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 by our team of artisans. New for 2023, see our twirling pumpkin Ferris wheel and take in our gourd-eous circus sideshow! Complete with synchronized lighting…

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 all-original soundtrack, synchronized lighting, and special effects you have to see to believe! NEW THIS YEAR Go under the sea with a giant pumpkin-octopus Be…

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 a stroll through over 6,000 hand-carved Jack-O-Lanterns in the crisp fall air with family and friends!

$19

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…

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

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

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…

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

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

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.

Homeschool STEAM Club @ Dorothy Henry

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

Join Miss Savannah at the Dorothy Henry Library on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fun and educational STEAM activities! This program is specially designed for our homeschooled patrons looking to add some extra activities to their programs. Each week will be a new topic, ranging from chemistry to music to biology to technology and…

Free