SEASONAL SPECIALS

Seasonal specials

Holiday light shows, markets, harvest fests and other seasonal events in and around NYC, free and ticketed. Ticketed prices come from the organizer; check before you go.

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Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–6 PM

61°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $35) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Everett Children's Adventure Garden, New York Botanical Gard, Bronx · official listing on nybg.org · checked Oct 26

Arts & culture

Día de los Muertos at the New York Botanical Garden

📍 Everett Children's Adventure Garden, New York Botanical Garden · Bedford Park, Bronx

The event page doesn't say which pass is required.

Starts in 4d 17h

FRI, NOV 6 · 10 AM–12 PM

67°F · Light Rain Likely

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Outdoors

Restoration Fridays at Highland Park

📍 Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park) · Highland Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 5d 17h

SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–2 PM

60°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · registration required · at El Flamboyan Community Garden, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Volunteering

Volunteer Day: El Flamboyan Community Garden

📍 El Flamboyan Community Garden · Melrose, Bronx

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 5d 20h

SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM

63°F · Slight Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Tours & walks

Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration

📍 Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park) · Juniper Valley Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 5d 20h

SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM

63°F · Slight Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Painting & crafts

Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign

📍 Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park) · Kissena Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 6d 18h

SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Tours & walks

Fall Foliage Hike

📍 Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park) · Soundview Park, Bronx

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 6d 18h

SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Tours & walks

Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike

📍 Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park) · Forest Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 6d 20h

SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–4 PM

✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28

Family & kids

Fairy and Gnome Day

📍 Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive) · Forest Park, Queens

Free (per NYC Parks listing)

Starts in 1w 2d

WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–2 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Krystal Community Garden, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Volunteering

Volunteer Workday: Krystal Community Garden

📍 Krystal Community Garden · West Farms, Bronx

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 1w 3d

WED, NOV 11 · 5 PM–10 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $29) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Eisenhower Park, Long Island · official listing on luminocityfestival.com · checked Oct 25

Family & kids

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival

📍 Eisenhower Park · East Meadow, Long Island

Starts in 1w 4d

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–6 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Paid (Ticketed) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx · official listing on nybg.org · checked Oct 29

Family & kids

NYBG Holiday Train Show

📍 Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden · Bedford Park, Bronx

Paid: timed-entry tickets required (see NYBG for prices)

Starts in 1w 4d

Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–6 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Paid (Paid) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at New York Botanical Garden, Bronx · official listing on nybg.org · checked Oct 31

Family & kids

NYBG Holiday Train Show 2026

📍 New York Botanical Garden · Bronx Park

Paid · Included with NYBG's All-Garden Pass (timed tickets on NYBG's site)

Sold out

SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026

Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 27

Outdoors

Recycling Holiday Scraps at Queens Farm — sold out

📍 Queens County Farm Museum · Floral Park, Queens

Free · advance registration required · sold out

Starts in 2w 5d

FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–10 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $22) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Jones Beach State Park, Long Island · official listing on magicoflights.com · checked Oct 25

Family & kids

Magic of Lights at Jones Beach

📍 Jones Beach State Park · Wantagh, Long Island

Prices rise in December.

Starts in 2w 5d

FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–9 PM

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Mall at Bay Plaza (Mall Village Courtyard), Bronx · official listing on mallatbayplaza.com · checked Nov 1

Family & kids

Mall at Bay Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting

📍 The Mall at Bay Plaza (Mall Village Courtyard) · Co-op City, Bronx

Free

Starts in 2w 6d

SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx

Free

Starts in 2w 6d

SUN, NOV 22 · 1 PM–2:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Cunningham Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Hibernation and Brumation Hike in Cunningham Park

📍 Cunningham Park · Fresh Meadows, Queens

Free

Starts in 2w 6d

SUN, NOV 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach

📍 Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx

Free

Starts in 3w 3d

THU, NOV 26 · 9 AM–1 PM

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $2.5) · at Soundview Park Field House, Bronx · official listing on runsignup.com · checked Nov 1

Fitness & wellness

Hip-Hop Turkey Trot at Soundview Park

📍 Soundview Park Field House · Soundview, Bronx

Paid; online signup open until 9 AM race day.

Starts in 3w 3d

THU, NOV 26 · FROM 10 AM

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $30) · at Alley Pond Park (Alley Pond Picnic Area), Queens · official listing on events.elitefeats.com · checked Nov 1

Fitness & wellness

Queens Turkey Trot 5K at Alley Pond Park

📍 Alley Pond Park (Alley Pond Picnic Area) · Oakland Gardens, Queens

Paid; free kiddie dash at 9:30 AM.

Starts in 3w 4d

FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25

Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant

📍 Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park · Queens

Free (per NYC Parks listing).

Starts in 3w 4d

FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25

Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike

📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx

Free (per NYC Parks listing).

Starts in 3w 5d

FRI, NOV 27 · 7 PM–8 PM

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Park, Long Island · official listing on longislandplaybook.com · checked Oct 26

Family & kids

Northport Village Christmas Tree Lighting

📍 Village Park · Northport, Long Island

Free

Starts in 3w 5d

SAT, NOV 28 · 8:15 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026

Why this place: Paid (Paid) · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum / Unisphere, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens · official listing on tristateruns.com · checked Oct 30

Fitness & wellness

NYC Turkey Trot 5K & Half Marathon

📍 Queens Museum / Unisphere, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park · Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens

Paid: registration through the official race page; kids categories available

Starts in 4w 2d

WED, DEC 2 · 4 PM–6 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Captain Roscoe Brown, PH.D. Plaza, Aqueduct Walk, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25

Family & kids

Holiday Tree Lighting

📍 Captain Roscoe Brown, PH.D. Plaza, Aqueduct Walk · Bronx

Free (per NYC Parks listing).

Starts in 4w 3d

WED, DEC 2 · 6 PM–7:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Springfield Park, 184th St & 146th Rd, Queens · official listing on volunteersforspringfieldpark.org · checked Oct 26

Family & kids