Weekend Planner: Fun Family Activities In NYC (October 2-4)

"Robin Hood" at the New Victory Theater

Looking for an action-packed, swashbuckling, show this weekend? The New Victory Theater has just the ticket! The Seattle Children’s Theatre will present their production of “Robin Hood” beginning this Friday. A cast of four actors will play every role during this one-hour-and-forty-minute performance. This tale of England’s most famous thief will enthrall audiences ages 7 and up. (Opens Friday)

Submerge: NYC Marine Science Festival in Hudson River Park

Whether your children are budding marine biologists or just love water, you’ll want to take them to Hudson River Park on Saturday for the Submerge festival. All ages can enjoy interactive science projects, catch-and-release fishing, science demos, kayaking, live musical performances, food, and much more during this afternoon that’s designed to raise public awareness about coastal waters. (Saturday)

The Story Pirates at Symphony Space

Let the Story Pirates take your kids on an epic storytelling adventure at Symphony Space this Saturday! Using ideas from the audience, this improv group will weave tales into songs that’ll leave children howling with laughter. These two performances will kick off the new season of Symphony Space’s “Just Kidding” family series. Show runs approximately one hour. (Saturday)

Boo at the Zoo! at the Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo’s annual Halloween tradition is back! Boo at the Zoo is every weekend in October with several special events. There will be amazing pumpkin carving, a hay maze, costume parades, creepy crafts, music, magic, fun facts about animals, and more! (Starts Saturday)

Pumpkin Patch at the Queens County Farm Museum

Get into the fall spirit with a trip to the Queens County Farm Museum! With your little ones in tow, you can spend an entire day wandering through pumpkin patches and looking for the perfect fit for your family! (Opens Saturday through October 25)

Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend

Bring your kids to Wave Hill for a magical weekend! Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend allows kids to create woodland dwelling using sticks, leaves and other fallen materials, and listen to fairy tales and music. (Saturday-Sunday)

"Heart and Seoul" at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Learn all about South Korean culture when you visit the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. This Saturday, the museum will open its special visiting exhibit, “Heart and Seoul,” throughout which all ages will gain an understanding of what it’s like to live in the planet’s “most wired country.” Plus children can engage in daily activities such as storytelling, arts and crafts, dance and drum performances, food tastings, and more. At Sunday's "Celebrate Korea!" event, kids will have the chance to enjoy dance performances, arts and crafts, and more. (Opens Saturday)

The Medieval Festival at Fort Tryon Park

Travel back in time to the Middle Ages during the Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park. This Sunday, the park will be transformed into a medieval market town complete with processional flags and banners! Fest-goers are invited to dress up in traditional costumes and enjoy live music, magic shows, dancing, and jousting. Crafts and food will be available for purchase at festival vendor stalls. (Sunday)

Rí Rá Children's Festival of Literature at the Irish Arts Center

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year Award, the Irish Arts Center invites children and families to to a festival celebrating children’s literature! The Rí Rá Festival will include readings by leading children’s writers and the chance to engage with them through workshops, Q&As, and more. (Sunday)

Pickle Day 2015 on the Lower East Side

The Lower East Side’s annual Pickle Day is a neighborhood-wide celebration of anything and everything to do with pickles. The streets will be filled with picklers, local vendors, live music, and activities. (Sunday)

10 Great Events for October

Carnegie Hall Family Weekend, Open House New York, Big Apple Circus’ “The Grand Tour,” and more!

The Best Local Farms for Apple and Pumpkin Picking

This fall, get out of the city and enjoy some foliage, family time, and fresh produce on an apple or pumpkin-picking outing with the whole family! Best of all, you don’t even have to drive that far–most of these destinations can be reached in under two hours.