Enjoy Columbus Day Weekend with a stellar lineup of family-friendly fun! NYC will be overtaken by characters this weekend, from the costumed hordes at Comic Con to the opening of the New-York Historical Society’s latest exhibit, “Superheroes in Gotham,” which features the one and only Batmobile. Enjoy!
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New York Comic Con at the Javits Center
The largest comic book and pop culture gathering in the country returns to New York this month, bringing the latest and greatest creators in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and TV. At the Comic Con Family HQ, kids can enjoy programming just for them during all four days of the show! Last year’s line-up included hands-on art workshops, interactive classes in everything from puppeteering to Harry Potter-style wand skills, and live performances. Plus, Sunday, October 11 is Kids’ Day—check the website for the full line-up of kid-friendly activities this year. (Thursday-Sunday) -
"Pixar: Design of Story" Exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Go behind the scenes of Pixar Animation Studios when you visit the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum! Starting this Thursday, museum visitors can explore some the studios' original artwork, including sculptures, paintings, and rare hand-drawn sketches for films such as “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Toy Story,” “Wall-E,” “Brave,” and “Up.” Families will gain an understanding of how animation design is essential to the Pixar's prolific film-making. (Opens Thursday) -
"It's a Bird! It's a Plane! "Superheroes in Gotham" Opening Weekend Family Activities at the New-York Historical Society
This weekend, the New-York Historical Society's DiMenna Children’s History Museum will host a plethora of kid-friendly, comics-themed activities in honor of the opening of the New-York Historical Society’s new exhibit “Superheroes in Gotham.” Festivities include superhero training sessions, arts and crafts, and photo ops with the Batmobile! (Friday-Monday) -
"The Velveteen Rabbit" at the Linda Gross Theater
Bring your youngsters to the Atlantic Theater Company’s production of “The Velveteen Rabbit,” and see this favorite childhood story spring to life on stage! The magical musical, adapted from the beloved book by Margery Williams Bianco, will enchant everyone in the audience as Rabbit embarks on his journey from loneliness to friendship, wisdom, and becoming real. (Opens Saturday) -
Target Family Design Festival at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
It’s National Design Week! Come celebrate at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s two-day family festival for all ages. Kids will have the opportunity to play designer at a variety of hands-on activities and workshops, and be some of the first to explore the museum’s latest exhibit, “Pixar: The Design of Story.” (Saturday-Sunday) -
H'sao at BAM
Discover the music of H’sao at BAM this Saturday, presented by BAMKids. Comprised of three brothers and their childhood friend, this Chadian group, based in Canada, blends R&B, soul, reggae, and gospel music with traditional African rhythms to create a unique sound that’s all their own. (Saturday) -
Harlem Harvest Festival
Celebrate fall at the Harlem Harvest Festival! Featuring live performances by the Harlem Swing Dance Society and and Majica Latina Jazz Group, as well as pumpkin carving, children’s yoga, a climbing wall, and more, this day of fall fun will appeal to the whole family. (Saturday) -
"Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind" Family Edition at the Kraine Theater
In this family-friendly version of “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind,” actors from the New York Neo-Futurists attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes! The audience also takes part, helping decide the order that the plays are performed in. (Saturday-Sunday) -
"Madeline and the Bad Hat" at the Queens Theatre
Charm and entertain your children by taking them to see “Madeline and the Bad Hat!” This humorous play highlights the adventures of a young Parisian girl and a touching tale of enemies that become great friends! It also features a beautiful music score. (Sunday) -
Pumpkin Day in McCarren Park
Town Square’s Pumpkin Day in McCarren Park includes a pick-your-pumpkin patch plus arts and crafts, face-painting, concessions, and live music and dance performances! When you pick your pumpkin, you receive a trick-or-treat bag with a pumpkin decorating craft. (Sunday) -
Children's Harvest Festival in Jefferson Market Garden
Bring the kids to beautiful Jefferson Market Garden for a day of fall fun! There will be free kid-sized pumpkins available to decorate, other seasonal crafts, plus bales of straw to play in and entertainment sponsored by the New York Public Library. (Saturday) -
Honk! NYC Festival
HONK NYC! is an annual, week-long festival full of street bands and performers from around the world. There will be over a dozen free and ticketed performances all across metropolitan New York. Some even have audience participation and inclusion! (Monday-Sunday) -
The Best Local Farms For Apple And Pumpkin Picking
Enjoy foliage, family time, and fresh produce at these local farms and orchards. -
10 Great Events for October
Carnegie Hall Family Weekend, Open House New York, Big Apple Circus’ “The Grand Tour,” and more!
