• Morris-Jumel Mansion: Family and Community Day – Dia de Los Muertos celebration

    Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United States

    ia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cherished holiday celebrated by many members of our community that honors the lives of loved ones who have passed away. During Día de los Muertos, many vibrant traditions come alive and together, they weave a rich tapestry of love, memory, and celebration. Join us at Morris Jumel Mansion and immerse yourself in the spirit of this beautiful tradition with activities like making sugar skull masks, crafting paper marigolds, and creating colorful papel picado.

    FREE
  • Word Up Recirculation: Sheba the Alley Cat Launch Party with Lauren Fornoles

    Word Up Recirculation 876 Riverside Drive (near 160th St.), New York, NY, United States

    Meet SHEBA THE ALLEY CAT—a plucky feline heroine with a nose for adventure at the launch party of her story! Lauren Fornoles will read this spooky—but not scary—Halloween story, perfect for kids ages 3 and up. Lauren will also read from her other new Halloween-themed book, Monster's Day at School! Following the story time, kids will get to color and create costume masks and learn about black cats with The Cat Collective NYC.

    $5
  • Fort Washington Armory: Rising NYRR Fall Jamboree Presented by TCS

    The Fort Washington Armory 216 Fort Washington Avenue at 168th St., New York, NY, United States

    From dashes to shot put to long jump, kids can explore a variety of age-appropriate activities in a world-class indoor track and field facility.

    FREE
  • Dyckman Farmhouse: Fall Festival 2026

    Dyckman Farmhouse Museum 4881 Broadway at 204th St, New York, NY, United States

    THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!  The Annual Fall Festival returns to Dyckman Farmhouse Museum with exciting new activities plus the all-time favorites you've been waiting all year for: * Unleash your inner artist with fall-inspired stop motion animations and mind-bending optical illusions! Yes, you read that right! Come create your very own thaumatropes and spin … Continue reading Dyckman Farmhouse: Fall Festival 2026 →

    FREE
  • Sugar Hill Children’s Museum: SWANA Storytelling Series

    Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Live performance events featuring theatrical adaptations of classic folklore  Adaptation of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp and The Seven Voyages of Sinbad. Presented by Gregory VanAcker and Joel Esher. Guest Artist Persian Vocalist, Rozz Alizadeh Srabi

    FREE with registration
  • Buunni Inwood: The Fairy Tale Art Cart LIVE Featuring Lamine Thiam

    Buunni Inwood 4961 Broadway (Between 207th & Isham St.), NEW YORK, NY, United States

    LIVE performance of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast: Draw Along Stories For Kids. Interactive folktales, live music, and drawing! Enter a world of story and art making in this live performance of The Fairy Tale Art Cart Podcast: Draw Along Stories For Kids. You and your kids are invited to rev up your imaginations as you listen to a folktale that feature music and drawing breaks that you get to become the illustrators of the stories you're listening to!