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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…

Dinovember @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope

Come into the Louise Childs library for some fun, dinosaur themed activities! From November 1st – November 17th, the dinosaurs will take over the library! Go on a scavenger hunt…

Super Family Saturday: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY

A family friendly event for children and their adult companions At the Manes Education Center and the Museum Saturday, November 4 Join us for one of 2 timed sessions Session…

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

TaSH Farmers Market

Patriots Park Patriots Park, Tarrytown

Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances,…

Free

Meditation & QiGong with Kevin Kuo @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

Due to popular demand, what started as a seasonal series is now a permanent class at Main Library! Join Kevin and learn to combine meditation, the ancient practice of reconnecting…

Hike with Mike: Pocantico Lake & 13 Bridges

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville

Hike with Mike: Pocantico Lake & 13 BridgesEmbark on a 6-mile hike through varied terrain as we venture to the inlet where Swan Lake flows into the serene Pocantico Lake.…

Sensory-Friendly Storytime Saturdays @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

Saturday Morning Storytime with a Sensory-Friendly Focus! The program has been designed for children of all ages and their families with sensory sensitivities. Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, music, rhymes,…

Free

Tiny Tots Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on select days for an hour of play and fun! For little ones ages 0 — 3 and any caregivers and family…

Wonderful Leaves

Let’s take a walk and look at the leaves. What leaves have fallen and what leaves remain on the trees. We will observe the change of the seasons and identify…

free

Wonderful Leaves

Let’s take a walk and look at the leaves. What leaves have fallen and what leaves remain on the trees. We will observe the change of the seasons and identify…

free

Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton

The Beginner’s Yoga Club meets most Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is gentle yoga for adults, led by volunteers. No experience is necessary and no…

Lovely Leaves, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown

Create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and…

Día de los Muertos: Monarchs and Migration

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a Teatown twist as we learn about the beautiful butterfly that is central to this holiday.

Crochet Autumn Leaves @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton

Calling all teen fiber artists! Do you know the basics of crochet? Want to learn how to make an autumn leaf? On November 4th at 11am, Miss Alana will meet…

Free

Lego Playtime @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah on Saturday afternoons for some creative Lego play time! Our smaller friends will have big blocks to play with while our older friends will have traditional Legos…

18th Century Hearth Cooking

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

Experience historic cookery at Queens Farm

Family Program: Oasis in the City

Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place, New York

What is your oasis in the city? Taking inspiration from the city and their own worlds families will envision spaces for shelter, joy and community. Through experimentation, and exploration of…

$10
Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

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

Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build…

FREE

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free

Art in the Park (Teens 13+)-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead

We can look to nature for art inspiration.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have…

Girl Scout Day: Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday Celebration

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union

Join Us For Girl Scout Day!Liberty Hall is the perfect place to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low's birthday! Discover Liberty Hall's collection of inventions, ideas, and icons that all happened from…

Discover Van Cortlandt Park: An Autumn Hike & Forest Exploration

VCPA Garden & Compost Site Broadway and Mosholu Ave., The Bronx

Let's hit the trails & embrace the breathtaking beauty of the Northwest Forest with our Autumn Hike—get ready for an unforgettable adventureJoin the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for an enriching…

Second Chance Toys Clean Out

West Orange Environmental Center - 590 Mt. Pleasant Avenue West Orange NJ 07052

https://www.westorange.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5295

Paws-on History: Puff Paint Cats!

King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Join us in celebrating Mary, the Super Cat!It is time to celebrate our Queen of the Manor: Mary! No, not Mary King. Super cat! In honor of our favorite cat…

The Dungeon Initiative @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin

The Dungeon Initiative: Dungeons & Dragons Club Do you want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Join the Dungeon Initiative! Our Saturday afternoon club is intended for youth…

Free
Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

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

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm…

FREE

Woodlawn Beautification Day

Woodlawn Playground 4370 Van Cortlandt Park East, ##1867, Bronx

Volunteers needed to care for and beautify the wildflower patch and area around Woodlawn Playground in Van Cortlandt Park.Join VCPA, Women of Woodlawn and Woodlawn Taxpayers Association as we continue…

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free

Holiday Fiber Arts Craft Time @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon

Join Miss Savannah on select Wednesday/Saturday afternoons to explore the world of fiber arts! Crafters can bring their ongoing projects or start new ones. A new project every week! Ages…

Free

Magical Matt Magic Show Fall 2023

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island

Magical Matt will create smiles and laughter for the entire family with this 40 minute magic show, appropriate for ages 4-10. Using his magical talents, slapstick comedy, and zany humor,…

Event Series Yoga in the Park

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