!
Malverne Fall Festival
- Oct. 03, 2021, 10am-4pm
- Malverne Chamber of Commerce
- 280 Hempstead Ave., Malverne
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Parade, live music, vendors, rides, games and of course, classic cars.
Queens Recreation Mobile Unit Pop-Up
- Oct. 03, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Glendale Playground
- 70 Street & Central Avenue, Glendale
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a variety of games and activities suitable for children and families including chalk games, balls, crafts, and more.
I Want to Be a Vet
- Oct. 03, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
- Young elementary
- $20
Children will learn about the special needs of a variety of APEC’s Animal Ambassadors and observe them up-close.
Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
- Oct. 03, 2021, 7-10pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 43-50 Main St., Flushing
- All Ages
- $50 family of 4; $25 per couple; $15 adult; $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; Members: $35 per family of 4; $25 per couple $10; $8 $12 seniors 65 and older, child, students, and visitor with disabilities; free for children 3 and younger
Bring a blanket and get ready for an evening of magic- in person and on screen!
Kids Bike Swap
- Oct. 03, 2021, 11am-2pm
- Shirley Chisholm State Park
- 950 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
Exchange the bike your child has outgrown for the next size up and get a free bike helmet.
Take & Make Mystery Monday Crafts-OUTSIDE
- Oct. 04, 2021, 12-5pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Ready to get creative on Mystery Mondays? These take and make bags have everything you need to make fun projects. Materials supplies the mater...
Story Time for Children
- Oct. 04, 2021, Mondays, 11:15-11:45am
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Story time for children of all ages, from newborns to school age children, with a parent or caregiver.
Book Time with a Dog
- Oct. 04, 2021, 6-7:20pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Practice your reading skills with a certified therapy dog.
Navigating College Admissions Successfully & the Importance of Community Service
- Oct. 05, 2021, 7-8pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Discuss the holistic admissions review process and focus on the greater consideration admissions officers are giving to extracurricular activities ...
El Matador Cooking Demonstration
- Oct. 05, 2021, 6-7:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live cooking demonstration.
Performances from Los Hacheros
- Oct. 05, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Brooklyn's Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and often combines them with Bomba, a fiery rhythm from the mountains of Puerto Rico.
Embroidery Machine Demo
- Oct. 06, 2021, 3-4:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Learn what you can do with the embroidery machine available in the Makerspace.
Girls Who Code
- Oct. 06, 2021, 3:30-4:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Teen
Learn basic coding skills with Scratch, Python and more!
St Joseph College Tutors
- Oct. 06, 2021, 5-7pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Math and reading tutoring available for children by St. Joseph's college students.
Concert: The Friends of Carol Sudhalter
- Oct. 06, 2021, 7:15-10pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Carol Sudhalter's 7 piece ensemble will have lots of fun playing favorites, pieces by Queens legends, and compositions of both men and women.
Little Red's Hood
- Oct. 06, 2021, 1-1:45pm
- Tompkins Square Park
- Ave A-Ave B, East Village
- All Ages
- FREE
See a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids.
Willoughby Walks
- Oct. 06, 2021, 12-6:30pm
- Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
- Willoughby Plaza, Downtown Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership closes down and transforms the streets with games, fun activities, classes, and performances.
Math Homework Help
- Oct. 07, 2021, 6-8pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Mrs. Talhami is here to help you with all your homework questions.
Pajama Storytime
- Oct. 07, 2021, 7-7:45pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Come to the library in your pajamas to hear a cozy story and do a craft. Bring a stuffed toy, too!
Little Red's Hood
- Oct. 07, 2021, 1-1:45pm
- Forest Park
- Myrtle Ave , Kew Gardens
- All Ages
- FREE
See a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” tale updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids.
Family Woodland Hike (In-Person)
- Oct. 08, 2021, 4:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Bring your family on a guided hike at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. (Registration required).
...Fall Art with Pastels (In-Person)
- Oct. 08, 2021, 5pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Create a fall art. (Registration required).
...Introduction To Mother Goose
- Oct. 08, 2021, 10:30-11am or 11:15-11:45am
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby
- FREE
Explore classic nursery rhymes, songs, and fingerplays!
Tastebud Travels: Latin America
- Oct. 08, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by tasting treats from all over Latin America!
The Great LEGO Build
- Oct. 08, 2021, 4-5:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Create your own LEGO design or help build Harry Potter's school Hogwarts.
Pixel Art Heroes
- Oct. 08, 2021, 3:30-4:30pm
- Teen Center at The Patchogue-Medford Carnegie Library
- 160 West Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Learn how to make pixel art based off your favorite fictional characters!
Drop off Movie Night
- Oct. 08, 2021, 6-9pm
- Twinkle Playspace
- 144 Frost Street, Williamsburg
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $50; $5 members
Kids will enjoy 3 hours of open play and activities, a movie, crafts and fun games, plus pizza, snack and drinks.
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share
- Oct. 09, 2021, 10am-3pm
- Highbridge Bike Park
- 131 Ft George Ave. , Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Dig, then ride at NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woo...
Guided Nature Walks
- Oct. 09, 2021, 10-11am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members; $5 children; free for children members
Explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conserva...
Imagination Movers
- Oct. 09, 2021, 11am
- Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
- 1008 Brown St, Peekskill
- All Ages
- $23 for concert ticket; additional $30 meet and greet opportunity
The Imagination Movers are back with your favorite songs!
Origami for the Family
- Oct. 09, 2021, 1-3pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Westchester Origami Workers, a regional group of Origami, USA to share models and techniques.
Sonia de los Santos
- Oct. 09, 2021, 11am
- Landmark on Main Street - Jeanne Rimsky Theater
- 232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $26
See this Latin Grammy-nominated musician, whose work reflects her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage.
Mil’s Trills 4th Album Release Party - Let It Out!
- Oct. 09, 2021, 1pm
- Brooklyn Public Library — Central Library
- 10 Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Expect a full band performance, a dance presentation, and an opportunity to get creative by participating in a collaborative songwriting experience!
The Dude Perfect 2021 Tour
- Oct. 09, 2021, 7pm
- NYCB LIVE, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $30
The Dude Perfect 2021 Tour nationwide tour will give fans an up-close look at their record-breaking sports stunts and hilarious skits.
Sol Y Sombra
- Oct. 09, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Come out to a lively concert of Flamenco, Argentine Tango and Mexican Mariachi music and dance.
Garden City Street Fair
- Oct. 09, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Seventh Street
- Seventh Street, Garden City
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
The Garden City Street Fair will feature a homecoming parade, live music, vendors, a trackless train, and more!
Superheroes of the Sky
- Oct. 09, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Sweetbriar Nature Center
- 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
- All Ages
- $10; $5 children younger than 12
See and learn about a Bald Eagle, a Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more
Bubby's Kitchen
- Oct. 09, 2021, 8pm
- Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
- 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- $56-$76
Written, Created and Starring Shira Ginsburg and inspired by the heroic actions of resistance her grandparents took against the Nazis as Partisans ...
Little Red's Hood
- Oct. 09, 2021, 2-2:45pm
- Bufano Park
- Bradford Ave , Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
See a fresh retelling of the classic “Little Red Riding Hood” updated with a modern sensibility that appeals to kids.
10th Annual Kings County Fiber Festival
- Oct. 09, 2021, 10am-5pm
- The Old Stone House
- 336 3rd St., Park Slope
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Spend the day with natural fiber artists, crocheters, dyers, felters, knitters, quilters, spinners and weavers in the annual fiber festival.
Family Workshop: In the Wake of...
- Oct. 09, 2021, 11am-2pm
- BRIC House
- 647 Fulton Street, Fort Greene
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Inspired by Athena LaTocha's monumental work In the Wake of ..., families will have the opportunity to engage in two hands-on activities directly inspired by the exhibition.
Nyack's Famous Street Fair
- Oct. 10, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Downtown Nyack
- Main St. & Broadway, Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Nyack's Famous Street Fair features booths bursting with arts and crafts, collectibles, home décor, commercial vendors, food and more.
Columbus Day Weekend Dinner Cruise 2021
- Oct. 10, 2021, 7pm
- Event Cruises NYC
- Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York
- All Ages
- from $159
Board this Columbus Day Dinner Cruise for a delicious dinner with dessert and live DJ music on the water! You'll get a private table to enjoy s...
Columbus Day Weekend Brunch Cruise 2021
- Oct. 10, 2021, 12pm
- Event Cruises NYC
- Pier 36, 299 South Street, New York
- All Ages
- from $119
Everyone loves this holiday brunch cruise. Board the Columbus Day Brunch Cruise with your friends and family for bottomless mimosas and a delicious...
45th Annual Riverhead Country Fair
- Oct. 10, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Downtown Riverhead
- Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- Admission is free
The Fair features rides and games for children, food, competitions, live entertainment and more.
Give Our Regards to Broadway: From Broadway to the Silver Screen
- Oct. 10, 2021, 3pm
- The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
- 1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $40-$55
Come along on this salute to the silver screen.
Mineola Street Fair
- Oct. 10, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Mineola Chamber of Commerce
- Jericho Turnpike, Mineola
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Bring the family out for live entertainment, kiddies bounce houses, celebrity dunk tank, and plenty of great fun food!
Kids Creatures of the Night
- Oct. 10, 2021, 5:30-7pm
- Sweetbriar Nature Center
- 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
- All Ages
- $10; $5 children younger than 12
Meet nighttime animals, hear a story about some nocturnal animals, and take a short walk to see where creatures of the night make their homes.
Queens Recreation Mobile Unit Pop-Up
- Oct. 10, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Sutphin Playground in Baisley Pond Park
- N. Conduit Ave, 116 Av. bet. 150 St, Suptin Blvd, and Baisley Blvd S., Jamaica
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy a variety of games and activities suitable for children and families including chalk games, balls, crafts, and more.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of The Grateful Dead + More
- Oct. 10, 2021, 11am
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $12-$15
Break out the tie-dye and groove along with your kids to the sounds of the The Grateful Dead.
Halloween Friends & Fun Cookie Decorating Class
- Oct. 11, 2021, 10am
- Celebrations In The Kitchen
- 63 E. Old Country Road, Hicksville
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $69.95
Participants will detail the most classic shapes of this whimsical holiday with custom colored icing and confectionery blends.
Family Workshop: Museum Together
- Oct. 11, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
- 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend time in the Hall of Fishes learning about marine life and create a work of art together.
Scavenger Hunt
- Oct. 11, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $7; $6 seniors 65 and older; $5 ages 3-12
Find the clues that will help you discover the secret animal!
Storybook Stroll-- 'Make Way for Ducklings' by Robert McCloskey
- Oct. 11, 2021, 10:30-11:30am
- Old Westbury Gardens
- 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Free with admission: $14; $12 ages 62 and older and full time students; $8 children 7-17
Bring your little ones for a stroll in the gardens while enjoying a story along the way, and then creating a unique take home craft.
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens Family Day at Rocket Park Mini-Golf
- Oct. 11, 2021, 11am-4pm
- Rocket Park Mini Golf
- 47-01 111th Street, Corona
- All Ages
- General admission is free. Tickets for games, golf, food and raffles available.
Raise money for a good cause while enjoying a fun-filled afternoon featuring a dunk tank, rock wall, games, raffles, food trucks, and mini-golf!
Spooky Spider Web Decorations (Virtual)
- Oct. 12, 2021, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Learn to create your own spider webs from simple craft supplies (Registration required).
...Aliens: Escape From Earth
- Oct. 12, 2021, 6-6:45pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Go on an interactive animated adventure and help a friendly alien reunite with its extraterrestrial family.
Magic Show with The Great Dubini
- Oct. 12, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the whole family to enjoy an amazing and hilarious show with your new favorite magician.
The Princess Bride
- Oct. 12, 2021, 5:30pm, gates open; 7pm, film starts
- Skyline Drive-In NYC
- 1 Oak Street, Greenpoint
- All Ages
- $55 per car up to 7 passengers; $19.49 single outdoor seat
Pack up for car and take the family to see a classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing.
Jake Shimabukuro
- Oct. 13, 2021, 7:30pm
- Landmark on Main Street
- 232 Main Street, Port Washington
- All Ages
- $38-$48
See ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro perform.
Nighttime Animals Storytime
- Oct. 13, 2021, 4:30-5pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Hear a story about nighttime animals, sing songs and rhymes, and do a simple craft.
Rootin'Tootin' Good Time
- Oct. 14, 2021, 6:30pm
- Larkfield
- 507 Larkfield Road, East Northport
- Teen, Adult
- $125
Hey Y'all, are you ready to have a good 'ol time? Put on your jeans and boots for a fun filled night with live music, dancing, food, drinks...
Uptown Night Market
- Oct. 14, 2021, 4-10pm
- MASC Hospitality Group
- 12th Ave & W 135th St., West Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
Check out this curated and diverse selection of local West-Harlem & NYC-based food, beverage, arts & crafts, and packaged goods vendors, a variety of all-family activities, and more.
Physics of Toys (Virtual)
- Oct. 14, 2021, 4:30pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Join the Long Island Science center in learning about the science behind your toys (Registration required).
...Sugar Skull Money Banks (In-Person)
- Oct. 15, 2021, 5pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Decorate your own sugar skull bank (Registration required).
...Sunset Cinema: Hocus Pocus
- Oct. 15, 2021, 5:30pm, gates open; film starts at sunset
- Main Street School Lawn
- 101 Main Street, Irvington
- All Ages
- $5
Dress up and come out for this classic movie on the lawn.
Pumpkin Painting
- Oct. 15, 2021, 6-7:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Paint your own spooky pumpkin!
Gardening In The Park
- Oct. 16, 2021, 9am-12pm
- The Common Ground
- Rotary Park between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the day surrounded by nature and help maintain the gardens of The Common Ground.
From Simple Shapes to Skyscrapers II
- Oct. 16, 2021, 11am-12pm
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Pl, Batter Park City
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Take a deep dive into the floor plans and facades of supertall skyscrapers and find their hidden shapes and geometries!
14th Annual Pearl River Day
- Oct. 16, 2021, 11am-8pm
- Pearl River Chamber of Commerce
- E Central Ave., Pearl River
- All Ages
- FREE
Street fair with craft vendors, food, kids activities, pumpkin painting, music & more.
Farmhouse Family Day: Lovely Leaves
- Oct. 16, 2021, 11am-3pm
- The Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore how leaves change from bright green to warm orange in just a matter of weeks during.
Minecraft Mania
- Oct. 16, 2021, 1-2pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- FREE
Put your epic Minecraft skills to the test in this collaborative program. You will need both Minecraft and Zoom downloaded on your device. For 6th ...
Kindergarten Play Day & Open House
- Oct. 16, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Blue Rock School
- 110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Four and five year olds are invited to visit Blue Rock School for a morning of storytelling, crafts, and outdoor play while their parents learn abo...
Out of the Darkness Community Walk
- Oct. 16, 2021, 9am
- Harbor Island Park
- 123 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck
- All Ages
- FREE
The Out of the Darkness Experience is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowl...
Battle of Pell's Point Encampment
- Oct. 16, 2021, 10am-4pm
- St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
- 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon
- All Ages
- FREE
See a militia drill, musket demonstrations, period games, music and crafts, and talks about the battle and the era of the American Revolution.
Make A Sweet Red Panda With Polymer Clay
- Oct. 16, 2021, 2-3pm, ages 5-8; 3-4pm, ages 9-12
- The Rye Arts Center
- 51 Milton Road, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween
- $25; members receive discount
Use polymer clay to make a cute panda sculpture.
The Annual Levittown Fall Festival
- Oct. 16, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Kiwanis Club of Levittown
- 3041 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
This Craft Fair also features a food trucks, inflatables, Choo-Choo Ride for the kids, plus live music and demonstrations
A Morning for Families
- Oct. 16, 2021, 9-11am
- Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
- 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
- All Ages
- FREE
Spend the morning exploring the collections, grounds, gardens, architecture, and the Reichert Planetarium’s “Open Sky”.
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Oct. 16, 2021, 6-7:30pm
- Watson Adventures
- Online
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $19 per person
Grab your magic wands for an adventure that takes you to museums across America in search of art that echoes characters, places, and magical object...
Watson Adventures’ Ghosts of Greenwich Village Family Scavenger Hunt
- Oct. 16, 2021, 4-6pm
- Washington Square Park
- 5th Avenue & Washington Square, New York
- Tween, Teen
- $17.50-$21.50
Go on a ghostly scavenger hunt and uncover the stories of creepy places and the ghosts that have haunted them.
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