Broadway Under the Stars at the Shops at Columbus Circle
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Maggie at the Middle of the Mess & Seven Ravens at The New School
Bank Street Theater - various times Pick
Bank Street Theater - various times Pick
Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Alice in Wonderland: a Ballet in 5 Movements and Other Whimsical Pieces, at St. John’s of Park Slope
St. John’s of Park Slope - 4:30 PM Pick
St. John’s of Park Slope - 4:30 PM Pick
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
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Halloween Spooktacular on the East River Esplanade
Sat Oct 25, 2025
1:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Celebrate Halloween on the Esplanade with live music by NOIZ, face painting, Halloween crafts, and free ice cream -- costumes encouraged!
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