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Cat Chow Therapod

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New York Aquarium Ascarium

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Peacocks to Poodles: Marble Collegiate Church’s Annual Blessing of the Animals

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Howl O Ween Photoshoot

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Pet Parade & Costume Competition at Hicks Nurseries

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Hicks NurseriesWestbury
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Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky

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Candy Hunt

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Candy Hunt

  • Ages: 8 and under
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Alley Pond ParkQueens Village

Halloween: Wags to Witches

  • Ages: 5 – 8
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The Van Cortlandt House MuseumBronx

Creatures of the Night

  • Ages: 5 – 12
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Dinosaur Weekend!

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