# Rainy Day Activities near Montclair

> Events under a roof: museums, libraries, theaters, and other indoor venues. Closest to Montclair first.

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### [Montclair Film Festival 2026 (15th Annual)](https://wknd.app/r/ups7jp/montclair-film-festival-2026-15th-annual)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: The Clairidge, 486 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 (40.814286, -74.218394)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: film, fall, indoor, evening
- About: The 15th annual Montclair Film Festival screens 70 features and 70 shorts across ten days, with premieres, panels and celebrity conversations.
- Source: https://montclairfilm.org
- Distance: under 1 mi away (0.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [MBC's 2026 Haunted Funhouse (4th Annual)](https://wknd.app/r/msqe3u/mbcs-2026-haunted-funhouse-4th-annual)

- When: 2026-10-23 19:00-23:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Montclair Book Center, 221 Glenridge Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 (40.813897, -74.216998)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $13.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor
- About: Montclair Book Center turns its basement into a haunted funhouse for its fourth annual Halloween event, with adult shows Fri/Sat and a preteen show Sunday.
- Source: https://www.montclairbookcenter.com/pages/events/70/mbcs-2026-haunted-funhouse
- Distance: under 1 mi away (0.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Dodge Poetry Festival (Biennial)](https://wknd.app/r/c2af8u/dodge-poetry-festival-biennial)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.740214, -74.167388)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: reading
- Topics: fall, indoor, cultural-heritage
- About: North America's largest poetry festival returns to NJPAC with three days of readings, performances and conversations, headlined by Patti Smith.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/regional/Dodge-Poetry-Festival
- Distance: about 6 mi away (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [A.R. Rahman: The Symphonic Experience with the New Jersey Symphony](https://wknd.app/r/ux43kr/a-r-rahman-the-symphonic-experience-with-the-new-jersey)

- When: 2026-11-03 19:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.7402, -74.16726)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, classical-music, cultural-heritage
- About: The two-time Oscar winner performs his greatest hits alongside the full New Jersey Symphony orchestra on a national symphonic tour, a rare New Jersey date.
- Source: https://www.njpac.org/event/a-r-rahman/
- Distance: about 6 mi away (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in North Jersey](https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey)

### [Gregory Porter with special guest Madeleine Peyroux](https://wknd.app/r/adma9v/gregory-porter-with-special-guest-madeleine-peyroux)

- When: 2026-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: NJPAC, Prudential Hall, 1 Center St, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.7402, -74.16726)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, jazz
- About: Two-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter headlines the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, celebrating a decade of Take Me to the Alley, with Madeleine Peyroux marking ten years of Secular Hymns.
- Source: https://www.njpac.org/event/gregory-porter/
- Distance: about 6 mi away (6.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in North Jersey](https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey)

### [Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!](https://wknd.app/r/pdvpdz/disney-on-ice-presents-spotlight-magic)

- When: 2026-10-30 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07102 (40.73374, -74.17124)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, ice-show
- About: Disney On Ice's star-studded skating gala with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, plus stories from Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. Additional afternoon shows Oct 31 and Nov 1; see listing for times.
- Source: https://www.njfamily.com/events/disney-on-ice-spotlight-magic/2026-10-28/
- Distance: about 7 mi away (6.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [North Jersey family events](https://wknd.app/f/2uruzu/north-jersey-family-events)

### [Candlelight: Halloween Classics](https://wknd.app/r/edrxyt/candlelight-halloween-classics)

- When: 2026-10-23 18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University, 2641 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.72698, -74.07037)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: halloween, classical-music, indoor
- About: Candlelight concert series brings Halloween classics to The Sky Room at Saint Peter's University, strings playing spooky-season favorites in a candlelit setting.
- Source: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/music?ref=cityselect-eventlist-nearby
- Distance: about 10 mi away (10 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Trey Anastasio Band (Loew's Grand Opening Weekend)](https://wknd.app/r/38bqw8/trey-anastasio-band-loews-grand-opening-weekend)

- When: 2026-11-13 19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Loew's Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.732415, -74.06466)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, evening, indoor, fall
- About: Phish frontman Trey Anastasio brings his solo band to Jersey City for the grand opening weekend of the restored Loew's Jersey Theatre.
- Source: https://loewsjersey.com/event/trey-anastasio-band
- Distance: about 10 mi away (10 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [The War On Drugs (Loew's Grand Opening Weekend)](https://wknd.app/r/4hh625/the-war-on-drugs-loews-grand-opening-weekend)

- When: 2026-11-14 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Loew's Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.732415, -74.06466)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, evening, indoor, fall
- About: The War On Drugs play the second night of Loew's Jersey Theatre's grand opening weekend, with special guest Nation of Language.
- Source: https://loewsjersey.com/event/the-war-on-drugs
- Distance: about 10 mi away (10 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [The War On Drugs](https://wknd.app/r/a999fq/the-war-on-drugs)

- When: 2026-11-14 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Loew's Jersey Theatre, 54 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.7323, -74.06454)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, indoor
- About: The War On Drugs headline the reopened Loew's Jersey Theatre in Journal Square, Adam Granduciel's heartland-rock wall of sound in the restored 1929 movie palace.
- Source: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/music?ref=cityselect-eventlist-nearby
- Distance: about 10 mi away (10 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Salsa Night: Celia Cruz Tribute](https://wknd.app/r/6vdwh6/salsa-night-celia-cruz-tribute)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Salsa Fever On 2 Dance Academy, 83 Franklin St, Jersey City, NJ 07307 (40.74196, -74.04843)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $17.58
- Category: dance
- Topics: latin-music, dance, indoor
- About: Salsa social night honoring Celia Cruz at a Heights dance academy. Put on your dancing shoes for a tribute to the Queen of Salsa.
- Source: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/music?ref=cityselect-eventlist-nearby
- Distance: about 10 mi away (10.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [45th Jersey City Durga Utsov](https://wknd.app/r/49tkun/45th-jersey-city-durga-utsov)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: William L. Dickinson High School, 2 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (40.72995, -74.05376)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, cultural-heritage, food, indoor
- About: 45th annual Durga Utsov festival in Jersey City, three days of the goddess Durga celebration with prayer, food stalls, and cultural programs for Bengali Heritage Month season.
- Source: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/music?ref=cityselect-eventlist-nearby
- Distance: about 11 mi away (10.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Juliet & Jul-Yingtai](https://wknd.app/r/xs7qd7/juliet-jul-yingtai)

- When: 2026-10-23 19:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.72488, -74.05167)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, cultural-heritage, indoor
- About: Bilingual English/Mandarin production pairing Shakespeare's Juliet with Jul-Yingtai of the Chinese Butterfly Lovers legend, from Yale Vermilion Theater. Tragic romance and cultural identity on the White Eagle Hall stage.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/regionalshows/WHITE-EAGLE-HALL
- Distance: about 11 mi away (10.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Collage Workshop with Susan Olinsky](https://wknd.app/r/hxjn4b/collage-workshop-with-susan-olinsky)

- When: 2026-10-27 18:30-20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 (40.75218, -74.02499)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: art, crafts
- About: Evening hands-on workshop at the Hoboken museum exploring collage as a medium. All supplies are included and no experience is needed.
- Source: https://hobokenmuseum.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2026-12-07&eventDisplay=past
- Distance: about 11 mi away (10.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Handmade craft events near Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/wk4k6w/handmade-craft-events-near-jersey-city)

### [JC's Biggest Halloween Party 2026: American Horror Story](https://wknd.app/r/6ab8v4/jcs-biggest-halloween-party-2026-american-horror-story)

- When: 2026-10-30 21:00-23:59 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Ashford, 145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.720286, -74.044239)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor, drinks
- About: The Ashford's annual horror-themed Halloween bash takes over the Newark Ave venue with DJs, costume contests and drink specials past midnight. 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-horror-story-jcs-biggest-halloween-party-2026-oct-30-tickets-2001418043244
- Distance: about 11 mi away (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [JC's Biggest Halloween Party 2026: Tim Burton Night](https://wknd.app/r/83eg9s/jcs-biggest-halloween-party-2026-tim-burton-night)

- When: 2026-10-31 21:00-23:59 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Ashford, 145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (40.720286, -74.044239)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor, drinks
- About: A Tim Burton themed Halloween night at The Ashford, with the Newark Ave bar in gothic decor, costume prizes and dancing past midnight. 21 and over.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jcs-biggest-halloween-party-2026-tim-burton-night-oct-31-tickets-2001095810437
- Distance: about 11 mi away (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [LSC After Dark: Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast](https://wknd.app/r/qxqafx/lsc-after-dark-rocky-horror-picture-show-live-shadow-cast)

- When: 2026-10-24 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (40.708177, -74.054691)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: film, halloween, evening, indoor
- About: A live shadow cast performs alongside the cult classic film at Liberty Science Center's after-hours Halloween screening, with audience participation.
- Source: https://lsc.org/explore/lsc-after-dark
- Distance: about 12 mi away (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE Shadow Cast](https://wknd.app/r/wz8htm/rocky-horror-picture-show-live-shadow-cast)

- When: 2026-10-24 19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (40.70819, -74.05497)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: halloween, film, indoor
- About: Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast performing alongside the film at Liberty Science Center. A rowdy Halloween-weekend tradition with audience participation.
- Source: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/parties?ref=cityhome-popmenu
- Distance: about 12 mi away (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [LSC After Dark: Covens](https://wknd.app/r/nw9vdw/lsc-after-dark-covens)

- When: 2026-10-29 18:00-22:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305 (40.708177, -74.054691)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: science, halloween, evening, indoor, drinks, live-music
- About: Liberty Science Center's 21 and over after-hours series goes witchy for Halloween with science demos, themed cocktails, DJs and planetarium shows.
- Source: https://lsc.org/explore/lsc-after-dark
- Distance: about 12 mi away (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [De Papel (Of Paper) by Silencio Blanco](https://wknd.app/r/weg4pt/de-papel-of-paper-by-silencio-blanco)

- When: 2026-11-06 11:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Clark Studio Theater, Samuel B. and David Rose Building, Lincoln Center, 165 W 65th St, New York, NY 10023 (40.77403, -73.98428)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: puppet-show
- About: Chilean company Silencio Blanco brings a paper puppet to life with the audience; puppets are built live from newspaper and chopsticks. Also 2:00 PM shows daily; Nov 8 shows are relaxed performances.
- Source: https://lincolncenter.org/series/lincoln-center-presents/de-papel-848
- Distance: about 12 mi away (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [Halloween at CMOM: Monster Costume Quest](https://wknd.app/r/n26h5r/halloween-at-cmom-monster-costume-quest)

- When: 2026-10-31 10:30-16:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024 (40.78595, -73.97721)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: A Halloween day built for little kids: come in costume for a museum-wide quest with crafts, music, and playful monster-themed activities across the exhibits.
- Source: https://cmom.org/experiences/halloween-at-cmom/
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [Performance: Woody Guthrie's Songs to Grow On](https://wknd.app/r/6twg4u/performance-woody-guthries-songs-to-grow-on)

- When: 2026-11-07 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Children's Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024 (40.78595, -73.97721)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- About: Interactive musical theater for ages 2-5: four-year-old Cathy Ann Guthrie's road-trip adventure with sing-alongs to classics like Riding In My Car and This Land Is Your Land. Included with museum admission.
- Source: https://cmom.org/event/performance-woody-guthries-songs-to-grow-on/
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [Young People's Concert: Tales from Peter and the Wolf](https://wknd.app/r/tngcbs/young-peoples-concert-tales-from-peter-and-the-wolf)

- When: 2026-11-07 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023 (40.77269, -73.98273)
- Ages: 6 to adult
- Price: $51.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical-music
- About: The New York Philharmonic's signature kid-focused concert, built around Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf: a story-driven first orchestral outing for young listeners. From $51.
- Source: https://concerts.consequence.net/events/new-york-philharmonic-at-david-geffen-hall-on-2026-11-07-14-00
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers](https://wknd.app/r/y7y9wz/rosie-revere-ada-twist-and-iggy-peck-the-questioneers)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 (40.75649, -73.98763)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, indoor, books
- About: TheaterWorksUSA's 60-minute musical based on the STEM picture books: kid engineer Rosie Revere, scientist Ada Twist, and architect Iggy Peck solve big problems. Ages 4 and up. Two shows daily: 11am and 4pm.
- Source: https://www.newvictory.org/events/2627-live-performance-rosie-revere-ada-twist-and-iggy-peck
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [The 3rd Annual Spooky Spectacular at 54 Below](https://wknd.app/r/ttbnca/the-3rd-annual-spooky-spectacular-at-54-below)

- When: 2026-10-31 21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 54 Below, 254 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019 (40.76445, -73.98371)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $19.50
- Category: theater
- Topics: halloween, cabaret, broadway, live-music
- About: Broadway and national-tour performers gather in Midtown's intimate cabaret room for a one-night Halloween concert of spooky pop-rock favorites. Doors open at 9pm.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/regional/The-3rd-Annual-Spooky-Spectacular-New-York
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in NYC](https://wknd.app/f/u3w9tm/fall-events-in-nyc)

### [STREB: Do Not Try This at Home](https://wknd.app/r/j5cb37/streb-do-not-try-this-at-home)

- When: 2026-11-14 14:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036 (40.75649, -73.98763)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, indoor
- About: STREB Extreme Action's daredevil troupe falls, flips, and flies through stunt events built on gravity and momentum. 50 minutes, no intermission. Ages 7 and up. Daytime shows: 2pm most days; 12pm and 4pm Nov 15, 22, 29.
- Source: https://www.newvictory.org/events/2627-live-performance-do-not-try-this-at-home
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.6 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History](https://wknd.app/r/7gtvwe/halloween-celebration-at-the-american-museum-of-natural)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024 (40.78136, -73.97278)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, indoor, science, drop-in
- About: The museum's annual Halloween party with trick-or-treating through the halls, live creepy-crawly animal encounters, crafts, and performances, all included with event admission.
- Source: https://secretnyc.co/amnh-halloween-celebration-2026-tickets/
- Distance: about 13 mi away (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (matinee)](https://wknd.app/r/8fdczu/christmas-spectacular-starring-the-radio-city-rockettes)

- When: 2026-11-07 11:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020 (40.75953, -73.97858)
- Ages: 2 to adult
- Price: $77.00
- Category: theater
- Topics: christmas
- About: The precision-dance holiday spectacle: Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, Dance of the Frost Fairies, the living nativity, and Santa in a 90-minute family show. Free stroller check and sensory supports. More matinees on most dates; see listing.
- Source: https://www.tdf.org/shows/10181/christmas-spectacular-starring-the-radio-city-rockettes/
- Distance: about 13 mi away (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [Open House New York Weekend](https://wknd.app/r/szy9ej/open-house-new-york-weekend)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: New York, NY (40.712728, -74.006015)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: fall, architecture, open-house, tours, citywide
- About: The 24th annual OHNY Weekend unlocks more than 300 sites across the five boroughs for tours, talks and exploration, including many places normally closed to the public. Most sites are free and drop-in; ticketed tours go fast. The 2026 lineup spans architecture, infrastructure, parks and cultural landmarks.
- Source: https://ohny.org/activity/2026-ohny-weekend
- Distance: about 13 mi away (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in NYC](https://wknd.app/f/u3w9tm/fall-events-in-nyc)

### [Daughtry with Ryan Perdz](https://wknd.app/r/q6d794/daughtry-with-ryan-perdz)

- When: 2026-10-21 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (40.89533, -73.97515)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: Chris Daughtry's post-grunge rock band plays an intimate theater night in Englewood with Ryan Perdz opening.
- Source: https://concerts50.com/show/daughtry-in-englewood-tickets-oct-21-2026
- Distance: about 13 mi away (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in North Jersey](https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey)

### [Joshua Bell (recital with Peter Dugan)](https://wknd.app/r/na4s5w/joshua-bell-recital-with-peter-dugan)

- When: 2026-11-03 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631 (40.89533, -73.97515)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, classical-music
- About: Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell in recital with pianist Peter Dugan, opening with performances by local students and SuperChamber soloists.
- Source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/new-jersey/regional/Joshua-Bell-with-the-Academy-of-St-Martin-in-the-Fields
- Distance: about 13 mi away (13.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in North Jersey](https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey)

### [En Familia: Dia de Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/66g22c/en-familia-dia-de-muertos)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (40.7934, -73.95155)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: hispanic-heritage, crafts, indoor, drop-in
- About: El Museo's free family day honoring Dia de Muertos with ofrenda-making, art workshops, storytelling, and live music celebrating Mexican cultural heritage. Free with RSVP.
- Source: https://elmuseo.org/event/family-program-dia-de-muertos/
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [Sea Shanty Sessions](https://wknd.app/r/xtemwr/sea-shanty-sessions)

- When: 2026-10-18 14:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 (40.64498, -74.1019)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, history, indoor, drop-in
- About: Free family friendly singalong of traditional maritime work songs in a historic sailors home, led by the Folk Music Society of New York.
- Source: https://noblemaritime.org/events
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Staten Island family events](https://wknd.app/f/kecex7/staten-island-family-events)

### [New York City Children's Theater: Songs to Grow On](https://wknd.app/r/jw83ft/new-york-city-childrens-theater-songs-to-grow-on)

- When: 2026-10-24 14:00-14:40 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 (40.64498, -74.1019)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, live-music, little-kids, indoor, rain-ok
- About: A 40 minute interactive folk music show for very young children, following a four year old on a cross country trip with songs and play.
- Source: https://sichildrensmuseum.org/event/new-york-city-childrens-theater-songs-to-grow-on/
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Staten Island family events](https://wknd.app/f/kecex7/staten-island-family-events)

### [Spooky City: Faces and Places of NYC](https://wknd.app/r/ptxkx2/spooky-city-faces-and-places-of-nyc)

- When: 2026-10-31 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 (40.79254, -73.952)
- Ages: 0 to 18
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, indoor, drop-in
- About: The museum's Halloween open house with a gallery mystery for ages 9 and up, a scavenger hunt for 5 and up, hands-on art activities, and a costume contest with 0-5, 6-12, and 13-18 categories.
- Source: https://www.mcny.org/event/spooky-city-faces-and-places-nyc
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [New York family events](https://wknd.app/f/ewhsfj/new-york-family-events)

### [ShopRite Kidz Cook: Pizza Roll-Ups](https://wknd.app/r/c6dnx9/shoprite-kidz-cook-pizza-roll-ups)

- When: 2026-11-07 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 (40.64498, -74.1019)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: food, workshop, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Caregiver and child cooking session where young cooks chop cheese, spread sauce on a tortilla, add toppings and roll up their own pizza.
- Source: https://sichildrensmuseum.org/calendar/month/2026-11/
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Staten Island family events](https://wknd.app/f/kecex7/staten-island-family-events)

### [Crazy Science: Dry Ice Discovery](https://wknd.app/r/r86hug/crazy-science-dry-ice-discovery)

- When: 2026-11-14 16:00-16:45 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301 (40.64498, -74.1019)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: science, indoor, rain-ok, little-kids
- About: Live science demonstrations with dry ice, a solid that turns straight into gas, with color chemistry and soap experiments for curious kids.
- Source: https://sichildrensmuseum.org/calendar/month/2026-11/
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Staten Island family events](https://wknd.app/f/kecex7/staten-island-family-events)

### [Red Riding Hood](https://wknd.app/r/jyfqm4/red-riding-hood)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (40.78309, -73.95279)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: theater
- About: A 45-minute original musical where dancers bring Little Red's cake delivery to her grandmother to life. Warm, funny, and made for children of all ages.
- Source: https://www.92ny.org/event/red-riding-hood
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [Seussical - Theatre Young Audiences](https://wknd.app/r/5ckasz/seussical-theatre-young-audiences)

- When: 2026-10-18 14:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (40.78309, -73.95279)
- Ages: 6 to adult
- Price: $30.00
- Category: theater
- About: A 75-minute no-intermission musical with Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and Jojo. Kids sing along with the Dr. Seuss characters they already love. Also a 2:00 PM show Oct 31.
- Source: https://www.92ny.org/event/seussical-theatre-young-audiences
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Manhattan family events](https://wknd.app/f/qaw3a5/manhattan-family-events)

### [AddamsFest Americana Art Exhibit](https://wknd.app/r/fedqey/addamsfest-americana-art-exhibit)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: The James Ward Mansion, 250 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07090 (40.652507, -74.347337)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: halloween, fall, art, indoor, history
- About: Part of Westfield's annual AddamsFest honoring Charles Addams, this gallery exhibit showcases Americana and macabre art at the Rialto Center.
- Source: https://www.addamsfest.com/art-exhibit
- Distance: about 14 mi away (13.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in Jersey City](https://wknd.app/f/kvyajv/fall-events-in-jersey-city)

### [Art Garfunkel: What a Wonderful World Celebration Concert](https://wknd.app/r/d463et/art-garfunkel-what-a-wonderful-world-celebration-concert)

- When: 2026-11-06 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 (40.79426, -74.47801)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music
- About: Garfunkel's 2026 world tour stop, billed as a career-spanning celebration concert with his full band at Morristown's Mayo Performing Arts Center.
- Source: https://www.mayoarts.org/shows/art-garfunkel/
- Distance: about 14 mi away (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in North Jersey](https://wknd.app/f/h6qq9v/fall-events-in-north-jersey)

### [Pumpkin and Spiderman Fest at City Point](https://wknd.app/r/uqkv8t/pumpkin-and-spiderman-fest-at-city-point)

- When: 2026-10-25 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: City Point, 445 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (40.69073, -73.98305)
- Ages: 2 to 120
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, indoor
- About: Pumpkin decorating, seasonal arts and crafts, LEGO play, and a Spiderman appearance with a costume contest and prizes, for ages 2 and up. Free; pumpkins first come first served; RSVP on Eventbrite.
- Source: https://brooklynbridgeparents.com/halloween-guide-2026/
- Distance: about 15 mi away (15.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Brooklyn family events](https://wknd.app/f/fsarjt/brooklyn-family-events)

### [BAMboo!](https://wknd.app/r/4cbt83/bamboo)

- When: 2026-10-31 14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (40.68673, -73.97775)
- Ages: 2 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, crafts, live-music, indoor, outdoor
- About: BAM'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.
- Source: http://www.bam.org/kids/2026/bamboo
- Distance: about 16 mi away (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Brooklyn family events](https://wknd.app/f/fsarjt/brooklyn-family-events)

### [Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Ages 6-8](https://wknd.app/r/7rsm38/best-of-bamkids-film-festival-ages-6-8)

- When: 2026-11-14 11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (40.68673, -73.97775)
- Ages: 6 to 8
- Price: $14.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: film, indoor
- About: Encore screening of festival favorites about friendship and adventure for ages 6-8, including the BAMmie Animated Short winner Bobel's Kitchen and Snow Bear. $14 general, $10 children, $9 members (plus $2 handling).
- Source: https://www.bam.org/kids/2026/best-of-bkff
- Distance: about 16 mi away (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Brooklyn family events](https://wknd.app/f/fsarjt/brooklyn-family-events)