45 family-friendly events, shows and free activities in New York this weekend, checked against venue listings and NYC Open Data. 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
9:00 AMYouth Sports ClubGymnasium (in Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center) · GamesFreeGood 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
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