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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson

The Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site…

Blaze: Long Island

Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage

Long Island’s Top-Rated Halloween Experience Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village where thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns light up the night, complete with an…

In the Heights

White Plains Performing Arts Center 11 City Pl, White Plains

From the creator of Hamilton comes this 4-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda! In the Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s…

Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair

Our annual free community exhibition and contest is back!  Create a pumpkin with your family, club, group, business or organization. The scarecrows will be exhibited in Van Vleck Gardens and…

Ongoing

Jack O’ Lantern Experience

Skylands Stadium 94 Championship Place, Augusta

Running from September 22nd through November 5th, this 30-day event guarantees thrills and chills for the whole family! Enjoy seasonal food and drinks, outdoor games, pumpkin picking and painting, AND…

$19

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime…

Free

Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult.…

Soil Stories

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

How to Research the History of Your House @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Have you ever wondered how old your house is? Who lived in it before you? How much has changed since it was originally built? Then this is the perfect program…

Free

A Little Music for Little Ears @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Storytime regulars and new friends are welcome for a relaxed music program at the library! Join Ms. Cara for a half hour of music, dancing, and songs; followed by playtime…

Free

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 24. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each…

Free

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Keeping It Reel Movie Matinee @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

Join us for a screening of the 1999 Tim Burton adaptation of Sleepy Hollow, starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Casper Van Dien, and Michael Gambon. Light snacks and…

Free

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking…

Free

Mah Jongg for Everyone @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Mah Jongg is complex, compelling and fun! Do you know how to play? Would you like to learn? Players of all levels are invited to the Community Room at Main…

Sensory Friendly Play Time at Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children who have sensory processing issues, are on the autism spectrum, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds opportunities to engage…

Dance Open House Week at Central Queens

Commonpoint Queens Central Queens 67-09 108th Street, Forest Hills

Join us for a free open house week from October 23-28 for a chance to try all of the dance classes we have to offer at Commonpoint Queens Central Queens!…

Free

After School Tween Hour @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Middle School can be demanding on tweens. The Dorothy Henry Library invites kids ages 11-13 to stop by the community room after school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 to…

Be-TWEEN the Pages Book Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Join Miss Kim for a fun and relaxing time reading aloud together after school! From September to October, we will be reading the first book in Lemony Snicket’s A Series…

Free

Read to a Dog @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Children ages 5-10 are invited to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Each child gets a full, 10-minutes of one-to-one reading time. The dogs are wonderful listeners and never criticize.…

Community Supported Kitchen’n

The Greenhouse and Education Center at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park 679 Riverside Dr, Greenhouse, New York

Crafting Storied Recipes with Community Supported Agriculture

Canvas Painting with The Painted Grape @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Join the master painters from The Painted Grape to create a stacked pumpkins scene on canvas. Paints, brushes, and canvas will be supplied, just bring your creativity and let your…

Free

Coloring Therapy for Adults @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress. It calms the brain and helps your body relax. Drop in and relax at our Coloring Therapy Program. Stay for five minutes…

Bedtime Storytime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday evenings for an evening storytime! Bring your best teddy and comfiest jammies, if you feel like it or just come…

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80…

FREE

Sunset Hikes

Flat Rock Brook 443 Van Nostrand Avenue, Englewood

Come enjoy the beautiful sunset over Flat Rock Brook! Join our trail guides for a leisurely hike through the forest. Every Tuesday April through October. Meet at the Gazebo across…

Dragon Pumpkins @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Come to the Louise Childs Library on Tuesday October 24th at 6:30pm to decorate a pumpkin for Halloween! This is no ordinary pumpkin, so beware! It flies, has horns, and…

Free

[Cancelled] Día de los Muertos: Afterlife Fiesta

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Let’s get together at El Museo del Barrio for a fabulous Dia de los Muertos fundraising bash where timeless traditions cozy up with contemporary culture. This unique evening will lovingly…

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