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Stony Brook Medicine’s Mall Walkers Club

Oct. 28, 2020, 8am
Smith Haven Mall
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
All Ages
FREE

Mall Walkers Club Members receive a complimentary snack and blood pressure screening starting at 8am, and hear an informative lecture at 9am. Fill out the application online.

ONLINE College is Possible: Non-Degree Programs

Oct. 28, 2020, 6pm
INCLUDEnyc
, New York City
Teen, Adult
FREE

Learn more about educational programs on college campuses for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who use Alternate As...

IN PERSON Music in the Park at Waterline Square - BlueGrass Trios

Oct. 28, 2020, 5:30pm
The Park at Waterline Square
Freedom Place South , New York
All Ages
FREE

Outdoor music series featuring free public performances by a collection of world-class musicians is coming to one of New York City's newest pub...

ONLINE Living History @ Home: Spooky Stories!

Oct. 28, 2020, 1pm
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West, New York
All Ages
pay as you wish

Celebrate Halloween online! Join the New-York Historical Society for music and historic spooky "but not too scary" stories with master st...

ONLINE The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library presents: a Zoom Financial Aid and Paying for College: What Every Student and Parent Needs to Know

Oct. 28, 2020, 6pm
Port Chester-Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Adult
FREE

Michael Turner from the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) will give a presentation addressing college tuition. He will ex...

ONLINE Adult Workshop: How To Paint Crashing Waves In Watercolor

Oct. 28, 2020, 1-3pm
The Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Road, 51 Milton Road, Rye
Adult
$30 (members receive discount)

In this workshop series Peggy Kirkwood will touch on essential watercolor techniques to help improve student's overall journey with watercolor!...

IN PERSON Eighth Grade Girls May Take On-campus Tours of AHA

Oct. 28, 2020, 4pm
Academy of the Holy Angels
315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest
Teen, Adult
FREE

When choosing a school, in-person tours are invaluable. With this in mind, the Academy of the Holy Angels will offer an on-campus tour option on Oc...

IN PERSON Eighth Grade Girls May Take On-campus Tours of AHA

Oct. 28, 2020, 4pm
Academy of the Holy Angels
315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

When choosing a school, in-person tours are invaluable. With this in mind, the Academy of the Holy Angels will offer an on-campus tour option. Tour...

IN PERSON Pumpkin Painting

Oct. 28, 2020, 4pm
Clark Botanic Garden
193 I U Willets Road, Albertson
All Ages
FREE

North Hempstead residents are invited to explore the 12-acre park at Clark Botanic Garden which will be transformed into a spooky Halloween experie...

ONLINE The Monster Mash - Virtual

Oct. 28, 2020, 10:30am.
Westhampton Free Library (Virtual, Zoom)
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Pre-school & younger
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Enjoy a virtual monster mash party with a Storytime and creepy monster craft that can be picked up via curbside at the library (Registration requir...

ONLINE Lady Lawyer Lockwood Rides Her Tricycle

Oct. 28, 2020, 7pm
Prospect Theater Company
520 8th Avenue, New York
Adult
FREE

Groundbreaking 19th-century American lawyer Belva Ann Lockwood, the first woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, grapples with her decisio...

ONLINE NYSACAC Virtual Transfer College Fair

Oct. 28, 2020, 12-3pm
The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling
,
Teen, Adult
FREE

The New York State Association for College Admission Counseling is offering a free college fair. The October 28th fair is targeted to transfer stud...

ONLINE DIY Batik Fabric Art

Oct. 28, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Learn how to do a simple Indonesian batik fabric dyeing technique. Aprenda a hacer una t cnica simple de te ido en tela con la t cnica "batik&...

ONLINE Latino U College Access 8th Annual Visiones Benefit

Oct. 29, 2020, 6:30pm
Latino U College Access
,
Teen, Adult
FREE

Latino U College Access (LUCA) invites you to virtually attend its 8th Annual Benefit - Visiones: Dare to Dream. This year, they will be honoring p...

IN PERSON Live Pumpkin Carving

Oct. 29, 2020, 10am-4pm
Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave., Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Watch live pumpkin carving by the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. The carvers will be ready to answer any and all pumpkin questions that come up!

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IN PERSON Kids Halloween Paint Night

Oct. 29, 2020, 6:30pm
East End Arts Gallery
133 E Main St , Riverhead
Tween, Teen
$25

Children 10 and older are invited to participate in a Halloween Paint Night! 11 students permitted per session. A waiting list will be kept for reg...

ONLINE The Scientist Is In: Fossil Skeletons

Oct. 29, 2020, 2pm
The American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park W., Upper West Side
All Ages
FREE

In this pre-recorded video, join Museum Curator Nancy Simmons and Research Associate Angelo Soto-Centeno, who study bat evolution, b...

ONLINE Cooking with Scott Conant

Oct. 29, 2020, 5pm
Citymeals on Wheels
, New York
All Ages
$25-$50

Join Food Network star Chef Scott Conant for an online cooking demonstration in support of Citymeals on Wheels. It’s an evening of Italian cu...

ONLINE Tourette Association of America Virtual Gala

Oct. 29, 2020, 7pm
Tourette Association of America
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 205, Bayside
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$10

The Tourette Association of America (TAA), national nonprofit organization serving the Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorder community, will host...

ONLINE How to Study for Tests: Tips and Techniques for Middle School and High School

Oct. 29, 2020, 1-2pm
Huntington Learning Center
58 E. Rt. 59, Nanuet
Tween, Teen
FREE

Tests can be intimidating and stressful for middle school and high school students. Whether they are regular exams, mid-terms or finals, or importa...

ONLINE The Halloween Bands

Oct. 30, 2020, 7:30pm
Irvington Theater
,
All Ages
$12

This world-premiere short film follows a theater-loving squirrel named Irving who desperately wishes to be a part of the magic happening inside of ...

ONLINE Living Room Comedy Show (on Zoom!)

Oct. 30, 2020, 8pm
The Living Room Comedy Show
, Brooklyn
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Living Room Comedy Show (on Zoom!) The longest running stand-up comedy show in Brooklyn is still going strong! Hosted by Turner Sparks and Aaron Ko...

ONLINE Zombie Barbies

Oct. 30, 2020, 3-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Turn a Barbie doll into a scary monster! Kits will be available for pickup a week before the program. Kits are first come, first serve. Convierte u...

ONLINE Ghost Ships: Virtual Fun Friday Workshop

Oct. 30, 2020, 4pm
The Whaling Museum & Education Center
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Young elementary, Tween
$5 donation greatly appreciated

From the Flying Dutchman to the Mary Celeste, explore some of the spookiest ships ever to sail the seven seas. Discover how to create a ghostly opt...

IN PERSON Nightmare at the Movies

Oct. 30, 2020, 7pm, Goosebumps 2; 9:30pm, Halloween 2
Adventureland
2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
All Ages
$40 per person OR $125 per carload

A safe and fun night out for the whole family. All packages include a chicken dinner with fries and a drink, popcorn, an Adventureland arcade ...

ONLINE SKINNAMARINK with Sharon and Randi

Oct. 30, 2020, 6:30pm
Sharon and Randi
,
All Ages
$11.50 up to 3 viewers

What do Sharon and Randi and their family do for Halloween during a pandemic? They dress up in costumes and make music together, of course! Fans of...

IN PERSON Spooky Science Night at Cradle of Aviation Museum

Oct. 30, 2020, 5-7pm
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
Young elementary, Tween
$15; $10 Members

The Cradle of Aviation Museum's annual Family Science Nights return with the beloved “Spooky Science Night” with two socially-dista...

IN PERSON No Tricks, All Treats Family Fun Day!

Oct. 30, 2020, 3-5:30pm
Tanenbaum Family Pool
58-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$10 per child over 2 years old, free for adults with children

It’s spooky season and Commonpoint Queens is celebrating with a No Tricks, All Treats Family Fun Day! Join them at the Tanenbaum Family ...

IN PERSON Ghoulish Goblin Gathering

Oct. 30, 2020, 3:30-5pm
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
Young elementary
$20

Meet several of APEC’s Ambassador Animals and spend some time preparing tasty treats for the critters using fall fruits and veggies. Pr...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Costume Bingo

Oct. 30, 2020, 6:30-8pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
All Ages
FREE

Sponsored and Conducted By: Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission Open to Clarkstown residents Free Limited to 11 families (pre-registra...

IN PERSON Halloween Workshop - Spooky Scratch Games

Oct. 30, 2020, 6-8:30pm
MacInspires Larchmont - Mamaroneck
1139 W Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

In this night of spooky STEAM, you will be creating an awesome Halloween themed video game with MIT's Scratch. The kids will learn about coding...

ONLINE Not-So-Spooky Story Time

Oct. 30, 2020, 5-5:30pm
ORANGEBURG LIBRARY
20 S. Greenbush Road, Orangeburg
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Wear your costumes for this special Halloween story time. Join Miss Kimberly for a few Halloween stories. Advanced registration required.&nbs...

ONLINE Bumps in the Night: Creepy Tales and Ghost Stories for Tweens and Teens

Oct. 30, 2020, 7-8pm
Pearl River Library
80 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River
Tween, Teen
FREE

Celebrate Halloween and enjoy an evening of creepy tales and ghost stories! Dress up in costume for this live streamed performance by The Stor...

IN PERSON Trick or Treat Event and Drive-in Movie 'Hotel Transylvania'

Oct. 30, 2020, 4pm
North Hempstead Beach Park
175 W Shore Road, Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

Join the Town at North Hempstead Beach Park for a special Trick or Treat event. Families will have the opportunity to visit different tables to tri...

ONLINE Inspector Pulse@Home: Shhh! What'

Oct. 30, 2020, 11am
Chamber Music Society
70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Inspector Pulse discovers why they call a piano a piano and examines dynamics in music! Inspector Pulse, the world's greatest and only Private ...

IN PERSON Obstacle Course Extravaganza

Oct. 30, 2020, 2-3pm
Jodi's Gym
244 East 84th St, 2nd Fl, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$50

Obstacle Course Extravaganza Looking for the opportunity to drop in for one class? Check out the Obstacle Course Extravaganza (3-6 yrs) Call or go ...

ONLINE Brickworld LEGO Halloween Virtual Con

Oct. 31, 2020, 12-6pm
Brickworld LEGO Expo
,
All Ages
$9

Chicago-based Brickworld LEGO Expo, which regularly hosts LEGO conventions throughout the Midwest, will host the Brickworld LEGO Fireworks Vir...

VIRTUAL End Childhood Cancer 5K - Halloween Edition

Oct. 31, 2020, All Day
Anywhere
,
All Ages
$25 for t-shirt

Join Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) for a Halloween Edition of their Virtual End Childhood Cancer 5K! Walkers and runners are i...

IN PERSON PUMPKINS & POTIONS WITH DOC HARMON

Oct. 31, 2020, 11am-12pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway, Rye
Young elementary, Tween
$9

Come in costume and learn how to carve a jack-o-lantern and make a magic potion! Advanced registration required. Ages 7 and older.

ONLINE Watson Adventures’ Haunted Tales: The Online Halloween Family Scavenger Hunt

Oct. 31, 2020, 3-4:30pm
Watson Adventures
, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$19 per person

Are you prepared to Zoom with ghosts? Kids and adults team up to explore real places that are said to be haunted, and you'll learn the tales of...

ONLINE Watson Adventures’ Haunted Tales: The Online Halloween Family Scavenger Hunt

Oct. 31, 2020, 7-8:30pm
Watson Adventures
, New York
Tween, Teen, Adult
$19 per person

Are you prepared to Zoom with ghosts? Kids and adults team up to explore real places that are said to be haunted, and you'll learn the tales of...

IN PERSON BEES ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO: HALLOWEEN ART PARTY

Oct. 31, 2020, 12-2pm and 4-6pm
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$40

Bring the kids to make a Halloween themed painting on 11x14 Canvas and making a Halloween Craft! Seats are limited to 20 children. Must RSVP a...

IN PERSON Trick or Treat Trek

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-5pm
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum
895 Shore Road, Bronx
All Ages
$10 per person

A Halloween trick or treat trek through the grounds of Bartow-Pell!

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ONLINE Laurie Berkner Family 'Halloween Party' Virtual Concerts

Oct. 31, 2020, 12pm and 5pm
Laurie Berkner
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
$20

All dressed up with nowhere to ghost? Legendary children's musician Laurie Berkner will give the season of costumes, candy, and jack-...

ONLINE Halloween Sing me a Story

Oct. 31, 2020, 10:30-11:15am
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Join storyteller Nancy Hershatter for a fun musical Halloween story! Ages 0-7. Sponsored by the Mount Kisco Public Library Board of Trustees. Zoom ...

IN PERSON Halloween on the Farm

Oct. 31, 2020, 11am and 2pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$20

It's a monster mash! Wear your costume to the farm for this Halloween spooktacular for kids and their grown-ups.

Halloween on the Farm Ti...

ONLINE The Happy Halloween Family Disco!

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-2:30pm
Club KDR (Penthouse)
, New York
All Ages
$10 per device

Join Club KDR for The Happy Halloween Family Disco! Each Virtual Experience Includes: 3 Rooms of funThe: Happy Feet Suite Featuring DJSmithyB...

ONLINE Special Halloween Storytime @ Home

Oct. 31, 2020, 3:30pm
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West, New York
All Ages
pay as you wish

Join the museum via Zoom this Halloween, for a special spooooky "but not scary" Little New-Yorkers. Sing silly songs, dance the Monster M...

ONLINE Children's Halloween Parade

Oct. 31, 2020, 1pm
Manhattan Community Board 2 and NYU
,
All Ages
FREE

Join Manhattan Community Board 2 and NYU for the 30th year of free, family-friendly Halloween fun! For the first time ever, they are hosting a fest...

IN PERSON Fall Fest at Sherman 'Shriek' Park

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-3:30pm
Sherman Creek Park
3725 10th Ave., Washington Heights
All Ages
FREE

New York State of Mind and New York Restoration Project presents Halloween Fall Festival @ Sherman Creek. This will be a social distanced Hall...

ONLINE DIGITAL HALLOWEEN BASH

Oct. 31, 2020, 10:30am-12:40pm
Brookfield Place New York
230 Vesey St. , Financial District
All Ages
FREE

Put on your costume and join Brookfield Place New York online for a FANGtastic family-friendly digital programming. Digital programming will featur...

IN PERSON Pumpkin Science

Oct. 31, 2020, 10-11:15am
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

Meet several of APEC’s Ambassador Animals and spend some time preparing tasty treats for the critters using fall fruits and veggies. Pr...

IN PERSON Feeding Frenzy!

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-2pm
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
Young elementary, Tween
$18

Meet several of APEC’s Ambassador Animals and spend some time preparing tasty treats for the critters using fall fruits and veggies. Pr...

IN PERSON Halloween Craft

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-4pm
Vander Ende - Onderdonk House
1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood
Young elementary, Tween
$5; free for children younger than 12

Join the Vander-Ende Onderdonk House on Halloween for seasonal arts & crafts and spooky ghost stories! Socially distanced “Tric...

IN PERSON Glow in the Dark Kids Paint Party

Oct. 31, 2020, 5-7:30pm
Allure Art Studio
197-05 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica
Young elementary, Tween
$20

The annual GLOW IN THE DARK HALLOWEEN. PAINT PARTY includes: a glow paint session, snacks & refreshments, LOTS of candy, and tote bags for...

IN PERSON Family Dance Classes with the Mark Morris Dance Group: Family Fun Jazz

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-2pm
Mark Morris Dance Center
The Plaza at 300 Ashland , Fort Greene
All Ages
FREE

This Halloween, experience this high-energy dance style as a family! Family Fun Jazz will include a basic warm-up and specially-themed choreog...

ONLINE Virtual Planetarium Show for Kids: Blue Moon for Halloween!

Oct. 31, 2020, 11:30am-12pm
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Do your kids love the Planetarium? HRM does, too—and since we can’t get together under the dome yet, they will bring the Planetarium to...

IN PERSON Halloween at the HRM

Oct. 31, 2020, 12-5pm
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers
All Ages
$8; $5 seniors 62 and older, students, veterans; $4 ages 3-18; free for members and children younger than 3

Do your kids love the Planetarium? HRM does, too—and since we can’t get together under the dome yet, they will bring the Planetarium to...

ONLINE New Moms Circle “Self-Care Saturdays” (Virtual)

Oct. 31, 2020, 10-11:15am
Montefiore Nyack
, Nyack
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Adult
FREE

Topic: “Watering Seeds of Goodness”; (Re)connect with other Moms and (re)center as we move into this new autumnal season. During this m...

IN PERSON Halloween Drive-In Event at Bach to Rock Music School

Oct. 31, 2020, 1-3:15pm
Bach to Rock Music School Nanuet
150 East Route 59, Nanuet
All Ages
FREE

Although Halloween will not be the same this year, Bach to Rock Music School wants to provide a safe and fun Halloween experience. Enjoy an outdoor...

ONLINE Spooky Cookie Decorating

Oct. 31, 2020, 11am
Blues Baking Bash
,
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20

The Blue’s Baking Bash team will be teaching you and your family how to decorate Halloween themed cookies for free with the purchase of their...

IN PERSON PELLETS AND POTIONS

Oct. 31, 2020, 2-3pm
Tenafly Nature Center
313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$10; $5 members

Bones, fur, feathers, and fun! This offbeat seasonal program will be an in-depth study of owls. Participants will meet a live owl, explore their ea...

ONLINE MAGIC FOR HUMANS at HOME with Justin Willman - HALLOWEEN SHOW!

Oct. 31, 2020, 7pm
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St., Newark
All Ages
$25

MAGIC FOR HUMANS (AT HOME) with JUSTIN WILLMAN is an interactive hour of magic, comedy, and unexpected surprises delivered directly into your livin...

IN PERSON I SPY Halloween Nature Trail 'Fairy Tale Forest'

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-3pm
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center
120 Muser Drive, Cornwall
All Ages
$10

The Nature Museum needs help to lift the curse on Kenridge Farm! Head into the Fairy Tale Forest where your favorite storybook characters live, and...

IN PERSON Town Square's Greenpoint Halloween Parade & Spooktacular Party

Oct. 31, 2020, 12pm, Halloween Parade; 10am-3pm, Spooktacular Party
Brooklyn Expo Center
72 Noble St., Greenpoint
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$30; $20 in advance; $10 special mommy/daddy tickets; $5 mommy/daddy tickets in advance

Calling all princes and princesses, heroes and villains, witches and wizards! Join Town Square for their popular Greenpoint Children's Ha...

ONLINE BAMboo!

Oct. 31, 2020, 2-4pm
BAM
,
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join BAM for their 19th year of free, family-friendly Halloween fun. For the first time, this festive Halloween celebration goes virtual invit...

IN PERSON Super Spooktacular Halloween

Oct. 31, 2020, 11am-1pm
The Coder School - Commack
6558 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
Young elementary, Tween
$5

Wear your favorite costume to recieve a good bag and have a chance to build a spooky game! This event is limited to 10 children per 30 Min. se...

IN PERSON Halloween Spooktacular

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-2:30pm
Rolling River Day Camp
477 Ocean Avenue , East Rockaway
All Ages
$10

Celebrate Halloween this year at camp! Wear your best costume to Rolling River Day Camp's Halloween Spooktacular event. Activities include Cros...

IN PERSON Trick-or-Treating Event

Oct. 31, 2020, All day
Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Ave., Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Watch live pumpkin carving by the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. The carvers will be ready to answer any and all pumpkin questions that come up!

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ONLINE and IN PERSON Museum of Arts and Design: Digital Drop-In - Halloween Festival

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-1pm
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus Circle , Midtown
All Ages
$5

Grab your loved ones near and far and join the Museum of Arts and Design for a morning of digital autumnal fun! At 10am, create festive masks from ...

IN PERSON Halloween Monster Mash

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-12pm
Flight Fit N Fun
1850 Lakeland Ave. , Ronkonkoma
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$16 for 120 Mins; $11 for 60 Mins

Join Flight Fit N Fun for a SAFE and fun family Halloween event at Flight Ronkonkoma! Ages 10 and under only. Monster Mash ticket includes time on ...

IN PERSON Halloween Party

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am-4pm
One River School Larchmont of Art + Design
2081 Boston Post Road, Larchmont
All Ages
FREE

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IN PERSON Halloween at BCM

Oct. 31, 2020, 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm and 5pm
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
All Ages
$13

Wear your costumes for Halloween at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Visitors will be able to trick or treat on BCM’s roof, and throughout t...

ONLINE Special Teeny Tiny Halloween Workshop Direct from Tokyo!

Oct. 31, 2020, 9:30am
Hitomi's Miniature World of Clay
, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$17

Start the day in an extraordinary way! Japan's premiere Ms. Frizzle of clay, Hitomi Nendol, will lead a teeny Halloween special workshop. ...

IN PERSON TRICK-OR-TREAT ADVENTURE IN FORT GREENE PARK

Oct. 31, 2020, 5-8pm
School of Wonder
Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
FREE

You're invited to a self-guided treasure hunt in Fort Greene Park to meet Grandpa Tree and the Wonder Magicians at the X spot. Expect bubb...

Treats! No Tricks

Oct. 31, 2020, 4-8pm
Estuary
159 Bridge Park Drive, Brooklyn
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Families are invited to swing by Estuary's patio at ONE15 Brooklyn Marina from 4-8pm, where children can join pastry chef Christophe Toury to d...

IN PERSON Halloween at the Queens Drive-In

Oct. 31, 2020, 6:30pm, doors open; 7:30pm, films begin
Queens Drive-In
At New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Corona
Tween, Teen, Adult
$45

Spend Halloween night at the Queens Drive-In with a double feature of the snappy musical film LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS followed by Tim Burton's B...

IN PERSON Movie Night: Hocus Pocus

Oct. 31, 2020, 6:30pm
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
All Ages
$40 per car; $34 per car members; $30 up to 6 people in a group on lawn; $24 up to 6 people in a group on lawn

Bring the family to see the classic film, Ghostbusters! Snacks and ice cream will be available for purchase. For everyone’s safety, all ...

ONLINE FREE Halloween Virtual Dance Party!

Oct. 31, 2020, 12:30pm, ages 6 and younger; 1:30pm, ages 7 and older
Retro Fitness
100 N. Middletown Rd, Pearl River
All Ages
FREE

FREE Virtual Halloween Dance Party hosted by Retro Fitness Pearl River & Tappan! Have your kids wear their costumes & be ready to have some...

DIY Halloween Cookie Kits Give Kids a Fun Break from Remote/Virtual School

Oct. 31, 2020, 11am
Blues Baking Bash
Virtual, Online
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

School has just begun, and kids are already needing a break from the new normal with so much remote learning and time at home. Blue's Baking Ba...

IN PERSON Queens Drive-In: Coco

Nov. 01, 2020, 6pm
New York Hall of Science
4701 111th St., Corona
All Ages
FREE

Dirs. Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina. US, 2017, 105 mins. Featuring voices of Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt. Young Miguel...

IN PERSON Not So Scary Halloween Party

Nov. 01, 2020, 6-8pm
TeePee Party Place NYC
481 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$30

Learn How to Dance to Thriller, Meet Princess Elena and learn about dia de los muertos, jump in the bouncy castle, enjoy spooky treats, face painti...

IN PERSON Gratitude Journals

Nov. 01, 2020, All Day
Teen Center at the Patchogue-Medford Library Carnegie Library
160 West Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Make your own gratitude journal to manifest positivity in your life. Haga su propio diario personal de gratitud para manifestar positividad en su v...

IN PERSON Dia de los Muertos

Nov. 01, 2020, 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm and 5pm
Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Ave., Crown Heights
All Ages
$13

Wear your costumes for Halloween at Brooklyn Children’s Museum! Visitors will be able to trick or treat on BCM’s roof, and throughout t...

IN PERSON A Stable Life Presents: Cultivating Courage & Resilience In COVID Times: Daring With Horses

Nov. 01, 2020, 1- 3:30pm
Bergen Equestrian Center
40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
Adult
$97

If you are looking to Cultivate Courage & Resilience during COVID Times, then this socially distanced workshop is for you. Join Licensed and Ce...

ONLINE Friend Academy Virtual Open House - Lower School (Age 3-Grade 4)

Nov. 02, 2020, 9:30am
Friends Academy
270 Duck Pond Road, Locust Valley
Adult
FREE

Friends Academy welcomes parents to their Virtual Open House for the Upper School (Grades 9-12). Please rsvp . A Zoom link will be provided.

ONLINE Virtual Guitar & Bass Workshop

Nov. 02, 2020, 7-8:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Get ready to rock your living room! Join musician and teacher Joe Loschiavo, in all his virtual guitar glory, to stretch your musical muscles and r...

IN PERSON Election Day Cooking Party!

Nov. 03, 2020, 12-2pm
What's Cooking?
30 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
Pre-school & younger, Tween, Teen
$49

Join What's Cooking? for an Election Day Cooking Party! Vote for your favorite candy after making a patriotic menu! The menu includes: Hom...

IN PERSON and ONLINE East End Arts & LISC STEAM Collaboration: Georges Seurat - The Science of Color

Nov. 04, 2020, 2:15-3:15pm
Long Island Science Center
40 Peconic Avenue, Suite 30, Riverhead
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
IN PERSON $25, $20 members; ONLINE $15, $10 members

Georges Seurat - The Science of Color with Judy Isbitiren LISC and Kathleen Ruscick EEA STEAM weekly workshop is a program that is a collaboration ...

Sensory Days

Nov. 05, 2020, 5-7pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
39 Fitzgerald Street, Yonkers
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$19.95

Sensory Days will feature ACDS staff trainings, designated quiet spaces, reduction of sound and light levels, reduced center capacity, and social stories created with ACDS.

ONLINE Middle & High School Virtual Open House

Nov. 05, 2020, 10am
The Waldorf School of Garden City
225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City
Adult
FREE

The Office of Admission cordially invites you to attend a Virtual Open House for prospective students and their families interested in MIDDLE &...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Trivia

Nov. 06, 2020, 6:30-8pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
All Ages
FREE

Open to Clarkstown residents Limited to 11 families (pre-registration required - only the responsible parent/guardian from the account will be able...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Trivia Under Light at Congers Picnic Pavilion

Nov. 06, 2020, 6:30-8pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
All Ages
FREE

Sponsored and Conducted By: Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission Open to Clarkstown residents Free Limited to 11 families (pre-registra...

Gender Joy Support Group: For Parents of Gender Creative Children (Pre-K to 12 Years Old)

Nov. 07, 2020, 11am-12:30pm
Rockland County Pride Center
28 S. Franklin Street, Nyack
Adult
FREE

This is a supportive space for parents and care-givers of gender-creative/gender-expansive kids from preschool to age 12 yrs old. Unfortunately, th...

IN PERSON Doll Hair & Nails Spectacular

Nov. 07, 2020, 10-11am
American Girl Doll Store
75 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
Young elementary, Tween
$33

Join the American Girl store for a fun hair-styling & nail session in the Doll Hair Salon! Spend some time with expert doll stylists as th...

IN PERSON Town of Clarkstown Painting in the Park on 'Wine Glasses'

Nov. 07, 2020, 1-3pm
Congers Lake Memorial Park Picnic Pavilion
8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
Adult
$40

SPONSORED AND CONDUCTED BY: Clarkstown Parks Board and Recreation Commission in cooperation with Nicolette Mia. This class includes two wine glasse...

ONLINE Virtual Breastfeeding Basics Class (Live)

Nov. 07, 2020, 10am-12pm
Montefiore Nyack
, Nyack
Adult
$50

Taught by an IBCLC. Prepare for the first days, weeks and months of breastfeeding your baby. Learn the benefits and basics of breastfeeding, includ...

ONLINE Morgan Explorers

Nov. 08, 2020, 2pm
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 MADISON AVE, New York
All Ages
FREE

A forty-five-minute family program that combines teaching of simple crafts, live virtual object exploration, and is inspired by both the library an...

ONLINE All Kids Fair

Nov. 08, 2020, 11am-4pm
All Kids Fair
-, -
All Ages
Free to 'visit' the exhibitors; $10 per device to also enjoy all the kids' classes, info sessions for the adults,

Spend the day with your family at the All Kids Fair virtual expo! There will be fabulous exhibitors, many fun kids' classes, vir...

IN PERSON Veteran's Day Cooking Party

Nov. 11, 2020, 12-1:30pm
What's Cooking?
30 East Main Street, Oyster Bay
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$39

Learn how to make your very own Commando Calzones then celebrate the holiday further with Courage Cupcakes when school is out!

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IN PERSON and ONLINE East End Arts & LISC STEAM Collaboration: Edward Hopper - The Science of Optics

Nov. 11, 2020, 2:15-3:15pm
East End Arts
133 E Main St, Riverhead
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
IN PERSON $25, $20 members; ONLINE $15, $10 members

The Science of Optics with Judy Isbitiren LISC and Kathleen Ruscick EEA STEAM weekly workshop is a program that is a collaboration between EEA...

ONLINE Vincent Smith School VIRTUAL Open House

Nov. 12, 2020, 9:30am
The Vincent Smith School
322 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

Take a live, virtual tour during an actual, in-person school day! Meet hands-on teachers and fully engaged students in grades 1-12. Learn how ...

ONLINE Breastfeeding Basics Class (2 hours)

Nov. 12, 2020, 7pm
Montefiore Nyack
,
Adult
$50

Prepare for the first weeks and months of breastfeeding your baby. Learn the benefits of Breastfeeding and Breastmilk, including milk production, p...

ONLINE Classical Music in the 21st Century

Nov. 12, 2020, 7-8:30pm
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main Street, Huntington
All Ages
FREE

Conversations in the Arts is a program developed to stimulate and promote the arts and has been very successful in doing so. Each month they b...

ONLINE Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Nov. 13, 2020, 5:30pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Pick-up materials via curbside service to make a beautiful fall arrangement for your Thanksgiving table. You will need a hot glue gun.

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IN PERSON Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share at Highbridge Bike Park

Nov. 14, 2020, 10am-3pm
Highbridge Park
West 174th Street and Amsterdam Ave., Washington Heights/Bronx
All Ages
FREE

Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woods and learn what it takes to build, maintain, and ride the most progressive urban bike pa...

ONLINE Virtual Fourteenth Annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair

Nov. 14, 2020, 11am-2pm
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights
All Ages
FREE

Watch online as your favorite Brooklyn authors and illustrators share their books during the annual Brooklyn Children's Book Fair. Th...

ONLINE New Moms Circle “Self-Care Saturdays” (Virtual)

Nov. 14, 2020, 10-11:15am
Montefiore Nyack
, Nyack
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Adult
FREE

Topic: “Watering Seeds of Goodness”; (Re)connect with other Moms and (re)center as we move into this new autumnal season. During this m...

IN PERSON Queens Drive-In: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 15, 2020, 6pm
New York Hall of Science
4701 111th St., Corona
All Ages
FREE

Dir. Henry Selick. US, 1993, 76 mins. With the voices of Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Reubens. Jack Skellington, ...

IN PERSON Second Annual Gobble Gobble Book Fest

Nov. 15, 2020, 10am-12pm
Hindi's Libraries
286 Willard Drive, Hewlett
All Ages
Donations accepted

Join Hindi's Libraries for their Second Annual Gobble Gobble Book Fest, a literary event that is fun for the whole family! Guests are invi...

ONLINE Storytime Sunday

Nov. 15, 2020, 2-2:30pm
New York State of Mind
,
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Every month NYSoM invites you to join them to read some wonderful books read by none other than Winnie the Pooh. Hang out with Pooh Bear and f...

ONLINE Pony Bead Multicolored Corn Craft - Virtual

Nov. 15, 2020, 6pm
Westhampton Free Library- Virtual, Zoom
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Tween
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Pick up supplies via curbside pick-up at the library and decorate your own fall decoration. (Registration required).

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ONLINE Vaping and Smoking

Nov. 17, 2020, 2-3pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Meet with representatives from Stony Brook Medicine's Healthy Libraries Program to discuss vaping and smoking. Why is vaping harmful for you an...

ONLINE Native American Tales And Tunes By Joy Kelly

Nov. 18, 2020, 7-7:45pm
Queens Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Children will celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying Native American tales and tunes with Joy Kelly. Watch live on Facebook, load more

ONLINE Free ZOOM Adoption Information Session

Nov. 18, 2020, 6:30-7:30pm
Forever Families Through Adoption
62 Bowman Ave, Port Chester
Adult
FREE

This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parent...

ONLINE Middle & High School Virtual Open House

Nov. 18, 2020, 12pm
The Waldorf School of Garden City
225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City
Adult
FREE

The Office of Admission cordially invites you to attend a Virtual Open House for prospective students and their families interested in MIDDLE &...

ONLINE Infant Care & Nutrition Class (2 hours)

Nov. 19, 2020, 7pm
Montefiore Nyack
,
Adult
$50

Live virtual class designed for first-time parents includes the basics of holding, diapering, bathing, swaddling, sleeping patterns, infant feeding...

Guess What Family Friendly Comedy Show

Nov. 21, 2020, 1pm
Creek and Cave Comedy Club
10-93 Jackson Ave, Long Island City
All Ages
FREE

NYC comics that perform at clubs, colleges and on TV try their PG best to make your whole family laugh.

IN PERSON Family Wheel Night

Nov. 21, 2020, 6-8pm
Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street, Port Chester
Tween, Teen, Adult
$45

Join Clay Art Center for some family fun in this one-time class for parents, kids, tweens or teens interested in learning to use the potter&rs...

IN PERSON Thanksgiving Story Time and Craft

Nov. 21, 2020, 11am-12pm
Greenbelt Nature Center
700 Rockland Avenue, Staten Island,
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Gobble Gobble! Join the Greenbelt Nature Center the Saturday before Thanksgiving as educator Christopher Rommel reads a children’s ...

ONLINE Morgan Explorers

Nov. 22, 2020, 2pm
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 MADISON AVE, New York
All Ages
FREE

A forty-five-minute family program that combines teaching of simple crafts, live virtual object exploration, and is inspired by both the library an...

Stony Brook Medicine’s Mall Walkers Club

Nov. 25, 2020, 8am
Smith Haven Mall
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
All Ages
FREE

Mall Walkers Club Members receive a complimentary snack and blood pressure screening starting at 8am, and hear an informative lecture at 9am. Fill out the application online.

ONLINE Crafternoon on Facebook LIVE: Thankful Turkey Mason Jar

Nov. 25, 2020, 4:30-5pm
Nanuet Public Library
149 Church St., Nanuet
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Share with families what you are thankful for this year. Craft along with Miss Jen in her kitchen with your craft kit to go. Pick up yo...

ONLINE Turkey Trot

Nov. 26, 2020, Anytime
Prospect Park Track Club
Prospect Park Track Run at Park Drive or ANYWHERE, Brooklyn
All Ages
$40

One of Brooklyn’s most popular races, this spectacular 5-miler is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season! While this year it will be...

ONLINE Macy's 94th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade

Nov. 26, 2020, 9am-12pm
Macy's Herald Square
151 W. 34th Street, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

The 94th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Celebration will be reimagined for a safe, national, television only presentation...

IN PERSON Movie Night: Ghostbusters

Oct. 30, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Friday, 6:30pm; Saturday, 9:30pm
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
Tween, Teen, Adult
$40 per car; $34 per car members; $30 up to 6 people in a group on lawn; $24 up to 6 people in a group on lawn

Bring the family to see the classic film, Ghostbusters! Snacks and ice cream will be available for purchase. For everyone’s safety, all ...

ONLINE Lamaze Weekend Course (3 hours each day)

Nov. 21, 2020 - Nov. 22, 2020 , 10am
Montefiore Nyack
,
Adult
$100

Live virtual two-day course for expectant parents to learn about the childbirth process and the Maternity Center. This class is taught by a Certifi...

IN PERSON Trick or Sweet

Oct. 29, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 12-8pm
Museum of Ice Cream
558 Broadway, SoHo
All Ages
$39; $10 add-on for Trick or Sweet Experiance

No trick, just treats. The Museum of Ice Cream is celebrating Halloween and they’re inviting you to come in costume! Purchase the specia...

ONLINE The Supernow Halloween Spectacular

Oct. 29, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Thursday, 4pm; Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 1pm and 3pm
Camp Super Now
, New York
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join Camp Supernow for an interactive Halloween mystery adventure to find the missing Halloween candy! On their adventure, kids will go trick or tr...

IN PERSON Halloweekend Extravaganza

Oct. 29, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 6pm, doors open; 7pm, film begins
Radial Park
27-50 1st Street, Astoria
All Ages
$120 VIP Picnic Table up to 5 guests; $100 per vehicle up to 5 guests

Make the Halloweekend Extravaganza your new favorite Halloween tradition. With your ticket you'll enjoy Theatrical Music Performances,&nbs...

IN PERSON HALLOWEEKENDS: 80's Spooks Weekend

Oct. 30, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , 7pm
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple Ct., Central Valley
All Ages
$100 for first 4 guests; $20 additional guests up to 8 guests total

Date night, family night, or squad goals adventure; you can't go wrong with this unique variety show. It's a "give them mega bang for ...

IN PERSON Live Axe Halloween Weekend Party

Oct. 30, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , 12-11pm
Live Axe
96 Lafayette Street, New York City
Adult
$45

Live Axe, Manhattan's first and only elevated axe throwing destination will be hosting a 3 day long Halloweekend Celebration. The venue will be...

IN PERSON Halloween in the Park

Oct. 27, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , Tuesday, 10am and 10:45am; Wednesday, 9:30am; Thursday, 10am; Friday, 10am and 10:45am
Groove Family Music
Addison Park, Larchmont
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

The Groove Band will be dressed up and ready to rock! Costumes are encouraged for both kids and grown-ups. Tickets must be purchased in ...

ONLINE Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Oct. 26, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 ,
Westhampton Free Library- Virtual, Zoom
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Tween, Teen
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Receive scavenger hunt riddles and go on a Halloween hunt (Registration required).

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IN PERSON Halloween JAMS

Oct. 27, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10am and 10:45am
Groove Family Music
Addison Park located on Chatsworth Avenue, Larchmont
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$20

It's Halloween Week and Groove is celebrating with a musical, magical, mystical JAM in Addison Park. Costumes are encouraged for all (you...

IN PERSON Haunted Village

Oct. 24, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 2-4pm
Southampton Historical Museum
17 Meeting House Ln., Southampton
All Ages
$10; free for children 10 and younger

Visit a haunted Southampton Village inhabited with ghosts, goblins and ghouls all on the grounds of the historic Rogers Mansion.

IN PERSON Haunted Village in Southampton

Oct. 24, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 2-4pm
Southampton History Museum
17 Meeting House Ln., Southampton
All Ages
$10; free for children 10 and younger

Visit a haunted Southampton Village inhabited with ghosts, goblins and ghouls all on the grounds of the historic Rogers Mansion. The museum’s...

IN PERSON Halloween at the Garden

Oct. 24, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
All Ages
$12 ages 4-12; $10 adults; free for members

Halloween at the Garden is back! Little ones can show off their Halloween costume, walk the trick or treat trail, and enjoy performances, including...

IN PERSON Halloween Experiance

Oct. 25, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Monday and Tuesday, 2-10pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 12-10pm; Fridays, 12-11pm; Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 12-10pm
Beat the Bomb
255 WATER STREET , Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
Prices starts at $44.95

Beat The Bomb, the Brooklyn-based immersive video game experience, will be offering a very special Halloween experience for its guests. Playe...

IN PERSON Grab and Go Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Pickup at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library

Nov. 12, 2020 - Nov. 23, 2020 , All Day
Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Sign up now by emailing pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org or by calling (914)939-6710 and Press 3 to pick up a Grab and Go Thanksgiving turkey craft. Child...

ONLINE Virtual Rising New York Road Runners Invitational at the TCS New York City Marathon

Oct. 19, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Anytime
New York Road Runners
, New York
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
FREE

Since 2015, 1,000 kids have been invited to Central Park each year to cross the TCS New York City Marathon finish line on race morning. For the fir...

IN PERSON Central Park Pumpkin Painting

Oct. 11, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Sundays and October 31, 2:30pm
Central Park
67 Central Park West, Upper Manhattan
All Ages
$35.95

For this special event, instead of canvases, you will be painting on pumpkins! A Master Artist will walk you through the steps to create a cre...

ONLINE Virtual Math HW Help for Teens

Oct. 14, 2020 - Oct. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

Ms. Talhami is back to help answer your math questions virtually! Sra. Talhami est disponible por internet para ayudarle con su tarea de matem...

IN PERSON Halloween Storywalk

Oct. 17, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , All Day
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Halloween by going on a story adventure through Patchogue Village. Enjoy a self-guided quest for the entire family! Pick up your map at t...

ONLINE Teen Thanksgiving Craft

Nov. 02, 2020 - Nov. 16, 2020 , Mondays, 4pm
Pearl River Library
80 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River
Tween, Teen
FREE

Celebrate Halloween and enjoy an evening of creepy tales and ghost stories! Dress up in costume for this live streamed performance by The Stor...

IN PERSON NO SCARE HALLOWEEN

Oct. 17, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-4pm
Museum Village
1010 State Route 17M, Monroe
All Ages
$13; $11 seniors 65 and older; $9 ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger

Join Museum Village for their expanded walk-through, socially distanced No-Scare Halloween this October! Wear your not-so-scary costumes to th...

IN PERSON Spooky Fest

Oct. 16, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Fridays-Sundays, 6:30-9:30pm
Center for Science Teaching and earning
1450 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre
All Ages
$10/$15

The Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) celebrates Halloween with Spooky Fest! Taking place at the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Cen...

ONLINE Virtual Bilingual Story Time

Oct. 07, 2020 - Oct. 28, 2020 , Thursdays, 11:15-11:45am
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Looking for something different? The library will be offering Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. Come and enjoy stories, songs, and r...

ONLINE DIY Thursday Craft

Oct. 08, 2020 - Oct. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 4-5:30pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Join the library to make crafts together in a virtual setting. Create a beautiful fall wreath to hang from your door. All ages. If you wish to part...

ONLINE Virtual Storytime

Oct. 08, 2020 - Oct. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 11:15-11:45am
Mount Kisco Public Library
100 East Main Street, Mount Kisco
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

For children ages 18 months - 5 years old with a parent or caregiver. For this storytime and many more, sign up to receive our eblasts on our websi...

ONLINE Frankenstein Fridays!

Oct. 09, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , Fridays, 3-3:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library
,
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join the library over on the Gerritsen Beach Library Facebook page for some sp...

ONLINE Strong Young Minds

Oct. 10, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 2-3pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Tween, Teen
FREE

This program middle and young high schoolers will be introduced to research-backed resilience skills as well as happiness science. This will be run...

IN PERSON Street Art For Mankind For Hunger

Oct. 09, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Anytime
New York City’s Midtown
245 East 44th Street, New York
All Ages
FREE

Kashi is teaming up with the United Nations and Street Art for Mankind to help raise awareness for their shared vision of a world where everyone ha...

ONLINE 'Nightmare on Main Street'- Exhibition

Oct. 16, 2020 - Nov. 07, 2020 , 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main Street, Huntington
Teen
FREE

Nightmare on Main Street is in its 9th year and remains a favorite of student artists. Students in grades 6-12 were invited to participate in this ...

ONLINE Interactive Online Performances for Children

Oct. 02, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , Fridays, 4p
Adventure Players Live!
12 Fulton St., New York
Young elementary, Tween
$20 per family

Adventure Players Live! presents interactive online performances via Zoom, inviting children ages five to nine to join them in the Great Great Fore...

IN PERSON Build a Sailboat

Oct. 03, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 1:30-3pm
Domino Park
15 River Steet, Williamsburg
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Using sanitized hand tools, STEM skills and household teamwork, participants will harness the unique craft of wooden boatbuilding and maritime-cent...

IN PERSON Spooky Weekend Crafts

Oct. 03, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays and Sunday, 12-4 pm
The Whaling Museum & Education Center
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children, active military with ID and members

Bring the kids, costumes encouraged! Every weekend in October, enjoy spooky self-serve crafts in the museum workshop. Free with admission!

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IN PERSON Halloween Drive Thru at Stew's

Oct. 02, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 11am-9pm, daily
Stew Leonards
1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Stew Leonard's invites all little ghouls and goblins to their first-ever drive-through Halloween celebration! Cars will follow a path through m...

IN PERSON Stew Leonard’s in Farmingdale Halloween Happenings

Oct. 02, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 11am–8pm, daily
Stew Leonard's
261 Airport Plaza, Farmingdale
All Ages
FREE

Stew Leonard's in Farmingdale invites all little ghouls and goblins to their first-ever drive-through Halloween celebration! Cars will follow a...

IN PERSON Halloween Drive Thru at Stew's

Oct. 02, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 11am–9pm, daily
Stew Leonard's
1897 Front Street, East Meadow
All Ages
FREE

Stew Leonard’s in East Meadow invites all little ghouls and goblins to their first-ever drive-through Halloween celebration! Cars will f...

IN PERSON GREAT PUMPKIN PATH

Oct. 03, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Tuesdays-Sunday, and Columbus Day, 10am-6pm
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx
All Ages
$28; $25 seniors 65 and older and students with valid ID; $12 children 2-12; free for members and children younger than 2

Discover plentiful pumpkins and hordes of gourds along the twists and turns of the Great Pumpkin Path on the Conservatory Lawn, culminating wi...

IN PERSON Orangetown Suffragist Exhibit

Sep. 10, 2020 - Dec. 28, 2021 , Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-2pm; Sundays 1-4pm
Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives
196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg
All Ages
FREE

The fight for American women to get the right to vote was fought on many fronts - including Orangetown. Learn about this fascinating movement ...

IN PERSON Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 01, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Mondays-Fridays, 10am-5pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am-5:30pm
Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Ave., Prospect Lefferts Gardens
All Ages
$9.95; $7.95 seniors 65 and older; $6.95 ages 3-12

PROSPECT PARK ZOO IS GOING BATTY EVERY DAY IN OCTOBER WITH HALLOWEEN-THEMED EDUCATIONAL (AND FUN) DECORATIONS. Download a spooky scavenger hunt and...

IN PERSON BLAZE LONG ISLAND

Oct. 02, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Fridays-Sundays, 6:30-10:30pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-9pm
Old Bethpage Restoration Village
1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
All Ages
Tickets start at $24

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a walk-through experience of thousands of hand-carved pumpkins in elaborate displays that light up the nigh...

IN PERSON Boo at the Zoo

Oct. 01, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Thursdays through Sundays and Monday, October 12 10am-5pm
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
All Ages
$39.95; $34.95 seniors 65 and older; $29.95 children 3-12; free for members

Enjoy a day of fun including traditional favorites such as daily magic and mind reading shows, professional pumpkin carving demos and more.

ONLINE Virtual Open House

Oct. 01, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , October 15th, 7pm; November 1st, 12pm
Albertus Magnus High School
798 Rte 304, Bardonia
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

JOin Albertus Magnus for a Virtual Open House.

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ONLINE Facebook Live Storytime With Miss Mary!

Sep. 23, 2020 - Oct. 28, 2020 , Wednesdays, 3:30-4pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Miss Mary will share a storytime with you right in the comfort of your own home! Tune in to chat and hear some stories! http://www.faceb...

IN PERSON Fall Fun

Sep. 26, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, Sundays, and Columbus Day, 10am-5pm
SCHMITT'S FAMILY FARM
6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills
All Ages
$5

Bring the family for pumpkin picking, hayrides, the animal train ride, apple cider donuts, roasted corn, and more.

ONLINE Small Stitches Sewing Series

Oct. 12, 2020 - Nov. 16, 2020 , Mondays, 7-8pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Learn to sew and go from zero to backpack! Ages 8-12 (and their grownups are encouraged to participate) Aprende a coser una mochila! De 8 a 12 a os...

IN PERSON NEW NYC Mural: Kashi Teams Up With UN + Street Art For Mankind For Hunger

Sep. 25, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Anytime
New York City’s Midtown
245 East 44th Street, New York
All Ages
FREE

Kashi is teaming up with the United Nations and Street Art for Mankind to help raise awareness for their shared vision of a world where everyone ha...

IN PERSON The Amazing Maize Maze

Sep. 18, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , Fridays and Saturdays in September, Fridays-Sundays in October, and Monday October 12, 11am-4:30pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$12; $8 ages 12 and younger

Get lost in NYC's only corn maze- all 3 acres of it!

ONLINE Explore at Home

Oct. 13, 2020 - Nov. 24, 2020 , Tuesdays, 4-5pm
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
4881 Broadway, New York City
Tween, Teen
$10

Historic house museums partner on this six week virtual series to make suncatcher designs. explore textile-making. discover chemistry in art, and m...

ONLINE Halloween Bash with The Little Orchestra Society

Oct. 17, 2020 - Nov. 28, 2020 , streaming on demand
The Little Orchestra Society
630 9th Avenue, Suite 807, New York
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
varies with two levels of subscriber memberships beginning at $199

Wondering what your family can do safely to celebrate Halloween this year? No worries as Professor Treblemaker and his merry band of music makers w...

IN PERSON Hallowfest

Sep. 18, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Saturdays and Sundays, 2-6pm
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
All Ages
Tickets start at $29.99

Enjoy a spooktacular celebration of family-friendly frights! Reserve tickets in advance.

IN PERSON Re-opening

Sep. 16, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Wednesdays-Fridays, 12-5pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 11am-5pm
Queens Museum
111-01 Corona Ave., Flushing
All Ages
FREE

The Queens Museum has re-opened. Book your free tickets and see their new exhibitions!

IN PERSON Mona Chalabi – 100 New Yorkers

Oct. 16, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 , Anytime
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
185 Greenwich Street, Lower Manhattan
All Ages
FREE

By using hard data as the foundation of her art, multidisciplinary artist Mona Chalabi reconstitutes information that is often decontextu...

IN PERSON Science Lab Jr.

Oct. 13, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 , Sundays-Thursdays, 11:30am and 3:30pm
Jewish Children's Museum
792 Eastern Parkway, Crown Heights
All Ages
$15

Gear up and get ready to try out some awesome science experiments while discovering wonders of Torah. Ages 3+ Duration: Approximately 30 min.

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IN PERSON Green Team 2020

Sep. 12, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
All Ages
FREE

Learn about gardening, enjoy nature, and make the Park look its best. Advanced registration is required.

ONLINE Folktales on Fridays

Oct. 02, 2020 - Nov. 20, 2020 , Fridays, 4:30-5:15pm
Nyack Library
59 South Broadway, Nyack
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Back by popular demand! Listen to and discuss stories from different countries around the world! This is a great way to unwind after a long week of...

ONLINE College Financial Aid 1 on 1

Oct. 10, 2020 - Nov. 28, 2020 , Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Meet with an expert and get help filling out financial aid applications. Make your appointment by clicking the link below. After making your appoin...

ONLINE Adventure Players Live! Interactive Online Performances for Children

Nov. 06, 2020 - Dec. 25, 2020 , Fridays, 4pm
Adventure Players
12 Fulton St., New York
Young elementary, Tween
$20 per family

Adventure Players Live! continues interactive online performances via Zoom, inviting children ages five to nine to join them in The Great Grea...

IN PERSON Animated Children's Story Featuring Otto the Ghost

Sep. 12, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , 8am-7pm, daily
Hicks Nurseries
100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
All Ages
FREE

Hear “Otto’s Fantastic Pet Parade” and follow Otto and his friends as they explore the importance of friendship and teamwork.

IN PERSON Festival Food to Go

Sep. 12, 2020 - Nov. 01, 2020 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm
Hicks Nurseries
100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
All Ages
Admission is free, see menu for prices

Your favorite fall foods are back including roasted corn, apple cider, kettle corn, homemade pies, cider and fudge dipped donuts, fudge, character ...

IN PERSON Bronx Night Market

Sep. 26, 2020 - Nov. 15, 2020 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12-6pm
Bronx Night Market
1 Fordham Plaza, Bronx
All Ages
FREE

The Bronx Night Market celebrates culture, cuisine, represents the city’s diverse offerings, and supports up-and-coming food concepts. Advanced reservations required.

IN PERSON HAUNTED HALLWAY: A Collection of Creepy Curiosities

Sep. 16, 2020 - Nov. 07, 2020 , Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4:30pm
Suffolk County Historical Society
300 West Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
$10 families; $5 adults; $3 seniors 60 and older; $1 children 17 and younger; free for memebrs

Visit...if you dare! The creepiest curiosities will have you looking over your shoulders as you meander the museum's halls.

ONLINE Storytime with the Met

May. 07, 2020 - Dec. 17, 2020 , Thursdays, 12-12:15pm
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Each week, look, listen, sing, and have fun with picture books. Recommended for families with children ages 18 months – 6 years.

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IN PERSON Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2020

Sep. 05, 2020 - Oct. 31, 2020 , 10am-4pm, daily
Tilly Foster Farm
100 Route 312, Brewster
All Ages
FREE

Visitors venture back into history at the 19th-century Tilly Foster Farm and are treated to pure fun as they engage art to experience peace and joy. Children of all ages are sure to enjoy visiting the Kunekune pigs, alpacas, miniature horses and more.

ONLINE Virtual Fall Singalongs with Chloe

Sep. 16, 2020 - Nov. 11, 2020 , Wednesdays, all day
Port Chester-Rye Brook Library
One Haseco Avenue, Port Chester
Baby, Pre-school & younger
FREE

Visit the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library's website and participate with the new virtual "Singalongs with Chloe" programs. Babi...

IN PERSON GREEN MEADOWS FARM FALL 2020

Sep. 26, 2020 - Nov. 22, 2020 , Weekends, 11am-5pm
Aviator Sports and Events Center
Floyd Bennett Field, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Marine Park
All Ages
$12 ages 2 and older

Make your plans to visit the Green Meadows Farm outdoor events with a slew of cool activities. BROOKLYN’S FALL FARM EVENT includes with ...

IN PERSON The Fall Escape by The Floral Escape

Oct. 02, 2020 - Nov. 29, 2020 , Mondays–Fridays, 12–5pm; Saturdays-Sundays and Columbus Day, 10am–5pm
Queens County Farm Museum
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
All Ages
$20; $14 ages 1-10; free for children younger than 1

"Fall in love" at the Fall Escape! Escape into a blissful fall floral fantasy with endless photo ops throughout your visit. Take a selfie...

ONLINE and IN PERSON Family Gratitude Art Exhibit KIT

Oct. 01, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020 , All Day
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
All Ages
FREE

Express what you are grateful for through your art on the canvas and materials provided! Your paintings will be on display in the Meeting Room...

IN PERSON Farmers Market at The Valley

Sep. 16, 2020 - Nov. 18, 2020 , Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30pm
Jefferson Valley Mall
650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop for fresh, healthy, locally grown produce and other weekly favorites!

ONLINE Improv Workshop

Sep. 17, 2020 - Nov. 19, 2020 , Thursdays, 4-5pm
Two Bridges Arts
275 Cherry St, New York
All Ages
FREE

Explore the joy of improvisation with anything from regular household items to using your body as an instrument to instruments you have at home. Advanced registration required.

IN PERSON The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Sep. 18, 2020 - Nov. 21, 2020 , September 18- October 31; November 1; 6-8; 13-15; 20-21, see website for exact times
Van Cortlandt Manor
525 South Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson
All Ages
Tickets start at $24; free for members and children younger than 3

Dscover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

IN PERSON Explore the grounds of the William Floyd Estate

Sep. 04, 2020 - Nov. 09, 2020 , Fridays-Mondays, 9:30am-4:30pm
FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE at William Floyd Estate
245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach
All Ages
FREE

Explore the grounds of the 613-acre William Floyd Estate in Mastic Beach! Stop by the Ranger Office at the Old Mastic House for information ab...

ONLINE Virtual Classic Yoga @ Home

Aug. 20, 2020 - Oct. 29, 2020 , Thursdays, 7-8:15am
Patchogue-Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
Teen, Adult
FREE

Wake up with stretching and strengthening asanas with the library from your own home.

IN PERSON The Adventure Park: Glow in the Park

Sep. 19, 2020 - Nov. 28, 2020 , Saturdays, slots begin at 6pm
Discovery Museum and Planetarium
4450 Park Ave., Bridgeport
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$45

Climb and zip through a shining wonderland with LED lights lining the trails.

ONLINE Virtual Family Adventures

Oct. 08, 2020 - Dec. 17, 2020 , Thursdays, 1–1:30pm and 4–4:30pm
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway, Prospect Heights
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Explore works of art in the museum's collection through interactive games and activities, designed for kids ages 4–8 and their careg...

IN PERSON Volunteering at Sheldrake

Oct. 08, 2020 - Dec. 17, 2020 , Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm
Sheldrake Environmental Center
685 WEAVER STREET, LARCHMONT
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy summer’s last hurrah with the Sheldrake Environmental Center. The season is coming to an end so now is the time to take it i...

IN PERSON Groove in the Park

Aug. 18, 2020 - Oct. 30, 2020 , See website for schedule
Groove Family Music
Addison Park, Larchmont
All Ages
$20

Groove is thrilled to be able to offer an all-ages Family Jam in beautiful Addison Park. In accordance with the current covid-19 res...

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