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 most ambitious presentation of its unique, complex, and culturally diverse permanent collection in over two decades. Free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 25…

free

Daisy Jopling Band Presents Who’s Who

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

British violinist Daisy Jopling and her band will present selections from their 2019 album Who’s Who, alongside performances of their hits. The Daisy Jopling Band plays music in a wide variety of styles including classical, pop, reggae, Irish folk, gypsy violin and rock. Student musicians and singers from Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow will also perform…

$41

Mighty String Demons

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

Enjoy a fun and spooky Halloween concert performed by The Mighty String Demons, a youth violinist group directed by Sanchie Bobrow. Their musical selections will invoke visions of witches on brooms, phantoms, ghosts, and rituals!  Guest musicians will be pianist Wenyi Lo and concert bassist Kazuo Nakamura. The concert will take place from 4:00 pm…

Dracula and the Theater of Doom

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Dracula and the Theater of Doom returns to the Tarrytown Music Hall for a second shocking and hilarious year! New actors! New characters! Same fun and thrills! Last year, Dracula and the Theater of Doom was the surprise hit of Spooky Season, as the King of the Vampires took over the Tarrytown Music Hall! Now…

$36
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
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

Dracula and the Theater of Doom

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Dracula and the Theater of Doom returns to the Tarrytown Music Hall for a second shocking and hilarious year! New actors! New characters! Same fun and thrills! Last year, Dracula and the Theater of Doom was the surprise hit of Spooky Season, as the King of the Vampires took over the Tarrytown Music Hall! Now…

$36

Dracula and the Theater of Doom

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Dracula and the Theater of Doom returns to the Tarrytown Music Hall for a second shocking and hilarious year! New actors! New characters! Same fun and thrills! Last year, Dracula and the Theater of Doom was the surprise hit of Spooky Season, as the King of the Vampires took over the Tarrytown Music Hall! Now…

$36

Lapsit at Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

This Storytime is developed specially for infants to 18 months old and their parents/caregivers. This is an interactive program between you and your baby. Enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, rhymes, fingerplay, toys, and socialization with other young babies. Parents/caregivers will be introduced to early literacy tips and things to try at home. Program Dates:…

Fall Homeschool Book Club @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

Join Ms. Savannah on Mondays for the fall session of our Homeschool Book Club featuring Lloyd Alexander’s Time Cat! Each week we will revisit what we learned the week before, read a chapter together, then discuss the plot development and literary devices of the story. Participants will talk about things like narration, plot and character development. This…

Monday Fun Days – Game On! @ Main Library

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

Enjoy a mental challenge and play nicely with your peers! Join our core group of gamesters to play cards and chat. Board games also available. Just bring your competitive nature and sense of fun! The group meets every Monday the library is open, and new players are always welcome. This is a drop-in game time…

After School Tween Hour @ Dorothy Henry

Dorothy Henry Branch 66 Route 94, Vernon, NJ, United States

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 decompress and hang out. Tweens can work on homework, read, watch videos, play games, do a craft or just hang out in a space that’s…

Sensory Friendly Playtime @ Franklin

Franklin Branch 103 Main Street, Franklin, NJ, United States

Join us for a sensory-friendly program designed to offer children on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing issues, or feel overwhelmed by noises or crowds, opportunities to engage in social interaction while adults have an opportunity to talk among themselves. Space is limited; registration is required.

Free

“War of the Worlds” Listening Party!

History House - Lieutenant’s Quarters No. 1 1 Hartshorne Drive, Highlands, NJ, United States

Join us for a listening party of "War of the Worlds" in History House! Be transported to the 1930s in a historic Army building. Ages 10+!On Halloween Eve of 1938, Orson Welles and “The Mercury Theater on the Air” spooked the nation with a live radio play of “The War of the Worlds.” Join a…

Read to a Dog @ Sussex-Wantage

Sussex-Wantage Branch 69 Route 639, Wantage, NJ, United States

Children ages 3-10 are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to Hugo, a wonderful, certified therapy dog. Each child will have 10-15 minutes of one-on-one reading time. Hugo is a great listener, and never interrupts. Children who read aloud gain self-esteem, confidence, public speaking skills and a love of reading. Register for…

Ethiopian & Eritrean Flag Raising

Township of West Orange Municipal Building - 66 Main Street West Orange NJ 07052

https://www.westorange.org/calendar.aspx?EID=5243

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
Event Series Kids Art Classes at the Museum

Kids Art Classes at the Museum

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

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. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Soil Stories

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

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

Sauté, Sizzle, Savor: Winter Cooking & Eating

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

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