The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

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

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, NY, United States

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…

Jack O’ Lantern Experience

Skylands Stadium 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ, United States

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

Dinovember @ Louise Childs

Louise Childs Branch 21 Stanhope Sparta Rd, Stanhope, NJ, United States

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…

Irvington Farmers Market

Main Street School 101 Main Street, Irvington, NY, United States

Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there is fresh…

Free

Seasonal Scavenger Hunt (Children 6+)-$4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead, NY, United States

Join us as we search the park for signs of the changing seasons.Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please…

Urban Farm Volunteers

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

Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our Farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us on the…

FREE

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, United States

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Walking Tour of Shrubs for Seasonal Interest

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY

Join a walking tour of the Lasdon Shrub Border. Explore a wide variety of shrubs that can add interest to your landsacpe throughout the seasons. The free tour meets at…

Free

Takeoff at Teatown

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Learn about the science of flight with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister. Together, we’ll ask how birds and insects fly and find out how natural design influences aviation today.

Tiny Gallery Artist Reception at Van Vleck Visitors Center

Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair, United States

Please join us for the Tiny Gallery at Van Vleck artist reception in the Visitor Center with current exhibiting artist, Tracey Diamond – Sunday, November 5th from 12pm – 2pm…

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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

Hawk Tales: Birds of Prey

Rockefeller State Park Preserve 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY, United States

Hawk Tales: Birds of PreyEnjoy this rare opportunity to observe birds of prey in action! Watch flight and hunting demonstrations and learn about the history of falconry, their habits and…

Nature Drawing Workshop-Family program 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Come learn how to make a personalized nature field journal!Explore Sunken Meadow with pencil in hand as we sketch and describe the fascinating natural world that we observe. Practice writing…

Gay in the Garden

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

Tend gardens and community in queer-affirming joyful space

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, United States

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