The Best FREE Things to Do in NYC

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Friday Oct. 31, 2025

Jolly Roger Flag -Pic Only

11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Saturday Nov. 1

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9 – 10 am

Leaf Litter Craft Workshop

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Art

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

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7 – 10 pm

LEVELS PRESENTS THEIR 2025 HAUNTED HOUSE EXPERIENCE: “THE HAUNTED HIGH SCHOOL”

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Theater

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

Tuesday Nov. 4

2:30 – 4:30 pm

Fall Fun Day

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Thursday Nov. 6

5 – 6:30 pm

Museum Tour & Book Discussion

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

Sunday Nov. 9

11:30 am – 4 pm

Great Neck Library Games Day

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Great Neck LibraryGreat Neck

Friday Nov. 28

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2 – 4 pm

Crafternoon

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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