Things to do with kids this weekend in New York City

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Van Cortlandt Manor · Croton-on-Hudson · $$ · All ages

Van Cortlandt Manor: an after-dark walk through thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns.

Professional Learning Lab: Abrac-ADAPTATION: Summoning Spellbinding Stories | 2026-27

New Victory Theater · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

(1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum NYC · New York City · Ages 3–12

Kids In Motion: Faber

Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center at Faber Park Recreation Center · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

October Weekday Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Thursdays and Fridays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation.

Park Open Studio

Northwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Carousel Rides

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · $3 – $13 · Ages 5–12

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

Fall Festival at Lakeside

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Prices Vary · Ages 5–12

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival…

Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail

Lower Parking Lot at Blood Root Valley · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus | PG

P.S. 207 at Walter Ward Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Halloweentown | TV-G

Lower Parking Lot at Blood Root Valley · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Lawn Area at Owl's Head Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Prospect Park Wellness Walk

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance at the Prospect Park Audubon Center for an uplifting and energizing morning walk including scenic trails along…

Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground

Anne Loftus Playground at Fort Tryon Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground

Play Area at Bloomingdale Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Columbus Park

Columbus Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

Samuel Seabury Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Seward Park

Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St at Seward Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Sol Lain Playground

Sol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Plgd · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Tompkins Square Park

Avenue A and St. Marks Place at Tompkins Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Boo at the Zoo (Bronx Zoo)

Bronx Zoo · Bronx · Included with admission · All ages

Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo: trick-or-treat Candy Trail, Hay Maze, Boo Carnival, costume parade, Wildlife Theater shows and Halloween activities for kids.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Van Cortlandt Manor · Croton-on-Hudson · $$ · All ages

Van Cortlandt Manor: an after-dark walk through thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns.

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck | 2026-27 Season

New Victory Theater · Manhattan · $ · Ages 5–12

Recommended Ages For everyone 4 and up Price Tickets start at $25* Members save 35% *Price includes service fees What Kind of Show?

Halloween Boo Bash

White Garden at Randall's Island Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Spooktacular Fiesta

Loreto Playground, Morris Park Avenue and Van Nest Avenue · Bronx · All ages

Free family Halloween fiesta at Loreto Playground in the Bronx: games, activities, and treats.

It’s My Park at Tompkins Square Park

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park for planting and a general cleanup at Tompkins Square Park.

It’s My Park at Street Tree

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Riverside Oval Association for bulb planting, mulching, & a general cleanup at Riverside Oval.

Kids In Motions: Carmansville Playground

Play Area at Carmansville Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

High Line Halloween: Gnome-topia

14th Street Passage at The High Line · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Spooktacular Fiesta

Loreto Playground · Bronx · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Sitting Area

Queens · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

Friends of Triboro G invites volunteers to tend to ground beds and standing planters every week.

Corn Husk Crafts

Multi-Use Room - 2nd Fl at Sorrentino Recreation Center · Queens · Ages 5–12

FDB Garden Annual Halloween Event

Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

5th Annual Halloween Party

Lentol Garden · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

(1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum NYC · New York City · Ages 3–12

KIDZ BOP Daytime Dance Party

The Paramount in concert with Northwell · Huntington · Ages 5–12

Doors open at 12pm. Children ages 1+ require a ticket.

Kids In Motion: Faber

Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center at Faber Park Recreation Center · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

October Weekend Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban…

Park Open Studio

Northwest Corner Seating Area at Washington Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Autumn Garden Tour with Our Horticulture Director

Queens Botanical Garden · Flushing · Ages 3–12

Discover the Garden in fall with our Horticulture Director, Andi Pettis.

Carousel Rides

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · $3 – $13 · Ages 5–12

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

Halloween Boo Bash

White Garden, Randall's Island Park · New York · All ages

Free family Halloween celebration in White Garden at Randall's Island Park: themed activities, crafts, music, and treats.

Fall Festival at Lakeside

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Prices Vary · Ages 5–12

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival…

It’s My Park at John Jay Park

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Muslim Volunteers for New York, Inc. for bulb planting/planting at John Jay Park.

It’s My Park at Juan Pablo Duarte Square

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Washington Heights Gardening Crew for bulb planting and painting at Juan Pablo Duarte Square.

Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival

Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) at Juniper Valley Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Conference House Haunted Trail

H.H. Biddle House at Conference House Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

Wayanda Park Fall Festival

Grass Field at Wayanda Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Luther Gulick Park

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Luther Gulick Park for bulb planting/cleanup at Luther Gulick Park.

Red Shed Community Garden's Fall Potluck

Red Shed Garden · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Movies Under the Stars: Casper | PG

Basketball Courts at Lawrence Virgilio Playground · Queens · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Coco (2017)

Herbert Von King Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Movie Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002)

Great Lawn at Conference House Park · Staten Island · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Peter Detmold Park

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Turtle Bay Association for bulb planting/general cleanup at Peter Detmold Park.

Family Art Project: Web Weavers

Wave Hill · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Arts, Culture and Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop

Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center at Herbert Von King Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Pinocchio and Gepetto’s Big Apple Adventure

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

During the 2026 season, the PuppetMobile will present a fresh take on the classic fairytale Pinocchio written by Julia Darden and directed…

Introduction to Birdwatching Outings

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Whether you’re new to birding or looking to build your skills, this introductory outing is a great way to explore Prospect Park and learn…

Pop-Up Audubon I

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!

It’s My Park at Walter Gladwin Park

Bronx · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general clean up at Walter Gladwin Park.

Park Pitch In: World Sustainability Day

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 10–13

World Sustainability Day was created to teach people about the importance of caring for the environment and the steps on how to sustain our earth.

Greenmarket at Grand Army Plaza

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

what other market can you do all your food shopping, sample local wine and explore Brooklyn’s favorite park?

Dance Fitness with Shape Up NYC at the Boathouse

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shape-up NYC for a fun-filled dance fitness zumba class at the Boathouse!

Cameron Russell & Mei Tao: “Supremely Unequivocal in Our Commitment to this Moment of Being” Opening Day

Queens Botanical Garden · Flushing · Ages 5–12

Join Queens Botanical Garden for the opening of Supremely Unequivocal in Our Commitment to this Moment of Being, an interactive exhibition…

Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter…

Candy Crafting at Cricket's Candy Creations at i Candy NYC

Cricket's Candy Creations · New York · Ages 3–12

It’s My Park at Westerleigh Park

Staten Island · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to help keep Westerleigh Park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen…

Every Play Counts, Every Player Matters

Athletic Field at Starlight Park · Bronx · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers to cut back introduced species from the park’s forest by the bike path, as well as plant daffodils.

Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program

Thomas Jefferson Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Anne Loftus Playground

Anne Loftus Playground at Fort Tryon Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground

Play Area at Bloomingdale Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Columbus Park

Columbus Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

Samuel Seabury Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Sol Lain Playground

Sol Lain Playground at Sol Lain Plgd · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Tompkins Square Park

Avenue A and St. Marks Place at Tompkins Square Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Pop-Up Audubon II

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Gymnasium at Highbridge Recreation Center · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Kids in Motion: Seward Park

Entrance - East Broadway & Essex St at Seward Park · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

Spooktober! At Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · $3 – $12 · Ages 5–12

Go batty every weekend in October at the Prospect Park Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo (Bronx Zoo)

Bronx Zoo · Bronx · Included with admission · All ages

Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo: trick-or-treat Candy Trail, Hay Maze, Boo Carnival, costume parade, Wildlife Theater shows and Halloween activities for kids.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Van Cortlandt Manor · Croton-on-Hudson · $$ · All ages

Van Cortlandt Manor: an after-dark walk through thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns.

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck | 2026-27 Season

New Victory Theater · Manhattan · $ · Ages 5–12

Recommended Ages For everyone 4 and up Price Tickets start at $25* Members save 35% *Price includes service fees What Kind of Show?

Autumn Festival

Carmine Carro Community Center at Marine Park · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Batty Over Halloween Celebration

Great Lawn at Astoria Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at Samuel Seabury Playground

Manhattan · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Hellgate Hill-Highgate Community Association to for bulb planting and mulching at Samuel Seabury Playground.

2nd Annual Play Day Fest

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

The 2nd Annual Play Day Fest is coming to Brooklyn!

Kids In Motions: Carmansville Playground

Play Area at Carmansville Playground · Manhattan · Ages 5–12

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

DR2 · New York · Ages 3–12

(1) Everyone regardless of age needs a ticket. (Laps seats are available to purchase at the box office for infants.

DAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon Museum

Balloon Museum NYC · New York City · Ages 3–12

October Weekend Nature Exploration

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs on Saturdays and Sundays at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban…

Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance for a community reading of Washington Irving’s “Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on the porch of Lefferts Historic House.

Carousel Rides

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · $3 – $13 · Ages 5–12

Children’s Corner, $3 per ride, $13 for a book of 5 tickets, Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

Smorgasburg

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

presented in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, is considered the “Woodstock of Eating.” The celebrated open-air food fair is back in…

Halloween: Wags to Witches

Van Cortlandt House Museum, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx · All ages

Free afternoon of family and doggy fun at Van Cortlandt House Museum in Van Cortlandt Park, with the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Urban Park Rangers.

Fall Festival at Lakeside

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Prices Vary · Ages 5–12

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival…

Honey Bottling Workshop with Beekeeper Helen Colhoun

Queens Botanical Garden · Flushing · $ · Ages 3–12

Join Queens Botanical Garden’s Beekeeper Helen Colhoun to learn about bees and see how she harvests and bottles the Garden’s honey!

It’s My Park at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park

Staten Island · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with HEALTH for Youths to help maintain the community garden at Cottages Hill New Brighton Park and a…

Shocktoberfest

Playground for All Children at Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens · Ages 5–12

Girl's Softball Clinic

Ballfield 11 · New York · Ages 5–12

It’s My Park at WNYC Transmitter Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park to beautify at WNYC Transmitter Park.

Family Art Project: Web Weavers

Wave Hill · Bronx · Ages 5–12

Pop-Up Audubon I

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Celebrate Autumn in Prospect Park by supporting migratory birds!

Park Pitch In: Street Tree Care

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 10–13

Help Prospect Park Alliance care for our trees!

Sunday Greenmarket at Bartel-Pritchard Square

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Nestled inside Prospect Park’s tree-shaded southwest corner, this much-loved market is where South Slope and Windsor Terrace residents…

Exhibit: The Shirley Chisholm Way: Brooklyn’s Blueprint for Change

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 3–12

Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute (SCCI) for a new exhibit that explores how Brooklyn’s beloved daughter…

Candy Crafting at Cricket's Candy Creations at i Candy NYC

Cricket's Candy Creations · New York · Ages 3–12

It’s My Park at Sunset Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Sunset Park Caretakers to beautify the park with a daffodil project!

It’s My Park at Owl’s Head Park

Brooklyn · Manhattan · Ages 3–12

This It’s My Park season, volunteer with Owl’s Head Park Volunteers remove invasives from the back forest of the park.

Pop-Up Audubon II

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · Ages 5–12

Have you ever wondered what lives beneath your feet on the forest floor?

Spooktober! At Prospect Park Zoo

Prospect Park Alliance · Brooklyn · $3 – $12 · Ages 5–12

Go batty every weekend in October at the Prospect Park Zoo!