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| Annual Halloween Costume Parade and Party Line-up for the parade begins at 3 p.m. at the northwest corner of Greenwich and N. Moore Streets. Kids walk down Greenwich Street for a party in Washington Market Park featuring pony rides, games, arts and crafts and live music by Lou Miranda and Subanda. No strollers are allowed in the park during the party; a stroller check will be provided. Sat., Oct. 25, 3–5 p.m. Washington Market Park, Greenwich Street at Duane, washingtonmarketpark.org. |
Downtown Halloween Happenings
From readings of spooky tales to costume parades to adventures aboard a haunted ship, there are Halloween happenings Downtown for every child. And for those who want to stay close to home, many businesses offer sweets to fill those deep trick-or-treat bags.
TRINITY CHURCH
Ghouls, Games and Grave Crafts, face painting, treats, a photo booth, ghost stories, music and dancing. Free. Fri., Oct. 31, 4–6 p.m. 79 Broadway, 212-602-0800, trinitywallstreet.org.
NYC POLICE MUSEUM
Halloween Party Costume party, face painting, spooky house and treat bag decorating. Kids can get lessons in safety, and everyone receives a free wrist reflector. Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 100 Old Slip, 212-480-3100, nycpolicemuseum.org.
NEW AMSTERDAM LIBRARY
Halloween Storytime Age-appropriate scary stories read by the children’s librarian. Ages 4–8. Free. Thu., Oct. 30, 4 p.m. 9 Murray St., 212-732-8186, nypl.org.
SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
Skyscraper Haunts Make a Halloween costume resembling a skyscraper. Ages 6 and up. $5. Register by the preceding Friday at 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. 39 Battery Pl., 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
19th Century Printing: Halloween Visit Bowne & Co. Stationers, at 211 Water St., a 19th-century print shop, to learn about letterpress printing in the 1800s. Kids then go next door to the Melville Gallery and design a Halloween card using a 19th-century theme with illustrations created in the shop. $10; $5 ages 5–12; free under 5. Sat., Oct. 18, 12–3 p.m. Tickets at 12 Fulton St., 212-748-8600, southstseaport.org. A Pirate Halloween A ghost and funny antics, along with pirate goodies including rings and tattoos aboard the Good Ship Adventure with a show by the Maritime Pirates. $15. Ages four and up. Sat., Nov. 1, and Sun., Nov. 2, 1 and 3 p.m. Melville Gallery 213 Water St. Tickets at 12 Fulton St. or on Pier 16 at the Museum’s Visitor Center. Or call 212-748-8786 or e-mail reservations@southstseaport.org
BABYLICIOUS
Halloween Craft Day Kids can make designs on spooky & kooky me-tees ($20) or me-tee pins ($5). RSVP. 212-406-7440 or carol@babyliciousnyc.com. 51 Hudson St., 212-406-7440. Sun., Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER
Trick-or-Treating The Winter Garden is decorated for the holiday, and kids can get treats at “Spooky Stations.” Free. Sat., Oct. 25, 12–3 p.m. Winter Garden, 212-417-7000, worldfinancialcentercom.
BATTERY PARK CITY NEIGHBORHOOD AND PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
Halloween Parade Sat., 10/25. See website for details, bpcna.org.
KIDS CALENDAR
BABYLICIOUS
51 Hudson St., 212-406-7440, www.babyliciousnyc.com.
Storytime Songs, stories and general silliness for children 3 months–4 years. Free. Saturdays, 9:30 am.
BARNES & NOBLE
97 Warren St., 212-587-5389, www.bn.com
Storytime and Activities for all ages. Tuesdays, 4–5 pm; Wednesdays, 11 am.
Moey’s Music Party Music for children. Tue, 10/7, 4 pm.
Reading Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson read from their book, “Science Fair.” Tue, 10/14, 7 pm.
BATTERY PARK CITY NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION
www.bpcna.org
Parents’ Network Breakfast For expectant parents, parents and babies 0–12 months. Tue, 10/7, 10 am. Applebee’s, 102 N. End Ave.
Parents’ Network Series Discussions about parenting strategies. Breakfast provided. Children and newcomers welcome. Tue, 10/21, 10 am. Chevys, 102 N. End Ave, 2nd fl.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONCERVANCY
2 South End Ave., 212-267-9700, bpcparks.org, all events are free.
Go Fish Catch-and-release fishing, art projects and live jazz. Rod and bait are provided. Sat, 10/18, 10 am–2 pm.
Preschool Play Toys, books and more. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 am–12 pm, Wagner Park.
Preschool Art Paper, clay and other projects. Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 am–12 pm, Rockefeller Park.
Young Sprouts Gardening Simple projects with an accompanying adult. Tuesdays, 3:15–3:45 pm, Rockefeller Park.
Children’s Basketball with adjustable hoops. Mondays, 3:30–4:30 pm, ages 5–6; 4:30–5:30 pm, ages 7 and up, Rockefeller Park.
Children’s Soccer Learn to pass, shoot and dribble. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:15 pm, age 4; 3:30–4:15 pm, ages 5–8; 4:30–5:30 pm, ages 9–12, Rockefeller Park.
Wednesdays in Teardrop Games and art projects. Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 pm, Teardrop Park.
Art and Games Ages 5 and up. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 pm, Rockefeller Park.
BOWLING GREEN
Broadway at Whitehall, downtownny.com.
Adopt a Geranium Bring a plant home. Free. Wed, 10/8, 12 pm.
Community Planting Day Contribute to the greening of Downtown. Complimentary lunch. Free. Sat, 10/11, 11 am.JEWISH COMMUNITY PROJECT
146 Duane St., 212-334-3522, jcpdowntown.org
Storytime Jewish stories for children ages 0–3. Free. Mon, 10/20 and 10/27, 10 am.
Movie “Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie” The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything share the story of Jonah and the whale with Bob the Tomato. Free. At Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses St., Thu, 10/9, 3:30 pm.
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S THEATER
52 White St., 212-226-4085, mctny.org.
Peter and the Wolf The classic story of Peter, who wants to save his animal friends from a wolf, is brought to life with different instruments for each character. For ages 4 and up. $20. Saturdays and Sundays, 9/13–11/9, 12 and 2 pm.
MCNALLY JACKSON
52 Prince St., 212-274-1160, www.mcnallyjacksonnyc.com.
Kids’ Storytime Story readings with related arts and crafts afterward. Ages 3–7. Saturdays, 12 pm.
Baby Storytime Stories for tots ages 0–2. Fridays, 4 pm.
MUSEUM OF CHINESE IN AMERICA
70 Mulberry St., 212-619-4785, moca-nyc.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN
One Bowling Green, 212-514-3714, www.nmai.si.edu. Admission and all activities are free.
Traditional Dance Social Thunderbird Indian Dancers and Singers and a drumming group. Sat, 10/18, 7–10 pm.
Films Especially for Kids Shorts based on Native American legends. Daily to 10/28, 10:30 am and 11:45 am.
NEW AMSTERDAM LIBRARY
9 Murray St., 212-732-8186, nypl.org. All events are free.
Children’s Film For all ages. Thursdays, 4 pm.
Reading Aloud For ages 3 to 6. Mondays, 4 pm.
Acting and Animals: Bats and Nocturnal Animals Introduction to acting through games, stories and art. Ages 3–6. Preregistration required. Tue, 10/7, 4 pm.
POETS HOUSE
Rockefeller Park Bandshell, Chambers St. and River Terrace, 212-431-7920, poetshouse.org.
Your Song is a Map of the City Interactive walk, poetry and performance led by rapper Chris Martin. Free. Sat, 10/11, 11 am.
ROULETTE
228 W. Broadway, 212-219-8242, roulette.org.
Children’s Concert: Michael Evans Drummer, composer and multi-instrumentalist creates music and theatre with found objects, homemade instruments and more. For pre-K to 5th graders. $5. Sat, 10/18, 2–3 pm.
SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM
39 Battery Pl., 212-968-1961, skyscraper.org. Register by the preceding Friday at 5 pm. $5 suggested donation.
ArchiKids Build a model skyscraper project alongside an architect. Ages 9–13. Sat, 10/18, 10 am.
Greening the City Kids create a model of a green building. Ages 6 and up. Sat, 10/25, 10:30 am.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM
Tickets at 12 Fulton St., 212-748-8600, southstseaport.org. $10; $5 ages 5–12; free under 5.
Scrimshaw Art Learn about this traditional seafarer’s art of carving images into whalebone, then make an etching. Sat, 10/11, 12–3 pm, Pier 16.
Seaport Museum Scavenger Hunt Kids are given a mysterious document and then encouraged to tour the museum. Sat, 10/25, 12–3 pm.
TRIBECA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
199 Chambers St., 212-220-1459, tribecapac.org.
The City that Drinks the Mountain Sky Poetry, puppetry and music about how the city gets its water from the Catskills. $25. For all ages. Sat, 10/25, 1:30 pm.
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