Picks of the Week: October 8-14

It’s never too early to start celebrating Halloween. To put you in the holiday mood, we’ve put together our favorite spooky event picks going on this week through the end of the month. Enjoy!

Through Wednesday, October 31
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden
New York Botanical Garden
10 am-5:30 pm
The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at NYBG has over 500 hand-carved pumpkin sculptures and plays host to kiddie costume parades, performances at the Pumpkin Puppet Theater, and fall arts and crafts. All-Garden Pass tickets start at $20 for adults and $8 for children under the age of 12.

Saturday, October 13-Sunday, October 14
Boo at the Zoo
Bronx Zoo
11 am-5 pm
The Bronx Zoo is the place to be on October weekends to get in the Halloween spirit. Their Boo at the Zoo activities include hayrides, a haunted mansion, a hay maze, costume parade, magic shows, pumpkin carving, and much more. Tickets are $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for kids ages 3 through 12.

Sunday, October 14
B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kid) Concert Series
92Y Tribeca
11 am
Every Sunday in October, B.Y.O.K. to the 92Y Tribeca’s Bring Your Own Kid concert series featuring performances by Randy Kaplan, Astrograss for Kids, artists from the kid’s album Science Fair, and Alastair Moock. Tickets start at $15.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.