31 Best Things To Do in NYC October 2023 with Kids

Carnegie Hall goes crazy for hip-hop, with a 50th anniversary celebration of the genre for little ones and their families Saturday, October 7. Photo by Jennifer Taylor
Carnegie Hall goes crazy for hip-hop, with a 50th anniversary celebration of the genre for little ones and their families Saturday, October 7. Photo by Jennifer Taylor
9/29/23 - By Drew Kristofik

Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means New York City is alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and of course trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes!

We're super psyched for all the glorious shenanigans October has in store, including the Atlantic Antic, a Maker Faire on Coney Island, and New York Comic Con.

Of course, Halloween lurks at month's end, and, never fear, we have you covered when it comes to FREE Halloween fun, including a Mommy Poppins + Seaport Kids Halloween party. Find all our top picks for the spooky season in our New York City Halloween Guide.

Find more top October fun on our fall bucket list for NYC kids or plan a fun getaway with one of these 29 fall day trips from NYC.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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