The Best Local Community Events in NYC

Community events in NYC

Find the best events from Aug 31 to Jan 1 for kids (5–8)

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Monday Oct. 20, 2025

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

Tuesday Oct. 21

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

Homework Help

4 – 5 pm

Homework Help

Ages: 5 and up
Books & Readings
Community

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

4 – 5 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Program Current Event Journaling & Debate

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

Wednesday Oct. 22

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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1:30 – 3 pm

Homeschool Hangout

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Faber ParkStaten Island

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

Thursday Oct. 23

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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2 – 5 pm

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Ages: 12 and under
Art
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

Friday Oct. 24

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Spooktacular Family Fun at Cross Island YMCA

Ages: All
Art
Community

Cross Island YMCABellerose

Saturday Oct. 25

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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10 – 11:30 am

Fall Fun Celebration with SOFO Museum

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Environment

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

Noon – 3 pm

Kids Fall Spooktacular

Ages: All
Community
Free

Wyckoff House MuseumBrooklyn

2 – 5 pm

Trunk-or-Treat at Culture Lab LIC

Ages: 3 – 8
Community
Fundraisers

Culture Lab LICLong Island City, New York

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2 – 4 pm

Crafternoon

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

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4 – 5 pm

Queer Halloween Costume Party

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Free

Sugar MouseManhattan

Sunday Oct. 26

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

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10 am – 6:30 pm

Celebrate Halloween

Ages: 12 and under
Animals
Art

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

11 am – 3 pm

Haunted Boo-seum

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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11 am – 2 pm

Celebrate Halloween at IKEA Brooklyn

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Craft & DIY

IKEA BrooklynBrooklyn

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1 – 3 pm

GHBC Howl-O-Ween

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Food & Drink

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s Peconic Tasting RoomPeconic

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1:30 – 3 pm

The Great Merrick Book Swap!

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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