Brooklyn family events
Family-friendly events in Brooklyn, NYC: festivals, museum programs, storytimes, park events, performances.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 31
10am to 5:30pm, one of 9 dates$10.95
Prospect Park ZooWeekend Halloween programming at the zoo: a spooky trail, extinct-animal tombstones in Sea Lion Court, spooky science, live performances, and costume photo areas. Free with zoo admission ($10.95 adults, $7.95 kids 3-12, $8.95 seniors, under 2 free); costumes encouraged.
10am to 4pmFree
Prospect Park Boathouse (Audubon Center)Nature-themed Halloween at the Audubon Center: dissect owl pellets, join an autumn nature walk, meet live creepy-crawly animals, try hands-on experiments, and sample treats from the nature chef. Free.
11am to 4pm, one of 8 dates$29.95
New York AquariumFamily-friendly fall festival at the aquarium: marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, face painting, Wildlife Theater shows, a costume parade, games, and aquatic animals. New this year: Sea of Illusions and Bubble Play. Included with aquarium admission (from $29.95; members free).
12 to 5pm, through Nov 1$3
Prospect Park CarouselHalloween-decorated carousel rides set to Halloween music, with mild spooky decor only, not a haunted house. $3 per ride or a book of 5 for $13.
2pmFree
BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBAM's annual free community Halloween celebration, indoors and out: carnival games, arts and crafts, candy giveaways, and family-friendly music for ages 2-12. Costumes encouraged.
2 to 6pmFree
DUMBO (Washington St and the Archway)Annual family-oriented neighborhood Halloween: a 2pm dog costume contest, a 3pm parade behind brass bands and puppets to the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, then crafts, a photo booth, live music, candy, and costume prizes. Free; 60+ businesses hand out candy 3-6pm. Drinks available at the Archway Bar.
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