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Friday · Oct 30, 2026

59 events shown on this page

  1. School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

  2. Homeroom: Artists Against the Bomb

    MoMA PS1
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Taking Back Our Space: Photographic Perspectives

    Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Hyundai Translocal Series: Ho Tzu Nyen

    New Museum
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. La Bohème

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Metropolitan Opera House
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Masterpieces: An Experience of the Museo del Prado

    Ticketed
    The Loft (3rd Fl) at Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  7. Intro to Printmaking

    Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  8. Hopi Kachina Dolls: Blessings for a Balanced World

    Brooklyn Museum
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  9. Saturday Artist Wheel Throwing Class

    Bronx River Art Center, The Bronx

  10. Robert Glasper feat. Derrick Hodge & Chris Dave

    Blue Note, 131 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  11. Martha Graham: The Mother of Psychological Dance

    The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, 10023, United States
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  12. Digital Collage with Adobe CC and its Free Alternatives

    Powerhouse Arts, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  13. Day of the Dead Workshop

    92 Ave. C, Manhattan

  14. Bone Sculpting Workshop

    255 McKibbin, Brooklyn

  15. Collagraphs with Tetra Pak

  16. Halloween Pottery: Pumpkin

    136 Bowery, Manhattan

  17. Open hours for "The Carver's Order"

    The Renee & Chaim Gross Foundation, Manhattan

  18. Ambassador & Volunteer

    Free
    Battery Maritime Building
    FreeHidden gem

  19. Taking Street Photography from Camera to Print

    Free
    New York City ( NYC )
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  20. Cempazúchitl: Mexico's Marigold Workshop

    Watson Education Building, The Bronx

  21. Lunchtime workshop

    FA 218
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  22. Sống: Photographs by Ocean Vuong

    ThinkChinatown
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  23. Creative Aging: Canvas of Memories with Natalie Del Villar

    With Natalie Del Villar
    Flatbush, Caribbean Literary & Cultural Center
  24. · Starts in 59 min

    BCEats Farm Build

    By Brooklyn College
    Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts
  25. · Starts in 1h 29m

    Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

    Free
    Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Manhattan
    Free
  26. · Starts in 1h 59m

    NY | Hands On: Lotería

    Free
    American Indian Museum
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  27. · Starts in 2h 29m

    Collage Party

    Central Library, Info Commons Lab
  28. · Starts in 4h 59m

    Visita Guiada en Español: Diseñados para ser Rojos

    Free
    Poster House
    Free
  29. · Starts in 5h 59m

    Red Hook Art Project: Adult Figure Drawing Night

    Red Hook Art Project Studio, Brooklyn
  30. · Starts in 5h 59m

    Longevity Stick Class

    WNYC Transmitter Park, Brooklyn
  31. · Starts in 5h 59m

    Molly & June's Honky Tonk: Line Dance Classes & Country Music

    SOB’s
  32. · Starts in 5h 59m

    Halloween Movie Night: Honoring Tim Curry

    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  33. · Starts in 6h 59m

    Halloween Screening: Train to Busan

    With Yeon Sang-hoFree
    Asian Art Museum
    FreeUnconfirmedNotable speaker
    Unconfirmed
  34. · Starts in 7h 29m

    Thriller-Themed Zumba Session

    Free
    New York City ( NYC )
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  35. · Starts in 7h 59m

    The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Original Cast Spooktacular Tour

    With Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and 1 more
    The Town Hall
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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  1. Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    The Club

  2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    DR2 Theatre
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  3. Pre-Existing Condition

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Greenwich House Theater
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Secret Parlor Jazz: Home-Cooked Tunes & BBQ Dinner on the Upper East Side

    Parlor Jazz (Exact Meeting Location Revealed in Confirmation Email), Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  5. 2:22 - A Ghost Story

    By newyorktheatreguide.comTicketed
    Lucille Lortel Theatre

  6. Paige Fish

    Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  7. Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

    Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    Conflicting details
    Conflicting details

  8. horsegiirL

    Terminal 5, 610 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  9. Ray and Paul

    Mercury Lounge, 217 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  10. Reggaeton Rooftop Halloween Party

    By allevents.inTicketed
    Hotel Chantelle, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  11. Haunted Reggaeton Warehouse (18+)

    By allevents.in
    Lottus Event Center

  12. New York Tamasha Bhoots: Bollywood Halloween Party

    1150 Broadway, Manhattan

  13. The Cafe Wha? House Band

    Cafe Wha?, Soho

  14. The Haunted House: Reggaeton Halloween Party

    By allevents.inTicketed
    Skinos, Manhattan

  15. The Amazing Ken Presents: Spooky Halloween Comedy Magic Show

    Free
    Gerritsen Beach Public Library, Brooklyn
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  16. Live DJ Nights

    Chorus Karaoke, Midtown
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  17. · Starts in 2h 59m

    Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center

    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  18. · Starts in 3h 59m

    Halloween in the Park: Magic Show, Science Show, Face Painting, Trick-or-Treating, & More

    With Chris Capehart and Crazy ScienceFree
    Lawn, Bryant Park, Manhattan
    Free
  19. · Starts in 5h 59m

    Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers | PG

    Free
    Kissena Corridor Park, Manhattan
    Free
  20. · Starts in 6h 59m

    New York Night Train 21st Annual Haunted Hop: Devil's Night Edition

    Knockdown Center, Queens
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  21. · Starts in 6h 59m

    Poor Unfortunate Souls

    With The Little Mermen & the Princess PalsTicketed
    SoHo Live
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  22. · Starts in 7h 59m

    Machine Girl Halloween

    By Pioneer WorksTicketed
    Pioneer Works
  23. · Starts in 10h 29m

    BOUND Blackout: Laure Croft / SKIN / Katie Rex / Kim Anh / Dj Warning / likeholywine / nonsuit

    BASEMENT, Queens
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
  24. · Starts in 10h 59m

    Dianne Brill Presents Hot or Horror @ The Nines

    By partiful.com
    The Nines
Open Friday, 2026-10-30

Saturday · Oct 31, 2026

41 events shown on this page

  1. Halloween Pottery: Ghost Candleholders

    136 Bowery, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  2. Art in the Park: Upcycled Bike Jewelry

    Shirley Chisholm State Park, Brooklyn

  3. Knifesmithing 101: Forge a Survival Knife

    Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  4. Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella

  5. Woodworking for Beginners: Make a Side Table

    Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  6. Intro to Leatherwork: Make a Leather Tote Bag

    Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  7. NYC Drawing the Dance Workshop

    Dixon Place, Manhattan

  8. Central Park Fall Bird Walk - Bluebirds

    Location to be announced to all who RSVP

  9. Concrete to Trails: Hogencamp Mountain

    Appalachian Mountain Club New York-North Jersey

  10. Stained Glass Art for Beginners

    Ticketed
    Craftsman Ave, Brooklyn

  11. Poughkeepsie, A Fall Photo-Walk

    Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan

  12. Before-Hours Tours With an Art Historian

    MoMA, Manhattan

  13. Ambassador & Volunteer

    Free
    Battery Maritime Building
    FreeHidden gem

  14. Drawing in the Park

    BATTERY PARK CITY AUTHORITY
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  15. Daffodil Bulbs Giveaway and Volunteer Gardening

    Idlewild Environmental Center
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  16. Open Studio: Sculpture Garden Reimagined

    Free
    Hirshhorn Museum
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  17. Creepy Crawly Halloween

    Free
    Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park
    Free

  18. Drawing in Nature

    Free
    New York City ( NYC )
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  19. Forest Restoration

    Canarsie Park
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  20. Repurposeful Ancestry Lab Repair Walk: Flatbush to Courtelyou

    Flatbush Library

  21. Walking Tour: Downtown New York Architecture in 1776

    By AIA New York / Center for Architecture · with William M. SingerTicketed
    Alexander Hamilton U.S. Customs House
    ★ Pick

  22. NY | Hands On: Lotería

    Free
    American Indian Museum
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  23. Drawing Session in Exhibit on Loss, Disappearance, & Identity (in Spanish & English)

    Free
    New York City ( NYC )
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  24. ICP Photobook Club: Japanese Women Photographers x Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

    Free
    International Center of Photography
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  25. Capturing the Scent of Time: Bilingual Bookmaking Workshop #2

    Adams Street Library

  26. Nyc Marathon Poster Making Marathon

    With Andrea HerradaTicketed
    Recess Grove, Brooklyn
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  27. Art Studio

    Free
    Portrait Gallery
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  28. Catch the Fall Foliage

    New York LGBTQ+ Photographers
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  29. Zine Club x BPL

    Central Library, Art Studio

  30. Pumpkin Painting: Creative Minds

    Free
    Anacostia Community Museum
    Free

  31. NYC Photo Walk: East Village | Halloween Spirit

    PlantShed Cafe, Manhattan
    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  32. The Ruben Coca Quartet Performance and Percussion Workshop

    Free
    Queens Central Library
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  33. Gowanus Dredgers’ Members Exhibition

    Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse, Brooklyn

  34. Chinese Brush Painting

    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
Show 7 more on Saturday · rated lower

  1. Show Brain Halloween at Tompkins Sq Park

    Tompkins Square Park, Manhattan

  2. Standup Show

    Free
    The Gaf West, Manhattan
    Free

  3. The Official Village Halloween Parade Silent Disco

    By allevents.inTicketed
    New York's Village Halloween Parade, Manhattan

  4. How Not to Kill Your Houseplants

    By Brooklyn Botanic Garden

  5. ARTmobile @ Redemption Church Fall Festival

    Coffey Park

  6. Creation Station

    By The New York Society LibraryFree
    Children's Library
    FreeUnconfirmed
    Unconfirmed

  7. Open Hours at the Environmental Education Center (Weekends)

    Unconfirmed
    Unconfirmed
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