Scarecrows in the Gardens 2023

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

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 are free to visit daily. New this year, “Pumpkin Friends” will be welcome to enjoy the Gardens with the scarecrow entries. Vote for your favorite…

Be Lead Smart! @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

The program is designed to teach pregnant mothers, and parents with young children the importance in understanding the dangers of lead and how to stay safe. Any parent staying for Toddler Storytime after this presentation may bring their child. We will have some toys out to keep them entertained while you listen to the presentation,…

Free

Fall Toddler Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Weekly Toddler Storytime runs through October 27. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities. Separate registration required for each week you plan to attend. Recommended for children 18 months-3 years old. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Fall/Halloween  

Free
Event Series Friday Storytime at the Museum

Friday Storytime at the Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ, United States

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…

Liberty Hall Museum Tour

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

Come visit us!!

Fall Preschool Storytime @ Main Library

Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Newton, NJ, United States

Weekly preschool storytime runs through October 227. Come in for songs, rhymes, stories, and activities each week. Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old. Registration begins two weeks before each program date. Today’s theme: Fall/Halloween

Free

The Amazing Maize Maze

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

Find your way through New York City's only corn maze!

Asphalt Screams

Asphalt Green 555 East 90th Street, New York City, United States

RSVP Here: https://forms.asphaltgreen.org/en/asphalt-screams-sign-up Join Us for a Spooktacular Evening! Get into the Halloween spirit at Asphalt Screams, where the community comes together for a night of ghostly delights, family-friendly frights, and unforgettable memories. Date: October 27, 2023 Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm Gates close at 6:15pm Where: Litwin Field at Asphalt Green's Upper East Side campus 555 East…

Free
Event Series Dance Open House Week at Central Queens

Dance Open House Week at Central Queens

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

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! Classes include Ballet, Contemporary Movement, Zumba Kids, Cheer, Modern Fusion, Hip-Hop, and combo classes for ages 3+. You can register your child for one class…

Free

Maze by Moonlight

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

Navigate The Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night!

Hulda’s Night

DO NOT GO TO MAIN ENTRANCE 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Hulda’s Night: a night of history and legends of the Rockefeller Preserve through live performances.

Event Series Lyndhurst After Dark!

Lyndhurst After Dark!

Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY, United States

You’ve experienced the splendor of the Lyndhurst Mansion during the day, but have you seen it draped in candlelight? Come experience the history of the Mansion and explore Victorian lore in the glow of an October evening—Lyndhurst After Dark! Timed entry into the Mansion allows visitors to experience the house as it is decorated in…

$35 – $40

Film Screening Q&A – Vietnam: The Secret Agent

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum West 46th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy a special screening of the newly restored documentary Vietnam: The Secret Agent, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers.Film Screening Q&A - Vietnam: The Secret AgentThe Intrepid Museum invites current and former service members and the public to a screening of the new 4K restoration by IndieCollect of the documentary Vietnam: The Secret…

Event Series Spooky Fest

Spooky Fest

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY

10/6- 10/8 10/13 - 10/15 10/20-10/22 10/27-10/29 Our updated Halloween adventure is perfect for families who don't want to be scared.... or maybe just a little. $22 Non Spooky Attractions include: Enchanted Forest Walk for young children features friendly displays and characters, such as cute dinosaurs, witches, aliens,. Cinderella and more! Kids arts and crafts…

$22 – $27

Candlelit Ghost Tours

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

Join Us If You Dare!Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum...after hours!Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences and the findings of some paranormal investigations with you while embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you will even come away with your own ghost stories!Light refreshments will be…

Hulda’s Night

DO NOT GO TO MAIN ENTRANCE 25 Sleepy Hollow Road, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Hulda’s Night: a night of history and legends of the Rockefeller Preserve through live performances.

Dracula

Elmwood Playhouse 10 Park Street, Nyack, NY, United States

Elmwood Playhouse presents Dracula – Sept. 8 – Oct. 27, 2023. Experience the terrifyingly seductive power of evil in this supernatural tale of the infamous Count Dracula. The quintessential stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, this Dracula is chilling, suspenseful, and satisfyingly scary.  Written by Hamilton Dean & John L. Balderston. Directed by Michael…

Maze by Moonlight

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

Navigate The Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night!

Candlelit Ghost Tours

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

Join Us If You Dare!Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum...after hours!Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences and the findings of some paranormal investigations with you while embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you will even come away with your own ghost stories!Light refreshments will be…

Halloween Trick or Treat 2023

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

Join us this Halloween weekend for a spooky celebration where young robots, superheroes, princesses, animals, ghosts, mummies, witches, and more are all invited for a fantastic trick-or-treating adventure. Get ready for a ghoulishly good time with an abundance of Halloween candy, creative crafts, and an exciting bounce house, all included with admission. Costumes are warmly…