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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
2 – 5 pm

Staten Island Boo Bash

  • Ages: All
  • Free
  • Halloween
Westerleigh ParkStaten Island
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3 – 7 pm

Halloween in East Midtown 2025

  • Ages: 5 – 8
  • Community
  • Free
919 3rd AvenueEast Midtown
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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Community
  • Free
Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island
3:30 – 5:30 pm

Halloween at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Free
  • Halloween
Brooklyn Basketball Training CenterBrooklyn
3:30 – 4:30 pm

Spooky Halloween Celebration

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Free
  • Halloween
Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island
4:30 – 5:30 pm

Celebrate Día de los Muertos: Create Sugar Skull Magnets

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Community
  • Craft & DIY
South Jamaica LibraryJamaica
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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

  • Ages: 5 and up
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Faber ParkStaten Island
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Sachem Day 71st Anniversary 5K & Fun Run
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Leaf Litter Craft Workshop
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