5 Faber Pool and Park · 6.9 mi · Staten Island
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
6 Austin J. McDonald Playground · 8.1 mi · Staten Island
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
7 Westfield Memorial Library · 9.5 mi · Westfield
Ages 2–5 Storytime
Yoga comes to life as we read simple stories and act them out in Yoga poses with Miss Carmen! For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver. Space is limited to 20 children.
8 Arrochar Playground · 11.2 mi · Staten Island
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
?Vega, Shayr (Parks)?The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play.
9 Wayne Public Library · 13.7 mi · Wayne
Ages 1–12 Storytime Sign-up needed
This story time session is for children who have outgrown Itsy Bitsy but are not yet ready for the 3 & up class.
10 Paramus Public Library · 15.1 mi · Paramus
All ages Storytime
Paramus residents only. Register for the entire session beginning October 2. Tell Me a Story Thursdays October 15-November 19 10:00 - 10:45 am 2 ½-5 year olds with…
11 Englewood Public Library · 15.9 mi · Englewood
Ages 0–2 Games & play
Program for caregivers and their children ages 0 to 2 will take place on Thursdays from 10 to 11 AM, September 17 to November 19.
12 Livingston Public Library · 7.5 mi · Livingston
Ages 0–2 Storytime
A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger Expect an exciting mix of colorful books, rhymes, soft songs, and American Sign Language, all tailored to support…
13 Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn) · 14.5 mi · Fair Lawn
Ages 0–2 Storytime Sign-up needed
Baby Time Under 2 with an adult partner 15 minutes of circle story time, 30 minutes of open play One program per child. Fair Lawn Residents Only. Registration Required.
14 Montclair Public Library · 5.7 mi · Montclair
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Join us for a special storytime just for our tiniest patrons! We'll sing songs, nursery rhymes, and read a few board books geared towards those from ages birth-23 months in our…
14 Montclair Public Library · 5.7 mi · Montclair
All ages Storytime
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills.
15 Hoboken Public Library · 8.3 mi · Hoboken
All ages Arts & crafts
We will be completing these activities this session: Cat Nap (cutting, gluing, and sorting) Begins Like Cat (cutting, gluing, and letter recognition) Each session is designed to…
16 Ridgefield Public Library · 11.9 mi · Ridgefield
Ages 1–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, movement, and crafts geared specifically for children 1.5 to 3 yrs old and their caregivers NOTE: If signing up more than one child, please add…
17 Palisades Park Public Library · 12.9 mi · Palisades Park
Ages 2–5 Storytime
Let's read and sing together! Rachel will lead a storytime for young children. Most appropriate for ages 2-5, but all are welcome! Registration not required.
10 Paramus Public Library · 15.1 mi · Paramus
All ages Storytime
Tell Me a Story 2 ½ to 4 years old Thursdays October 15 - November 19 10:30 – 11:15am Registration for the entire session begins Thursday, October 8.
18 Ridgewood Public Library · 17.8 mi · Ridgewood
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Join us for a selection of our favorite storybooks and songs.
19 West Orange Public Library · 4.3 mi · West Orange
Ages 2–5 Storytime
A story time filled with rhymes, music and movement, early language development for caregivers & children ages 2-5.
20 Millburn Free Public Library · 6 mi · Millburn
Ages 2–3 Storytime Sign-up needed
*** Fall session runs Oct. 8 - Dec. 3. There is no class Nov. 5. *** PLEASE NOTE: Millburn/Short Hills residents will be able to register with their Millburn library card when…
21 Tenafly Public Library · 18 mi · Tenafly
Ages 0–2 Storytime
No registration. Fall session runs Thursday, September 24 through November 19, 2026.
14 Montclair Public Library · 5.7 mi · Montclair
All ages Storytime
Join us in activities to raise up lifelong readers! We’ll be hearing stories, singing songs and setting a strong foundation for literacy skills.
16 Ridgefield Public Library · 11.9 mi · Ridgefield
Ages 3–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Join Ms. Laurel for stories, songs, and activities geared specifically for children age 3-5 years old and their caregivers NOTE: If registering more than one child, please add…
15 Hoboken Public Library · 8.3 mi · Hoboken
Ages 0–2 Storytime
Meet us for a story time that focuses on singing, dancing, and play. While we may not be reading books, Baby Music Class still helps promote your little ones early literacy skills…
22 Prospect Park · 12.8 mi · Brooklyn
All ages Family fun
Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.Children’s Corner, $3 per…
23 Washington Square Park · 10.2 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
9 Wayne Public Library · 13.7 mi · Wayne
Ages 3–5 Storytime Sign-up needed
Join us for some afternoon story time fun! This class for 3s, 4s, & 5s features longer stories, songs, flannels, guessing games, finger plays and more!
24 Jersey City Free Public Library · 7.6 mi · Jersey City
All ages Family fun
25 Columbus Park · 10.1 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
26 Sol Lain Plgd · 10.9 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
27 Bloomingdale Playground · 12.7 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
28 Samuel Seabury Playground · 13.1 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
29 Cherry Tree Park · 13.4 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
30 Brooklyn Children's Museum · 13.5 mi · Brooklyn
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Join us during Community Access Thursdays, every Thursday afternoon from 2 pm – 5 pm!
31 Highbridge Park · 15.5 mi · New York
Ages 8–12 Family fun
Summer Sports Experience Summer Sports Experience is an instructional youth program that teaches sports skills.
32 Fort Tryon Park · 16.5 mi · New York
All ages Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoors play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including…
33 Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center · 17 mi · Queens
Ages 6–12 Games & play
Join us after school for fun games and active play. In this program youth ages 6 - 12 will have the opportunity to play various sports, compete against other kids while playing…
14 Montclair Public Library · 5.7 mi · Montclair
All ages Storytime
Come join us for an afternoon storytime for ages birth-5. We will read stories, sing songs, and move about.We might even dance a little!
6 Austin J. McDonald Playground · 8.1 mi · Staten Island
All ages Arts & crafts
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at McDonald’s Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
34 Summit Free Public Library · 8.9 mi · Summit
Ages 11–12 Family fun
CATSS: After School Program (Grades 6-8) Mondays-Friday Looking for something to do after school? Join CATSS after school for learning, and new experiences!
11 Englewood Public Library · 15.9 mi · Englewood
All ages Family fun
Kids of all ages are invited to stop by the Children's Room which has been decorated for Halloween!
35 Glen Ridge Public Library · 4.8 mi · Glen Ridge
Ages 9–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Future authors of Glen Ridge, welcome to Youth Story Board! Youth Story Board (YSB) is a 5-week creative writing workshop for youth (grades 4-6) , each session teaches specific…
36 Bayonne Public Library · 5.8 mi · Bayonne
Ages 6–10 Storytime Sign-up needed
The Arts & Crafts program is on Thursdays from 3:15-4 pm. It is for children aged 6-10 years old. Each week features themed crafts and stories.
37 Johnson Public Library (Hackensack) · 13.3 mi · Hackensack
Ages 12–12 Arts & crafts
Learn sewing skills as you make an adorable cauldron decoration. Space is limited to the first 15 students in attendance.
38 Hoboken Public Library Grand Street Branch · 8.1 mi · Hoboken
All ages Storytime
This story time will feature picture books, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music.
17 Palisades Park Public Library · 12.9 mi · Palisades Park
Ages 5–12 Storytime
Hear some (not so) spooky stories from Rachel and do some simple seasonal crafts! Costumes encouraged! All ages. No registration required.
39 Fort Lee Public Library · 14.2 mi · Fort Lee
Ages 6–12 Games & play Sign-up needed
Join us for a spooky afternoon featuring ghoulish games, creepy crafts and more. For Ages 6 to 13 years old. Registration Required.
10 Paramus Public Library · 15.1 mi · Paramus
Ages 5–6 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Decorate a Cupcake October 27, 28, OR 29 Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday 3:30 -- 4:30pm Pre-K - Grade 8 Registration begins Monday, October 19.
40 Wave Hill · 18.6 mi · Bronx
All ages Family fun Sign-up needed
Calling all ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses—it’s Halloween at Wave Hill! Venture through our iron gates (if you dare!) for an enchanted evening for the whole family.
7 Westfield Memorial Library · 9.5 mi · Westfield
Ages 6–11 Science & STEM
Join us for a drop-in chess and board game club for kids grades 1-5.
12 Livingston Public Library · 7.5 mi · Livingston
Ages 8–11 Arts & crafts
In this special session, kids will learn about ofrendas, which are altars to loved ones that families create during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations.
34 Summit Free Public Library · 8.9 mi · Summit
Ages 3–7 Family fun Sign-up needed
Thursdays 4:00- 4:30pm Learn Spanish through play, art, and movement! Children will discover new Spanish vocabulary and practice simple everyday conversations through activities…
9 Wayne Public Library · 13.7 mi · Wayne
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Get into the spirit with some spooky characters. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd-4th.
13 Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library (Fair Lawn) · 14.5 mi · Fair Lawn
All ages Storytime
10 Paramus Public Library · 15.1 mi · Paramus
Ages 5–10 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
After School Adventures 4:00-4:45 pm Grades K-4 October 29: Halloween mini mummy pizzas November 12: Fall Leaves Whirligigs November 19: Model Magic pumpkin pie sculptures Join us…
18 Ridgewood Public Library · 17.8 mi · Ridgewood
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Maylee is a Cavalier King Charles spaniel. For readers and pre-readers in Pre-K through grade 5 who wish to practice their reading skills by reading to a lovable therapy dog.
21 Tenafly Public Library · 18 mi · Tenafly
Ages 5–12 Reading & languages
Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.
21 Tenafly Public Library · 18 mi · Tenafly
Ages 5–12 Reading & languages
Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.
41 Allwood Branch Library · 8.1 mi · Clifton
Ages 4–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Make a fun and spooky craft for Halloween! For children ages 4 and up
42 Sai Rao Public Library of North Bergen · 11 mi · North Bergen
Ages 8–12 Family fun Sign-up needed
Reúnete cada semana y disfruta de la compañía de tus amigos mientras leemos y charlamos en el club de lectura.
21 Tenafly Public Library · 18 mi · Tenafly
Ages 5–12 Reading & languages
Each reader shares one-on-one reading time with a teen volunteer from Tenafly Middle School or Tenafly High School.
15 Hoboken Public Library · 8.3 mi · Hoboken
All ages Science & STEM Sign-up needed
Led by passionate teen volunteers, this program aims to introduce young learners to the exciting world of programming in a fun and supportive environment.
9 Wayne Public Library · 13.7 mi · Wayne
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Get into the spirit with some spooky characters. Open to Wayne children and young adults in grades 4th & up.
23 Washington Square Park · 10.2 mi · New York
All ages Nature & outdoors
Learn the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope with the Double Dutch Aunties.
42 Sai Rao Public Library of North Bergen · 11 mi · North Bergen
Ages 8–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Arts classes are made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a division of the Department of State, and administered by the Hudson County Office of…
42 Sai Rao Public Library of North Bergen · 11 mi · North Bergen
Ages 8–12 Arts & crafts Sign-up needed
Learn how to sew with peers at the Main Library on Thursdays from 5:30PM - 6:30 PM. Open to tweens ages 8-12 who are North Bergen or Guttenberg residents.
43 Lyndhurst Public Library · 6.6 mi · Lyndhurst
All ages Storytime Sign-up needed
Children will listen to some fun Halloween stories and build their own pumpkin teddy bear. Registration is required.
44 Sunset Park · 11.4 mi · Brooklyn
All ages Music & shows Sign-up needed
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly…
Runs Oct 28–29 · 9 pm
Free 24 Jersey City Free Public Library · 7.6 mi · Jersey City
All ages Arts & crafts
7 Westfield Memorial Library · 9.5 mi · Westfield
All ages Family fun
Got any kids' Halloween costumes you don't want anymore? Drop them off at the library! Need a costume? Browse the donations and choose your favorite!
45 Ridgefield Park Public Library · 12.2 mi · Ridgefield Park
Ages 5–12 Arts & crafts
Stop by the children's department for a pre-cut Grab & Go craft! No registration required, but while supplies last.