Things to do with kids in New York Metro Area

Things to do with kids in New York Metro Area

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Monday Oct. 20, 2025

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The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley

Van Cortlandt ManorCroton-on-Hudson

Manhattan Haunted Hues

Various

Color Factory NYC Haunted Hues

Color Factory New York

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Halloween Harvest

Luna ParkBrooklyn

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Various

Cityside Pumpkin Patch

The Summer ClubLong Island City

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Various

Halloween House Long Island

Broadway CommonsHicksville

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8am–5pm

The Museum of Modern Art Presents New Photography 2025: Lines of Belonging

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern Art

9am

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Ages: All
Attractions

Anne Frank (1)

9:30am–7:30pm

Anne Frank The Exhibition

Center for Jewish History

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10am–5pm

Dinosaur Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

10am–5pm

Mysteries from the Deep: Exploring Underwater Archaeology

Ages: All
Attractions

Intrepid Museum

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10am–4:30pm

Heritage Farm & Garden 2025 Fall Festival

Heritage Farm & GardenMuttontown

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10am–5pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

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10am–6pm

The Future Was Then: The Changing Face of Fascist Italy

10am–6pm

Blazing A Trail: Dorothy Waugh’s National Parks Posters

10am–5pm

Diwali: A Festival of Lights at CMOM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Face Value

10:30am–5:30pm

Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern Art

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11am–4pm

The Amazing Maize Maze

Ages: All
Attractions

Queens County Farm MuseumFloral Park

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11am–5pm

Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Games

LEGOLAND Discovery Center WestchesterYonkers

Dance for Parkinsons

1–2pm

Dance for Parkinson’s

Ages: All
Art
Classes

Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill

2pm

Dakota’s Pumpkin Patch

Ages: All
Art
Community

Dakota’sBronx

3–5pm

Pickleball Open Class

Ages: All
Classes
Free

Gantry Plaza State Park – Handball CourtsLong Island City

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3–6pm

South Street Seaport Museum Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

3:30pm

Anime Club: Let's Watch Anime

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural CenterBronx

4–5pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

4pm

AniMonday!

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Baychester LibraryBaychester

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4pm

Recording Studio Access Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Music

Parkchester LibraryBronx

Paws Days

5–6:30pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Film

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5–6:30pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

Village Family Movie Night

5–7pm

Drive-in Family Movie Night @ the Village Branch

Ages: 5 – 12
Film
Free

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Village BranchHaverstraw

5–9pm

8th Annual Diwali Fest

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

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