It’s the start of a brand new month! To shake things up a bit, instead of featuring our favorite event picks of the week, let’s highlight a few new and returning exhibits (and a seasonal performance) happening this month and beyond. Happy October!
Wednesday, October 3-Saturday, November 3
“Hansel & Gretel’s Halloween Adventure”
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre
Various times
In this puppet production sequel to the classic fairy tale Hansel and Gretel meet an assortment of magical characters on All Hallows Eve. Tickets are $8/adult and $5/child under 12.
Saturday, October 6-Sunday, October 7
Open House New York
Various locations citywide
Times vary
Some of New York’s most stunning buildings open to the public this weekend for America’s largest architecture and design event, otherwise known as Open House New York. Don’t miss this chance to glimpse cool architecture that’s usually off-limits, with plenty of kid-friendly activities to boot.
Saturday, October 6-Tuesday, May 28
The Butterfly Conservatory
American Museum of Natural History
10 am-5:45 pm
The Butterfly Conservatory is back at the American Museum of Natural History! Over 500 of winged creatures can be found fluttering through the conservatory during this seasonal exhibition. Butterfly lovers of all ages will learn about the caterpillar transformation process and other fascinating butterfly facts.
Through Sunday, February 24
“Marvels and Monsters” and “Alt. Comics” Exhibits
Museum of Chinese in America
11 am-6 pm
MOCA’s two new exhibits focus on cultural perceptions, specifically of Asian Americans, in the American comic book world. “Marvels and Monsters” depicts the history of Asian characters in U.S. comics between 1942 and 1986, while “Alt. Comics” focuses on present-day Asian American comic book artists and their reinvention of the genre’s heroes. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Free with museum admission.
Ongoing
da Vinci Surgical Robot Exhibit
Liberty Science Center
Various times
The Liberty Science Center’s newest addition to their permanent collection, the da Vinci Surgical Robot, lets young, wannabe surgeons show off their hand-eye coordination expertise with challenging tasks and games using remote controlled robotic arms on a plasma screen. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free with museum admission.
