• The RING Garden: Fall Flea Market

    Ring Garden

    The RING Garden Fall Flea Market Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The outdoor market takes place in Upper Manhattan at the confluence of Broadway, Seaman Avenue, and Dyckman Street. Neighbors, local artists, and crafters reselling pre-owned items, vintage clothing, unique finds, home decor, accessories, and handmade goods.

    FREE
  • Fort Washington Park: Little Red Lighthouse Festival

    Little Red Lighthouse (in Fort Washington Park)

    Summer on the Hudson: Little Red Lighthouse Festival. Celebrate Manhattan’s only remaining lighthouse with the Urban Park Rangers, readings of the eponymous children’s book, live music, local organizations, and activities for all ages! The Little Red Lighthouse is beloved by New Yorkers and visitors alike. Join us in our quest to ensure that the Little Red Lighthouse can safely receive visitors for years to come. We highly recommend that visitors looking to tour the lighthouse earlier in the day arrive before noon.  Tickets will be timed for a 40-minute window.

    FREE
  • Fort Tryon Park: Gladiators NYC

    Fort Tryon Park's Cloisters Lawn

    Step into the action with live armored demonstrations, activities, exhibitions, and the sights, sounds, and excitement of medieval life! Step into the action at Gladiators NYC! Travel back in time for an afternoon of medieval adventure at Fort Tryon Park! Young adventurers can take up foam swords and shields, learn basic sword-and-shield skills from members of Gladiators NYC, and put their skills to the test in supervised sparring.

    FREE with RSVP
  • Cabrini Shrine: Arias of the Abyss, interactive recital for children (Rescheduled)

    St. Frances Cabrini Shrine 701 Fort Washington Avenue (@190th Street), New York, NY, United States

    "Buoy the Brooklyn Mermaid" presents a fun, interactive recital for all ages with Samantha Nahra, Sarah Ziegler and Christine Melamed. Music by Puccini, Schumann, Dvorak, Poulenc and more! 45 minutes in length. Bring your picnic blanket and mermaid or sea creature or pirate costumes!

    FREE
  • 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