Halloween celebration at the Winter Garden two years ago. This year, Brookfield Place’s free children’s event with a costume parade, face painting, and much more will be Sun., Oct. 26 from noon to 3 p.m., and will also include trick or treating nearby at the recently opened Hudson Eats.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Art: Come learn art with paper, clay, wood, and paint.
Ages 4 and under | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 10/30
Art & Games
Age 5+ | Free, drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park| 3:30-5:30 p.m.
EVERY THURSDAY UNTIL 10/30
SEE/CHANGE
South Street Seaport,
19 Fulton Street,
southstreetseaport.com/events/
Seaport Youthmarket – Youthmarket is a network of urban farm stands operated by neighborhood youth, supplied by local farmers, and designed to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to communities throughout New York City.
All ages | 12 p.m.-5p.m. until November 20th
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY THURSDAY AT 11:30 a.m.
Music Makers and Story Shakers: Bring your imagination and get creative! Listen to a story and create a hands-on musical project. In this four-week series we will “travel” to four different points on the globe and create musical instruments from those countries. Limited to 15 children, first-come, first-served.
Ages 4-8 | Free | 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
LAVENDER BLUES MUSIC: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
28 Washington Street,
lavenderbluesmusic.com
During the 40-minute sessions kids develop an understanding of rhythm and music, build awareness and control of their body, develop social and coordination skills — all while singing, dancing and having fun.
Ages 1-4 years old | $15 | 10:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Teardrop Park 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Stories for all Ages – Just a Little Scary: Using all of her performance skills, and an ever present spirit of playfulness, master storyteller Julie Pasqual brings you “Just a Little Scary;” exciting stories that make you wiggle, squiggle, and shout with fright and delight, just in time for Halloween. Join us in Teardrop Park, located between Warren & Murray Streets.
All ages | Free, drop in | Teardrop Park| 11 a.m.
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
39 Battery Pl. skyscraper.org/what’s_up/family_programsTimes Square Scavenger Hunt: After a tour of Times Square, 1984, young architects will work with their families to design and build an architectural model. Please RSVP at rsvp@skyscraper.org.
Ages 6-11 | $5 per child | 10:30 am – 12 pm
DOWNTOWN NEW YORK GHOST TOURS
Meet at Wall Street (Exact location given once tickets are purchased)
Get in a spooky Halloween mood by exploring cemeteries, haunted sites and the dark back alleys of the oldest neighborhood in New York. Walk with the restless spirits of those driven to madness after the Great Stock Market crash. Don’t lose your head as you try to spot the famous horseman of Kipp’s Bay. Finally, to prove you “ain’t afraid of no ghosts,” drop into one of the filming sites of “Ghostbusters 2.” The tour lasts approximately 90 mins.
All ages | $25 – adult, free for kids | Tours 5:30 and 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
FIDI FAMILIES
South Street Seaport Stage at the intersection of Fulton and Front Streets, fidifamilies.com/howlin-halloween-with-fidi-families/
Howlin’ Halloween: Join FiDi families for a Howlin Halloween at the South Street Seaport. 11 am Rock out to kids favorite Music for Aardvarks. 11:30 am Free Photos with Amazebooths. 12 pm Pet costume parade and contest. 12:30 pm Kids costume parade and trick or treating. Activities include a mini pumpkin decorating station and snacks from Insomnia Cookies, GoGo squeeZ and BItsy’s Brain Food.
All ages | Free | 11 am – 1 pm
LITTLE CLUB HEADS HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE PARTY
Broad Street Ballroom 41 Broad Street, littleclubheads.com
Little Club Heads Halloween Costume Dance Party features 8 year old twin DJ’s Amira & Kayla, Host Mr. Blue, Mascots DJ Nubby & Bubby, Dancing, Magic Show, Photo Booth, Games, Crafts, Costume Contest, and Goodie Bags. Advance ticket purchase required. Contact: info@littleclubheads.com
Ages 1-12 years old | $15 | 12 pm- 3 pm
THE FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Washington Market Park, Chambers Street and Greenwich Street
washingtonmarketpark.org/events/halloween-parade-and-party/
Annual Halloween Costume Parade and Party: The annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade is the park’s longest running event, and it is one of the highlights of the year and for children in the neighborhood! Inside the park, Friends volunteers run a dozen free events, from Penny in a Haystack to a Bone Dig in the sandbox to a Hay Maze on the lawn. Parade line-up begins at 12:45 p.m. at CitiGroup Plaza (Greenwich Street at N. Moore Street). The parade travels south along Greenwich Street to the park.
All ages | Free | 1 pm – 3 pm
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free | 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Story Time: A librarian shares lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers!
Ages 12-36 months | Free | 4:00 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EVERY MONDAY
Children’s Basketball: Adjustable height hoops and fun drills to improve skills. Close-toed shoes required.
Ages 5 – 6 | Free | Drop in | Rockefeller Park | 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 5-6 year olds, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., 7 & older
EVERY MONDAY UNTIL 10/27
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers: Enjoy simple stories, lively songs and rhymes, and meet other babies in the neighborhood. Limited to 25 babies and their caregivers; first-come first-served.
Ages 0-18 months | Free |11:30 a.m.
EVERY TUESDAY AT 11:30 a.m.
Picture Book Time: A librarian will share classic picture books and new stories.
All ages | Free | 4 p.m.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Soccer for Preschoolers and Elementary Schoolers: Have fun passing, shooting & dribbling! Parks programming leaders facilitate the fun. Everybody plays! Closed-toe shoes required.
Free | Drop in | Nelson A. Rockefeller Park
2:30 – 3:15 p.m., 3-4 year olds
3:30 – 4:15 p.m., 5 to 7 year olds
4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 8 to 11 year olds
EVERY TUESDAY THROUGH 10/28
FRIENDS WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Greenwich Street between Duane and Chambers, washingtonmarketpark.org/events/childrens-tennis-clinics/
Children’s Tennis Clinics: Grouped by age, children receive instruction from the tennis pros — this year from Super Duper Tennis. The children participate in drills and games and learn the basics of the sport while having a great time.
Ages 7-10 | Free | 3 pm -5 pm
3 -4 pm 7-8 year old olds
4 – 5 p.m. is for 9-10 year olds
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time: A librarian will share lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 18-36 months | Free | 10:30 am
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Birdies Mandarin: This Fall Bilingual Birdies takes you on a journey to honor the changing colors of the leaves, celebrate different fruits for the harvest, explore the sun and the moon, and learn about various modes of transportation. Bilingual musicians teach theme-related vocabulary through live music, dance, and puppetry.
All ages | Free | 4 pm
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Wagner Park, 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org
Preschool Play: Interactive play on the lawn. Toys, books, and play equipment provided.
Ages 4 and under | Free | Drop in | Wagner Park | 10 am – 12 pm
Wednesdays at Teardrop: Come enjoy lawn games and art projects. Art supplies provided. Ages 5 and up. | Free | Drop in | Teardrop Park | 3:30 pm – 5:30 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10/29
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
Preschool Art and Art & Games: See 10/23 for info
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Music Makers and Story Shakers: See 10/23 for info
SEE/CHANGE
Seaport Youthmarket – See 10/23
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
HALLOWEEN AT THE SEAPORT
South Street Seaport, Peck Slip Plaza
southstreetseaport.com
This year the neighborhood’s annual Halloween party for children starts at Peck Slip Plaza (near South St.) with sweets and cider from local businesses, many of whom will also be offering treats to Trick or treaters.
All ages | Free | 6 pm
DOWNTOWN NEW YORK GHOST TOURS
See 10/25 for info
LAVENDER BLUES MUSIC: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN
Trinity Church Yard, Broadway and Wall Street,
trinitywallstreet.org
Hometown Halloween features a graveyard trick-or-treat and the silent movie Phantom of the Opera with improvisational choral and organ accompaniment. Graveyard Trick or Treat with the “permanent residents” of Lower Manhattan. Don’t miss the hot apple cider, photo booth, and a chance to win a prize. Costumes encouraged. Silent movie at 5pm.
All ages for trick or treating, 10 and over for movie | Free | 3:00pm
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Toddler Story Time: See 10/27 for info
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
FRIENDS WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
Children’s Tennis Clinics: See 10/28 for info
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
Baby Laptime for Pre-Walkers and Picture Book Time: See 10/28 for info.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BATTERY PARK CITY BRANCH
175 North End Ave, 212-790-3499, nypl.org/locations/battery-park-city
Toddler Story Time: A librarian shares lively picture books, finger plays, and action songs with toddlers and their caregivers.
Ages 12-36 months | Free |10:30 am
Space Oddities: Space Oddities explores the Earth, the Sun, surrounding planets, stars, constellations and more.. Presented by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.
Ages 5-12 | Free | 4 p.m.
22ND ANNUAL CANSTRUCTION COMPETITION 2014
Winter Garden, 220 Vesey Street and West Side Highway,
brookfield.com/event/canstruction2014/
Canstruction® is an international charity competition where architects, engineers, contractors and students they mentor, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. At the close of the competition all of the food from the New York City competition will be donated to City Harvest. The exhibition is scheduled to be open from 11/6 through 11/20.
All ages | 10 am – 6 pm | Free
