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After School Stories: Explore Words & Worlds with Ms. Geshu

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Leonard LibraryBrooklyn

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FREE KIDS & TEENS AGES 9-12: CARTOONING, AND MANGA ART CLASS (NYC In-Person W. 72 Street Art Studio)

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NYManhattan

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Beauty

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

October 14 2025 – FB Cover – Westhampton Free Library

Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

Marc Jacobs x Maxbone ‘JOY’ Soda Shop Celebration

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Movie Day: "Ferdinand" – Hispanic Heritage Month

Ages: 5 – 12
Film
Free

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

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Pet Parade & Costume Competition at Hicks Nurseries

Ages: All
Animals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

Culture Bridge: Celebration of Diwali Hungama

Ages: All
Dance
Free

Queens Library – Flushing BranchFlushing

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KCDA Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Ages: All
Community
Free

Viva ToroBrooklyn

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Signs from Beyond

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

Diwali Storytime + Craft

Ages: 3 – 8
Free
History & Culture

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

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Hocus Pocus Escape Room

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Brooklyn DA Celebrates Diwali

Ages: All
Community
Free

One MetroTech CenterBrooklyn

Financing Your College Education

Ages: All
Free

College of Staten IslandStaten Island

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Youth Media Impact

Ages: 13 and up
Community
Free

Hampton Bays Community CenterHampton Bays

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Bensonhurst Park Tree Census with Parks Dept & Pineapple Ride

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Environment

Bensonhurst ParkBrooklyn

The Bronx Fun O Ween Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Festivals

49th Police PrecinctBronx

Ramleela Diwali Puppet Show with The Culture Tree

Ages: 8 and under
Free
History & Culture

53rd Street LibraryManhattan

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2025 Flushing YMCA Annual Chuseok Celebration

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Community

Flushing YMCAQUEENS

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Free Movie Nights at Hudson Yards – Girls’ Night Out with LEGALLY BLONDE

Ages: All
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

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Frights and Bites Outdoor Movie Night!

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Learn. Play. Grow. @ Corlears School

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Corlears SchoolChelsea

Fall Festival/El Festival de Otono

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Dyckman Farmhouse MuseumManhattan

Annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House at Stony Brook Fire Department

Ages: All
Community
Free

Stony Brook Fire DepartmentStony Brook

Paddle and Pick Up at Starlight Park

Starlight ParkBronx

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“Find Your Gremlin” Youth Workshop with Artist Umico Niwa at SculptureCenter, Long Island City

Ages: 9 – 12
Art
Classes

SculptureCenterLong Island City

Brooklyn Harvest Festival 2024

Harvest Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6Brooklyn

39th Annual Rock Hall Country Fair

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Rock Hall MuseumLawrence

Farmhouse Family Day: Putting the Farm to Sleep

Ages: 12 and under
Attractions
Free

Wyckoff House MuseumBrooklyn

Waldorf School of Garden City Annual Fall Fair

Ages: 5 and up
Craft & DIY
Festivals

Waldorf School of Garden CityGarden City

Mineola Fall Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Mineola Memorial ParkMineola

Swish & Skill at Faber: Free Instructional Basketball Clinic for Kids

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Sports

Faber ParkStaten Island

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