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Free programming, often at libraries, parks, or rec centers.
Updated October 28, 2026 · 41 events in the next 7 days
- Halloween Candy Guessing Contest
Wednesday, October 28 · 2:30 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library: Pavonia Branch · 326 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
- Release of the Fishes
Wednesday, October 28 · 6:00 PM
Hudson River Park Trust · 353 West St, New York, NY 10014, USA
All ages · Free
- Tween and Teen Reference Help
Wednesday, October 28 · 6:30 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
8-18
- NYPL After School
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:00 PM
Chatham Square Library · 33 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
6-12 · Free
- Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:00 PM
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market · Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
All ages · Free
- NYPL After School
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:00 PM
Seward Park Library · 192 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
6-12 · Free
- Teen Lounge
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:30 PM
Chatham Square Library · 33 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Teens · Free
- Family Game Hour
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:30 PM
New Amsterdam Library · 9 Murray St, New York, NY 10007, USA
All ages · Free
- Crafternoon
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:30 PM
Mulberry Street Library · 10 Jersey St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Kids · Free
- Paint and Sip for Teens
Wednesday, October 28 · 7:30 PM
Battery Park City Library · 175 N End Ave, New York, NY 10282, USA
- Foundation of AI and Responsible Use
Wednesday, October 28 · 8:00 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Japanese Bilingual Storytime with Chatham Square
Thursday, October 29 · 2:30 PM
Chatham Square Library · 33 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
All ages · Free
- Little Movers Storytime
Thursday, October 29 · 2:30 PM
Mulberry Street Library · 10 Jersey St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Kids · Free
- Community Playdate
Thursday, October 29 · 3:00 PM
New Amsterdam Library · 9 Murray St, New York, NY 10007, USA
All ages · Free
- Little Movers Storytime
Thursday, October 29 · 3:30 PM
Mulberry Street Library · 10 Jersey St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Kids · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center – October 29
Thursday, October 29 · 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1 · 2 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center – October 29
Thursday, October 29 · 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Thursday, October 29 · 7:00 PM
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market · Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
All ages · Free
- Read-Aloud/Book Club
Thursday, October 29 · 7:30 PM
Ottendorfer Library · 135 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Kids · Free
- Button and Magnet Making
Thursday, October 29 · 8:00 PM
New Amsterdam Library · 9 Murray St, New York, NY 10007, USA
Teens · Free
- Teen Arts & Crafts: Make Your Own Halloween themed Candy Bars
Thursday, October 29 · 8:00 PM
Mulberry Street Library · 10 Jersey St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Teens · Free
- Teen Tech Time
Thursday, October 29 · 8:00 PM
Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn Heights Branch · 286 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
- Community Playdate
Friday, October 30 · 3:00 PM
Ottendorfer Library · 135 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Kids · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center – October 30
Friday, October 30 · 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1 · 2 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center – October 30
Friday, October 30 · 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Fun Fridays in Criolla / Viernes Divertidos en la Criolla
Friday, October 30 · 7:00 PM
Jersey City Free Public Library · 472 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
- Gaming for Tweens and Teens (Oct. 2026)
Friday, October 30 · 7:30 PM
Ottendorfer Library · 135 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Teens · Free
- Art Masters: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Friday, October 30 · 7:30 PM
Chatham Square Library · 33 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
Teens · Free
- Finding Your Story: The Power of Personal Narrative
Saturday, October 31 · 2:15 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
8-18
- Finding Your Story: The Power of
Saturday, October 31 · 2:15 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Capturing the Scent of Time: Bilingual
Saturday, October 31 · 3:00 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – October 31
Saturday, October 31 · 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1 · 2 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – October 31
Saturday, October 31 · 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- In-Person Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Sunday, November 1 · 3:00 PM
Schermerhorn Row, South Street Seaport Museum · 12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
All ages · Free
- In-Person Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music
Sunday, November 1 · 3:00 PM
Pier 16 · PECK SLIP, NY 10038, USA
All ages · Free
- Family Day
Sunday, November 1 · 3:00 PM
New Museum · 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA
All ages
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – November 1
Sunday, November 1 · 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – November 1
Sunday, November 1 · 5:00 PM
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1 · 2 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
All ages · Free
- Pokémon Guessing Game
Monday, November 2 · 4:00 AM
Jersey City Free Public Library: Pavonia Branch · 326 8th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
- Historic Downtown Farmers Market
Monday, November 2 · 7:00 PM
Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market · Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
All ages · Free
- Ready, Set Letters- Match it: Letter Recognition Game
Tuesday, November 3 · 8:00 PM
Adams Street Library · 9 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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