Things to do in New York this weekend (October 24 – 25)

60 shows, events and free things to do in New York, Saturday to Sunday. 31 are free. Checked against official listings, updated every few hours.

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Saturday, October 24

7:00 AMEnd Polio Walk 2026Brooklyn Bridge: Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian: 1 between Park Row (S) and Tillary Street, Brooklyn Bridge: Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian: 1 between Park Row (S) and Tillary Street, City Hall Park: Chambers Street Sidewalk · ParadeFreeGood for kids
8:45 AMNYRR Open Run: St. Marys ParkSt. Mary's Annual 5K Start · Running/JoggingFree
8:45 AMNYRR Open Run: Astoria ParkAstoria Park · Running/JoggingFree
9:00 AMDAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon MuseumBalloon Museum NYC · FamilyGood for kids
10:00 AMHalloween Family ParadeDitmars Park: Ditmars Park , STEINWAY STREET between 23 AVENUE and DITMARS BOULEVARD, DITMARS BOULEVARD between STEINWAY STREET and 33 STREET, DITMARS BOULEVARD between 33 STREET and 35 STREET · ParadeFreeGood for kids
10:00 AM6TH AVENUE AUTUMNFEST6 AVENUE between WEST 34 STREET and WEST 42 STREET · Street FestivalFreeGood for kids
10:00 AMHigh Line Tour: From Freight to FlowersThe High Line · docent-led walking tour
10:00 AMFall Trees WalkBrooklyn Bridge Park · education tree walkFree
10:00 AMBlack History CourseQueens Public Library Langston Hughes · adult programFree
10:00 AMBrooklyn FleaBrooklyn Flea Brooklyn Flea, DUMBO · vintage flea market
10:00 AMStronger Together: Zumba for a CauseHard Rock Cafe · Music
10:00 AMThe Very Hungry Caterpillar ShowDR2 · Arts & TheatreGood for kids
10:00 AMThe Banksy Museum New York!Banksy Museum New York · Arts & Theatre
10:00 AMBanksy Museum - FlexiticketBanksy Museum New York · Arts & Theatre
10:00 AMHalloween FestivalBanksy Museum New York
10:30 AMTrick-or-StreetsPRESIDENT STREET between WASHINGTON AVENUE and CLASSON AVENUE · Street EventFree
11:00 AMRelaxed Virtual Screening of San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost NeighborhoodLincoln Center · documentary film screening
11:00 AMABTKids PerformancesLincoln Center · family ballet performanceGood for kids
11:00 AMNew Short Musicals Debut: Across A Crowded Room Final PresentationsLincoln Center · musical presentation
11:00 AMHigh Line Halloween: Gnome-topiaThe High Line · family halloween activitiesGood for kids
11:00 AMWeekend Kids Art StudioMuseum of the City of New York · family art studioGood for kids
11:00 AMFall Harvest FestivalBrooklyn Botanic Garden · family festivalGood for kids
11:30 AMJuniper Valley Park Fall FestivalMultipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park) · Arts & CraftsFreeGood for kids
11:45 AMThe Q Brothers (Hip Hop for Families!)Brooklyn Bowl · family hip hop showGood for kids
12:00 PMHalloween Boo BashWhite Garden (in Randall's Island Park) · Arts & CraftsFreeGood for kids
12:00 PMRiverside Park Pup Halloween ParadeDinosaur Playground (in Riverside Park) · FestivalsFree
12:00 PMOld Stone House: Open HoursOld Stone House (in Washington Park) · EducationFree
12:00 PMArts, Culture & Fun: Sugar Skull Art WorkshopHerbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Park) · Arts & CraftsFreeGood for kids
12:00 PMArts, Culture & Fun: Da de Muertos Celebration!Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Park) · Arts & CraftsFreeGood for kids
5:00 PMCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: pay what you wishCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · museumPay what you wish

Sunday, October 25

6:00 AMJackson Heights Greenmarket Sunday79 STREET between NORTHERN BOULEVARD and 34 AVENUE · Farmers MarketFreeGood for kids
6:00 AMCarroll Gardens Greenmarket SundayCARROLL STREET between SMITH STREET and COURT STREET · Farmers MarketFreeGood for kids
9:00 AMSAIL Structure at Lou Gehrig PlazaLou Gehrig Plaza: Lou Gehrig Plaza E. 161st Street between Walton Ave and Grand Concourse · Plaza Partner EventFreeGood for kids
9:00 AMMembers' Fall MorningsBrooklyn Botanic Garden · member event
9:00 AMDAYDREAM | Air Becomes Art - Balloon MuseumBalloon Museum NYC · FamilyGood for kids
10:00 AMBrooklyn FleaBrooklyn Flea Brooklyn Flea, DUMBO · vintage flea market
10:00 AMFall Migration Bird WalkBrooklyn Bridge Park · education bird walkFree
10:00 AMThe Very Hungry Caterpillar ShowDR2 · Arts & TheatreGood for kids
10:00 AMThe Banksy Museum New York!Banksy Museum New York · Arts & Theatre
10:00 AMBanksy Museum - FlexiticketBanksy Museum New York · Arts & Theatre
10:00 AM37th Annual Upper Broadway Harvest FestivalBROADWAY between WEST 96 STREET and WEST 106 STREET · Street FestivalFreeGood for kids
10:30 AMWaterfront Walks – October 25Brooklyn Bridge Park · guided walking tourFree
10:30 AMFall Family Discovery WeekendsBrooklyn Botanic Garden · family drop-in programGood for kids
10:30 AMArt in the Garden: Spooky Season DecorPatchen Community Square · Arts & CraftsFree
11:00 AMFamily BowlBrooklyn Bowl · family bowling eventNo CoverGood for kids
11:00 AMMAMMA MIA! Bottomless Brunch at Ellen’s Stardust Diner!Ellen's Stardust Theater · Music$70–104
12:00 PMPossible LoveLincoln Center · film screening
12:00 PMOld Stone House: Open HoursOld Stone House (in Washington Park) · EducationFree
12:00 PMPumpkin PartyPoplar Street Community Garden · Arts & CraftsFree
1:00 PMSeasonal Highlights TourBrooklyn Botanic Garden · guided garden tourFree
1:00 PMOpen Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends) – October 25Brooklyn Bridge Park · education open hoursFree
1:00 PMGreat Trees of Tompkins Square ParkAvenue A and St. Marks Place (in Tompkins Square Park) · Urban Park RangersFree
1:00 PMGeology: Central Park Rocks!Harlem Meer (in Central Park) · NatureFree
1:00 PMBatty Over Halloween CelebrationGreat Lawn (in Astoria Park) · Best for KidsFreeGood for kids
2:00 PMThe Broadway Magic Hour With Jim Vines & Carl MercurioBroadway Comedy Club, Main Room · magic show21+
2:00 PMPumpkin PaintingMelrose New Generation Community Garden · Arts & CraftsFree
2:00 PMJazz in the Park at Ralph EllisonRalph Ellison Plaza · ConcertsFree
2:30 PMSilent Clowns Film Series: The Cat and the CanarySymphony Space · silent film screening
3:00 PMThe Morgan Library & Museum (historic library rooms): free, no booking needed (library rooms only)The Morgan Library & Museum (historic library rooms) · museumFree
5:00 PMCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: pay what you wishCooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · museumPay what you wish

Near where you're staying

Times and prices can change. Check the event page before you go. Sources: Ticketmaster, venue websites, NYC Parks and NYC permitted events (NYC Open Data), museum websites and NYC Tourism.