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Diwali at Times Square 2026Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Time not announced
New York City, NY · Times Square
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Arts & exhibitions
New Dendrology at the Arsenal GalleryTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Arsenal (in Central Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Working with Rain: A Rain Garden WorkshopTue, Oct 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Escape to Nature (Glenmore Hendrix Block Association)
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Stargazing on the High LineTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line),under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line)
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Outdoors & nature
Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt ParkWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park)
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Forest Fridays: Volunteer Forest Restoration at Van Cortlandt ParkFri, Oct 16, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · Van Cortlandt Classic Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLDER - Senior Ballet ProgrammingFri, Oct 16, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval)
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Arts & exhibitions
Old Stone House: Open HoursFri, Oct 16, 2026 – Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Brooklyn · Old Stone House (in Washington Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Pumpkin Painting & Fall FestivitiesFri, Oct 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Fantasy Garden
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Hallowscream Fright WalkFri, Oct 16, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Planning an Event in Your GardenFri, Oct 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Sparrow's Nest Community Garden
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Arts & exhibitions
Fall FestivalSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum)
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Festivals & fairs
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Harvest FestivalSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Brooklyn · Brooklyn Bridge Park
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Outdoors & nature
Cuidado de Árboles y Arbustos para Jardineros ComunitariosSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Bruckner Mott Haven Community Garden
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Classes & workshops
Food Demos on the Urban FarmSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Hart to Hart Fall FestivalSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Hart To Hart Community Garden
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Outdoors & nature
Seeds of Restoration: Collecting Native Seeds for BiodiversitySat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · West 87th Street Garden
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Classes & workshops
Tour the Historic Lawrence CemeterySat, Oct 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Lawrence Cemetery
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Arts & exhibitions
Hallowscream Fright Walk & Fall FestivalSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
The Great Pumpkin SpooktacularSat, Oct 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Bronx · Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park)
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Community & local
BHS Vintage Car Show 2026Sun, Oct 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Queens · Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Free Halloween Puppet Pop-upSun, Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Brooklyn · Old Stone House (in Washington Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Volunteer Workday: Wanaqua GardenSun, Oct 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Wanaqua Garden
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Classes & workshops
Repair Cafe at the Old Stone HouseSun, Oct 18, 2026 · 11:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Brooklyn · Old Stone House (in Washington Park)
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Classes & workshops
BHS Castle TourSun, Oct 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Queens · Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Cómo Planear Un Evento en el JardínTue, Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Mission Garden
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Outdoors & nature
Volunteer Workday: Howard GardenWed, Oct 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Howard Garden
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Sports & races
Cardio SculptWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; additional dates may exist.
New York City, NY · Queens · Athletic Courts (in Torsney Playground)
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Sports & races
Step AerobicsWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; additional dates may exist.
New York City, NY · New Settlement Community Center
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Outdoors & nature
Volunteer Workday: Fantasy GardenSat, Oct 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Fantasy Garden
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