The Best Author Readings and Open Mics in NYC

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Find the best events from Nov 16 to Jan 1 for baby & toddler (0–2)

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Monday Oct. 13, 2025

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10 am – 5 pm

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Ages: 12 and under
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Thursday Oct. 23

Nature’s Engineers, June 2024, windmills, web, photo credit Winston Williams-Brooklyn Children’s Museum-029

2 – 5 pm

Bright Habits Powered by National Grid

Ages: 12 and under
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Sunday Oct. 26

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10 am – 6:30 pm

Celebrate Halloween

Ages: 12 and under
Animals
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