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FEATURED EVENTS

Día de los Muertos - New York Botanical Garden

October 3 - Nov 2, 2026 - With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life Catrina adorned with colorful flowers. Celebrate loved ones with music and crafts on weekends, while experiencing joyful moments of reflection among fall’s golden foliage and festive pumpkins. Be sure to join us on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. for the Día de los Muertos parade!
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
Hours Vary
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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Flagpole Piñata Party on Governors Island

Artist Miguel Braceli presents Flag­pole Piña­ta Par­ty, a par­tic­i­pa­to­ry per­for­mance from his ongo­ing project Eman­ci­pa­to­ry Lands (Tier­ras Libres). Draw­ing on the Latin Amer­i­can tra­di­tion of the piña­ta, the work trans­forms the flag from a sym­bol of bor­ders and nation­al pow­er into a shared ves­sel for cel­e­bra­tion, exchange, and col­lec­tive imag­i­na­tion. Pre­sent­ed by Mon­u­ment Lab, the New York City Depart­ment of Cul­tur­al Affairs (DCLA), Gov­er­nors Island Arts, and LA ESCUELA___, the project uses music, pro­ces­sion, and shared mak­ing to reflect on transna­tion­al­i­ty, belong­ing, and col­lec­tive identity.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Location: 
Governors Island, Manhattan, NY, NY, United States
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Ascarium at New York Aquarium

October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, and 31- You’re invited to Ascarium, our family-friendly fall festival! Join us for NEW attractions including the Sea of Illusions and Bubble Play, plus returning favorites: marine-themed magic shows, face painting, Wildlife Theater shows, games, and more. Of course, you’ll also encounter amazing aquatic animals. All the Ascarium fun is included FREE with admission!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
10/12/2026
11 am - 4 pm
Location: 
New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
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Open House New York Weekend 2026

October 16 - 18, 2026 - Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities. Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more. Start planning your Weekend.
Dates: 
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
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Location: 
Various Locations throughout the Five Burroughs
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Grand Opening Parade - Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Sunday, October 11 - 10 AM-12 PM - The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s new campus, BKCM Prospect Park West, is officially open! All are invited to join us for a musical parade from our brownstone at 58 7th Avenue to the corner of President St and Prospect Park West, with live music from dozens of BKCM ensembles. After the parade, everyone will have the opportunity to visit our new campus at 963 President Street.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10 am - 12 pm
Location: 
Start at 58 7th Ave, End at 963 President Street
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Farm House Family Day: Autumnal Wonders

Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities! The leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and we’re putting the farm to sleep. Come celebrate autumn with us! Enjoy fall crafts, house tours, and outdoor activities. We will be joined by Open House New York and offering exclusive tours that explore the architectural history that made cooking, growing, and storing food possible in this 17th century Dutch Farmhouse.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: 
The Wyckoff House Museum, 5816 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11203, United States
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2026 Fall Fest with Pumpkin Patch at Atlantic Terminal

Join us for Fall Fest at Atlantic Terminal, a free, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, October 10 from 11 AM to 2 PM! The outdoor plaza and car-free Fort Greene Place will come alive with fall fun, including an urban pumpkin patch with 1,000 pumpkins, hands-on arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, block building, a spooky haunted truck to explore, and more. Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy festive activities, music, and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Bring your friends and neighbors and celebrate the season with the Atlantic Terminal community!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
11 am - 2 pm
Location: 
Atlantic terminal, 139 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
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Fall Festival at Lakeside

Celebrate the season at the Lakeside Fall Festival, a month-long fall experience filled with pumpkins, Haunted Hotel experience, carnival games, family activities, seasonal treats, photo ops, and Halloween fun in the heart of Prospect Park. Pick a pumpkin, make your way through the corn maze, challenge your family to carnival games, test your skills, grab something seasonal to eat, and spend the day enjoying fall at LeFrak Center at Lakeside. The Fall Festival is designed to be family friendly and fun for all ages.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
Weekdays: 4–10 pm Weekends: 11 am–10 pm
Location: 
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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