Weekend of Fri, Oct 16 · Eastern Time

This weekend with kids in New York

11 family events from Friday to Sunday in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area. Each one links to the organizer’s page and shows when we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go.

Fri, Oct 16 · 4:00 PMHallowscream Fright WalkJ. Hood Wright Recreation Center and Park · All ages · Free festival/activity; optional purchases separate
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:30 PMFamily Fridays: Hidden in the Star — MoMathNational Museum of Mathematics · Family members of all ages; under 16 require a registered adult · Free; register every child and adult attending
Fri, Oct 16Bergen County Zoo Boo 2026Bergen County Zoo · All ages; night train recommended for older children and brave adults. · Separate advance zoo and train tickets required for everyone aged 2+. Under 2 free; carousel paid onsite in cash.
Through Oct 31LEGOLAND Westchester Brick or TreatLEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester · Attraction designed for ages 2–10; children require adults and adults require a child. · Included with paid admission. Official page advertises tickets from $24.99 per person; final date-specific price at checkout.
Mon, Oct 12 · 10:00 AMBoo at the Zoo — Bronx ZooBronx Zoo · Toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-aged children with family · Included with paid Bronx Zoo admission; members included
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMBrooklyn Bridge Park Harvest FestivalBrooklyn Bridge Park — Pier 6 · All ages · Free; pumpkin supplies first come, first served
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMLakeside Fall Festival — Family WeekendsLeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park · All ages for family festival; separate Haunted Hotel recommends 13+ · Grounds/patch entry free; maze $5, pumpkin $10; optional $35 pass; Haunted Hotel separate
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMWilliamsbridge Fall FiestaWilliamsbridge Oval Recreation Center · All ages · Free festival/activity; optional purchases separate
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMHallowscream Fall Festival and Fright WalkJ. Hood Wright Recreation Center and Park · All ages · Free festival/activity; optional purchases separate
Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PMNewark Museum October Family Drop-InThe Newark Museum of Art · Check age guidance · Included with museum admission: children $8; adults $10; seniors 65+, teachers and students with valid ID $8. Members, ages 2 and younger, Newark residents and other eligible groups enter free under museum terms.
Sun, Oct 18 · 11:00 AMIntrepid Access Family Program: Dressing for the JobIntrepid Museum · Children ages 5–17 with developmental disabilities and their families · Free with advance registration; space limited