Weekend Planner October 1-2

Happy October! It’s the first weekend of our favorite fall month, and now that the heat has loosened its overbearing grip on the city, it’s time to pull those shiny boots and warm scarves out of the closet. For families looking forward to enjoying the nice chill outdoors, we have a calendar full of culinary feats and treats, spooky celebrations, and other festivities that fit the bill. — 

Foodie families will find a great reason to trek to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in the Chile Pepper Festival. When you’re not gaping at fire-breathing circus performers, spice up the day and sample some local hot sauces. For a less heated way to get a bit of warmth, visit the make-your-own cocoa station. While you’re in Brooklyn, be sure to also check out the 37th Annual Atlantic Antic Street Fair, which features 10 entire blocks of family fun—featuring 500 vendors, 100 local merchants, and 10 live music stages.

Speaking of festivals, Honey Weekend at Wave Hill has been all the buzz recently. Perfect for all the sweet tooths out there, the celebration boasts four full hours of gooey tastings at The Shop. To discover the fascinating origins of all that deliciousness, explore a hive wearing beekeeping gear and attend a honey extraction demonstration.

For chills of a different kind, bring your adventurous little tykes to Boo at the Bronx Zoo, where they can brave a haunted safari or spooky hayride. If you’ve got a little scaredy-cat, a ghost-free hay maze and holiday-themed arts and crafts keep the fun tame. Don’t forget to join the costume parade with a great disguise! (P.S. Can’t make it this weekend? Boo at the Zoo runs throughout the rest of October – weekends only!)

But as we all know, fall weather loves to be capricious. If the weather gets too nippy or wet for outdoor frolicking, head to the West side for a delicious Plan B. The Food & Wine Festival’s Kids Get Cooking class at Chelsea Market offers over ten options—from decorating cakes to making pancakes or sushi. Alternatively, celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Children’s Museum of Arts over at Charlton Street. At this shiny new location, triple the size of the original space, a raging block party and artsy workshops abound.

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Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>

Joe's Music & Dance Academy

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Private and group music lessons & dance classes for Guitar, Bass, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Piano, all woodwind & brass instruments, Choir, Preschool Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Step, African and Modern Dance and more. Helping thousands of students begin and continue on their musical journey since 1998!</span></p>