What's on this weekend
Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25. Events from the New York City Wave calendar, and the trivia, music and happy hours that run every week at places we have checked.
Friday, October 23
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8am to 5pmLincoln Hospital Greenmarket TuesEAST 149 STREET between MORRIS AVENUE and PARK AVENUE, Bronx
A farmers market on a city permit, EAST 149 STREET between MORRIS AVENUE and PARK AVENUE. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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9am to 12pmKissena Park Tree and Shrub PlantingKissena Velodrome Parking Lot (in Kissena Park), Kissena Park, Queens
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Kissena Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots
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9am to 3pmFarm StandPowell Street Garden, Brownsville, Brooklyn
Come to Powell Street Garden and see what the garden group grew for the community at their farm stand! The farm stand is also hosted on October 3, 9, 10, 16,17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
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9am to 12pmForest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt ParkVan Cortlandt Classic Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Join the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance for forest restoration along the southern section of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. We remove invasive bush honeysuckle and multiflora rose by hand so native trees, shrubs and wildflowers can come back. Dates include Fridays weekly from October 2nd - October
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: FaberOutdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Pool and Park), Port Richmond, Staten Island
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more! Kias in Motion is a free, drop-in program without
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10am to 2pmVolunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue WaveConference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
Join NYC Parks and the Conference House Park Conservancy for our ongoing beach and park clean-up initiative! Pick up a trash grabber and a bucket and help to beautify our park by picking up litter and debris! Stop by the park Visitor's Center at 298 Satterlee Street, corner of Hylan Boulevard,
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10am to 12pmHighland Park Horticulture HelpersJamaica Ave and Linwood St, Highland Park, Brooklyn
Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Highland Park Horticulture Helpers this autumn to learn some basic gardening skills! Help us weed, water, cultivate and otherwise tend to various horticultural spaces in the park. Registration is required. All tools will be provided, and no prior
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1pm to 3pmPark Open StudioNorthwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Sol Lain PlaygroundSol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Lower East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Columbus ParkColumbus Park, Chinatown, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 10pmFreeKids in Motion: Samuel Seabury PlaygroundSamuel Seabury Playground, Upper East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: Cherry Tree ParkCherry Tree Park Playground (in Cherry Tree Park), East Harlem, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Tompkins Square ParkAvenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), East Village, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Anne Loftus PlaygroundAnne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Seward ParkEntrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Lower East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: Bloomingdale PlaygroundPlay Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Upper West Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 3pmFreeJuggling in Greeley Square ParkGreeley Square Park, Midtown South, Manhattan
Learn to juggle for free, or just enjoy the show! Join our juggling expert every weekday from 2pm-3pm in Greeley Square Park, from May through the end of October. All skill levels welcome, and equipment is provided. Free.
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3pm to 7pmGreenbelt’s Haunted TrailLower Parking Lot (in Blood Root Valley), Todt Hill, Staten Island
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail, a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family! Enjoy a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, games, festive activities, and plenty of Halloween fun. And for those feeling brave, take a walk through
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3pm to 5pmFreePumpkin Painting & Fall FestivitiesFantasy Garden, Brownsville, Brooklyn
Fantasy Garden welcomes all for an afternoon of free fall festivities in this beloved green space. There will be a limited number of Pumpkins available for painting and additional harvest-themed crafts, like DIY Scarecrows. Come enjoy the garden, connect with neighbors, and learn more about getting
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5pm to 7pmPlanning an Event in Your GardenSparrow's Nest Community Garden, Corona, Queens
Participants will learn: • How to identify the best type of event for their garden and community • How to create a realistic event plan from start to finish • Event planning basics, including timelines, logistics, and volunteer coordination • Ways to make events accessible and welcoming • Outreach
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6:15pm to 8pmFreeMovies Under the Stars: Hocus Pocus | PGP.S. 207 (in Walter Ward Playground), Howard Beach, Queens
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on
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6:45pm to 9pmMovies Under the Stars: Blue BeetleLawn (in J. Hood Wright Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future,
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7pm to 8pmStargazing in the ParkCloisters Lawn (in Fort Tryon Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
Look up and discover the wonders of the night sky at Stargazing in the Park! Join local astronomer Novaughn Miller for an evening of exploring the stars, planets, and celestial sights above Fort Tryon Park. Learn more about the night sky and enjoy an opportunity to stargaze with an expert in one of
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7pm to 8:30pmFreeMovie Under the Stars: Halloweentown | TV-GLower Parking Lot (in Blood Root Valley), Todt Hill, Staten Island
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. A benevolent witch must save her peaceful home town from an invading dark force.
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7pm to 8:15pmFreeMovie Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Lawn Area (in Owl's Head Park), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington
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7:30pm to 9pm2026 Spooky Snug Harbor TourVisitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island’s most beautiful historic destinations. And, if the legends are true, one of its most haunted… This fall, join us for “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history. Guided by local history
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7:30pm to 10:30pmSpooky Snug Harbor TourSnug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten Island
Nighttime walking tours of Snug Harbor's history led by Michael Pelczar of Spooky Staten Island, with ghost-hunting equipment. Sessions run 7:30 to 9 PM and 9 to 10:30 PM on Oct 23, 24 and 30, and the Oct 31 Halloween Special runs 9 to 10:30 PM. Admission is $30, or $25 for Snug Harbor members,
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8:30pm to 10:30pmCANCELLED: Dyckman Marina Movie NightsDyckman Marina (in Inwood Hill Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
Please note: this event has been cancelled. Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. Estimated start time is approximately 8:30pm. For more information visit
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Any timeOngoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityRutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, featuring the A.C. Brown & Sons Shipyard of Tottenville and spotlighting our recreational waterfront and more. Note location: Rutan-Becket House, 6
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Any timeOngoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
The Conference House Association and NYC Parks invite you to explore this America 250 Exhibit! Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American
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Any timeOngoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenH.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
Terra cotta sculpture garden featuring antique architectural ornaments from Tottenville's Atlantic Terra Cotta Company (west side lawn of Biddle House). NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle
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Any timeProximity ExhibitionNewhouse Center for Contemporary Art (Building C) (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Featuring work by: Erin Butler, Linda Butti, Mary Campbell, Lisa Dahl, Griselda Healy, Craig Manister, Ann Marie McDonnell, Mike Shane, Gayle Tanaka, Martha Trivizas. Celebrating Snug Harbor’s longstanding studio program, where artists in residence create new work within its historic buildings,
Saturday, October 24
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8am to 3pmRiseBoro Farmers Markets at Maria Hernandez ParkKNICKERBOCKER AVENUE between STARR STREET and SUYDAM STREET, Brooklyn
A farmers market on a city permit, KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE between STARR STREET and SUYDAM STREET. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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8am to 5pm4th Avenue Sunset Park Greenmarket60 STREET between 3 AVENUE and 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
A farmers market on a city permit, 60 STREET between 3 AVENUE and 4 AVENUE. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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8:30am to 9:30amFreeForest FitnessMargaret Corbin Circle (in Fort Tryon Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Led by instructor, Nancy Bruning, BA,
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8:45am to 10amFreeNYRR Open Run: Canarsie ParkCanarsie Park House (in Canarsie Park), Canarsie Park & Pier, Brooklyn
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Canarsie Park serves the neighborhoods of Canarsie and nearby Flatlands, Mill
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: St. Marys ParkSt. Mary's Annual 5K Start, Mott Haven, Bronx
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. St. Mary's Park offers a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of urban
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8:45am to 10:30amFreeNYRR Open Run: Inwood Hill ParkSeaman Avenue and Isham Street Entrance (in Inwood Hill Park), Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Astoria ParkAstoria Park, Astoria Park, Queens
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Astoria Park is home to the oldest and largest pool in New York City. The park
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Baisley Pond ParkBaisley Pond Park House (in Baisley Pond Park), Baisley Park, Queens
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Baisley Pond Park is located near JFK Airport in Springfield Gardens, Queens on
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Crocheron ParkEntrance to John Golden Park (in John Golden Park),John Golden Parking Lot (in John Golden Park), Bayside, Queens
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Highland ParkElton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Located in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn, Highland Park is close to East
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Shore Road ParkLawn Near 79th Street Entrance (in Shore Park and Parkway), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Shore Road Park, located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is one of our longer Open Run
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Soundview ParkEntrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Soundview Park, Bronx
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where
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9am to 3pmFarm StandPowell Street Garden, Brownsville, Brooklyn
Come to Powell Street Garden and see what the garden group grew for the community at their farm stand! The farm stand is also hosted on October 3, 9, 10, 16,17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
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9am to 12pmKissena Park Tree and Shrub PlantingKissena Park, Kissena Park, Queens
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Kissena Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots
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9am to 12pmIt's My Park at John Jay ParkCherokee Place and E 77th Street (in John Jay Park), Upper East Side, Manhattan
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Muslim Volunteers for New York, Inc. for bulb planting/planting at John Jay Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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9am to 12pmIt's My Park at Westerleigh ParkWesterleigh Park, Westerleigh, Staten Island
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to help keep Westerleigh Park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen debris or just spruce up around the park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: FaberOutdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Pool and Park), Port Richmond, Staten Island
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, water games, and more! Kias in Motion is a free, drop-in program without
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10am to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Sol Lain PlaygroundSol Lain Playground (in Sol Lain Plgd), Lower East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Columbus ParkColumbus Park, Chinatown, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Samuel Seabury PlaygroundSamuel Seabury Playground, Upper East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: Cherry Tree ParkCherry Tree Park Playground (in Cherry Tree Park), East Harlem, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Tompkins Square ParkAvenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), East Village, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Anne Loftus PlaygroundAnne Loftus Playground (in Fort Tryon Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motion: Bloomingdale PlaygroundPlay Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Upper West Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 12pmFreeJesse Owens Track & Field Youth ProgramThomas Jefferson Park, East Harlem, Manhattan
Join the Randall’s Island Park Alliance and City Parks Foundation for the Jesse Owens Track and Field Youth Program ! This free weekly 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
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10am to 1pmFamily Art Project: Web WeaversWave Hill, Riverdale, Bronx
Where have you spotted spiders recently? In the garden or the house, spiders are helpful creatures. We'll weave webs to create hanging mobiles while learning about our arachnid allies. Registration not required. At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages
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10am to 12pmBroadway BeautificationBroadway/Arden Entrance (in Fort Tryon Park), Washington Heights, Manhattan
Join the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy and NYC Parks for cleaning in Fort Tryon Park! Help beautify the park along the Broadway Promenade. Meet at the Broadway Greeting Garden at the Arden Street/Broadway entrance. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and get ready to improve the park’s ecology by removing
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10am to 11:30amBirding: Fall MigrationBeach 54th and Almeda Avenue (in Rockaway Community Park), Rockaway, Queens
Join the Urban Park Rangers on an exclusive tour of the closed Edgemere Landfill to bid farewell to birds migrating south for the winter and welcome our winter residents completing their journeys from the north, such as migratory waterfowl and songbirds.
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10am to 3pmVolunteer Workday: Fantasy GardenFantasy Garden, Brownsville, Brooklyn
Join Fantasy Garden , Brooklyn Botanic Garden , and NYC Parks GreenThumb for a hands-on volunteer day cleaning up the garden, rebuilding raised beds (no power tools needed), and planting fall natives! Volunteers will learn basic garden design and planting from seasoned gardeners. We'll provide all
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10am to 12pmEibs Pond Park Forest RestorationEibs Pond Park, Rosebank, Staten Island
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to protect the forested areas in Eibs Pond Park! Volunteers will contribute to ongoing restoration work and learn the importance of species diversity to ecosystem health. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get
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10am to 12pmIt's My Park at Owl's Head ParkOn the hill behind the playground (in Owl's Head Park), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
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. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motions: Carmansville PlaygroundPlay Area (in Carmansville Playground), Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 2pmIt's My Park at Walter Gladwin ParkWalter Gladwin Park, Tremont, Bronx
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Mary Mitchell Family and Youth Center to do a general clean up at Walter Gladwin Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 1pmIt's My Park at Tompkins Square ParkTompkins Square Park, East Village, Manhattan
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of Tompkins Square Park for planting and a general cleanup at Tompkins Square Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 12pmHalloween Family ParadeDitmars Park, Queens
A parade on a city permit, Ditmars Park: Ditmars Park. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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10am to 12pmSusan G. Komen Race For The Cure NYCThomas Paine Park (Foley Square), Manhattan
A parade on a city permit, Thomas Paine Park (Foley Square): Fountain Plaza. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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10am to 6pmEthical Society FairWEST 64 STREET between CENTRAL PARK WEST and BROADWAY, Manhattan, Central Park
A street event on a city permit, WEST 64 STREET between CENTRAL PARK WEST and BROADWAY. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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10am to 5:30pmSpooktober at Prospect Park ZooProspect Park Zoo, Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Halloween weekend programming at the Prospect Park Zoo with a Spooky Trail of nocturnal animals, extinct-animal tombstones, science demos, live performances and photo areas. It runs weekends in October, and admission is $3 to $12.
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11am to 3pmPhoenix Community Garden Farm StandPhoenix Community Garden, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn
Phoenix Community Garden's Farm Stand is open for the season, every Saturday rain or shine until mid-November. Each bag contains local farm fresh fruit, salad greens, the best seasonal vegetables, and aromatics and herbs for flavor. There is sliding scale pricing. Cards, tap to pay and EBT are
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11am to 1pmCommunity Work DayWyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), East Flatbush, Brooklyn
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty at an upcoming volunteer day! Stop by the Wyckoff Urban Farm on the fourth Saturday of every month from April-October between 11AM-1PM to to volunteer alongside our farm staff to care for our space and participate in special work projects. Learn about
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11am to 12pmNature Exploration and RestorationSpuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park, Riverdale, Bronx
Join the Urban Park Rangers to walk along the newly opened trails of Spuyten Duyvil Shorefront Park, recently restored by hundreds of volunteers and stewards. The 6.6 acre park features a trail that leads beneath the Henry Hudson Bridge to a native pond, a watering hole for local wildlife and
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11am to 2pmHigh Line Halloween: Gnome-topia14th Street Passage (in The High Line), West Village, Manhattan
Welcome to Gnome-topia: Step into a magical world where the High Line’s plants are larger than life, and the whole family can channel their inner garden gnome through themed games and activities. Kids can play our Toad-In-The-Hole game or join the Red Hat – Green Hat relay race to win candy prizes.
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11am to 12:30pmTiny Dwellings in the Heritage GardenBowling Green Cottage (in Parade Ground), Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hands‑on garden workshop. Using natural materials gathered from the landscape, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy houses while exploring the heritage garden’s unique plantings. Rangers will share tips on growing native plants in New York
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11am to 4pmFreeBoo at the ZooBronx Zoo, Bronx Park, Bronx
The Bronx Zoo's Halloween weekends feature costume parades, a candy trail, pumpkin carving demos, a hay maze, magic shows and spooky stories, with most activities running 11 AM to 4 PM. Remaining dates are Oct 24, 25, 31 and Nov 1. It is included with Bronx Zoo admission and free for members.
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11am to 12pmFreeAutumn Garden Tour at Queens Botanical GardenQueens Botanical Garden, Flushing, Queens
Horticulture Director Andi Pettis leads a fall walk through the garden's landscapes and autumn plantings. It is free for members and $6 for non-members, including garden admission.
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11am to 4pmFreeAmazing Maize MazeQueens County Farm Museum, Glen Oaks, Queens
Queens County Farm Museum's 3-acre corn maze, where visitors follow clues to Victory Bridge, runs its final weekends on Oct 24, 25, 31 and Nov 1 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for children 3 to 11, and free for children 2 and under.
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11am to 5pmFreeFall Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's festival has live music, a beer and cider garden, a cider press, pumpkin activities, lawn games, guided walks and a 3 PM costume parade led by Batala New York. Tickets are $38 for adults, $29 for member adults, $30 for seniors and $17 for ages 12 to 17, and free under 12,
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11:30am to 2:30pmJuniper Valley Park Fall FestivalMultipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park), Middle Village, Queens
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Phil Wong for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more. All participants are encouraged to wear your Halloween Costumes!
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12pm to 3pmFreeHalloween Boo BashWhite Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Randall's Island, Manhattan
Celebrate Halloween park-style at the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more! We’ll dance to our favorite music, both spooky-themed and year-round hits, enjoy pastries
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12pm to 3pmRiverside Park Pup Halloween ParadeDinosaur Playground (in Riverside Park), Upper West Side, Manhattan
Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park! The Parade meets at Dinosaur Playground and marches north to Ellington in the Park . To compete in the costume contest, check back in September. Rain date Sunday, October 25.
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12pm to 3pmConference House Haunted TrailH.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Enjoy pumpkin decorating, festive arts and crafts, and more before discovering the haunted history of this iconic Staten Island landmark. Then, if you’re feeling brave,
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12pm to 4pmWayanda Park Fall FestivalGrass Field (in Wayanda Park), Queens Village, Queens
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Wayanda Park featuring activities including pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, music, inflatables, a trackless train ride, animal education, games & more! Sponsored by Deputy Speaker Nantasha Williams.
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12pm to 4pmFreeHalloween Fest 2026Monument Plaza (in Fort Greene Park), Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Get ready for what’s in store, Halloween Fest is back with more! Dress up in your best costumes and join us on Saturday, October 24 (Rain date: Oct 25) from 12:00–4:00pm. Enjoy spooky stories, face painting, family-friendly games, and more. Halloween Fest is free to all, no RSVP required. Fort
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12pm to 5pmPS 107 Fall Festival14 STREET between 8 AVENUE and PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn, Prospect Park
A street event on a city permit, 14 STREET between 8 AVENUE and PROSPECT PARK WEST. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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1pm to 3pmPark Open StudioNorthwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees. Past mediums have included plein-air drawing, printmaking, cyanotypes, and more. All materials are provided by the Washington Square
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1pm to 2pmFreeMagnetic Archery and Foam Axe ThrowingCrotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Crotona Park, Bronx
Our free archery class is a bullseye! Learn the art of archery with free lessons taught by our expert Urban Park Rangers. This program uses safe equipment with magnetic arrows and targets. All equipment will be provided. Foam axe throwing will be available for ages 5 and over. Free.
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1pm to 2:30pmBirding: Fall MigrationWest 116th Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Morningside Heights, Manhattan
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see fall migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome. Join the Urban Park Rangers on a birding adventure around Riverside Park to look for fall migrants that
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1pm to 5pmFall Children's Harvest CelebrationUnion St. Garden and Community Development, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Please join us for our annual Fall Children's Harvest Festival as we close out the garden with fun (and spooky!) activities. We will have games, face painting, a costume contest, dancing, food, arts and crafts. Come dressed in costume!
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1pm to 4pmAnnual Fall Potluck and Picnic at Two Coves Community GardenTwo Coves Community Garden, Old Astoria, Queens
Two Coves Community Garden is holding its Annual Fall Potluck and Picnic. Please bring a potluck item to share, if you can.
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1pm to 6pmRed Shed Community Garden's Fall PotluckRed Shed Garden, East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Red Shed Community Garden presents Fall Potluck on Saturday, October 24th! There will be a pie contest, dog costume contest, face painting and more! Costumes are encouraged!
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1pm to 4pmCommunity Engagement TeaMaple Street Community Garden, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
Maple Street Community Garden (MSCG) will host a Community Engagement Tea on October 24th led by gardener Takiyah Gray in collaboration with Chelsea Bravo, co-chair of MSCG Arts Committee, who will handle the arts component. The event will be hosted in partnership with Tea, Arts & Culture .
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2pm to 6pmFreeKids in Motion: Seward ParkEntrance - East Broadway & Essex St (in Seward Park), Lower East Side, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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2pm to 2:45pmPublic Gallery TourWave Hill, Riverdale, Bronx
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site. When exhibitions are on view in the spring, summer, and fall, Gallery Greeters lead public exhibition tours on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2PM, certain dates excluded . Visitors can
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2pm to 4pmHarbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & ParadeSouth Meadow Lawn (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Calling all spooky pups, little monsters, and four-legged friends! Join us for the Harbor Hounds Annual Halloween Costume Contest & Parade at Snug Harbor. Dress your pup in their most creative, hilarious, adorable, or downright spooky costume and join us for a festive parade. Before the parade,
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2pm to 4pmSeed HarvestClayton Williams Garden, Harlem, Manhattan
Come to Clayton Williams Community Garden to harvest seeds from the garden's summer plants! Learn how to save seeds for next season. Participants will harvest flower, herb, and vegetable seeds for future use.
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2pm to 5pmFDB Garden Annual Halloween EventFrederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden, Harlem, Manhattan
Come to Frederick Douglass Boulevard Community Garden (FDB) for the garden group's Annual Halloween Party! There will be a candy bag giveaway, face painting, and pizza.
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2pm to 4pmFreeHarbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & ParadeSnug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten Island
A dog costume contest with prizes followed by a parade on the South Meadow at Snug Harbor. Admission is free for Harbor Hounds members and $5 for non-members.
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3pm to 6pmFree5th Annual Halloween PartyLentol Garden, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Lentol Garden is thrilled to announce their 5th annual Garden Halloween Party on Saturday 24th October, from 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.! Gather your spooky crew for an afternoon of ghastly activities and entertainments. Costumes highly encouraged but not required. As always, Lentol Garden's party is free
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4pm to 5:30pmFantasy Forest Immersive Hike: Alien VisitorsBlue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Annadale, Staten Island
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of local stories and memorable park legends, including the Staten Island Advance’s report of an unusual encounter in Blue Heron Park. Take part in an immersive group activity that retraces moments from the reported sighting and explores how these tales
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4pm to 8pmLa Plaza Cultural 50th Anniversary CelebrationLa Plaza Cultural, East Village, Manhattan
Join us at La Plaza Cultural to celebrate the garden's 50th Anniversary with music, film, and community.
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4pm to 6:30pmPumpkin Decorating at Jardin la RocaJardin la Roca, Morrisania, Bronx
Join us for a pumpkin decorating event at the garden! We will also have face painting. All are welcome!
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6:15pm to 8pmFreeMovies Under the Stars: Casper | PGBasketball Courts (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Woodside, Queens
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. The Friendly Ghost attempts to befriend the 12-year-old daughter of a paranormal
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7pm to 10pmAutumn StarfestWest 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park), Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Join the Urban Park Rangers and the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at the annual Autumn Starfest! See Jupiter, Saturn, the craters of our Moon through telescopes supplied by AAA members along with star clusters, double stars, and other objects in the night sky. Weather permitting.
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7pm to 8:30pmFreeMovie Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002)Great Lawn (in Conference House Park), Tottenville, Staten Island
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. That lovable, easily frightened Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, makes his big-screen debut
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7pm to 8:45pmFreeMovie Under the Stars: Coco (2017)Herbert Von King Park, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. In this gorgeous animated adventure, a boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous
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7:30pm to 9pm2026 Spooky Snug Harbor TourVisitor Information Booth (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island’s most beautiful historic destinations. And, if the legends are true, one of its most haunted… This fall, join us for “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history. Guided by local history
Sunday, October 25
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1am to 5pmHalloween: Wags to WitchesVan Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
SAVE THE DATE! Get ready for creepy crafts, face painting, spine-chilling stories and more! Event will be held on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum. Join us at 3pm for our Third Annual Pup Parade & Canine Costume Contest . Register your pup day-of between 2pm and 2:45pm, or pre-register
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6am to 6pmDown to Earth Park Slope Farmers Market4TH STREET between FIFTH AVENUE and DEAD END, Brooklyn
A farmers market on a city permit, 4TH STREET between FIFTH AVENUE and DEAD END. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Conference House ParkConference House Park, Tottenville, Staten Island
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Located at the southernmost point of New York state, Conference House Park
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Marine ParkCarmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Marine Park, Brooklyn
NYRR Open Run Brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Marine Park serves the nearby communities of Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin,
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8:45am to 11amFreeNYRR Open Run: Cunningham ParkCunningham Park Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Cunningham Park, Queens
NYRR Open Run brings free, 5K weekly community-led runs, to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. One of the largest parks in Queens, Cunningham Park was built between 1928 and
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9am to 1:30pmFreeGirl's Softball ClinicBallfield 11, Flushing Meadows, Queens
Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the offseason? This all-girls softball program will help you keep the rust off your game and get you ready for the softball season. Participants will be able to hit, throw, and catch throughout the fall at Flushing
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9am to 12pmBHS's 25th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot RaceBayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Fort Totten, Queens
The Bayside Historical Society will celebrate the milestone Silver Anniversary of its annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race and Kids' Fun Run in 2026. What began as a humble gathering of just 12 runners at Fort Totten Park has grown into a vibrant community event, bringing together more than 300 runners
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9am to 3pmRiseBoro Farmers Markets at Irving Square ParkKNICKERBOCKER AVENUE between STARR STREET and SUYDAM STREET, Brooklyn
A farmers market on a city permit, KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE between STARR STREET and SUYDAM STREET. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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9:30am to 11:30amIt's My Park at Sunset ParkSunset Park, Sunset Park, Brooklyn
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Sunset Park Caretakers to beautify the park with a daffodil project! We look forward to seeing you.
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10am to 1pmFamily Art Project: Web WeaversWave Hill, Riverdale, Bronx
Where have you spotted spiders recently? In the garden or the house, spiders are helpful creatures. We'll weave webs to create hanging mobiles while learning about our arachnid allies. Registration not required. At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages
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10am to 12pmIt's My Park at Owl's Head ParkOn the hill behind the playground (in Owl's Head Park), Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Owl's Head Park Volunteers remove invasives from the back forest of the park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 6pmFreeKids In Motions: Carmansville PlaygroundPlay Area (in Carmansville Playground), Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitness demos, board games, and more! Kids in Motion is a free, drop-in program without registration.
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10am to 12pmIt's My Park at WNYC Transmitter ParkWNYC Transmitter Park, Greenpoint, Brooklyn
This It's My Park season, volunteer with Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park to beautify at WNYC Transmitter Park. We look forward to cleaning up the park with you!
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10am to 1pmUrban Farm VolunteersUrban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Randall's Island, Manhattan
Volunteer with our team to manage our one-acre Urban Farm! Whether you are new to our farm or have been a tried-and-true weekly volunteer, come and join us! Our farmers have a lot of farm chores and composting to do weekly and you can help us take care of this important urban educational
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10:30am to 1:30pmFreeArt in the Garden: Spooky Season DecorPatchen Community Square, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Free artmaking for all ages at Patchen Community Square Garden (PCSG)! Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. No prior artmaking experience needed -- all skill levels and age groups welcome! Supplies, prompts, and guidance provided. Each month will have a new theme: October theme is Spooky
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11am to 2pmPark Clean Up at Rev. Wendell Foster ParkDolphin Fountain (in Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park and Recreation Center ), Yankee Stadium, Bronx
Show Rev. Wendell T. Foster Park Your Love! Join in to clean up and Green Up your park! Special guests: Meet horses Dakota & Teddy from the Bronx Mounted Unit!!! Gloves & tools will be provided. No registration necessary, just show up! Meet by the Dolphin Fountains, in the park at E/W. 166 St.
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11am to 12:30pmFall Foliage CanoeingAudubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Few experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from
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11am to 3pmVolunteer Day: Oriental GardenOriental Garden, East New York, Brooklyn
GreenThumb community gardens are developed, led, and cared for by dedicated volunteer gardeners who critically upkeep them as public green spaces. Oriental Garden, is seeking volunteers and new garden members who are interested in helping reimagine the garden! The garden is creating space for those
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11am to 3pmVolunteer Workday at Oriental GardenOriental Garden, East New York, Brooklyn
Stop by the garden for a tour, find out what we are doing to renovate, help us build new raised beds, and learn more about getting involved!
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12pm to 1:30pmCeltic Halloween Tree TalesMartling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Westerleigh, Staten Island
Celebrate the Halloween season with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the Celtic origins of the holiday and the traditions that shaped it. Participants will learn about the lunar‑based Celtic Tree Astrology system and discover which “tree” aligns with their birth cycle. Rangers will also guide a
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12pm to 3pmFreeShocktoberfestPlayground for All Children (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Flushing Meadows, Queens
Shocktoberfest is back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park! Join us for this free family-friendly Halloween festival in your favorite park. There will be: Pumpkin patch Bounce Houses Live music Face Painting Photo Booth and more! Whether you have a spooky costume or not, this will be a shockingly fun
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12pm to 2pmGrow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms At Home!Maple Street Community Garden, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
Learn how to grow your own oyster mushrooms using a simple bucket method! In this hands-on workshop at Maple Street Community Garden , you’ll learn the basics of preparing and growing oyster mushrooms using at home supplies you probably have at home. For the workshop, bring your own container: a
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12pm to 3pmPumpkin PartyPoplar Street Community Garden, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Poplar St Community Garden will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Party! Please register at poplargarden@gmail.com.
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1pm to 1:45pmGarden Highlights WalkWave Hill, Riverdale, Bronx
Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for
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1pm to 2pmOutdoor Skills: Orienteering and Navigation SkillsAlley Pond Adventure Course (in Alley Pond Park), Alley Pond Park, Queens
Do you have a bad sense of direction and want to get better? Do you always know your way on city streets but worry you’d get lost in the woods? Join the Urban Park Rangers to try your hand at Orienteering! Orienteering is an adventurous map sport in which a participant uses maps of a landscape to
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1pm to 2:30pmFreeBeginner FishingCrotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Crotona Park, Bronx
Want to go fishing but don’t know how or where to start? Join our Urban Park Rangers for free lessons! Learn how to properly use a fishing rod or cast a net. Our experienced Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of our waterways. All equipment will be provided. Recommended for ages 8
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1pm to 2pmGreat Trees of Tompkins Square ParkAvenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park), East Village, Manhattan
Trees have a special place in our environment. Join us for a hike of Tompkins Square Park in search of different species and learn some ways to identify these trees during the fall season.
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1pm to 2pmGeology: Central Park Rocks!Harlem Meer (in Central Park), Central Park, Manhattan
New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss.
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1pm to 4pmBatty Over Halloween CelebrationGreat Lawn (in Astoria Park), Astoria Park, Queens
Join us on the great lawn at Astoria park on October 25th! Our Halloween celebration will be a great time for kids, featuring a puppet show, candy, and more. Costumes encouraged!
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1pm to 2:30pmAutumn Pollinator Garden ExplorationBlue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park), Annadale, Staten Island
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fall exploration of the Blue Heron native pollinator garden as the last blooms of the season fade. Participants will observe late‑season pollinators still visiting the garden and learn how native plants and insects prepare for the colder months ahead. It’s a gentle
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1pm to 3pm2026 Halloween Parade and Party at Washington Market Park390 Greenwich Street, Manhattan
A parade on a city permit, 390 Greenwich Street. Listed from the city's permitted events; confirm the details with the organizer.
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2pm to 5pmFreeJazz in the Park at Ralph EllisonRalph Ellison Plaza, Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, community jazz concerts featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Free.
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2pm to 5pmCarve a Pumpkin for Halloween!LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Come to LaGuardia Corner Garden and carve or paint a spooky (or cute) Halloween pumpkin. We'll provide pumpkins and tools.
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3pm to 4pmWayne Tucker and the Bad Mothas - Tribute to Marshal and Ernie RoyalOak Ridge (in Forest Park), Forest Park, Queens
Wayne Tucker is a New York-based trumpeter, vocalist, composer, and bandleader whose work blends jazz, soul, gospel, funk, R&B, and singer-songwriter traditions. He has performed and recorded with artists including Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, the Roots, Elvis Costello, and Jon Batiste while leading his
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3pm to 4:30pmRights of People With Disabilities TrainingEast Fourth Street Community Garden, Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Reps from the city's Commission on Human Rights present a training session on the rights of people with disabilities at East 4th Street Community Garden .
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6pm to 7:30pmNocturnal Creatures and Wildlife HikeVan Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Did you know New York state is home to flying squirrels and nine species of bats? Join the Urban Park Rangers on an evening hike through Van Cortlandt Park to learn all about our nocturnal neighbors and their roles in our ecosystem.
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7pm to 8:30pmNocturnal Seining and Shore ExplorationFort Totten Front Gate (in Fort Totten Park), Bay Terrace, Queens
Our experienced Urban Park Rangers teach the ecology of our waterways on every seining program. Get ready to get your hands wet; seining programs use nets to catch fish. All equipment is provided; this program is recommended for ages 8 years and older. Join the Urban Park Rangers and explore what
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