Starts in 2h 33m
FRI, OCT 30 · 4 PM–8 PM
65°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bowne Park Field House, Bowne Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
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Starts in 3h 33m
FRI, OCT 30 · 5 PM–9 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $40) · seasonal special · at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalley.org · checked Oct 28
Irving’s ‘Legend’ at Sunnyside
Starts in 4h 3m
FRI, OCT 30 · 5:30 PM–8 PM
63°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Haunted Highland Walk
Starts in 4h 33m
FRI, OCT 30 · 6 PM–10 PM
57°F · Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $24) · seasonal special · at Van Cortlandt Manor, Westchester · official listing on pumpkinblaze.org · checked Oct 25
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Starts in 4h 33m
FRI, OCT 30 · 6 PM–9 PM
57°F · Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid ($35) · seasonal special · at Philipsburg Manor, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalley.org · checked Oct 25
Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow
Starts in 20h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–5 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $15) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 29
Halloween on the Farm at Queens County Farm
Starts in 20h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–5 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Warner Library, lobby and service desks, Westchester · official listing on warnerlib.librarycalendar.com · checked Oct 30
Free Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Warner Library
Starts in 21h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–1 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Metropolitan Avenue, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 28
Forest Hills Halloween Parade
Starts in 21h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–12 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Playground (in Phil "Scooter" Rizzuto Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Discovery Hike: Urban Wildlife
Starts in 21h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–12 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Cross Bay Boulevard, 165th Ave to 159th Ave, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Howard Beach Kiwanis Halloween Parade
Starts in 21h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–1 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Metropolitan Avenue, 71st Ave to Selfridge St, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Forest Hills Halloween Parade (first annual)
Starts in 21h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–2 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum; separate waterfront walk meeting point via re, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Oct 30
SaturBAY: A Free Halloween Celebration of Flushing Waterways
Starts in 22h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–5 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens · official listing on socratessculpturepark.org · checked Oct 26
Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park
Starts in 22h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–2 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 37th Avenue, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 28
Jackson Heights Beautification Group Children’s Halloween Parade
Starts in 22h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–2 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 37th Avenue, 76th St to 89th St, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Jackson Heights Children’s Halloween Parade
Starts in 23h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–2 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 88th Street (in Bay Breeze Par, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Howl-oween Doggie Day Walk
Starts in 23h 33m
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–2 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Myrtle Avenue, 68th Pl to 65th St, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Glendale Kiwanis Halloween Parade
Starts in 1d 0h
SAT, OCT 31 · 2 PM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sunset Community Garden, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Truco o Trato / Trick or Treat
Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Garden by the Bay, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
A Haunting in the Garden - Halloween
Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at LIC Community Gardens, Inc., Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
LIC Community Garden Halloween Trick or Treating
Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–4 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grand Avenue, 69th St to Remsen Pl, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Maspeth Lions Halloween Ragamuffin Parade
Starts in 1d 22h
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–3 PM
57°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Botanical Garden Compost Yard, Queens · official listing on queensbotanical.org · checked Oct 26
Pumpkin Smash at Queens Botanical Garden
Starts in 1d 22h
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
57°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Paid ($12) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 29
Day of the Dead Celebration at Queens County Farm
Starts in 2d 0h
SUN, NOV 1 · 1 PM–3 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Astoria Park, Queens · official listing on astoriaparkalliance.org · checked Oct 26
6th Annual Astoria Park Pumpkin Smash
Starts in 2d 1h
SUN, NOV 1 · 2 PM–6 PM
62°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 21 Beekman Avenue, Westchester · official listing on sleepyhollowny.gov · checked Oct 29
Día de los Muertos in Sleepy Hollow
Starts in 6d 21h
FRI, NOV 6 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ 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
Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ 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
Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign
Starts in 1w 1d
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
Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike
Starts in 1w 2d
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
Fairy and Gnome Day
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
Recycling Holiday Scraps at Queens Farm — sold out
Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Fairfield University Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on events.fairfield.edu · checked Oct 26
Fairfield University Art Museum Family Day
Starts in 2w 6d
Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $18) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 29
Illuminate the Farm: Winter Lantern Festival
Starts in 2w 6d
THU, NOV 19 · 5:30 PM–9:45 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $44) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Kensico Dam Plaza, Westchester · official listing on wwinterwonderland.com · checked Oct 25
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Center mall, Level 3, Queens · official listing on shopqueenscenter.com · checked Oct 26
Queens Center 'Let It Glow' Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 1d
SUN, NOV 22 · 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Muscoot Farm, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Muscoot Farm Holiday Gift Market
Starts in 3w 4d
WED, NOV 25 · 9 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown White Plains, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Santa's Mailbox in White Plains
Starts in 3w 6d
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
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant
Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St, Lower Connecticut · official listing on greenwichreindeerfestival.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop
Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, NOV 27 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Paid ($15) · seasonal special · at Hudson River Museum, Westchester · official listing on hrm.org · checked Oct 26
Hudson River Museum Holiday Kick-Off
Starts in 4w 0d
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
NYC Turkey Trot 5K & Half Marathon
Starts in 4w 4d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Renaissance Plaza Park, Westchester · official listing on cityofwhiteplains.com · checked Oct 26
White Plains City Lights tree lighting
Starts in 4w 5d
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
Springfield Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 0d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Greenwich Town Hall, Lower Connecticut · official listing on weeklyshenanigans.com · checked Oct 26
Greenwich Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 0d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Green by the Library, Westchester · official listing on mountkiscochamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com · checked Oct 26
Mount Kisco Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 0d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Lower Connecticut · official listing on chamber.inridgefield.com · checked Oct 28
Ridgefield Holiday Stroll
Starts in 5w 0d
FRI, DEC 4 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stony Point, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stonypointpal.org · checked Oct 26
Stony Point Holiday Parade
Starts in 5w 0d
SAT, DEC 5 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sparkill, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stac.edu · checked Oct 26
Sparkill Winter Wonderland
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Tilley Pond Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienct.gov · checked Oct 26
Darien An Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crawford Park, Westchester · official listing on ryetownny.gov · checked Oct 26
Holiday Lights at Crawford Park
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · HOURS TBC
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sohncke Square, Queens · official listing on woodsideonthemove.org · checked Oct 26
Woodside Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pleasantville, Westchester · official listing on shalompcs.com · checked Oct 26
Pleasantville Public Menorah Lighting
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at W Orchard St, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on rocklandreport.com · checked Oct 26
Nanuet Tree Lighting Festival
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Front St to Jack DeVito Field, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Yorktown Holiday Electric Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
Starts in 5w 1d
SUN, DEC 6 · 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Flywheel Park, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on hudsonriver.com · checked Oct 26
Piermont Farmers Market (winter)
Starts in 5w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astoria Park Great Lawn, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Astoria Park holiday festival & tree lighting
Starts in 5w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rye Recreation Park, 281 Midland Ave, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Rye Holiday Bonfire & Sing Along
Starts in 5w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Landmark Square → Latham Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on ctvisit.com · checked Oct 26
Stamford Heights & Lights
Starts in 6w 0d
FRI, DEC 11 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Hezekiah Easter Memorial Park gazebo, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on nyackchamber.org · checked Oct 26
Nyack Holiday Lights
Starts in 6w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 1 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, Westchester · official listing on sleepyhollowtarrytownchamber.com · checked Oct 26
Sleepy Hollow–Tarrytown Winter Stroll
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