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…

Storytime & Crafts with Literacy, Inc.

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

Join guest hosts Literacy, Inc. (LINC) for an enchanting journey through the pages of books as they bring captivating stories to life in our interactive storytime.  Afterward, participants will be able to bring their own visions to life in a fun and creative craft activity. Sessions will be held at 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm. Included with…

TaSH Farmers Market

Patriots Park Patriots Park, Tarrytown, NY, United States

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, children’s events as well as ongoing educational activities and programs. Don’t miss the weekly free samplings! Well behaved dogs are welcome, provided your pooch is…

Free

Autumn Tree Identification Walk

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

Autumn Tree Identification WalkJoin naturalist, John McShane, for a stroll through the Preserve and discuss some key skills on how to identify native trees. You’ll also learn how and why the leaves change color in the fall. The hike will be around 1-2 miles with frequent stops for discussion. Leashed dogs are welcome. Suggested for…

Halloween Virtual Storytime

Virtual (Online)

Get ready for a spook-tacular virtual event with Preschool Readers! Join us for a fa-boo-lous and FREE storytime event, where we'll delight your little ones with our favorite not-so-spooky tales and a spirited dance party. Mark your calendars for a fang-tastic time! 👻🎃 Reserve your spot!

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 some of the trees growing at Lasdon. Parents must accompany children, rain date 11/11, meet in the formal garden, please wear walking shoes and dress…

free

Storytime Saturday (Ages 3-5)-FREE

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

Spend your Saturday morning with us for a story, coloring, and more!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.Children's Programs, Ages 5 & up unless otherwise noted (Register just…

Soul Line Dancing at Essex County Branch Brook Park

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.

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 some of the trees growing at Lasdon. Parents must accompany children, rain date 11/11, meet in the formal garden, please wear walking shoes and dress…

free

New Time! Beginner’s Yoga Club @ Main Library

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

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 registration required. Participation is on a first-come, first-admitted basis, until the room is full. Wear loose clothing and come prepared to relax and make new…

Breath & Stretch w. Tamika Archer Founder of Halo Academy

Prudential Concert Grove Branch Brook Park Drive, Newark, NJ, United States

Join us for a rejuvenating session of Breath & Stretch with the incredible Tamika Archer, founder of Halo Academy - let's unwind and relax.Breath & Stretch w. Tamika Archer Founder of Halo AcademyJoin us for an invigorating and rejuvenating event led by the amazing Tamika Archer, founder of Halo Academy. This in-person gathering will take…

Make a Haunted Fairy House

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

Have some spooktacular fun just in time for Halloween! Make your very own Haunted Fairy House! Made from recycled cardboard, just like the fairy houses lining Fairy Hollow, participants will paint and decorate a house to make their very own creepy and haunted fairy house! Participants must be able to handle paint, glue, and cutting…

$15.00

Halloween Movies For All @ Dennis

Dennis Branch 101 Main Street, Newton, NJ, United States

Come to the Dennis branch at 10:00 on October 28th and watch Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie with the family. Roo and his new friend Lumpy set out to capture the Gobloon, a mythical monster who grants wishes! It is rated G and has a run time of 60 minutes. When registering, please select the number…

Free

Junior Ranger Composting!

Guardian Park Hartshorne Drive, Middletown Township, NJ, United States

Learn about composting in this children's program! Learn methods to reduce waste for our future!Kids and composting were meant for each other. Children will learn the basics of composting while also learning ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Children may get dirty, please wear appropriate clothing for the program.

Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park 2180 1st Ave., New York, NY, United States

The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, in partnership with City Parks Foundation, continues to offer the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program! This free weekly track & field youth program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active. Activities will focus on running techniques…

FREE

Outdoor Adventures – Beneficial Bats

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

Outdoor Adventures  Saturdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm October 28th – Beneficial Bats November 11th – Falling Leaves December 9th – Getting Ready for Winter Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…