Weekend Planner: October 25-27

Halloween is almost upon us! Beyond the highlights below, don’t forget to check out our full roundup of the coolest Halloween parties and parades in NYC. (P.S. We’ve also rounded up some fantastic costume accessories, pumpkin carving tips, and recipes for more Halloween fun.) We’re also looking forward to a brand new Big Apple Circus show, a children’s festival at the Queens County Farm museum, and much more family fun.

STARTING FRIDAY

See some of film’s best puppetry at BAM’s Puppets on Film Festival, whose line-up this year includes a Little Shop of Horrors sing-along, creative shorts, and more. Don’t forget the popcorn. (Friday-Sunday)

Center with a brand-new show, Luminocity, featuring acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists, and animals performing amazing stunts. Wow! (Friday-Sunday)

STARTING SATURDAY

Get ready to get spooked at Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Ghouls & Gourds, where pumpkin patch and potato crafts fun combine with live entertainment and a parade for mad Halloween fun. Be brave! (Saturday)

This weekend, haunted trains and ghosts of hungry workers rule the High Line, which is transforming into a spine-tingling urban park. Get the scoop right here. (Saturday)

FIAF’s “Le Petit Prince” celebration means performances, musical readings, storytime, and a film screening of the classic Litte Prince story. J’adore! (Saturday)

Sing along to the fresh beats of Charlie Hope, who’s celebrating the release of her new “Sing As We Go” album at Symphony Space. More Here (Saturday)

SUNDAY ONLY

Queens County Farm Museum’s Children’s Fall Festival means hay rides, magic shows, animal fun, haunted house chills, and costume parade fun. Dive in! (Sunday)

Grab your costume and jack-o’-lantern for Central Park’s famed Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Sail. Get there early for live music and crafts before the flotilla! More Here (Sunday)

92Y makes Beethoven fun for little ones with Orli Shaham, a classically trained pianist who will introduce the master composer’s life and works in engaging ways. Make some noise! (Sunday)

Can you solve the mysterious tale of “Bunnicula,” in which a fanged pet rabbit might be responsible for draining veggies of their color in the Monroe house? Find out at theBMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. (Sunday)

Orchard Street is devoting three blocks to world-renowned picklers, live performances, street games, and other yummy snacks at the Lower East Side Pickle Day. Pucker up! (Sunday)

Little ghouls can go on a haunting scavenger hunt, touch live sea creatures, bust out some moves at a dance party, and more at Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s Monster Mash. More Here (Friday & Saturday)

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Studio E Art Classes

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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.