October 29, 2012

The Great Krispy Kreme Donut Giveaway

What: Krispy Kreme is giving away a free Halloween or Pumpkin Spiced Donut when you show up in costume on Wednesday October 31st.
When: Wed, Oct 31 at 9AM - 6PM 
Where: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: 2 Penn Plaza

October 28, 2012

Shocktoberfest

What: Get into the Halloween spirit with a haunting experience for the whole family, complete with games and crafts for kids.
When: October 30, 4–8pm
Where: Playground for All Children (111-01 Corona Ave. at 111th St.)
, Queens

October 27, 2012

It’s Boorito time at Chipotle

What: It is no trick, it’s Boorito time this Halloween from 4 p.m. to close for all hobgoblins who dress in costume with a tie-in photo contest online to boooot! But the real treat is what the small price of $2 accomplishes. 

This time the deal does not end at the checkout. With every bewitching $2 burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos purchased, proceeds of up to $1 million will benefit their committed cause, the Chipotle Cultivate foundation

When: October 31, 2012 , 4pm - closing
Where: Any Chipotle

October 26, 2012

New-York Historical Society’s inaugural film series

What: Join us for the New-York Historical Society’s inaugural film series, featuring opening remarks by notable directors, writers, actors, and historians. Produced in conjunction with New-York Historical’s exhibition WWII & NYC, this selection of classic films will show a broad scope of life during and after the most widespread and destructive conflict in human history.

Double Victory (2012)
Legendary filmmaker George Lucas joins Brent Staples and former Tuskegee Airman Roscoe Brown to discuss this documentary, produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., spotlighting America’s first all-black aerial unit who broke racial barriers and challenged stereotypes by serving their country in World War II. This documentary was made in conjunction with Lucasfilm’s Red Tails.

When: Fri, October 26th, 2012 | 7:00 pm
Where: The Robert H. Smith Auditorium at the New-York Historical Society: 170 Central Park West
Cost: Entrance to the film series is included with Museum Admission during New-York Historical’s Pay-as-you-wish Friday Nights (6-8 PM). No advanced reservations are possible for these events. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 6 PM. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted).

The Genealogy Event

What: The Genealogy Event is a two day event for those interested in genealogy and family history.  The event will feature a wide variety of exhibitors, learning opportunities and one on one expert sessions  – and all in one space!
When: Friday October 26th: 12:00pm - 7:00pm 
Saturday October 27th: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion: 18th street between Avenue of the Americas (also known as 6th Avenue) and 7th Avenue. 

Halloween Fun

Hunts Point Halloween
October 31, 6–9pm
Hunts Point Recreation Center (765 Manida St. at Spofford Ave.)

St. Mary’s Halloween
October 31, 6–9pm
St. Mary's Recreation Center (450 St. Ann’s Ave. in St. Mary's Park)


Both Hunt’s Point and St Mary’s rec centers have some Halloween-night fun in store for the whole family. Visit the haunted houses and pumpkin patches; compete for the best, scariest and most creative costumes; and celebrate the spookiest night of the year with face painting, games and music.

October 25, 2012

MS Surface Launch

What: First 100 people in line when doors open receive a year’s Xbox Music Pass, a value of $99.90, with purchase.* So be sure to get to your local store early! Plus don’t miss the free Xbox prizes. 
When: October 26th, 2012, 8AM
Where: Various locations 

Haunted House Maze

What: Brave the haunted maze–eerie music, fog, black lights and strobes add to the thrill. Monsters, zombies and even Dracula in a coffin, are on hand for this Halloween event. For those who don't like to be frightened, there’s face painting downstairs.
When: October 31, 6:30–9pm
Where:
East 54th Street Recreation Center (348 E. 54th St. bet. First and Second Aves.)

October 24, 2012

Girl Walk // All Day at Wix Lounge

What: Join the filmmakers of Girl Walk // All Day at Wix Lounge for a screening of the film, followed by a Q + A and dancing. 
Girl Walk // All Day is a feature-length dance music video and tale of urban exploration that follow three dancers across New York City. They turn the city's sidewalks, parks, and stadiums into an evolving stage as a story of rebellion, love, and discovery unfolds. Shot entirely in public spaces, and funded entirely by crowd-sourcing through Kickstarter, Girl Walk // All Day is a statement about the power of community and public space. Set to the album All Day by mashup musician Girl Talk, it's also an insanely fun love letter to New York. (77 minutes, color, Director: Jacob Krupnick) 
When: Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: Wix Lounge: 10 West 18th Street, 2nd Floor (between 5th & 6th Aves) 
Cost: $5 (ticket price includes one drink at the bar) 

Witches & Wix Creative Halloween Party Powered by AT&T 4G LTE!

What: AT&T 4G LTE presents “Witches and Wix” a Halloween Party for the creative community!  Join creative tastemakers and influencers. Hosted by Coco & Breezy, Justc, SAIN, & Risqintegrated with sounds by DJ Amanda Seales.  Complementary drinks and bites by SAAS hot sauce.  Creative digital games powered by AT&T 4G LTE.    
When: Monday, October 29, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Wix Creative Workspace 10 w 18th st 2nd FL NY, NY

Central Park Pumpkin Fest

What: Celebrate the City’s annual harvest season fest with arts and crafts, a haunted house, marionette show and musical entertainment. Children can take home a pumpkin that they can decorate themselves at the official Syfy Pumpkin Decoration Station.
When: October 27, 11am–3pm
Where:
Central Park Bandshell (mid-park, 66th to 72nd Sts.)

October 23, 2012

Citi Pond at Bryant Park

What: Citi Pond at Bryant Park is Manhattan's first and only free admission ice skating rink. Back for its seventh season, Citi Pond is one of NYC's most treasured winter destinations. Whether you enjoy a day of family skating, share a romantic evening spinning under the stars, celebrate the holidays at a company bash, or join us for the many special events and ice activities this season, Citi Pond truly offers a bit of magic for everyone.
When: October 26, 2012 - March 3, 2013
Where:  Bryant Park

General Admission: Free
Skate Rentals: $14
Locker Use: Free
Lock Purchase: $9
Small Bag Check: $7
Large Bag Check: $10
Skate Sharpening: $20
*All prices include sales tax & are non-refundable.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Playground Bash!

What: Bring the kids for an evening filled with ghosts, goblins, spiders and other creepy critters.
When: October 26, 4–7pm
Where: Carl Schurz Park Catbird Playground

October 22, 2012

FAMILY WORKSHOP: GHOSTLY GOO

What: We all know Ghosts leave slime trails, so now we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting messy making some icky, slimy ghost goo of our own! With a dose of science and some careful mixing, you’ll be making a special concoction of spooky proportions. Appropriate for all ages. No reservation required and space is limited.
When: Wednesday, October 31  |  12-1 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Cost: $5 per participant

October 21, 2012

The Greenbelt Monster Mash

What: Children ages 2 and up can pick apples, join an egg-on-the-spoon race, get their faces painted and more.
When: October 30, 4:30–6pm
Where: Greenbelt Recreation Center (501 Brielle Ave. across from Sea View Hospital)

Thriller at the Battery

What: Every Halloween, a haunted shipwreck brings ghosts and ghouls to the historic Battery. The rangers will be leading the way through this fright fest. Bring your flashlight, but leave your fear at home.
When: October 26, 6–8pm; October 27, 6:30–8:30pm
Where: Fort Totten Park (Weaver Rd. and Totten Ave.)

October 20, 2012

Ice Skating in Central Park

What: Get your skates ready! The ice skating rink in Central park will be open for the holiday season.
When: Season starts Monday October 22, 2012  |  10am - 2:30pm
Where: Wollman Rink

October 19, 2012

Chelsea Sound

What: Organized jointly by the four non-profits, Chelsea Sound will be a day-long event devoted to music in contemporary art - artists who make work with sound and musicians who draw inspiration from art. The collaboratively-produced festival will include a series of performances, sound installations, and video screenings throughout the day across four venues.
When: Saturday, October 27th  |  2-9pm
Where: Printed Matter: 195 Tenth Ave
Eyebeam: 540 West 21st
Electronic Arts Intermix: 535, West 22nd, 5th fl
Family Business: 520 West 21st
Cost: FREE

October 18, 2012

Movie Night With Scarlett Johansson

What: A special benefit screening of GASLAND to benefit Water Defense and the International WOW Company. Special guests will include Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer, Scarlett Johansson, Sean Lennon, director Josh Fox, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto) and Artists Against Fracking.
A natural-gas drilling boom has swept across the United States in recent years, as the Halliburton-developed drilling technology of “fracking” has unlocked a “Saudi Arabia of natural gas” just beneath us. But is the method safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he decides to investigate, embarking upon a cross-country odyssey. He uncovers a trail of secrets, lies and contamination–from unexplained illnesses to flammable tap water–in this expose of a new country called GASLAND.
When: Thu, Oct 18 at 7:00PM
Where: IFC Center: 323 Avenue of the Americas
Tickets

A Trilogy Of Shows Jacob Javits Center

What: Now, in metro NYC, an art show has emerged that embraces contemporary art and fine craft under one roof. The Contemporary Art Fair NYC provides a major showing to independent painters, photographers, sculptors or other artists doing non-functional work. The counterpart show, The American Craft Show NYC, features the work of fine artisans working with glass, ceramic, wood, and other materials.
When: October 19, 20, 21
Open to the Public: Fri. Oct. 19, 2pm - 7pm  |  Sat. Oct. 20, 10am - 7pm  |  Sun. Oct. 21, 10am - 4pm
Where: Jacob Javits Center: 11th Ave. & 39th St. – Hall 1A New York, NY
Cost: Adults $14  |  Seniors $13  |  Students $8  |  Children under 10 free!
Cash only - at the door.
COUPON


We proudly welcome the trend-setting art fair ART OFF the MAIN as a new addition to the Contemporary Art Fair NYC. Launched in 2004 ART OFF the MAIN is the first fair ever to showcase the combined works from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America. It has become a beacon of diversity, a place of discovery, a source of inspiration and a perfect addition to our two established shows at the Javits Center.

New York Islanders & American Red Cross Blood Drive

What: Help give the gift of life by joining the Islanders and the American Red Cross in donating blood to a great cause. To schedule an appointment to donate,  call 1.800.REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org

All presenting donors will receive:

A voucher for two (2) tickets to a future 2012-13 Islanders home game*,
opportunity to win an overnight package which includes four (4) Islanders game
tickets and overnight accommodations, a Monro Muffler coupon
good for two great offers, a voucher for one (1) free entrée from Moe’s Southwest Grill and more!

Plus, each presenting blood donor will receive a coupon good for $10 OFF at the Islanders Team Store located in the box office in Nassau Coliseum, valid that day only.

*Ticket vouchers are for non-premium games. 
Prizes are not redeemable for cash and are non-transferable.

When: Saturday, October 20th  |  9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum: Lower Lobby


NEW MERCHANDISE LAUNCH AT THE ISLANDERS TEAM STORE

Coliseum Box Office | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Be the first to see all the newest Islanders merchandise for the upcoming season! There will be:
• Special appearances by Sparky and the Ice Girls
• Game-used jersey raffle
• Game-used equipment Blow Out Sale
• Food & beverage
• Plus, you’ll receive a FREE Orange & Blue + You t-shirt with any purchase!

And exclusively for our Season Ticket Holders, on top of the $10 off voucher, you’ll receive 20% OFF anything in the entire store.



Spooktacular Halloween & Day of the Dead Party

What: The Latin American Cultural Center of Queens invites you to celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday commemorating friends and family members who have passed away. Dress in costumes and participate in activities and traditions suitable for the whole family. 
When: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 2:30pm-5pm
Where: El Paraiso Tropical: 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, NY 11368
Cost: FREE w/RSVP  |  718-261-7664  |  laccq@aol.com

October 16, 2012

CMJ 2012 Music Marathon

CMJ 2012 Music Marathon
Wednesday October 17, 2012

Tell All Your Friends CMJ 2012 Party
Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, Lower East Side
12pm
Performances include Braids, Maus Haus, Blackbird Blackbird, Team Spirit, Solid Gold, Filligar, Triple Hex, Zulu Pearls, The Bowery Riots, Jon Derosa, Wooden Indian Burial Ground and Correatown.

Terrorbird Media CMJ Day Party 2012 Presented by Impose
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St, Lower East Side
Noon-6:30pm
Free with RSVP.
Performances (in order of set) by Impose DJ Set, Wild International, Win Win, Michna, Flume, Jerome, Mykki Bianco, Prince Rama, and Pictureplane. Arrive early to grab a free Terrorbird tote bag and free PBR!

SESAC Presents: Evening Showcase!
Cake Shop 152 Ludlow St, Lower East Side
7:30pm-1:30am
Performances (in order of set) by Blessed Feathers, Communist Daughter, Half Undressed, Psycho- Buildings, Ghost Wave, Punks on Mars, I.R.O.K., Hussle Club, ZZZs

TJO Showcase
Spike Hill, 184 & 186 Bedford Ave, Williamsburg
2pm
Performances by 12 Dirty Bullets and Oh! My Blackbird.

CMJ Hype Machine Handpicked
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, Williamsburg
Free with RSVP. More info.
Show at 6pm
Performances by The Virgins, The Neighbourhood, Indians, Goldroom and a special secret guest.

NPR/WNYC’s Soundcheck Showcase
(le) poisson rouge  158 Bleecker St, Lower East Side
Show at 9pm
Performances by Flying Lotus, Death Grips, and Buke and Gase, with Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

CMJ/KEXP Live Broadcast Series
CMJ Union,  27 Union Square West, Union Square
Free with RSVP.
10:30am-5:30pm (Bands begin every other hour).
Performances by Daughter, The Walkmen, (tba) and Paul Banks.

Noisey CMJ: Acid Alumni
Santos Party House 96 Lafayette St, Chinatown
Free with RSVP.
Doors at 7pm
Performances by Flatbush Zombies, Children of the Night, Bodega Bamz, Underachievers, and Haleek Maul.

We Listen for You x The Needle Drop x Beats Per Minute Unofficial CMJ Showcase
Delinquency BLVD, 1031 Grand St, East Williamsburg
12pm
Performances by Dent May, Mac DeMarco, Teen Suicide, Poor Lily, The Deloreans and Attic.

Google to Help Queens Small Businesses

What: Google Inc. will be offering a free web training seminar to Queens small businesses. Google will be covering the costs for the website and domain name for the companies that participate in this seminar, for an entire year. 
When: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Where: New York Hall of Science: 47-01 111th Street Queens, NY 11368  |  8:30am - 4pm
RSVP

Drink N' Draw

What: We provide the beer and the model. You bring your drawing tools and creativity. Hosted in the Gallery of 3rd Ward, this is a great way to relax after a long day of work.
Where: 3rd Ward: 195 Morgan Ave
When: Oct. 17 & Every Wednesday, 8 to 10:30 pm
Cost: $15/person or $10 w/ a friend, FREE for Members.

CMJ 2012 Music Marathon

CMJ 2012 Music Marathon
Today Tuesday October 15, 2012

Free Bikes, Booze, at Paper Garden Records’ Official Showcase
The Living Room, 154 Ludlow St, Lower East Side
1pm-6pm
Free with official RSVP
Kick off CMJ Music Marathon with Conveyor, Eli Mardock, Natureboy, Pree and The City and Horses.
Take a spin to win a SCHWINN bike, sip on free drinks, and snag bike bells, vinyl, and more.

New Zealand CMJ Showcase
(le) poisson rouge  158 Bleecker St, Lower East Side
5:45 PM Doors/6pm Show
Featuring Six60, Die! Die! Die!, Ghost Wave, Popstrangers , Lawrence Arabia and Tom Lark.

AudioFemme Showcase
Spike Hill, 184 & 186 Bedford Ave, Williamsburg
12:30 pm Doors/1:00 pm Show
Featuring Autodrone, Foxes In Fiction, and DATALOG.

Permanent Wave/Greenpointers Blog/Campers’ Rule Records Present CMJ Party Down
Delinquency BLVD, 1031 Grand St, East Williamsburg
7:30pm-12am
Although not technically “free,” according to the FB invite, an open vodka/bourbon bar and free Narragansett beer is included in the “suggested” $8 donation. Performances (in order of set) by Easy Lover, The Suzan, Backwords, Beach Day, Leda, and Heliotropes.

Deli CMJ Rootsy Showcase
The Delancey, 168 Delancey St, LES
7pm-11pm
Upstairs stage is free.
Performances by Union Street Preservation Society, Dust Engineers, Shakey Graves, Plume Giant, JP and the Gilberts and XNY.

October 15, 2012

Not-So-Scary Halloween Playground Bash!

What: Bring the kids for an evening filled with ghosts, goblins, spiders and other creepy critters.
When: October 19, 4–7pm
Where: St. Catherine's Park Playground

October 14, 2012

Lasker Rink

What: Public skating available for the holiday season. Skating School and CPIH Youth Hockey registration is now open.
When: October 27, 2012  |  1pm - 11pm
Where: Lasker Rink, Central Park


Pooch Parade

What: At the annual Pooch Parade, contestants show off their costumes and are rewarded with free treats from the SI Rec "Barkery." Competitions for the shortest tail, longest tail, pointiest ear and pet-owner look-alikes are among the festivities.
When: October 20, noon–3pm
Where: Wolfe's Pond Park (Holton Ave. to Cornelia Ave. bet. Staten Island Railway and Raritan Bay), Staten Island

October 13, 2012

Perfect Day for Ice Skating

What: The world-famous ice rink at Rockefeller Center has been a quintessential NYC experience for generations set in the unique urban backdrop of Rockefeller Center's sparkling lights and holiday tree. Bring your friends, family and loved ones and make magical memories on ice that you will all cherish for years to come.
When: Oct. 13 - Nov. 8, 2012
Where: Rockefeller Center
Cost: Adults: $20 | Kids under 11 & Seniors: $12  | Skate rental: $10

Rock-a-"Hallo" Blade: Rollerblading at Faber Park

What: Bring your inline skates—and your costumes—for family fun on the move at Faber Park.
When: October 13, noon–3pm
Where: Faber Field House (Faber St. and Richmond Terrace), Staten Island

BOLLYMIXNYC Garbha Bash Live

What: Brought to you by Bollymix NYC: *Join us for NYC’s Hottest Monthly Bollywood Bash Live from Midtown Manhattan!
SPECIAL GARBHA SET BY DJ GAURAV PATEL FROM MUMBAI
*DJ Bhav from MTV India,
DJ DOUGH The Party Rocker
DRESS CODE:
TRADITIONAL DRESS (Recommended, not compulsory)
NO T-SHIRTS OR SNEAKERS
Strictly enforced!
For Guest List www.bollymixnyc.com
Age: Strictly 21 and above
Check us out at: www.bollywoodfunknyc.com
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10 PM - Sunday, October 14, 2012, 4 AM
Where: K-Lounge: 30 W 52nd St New York, NY 10019
More Info

Demonstration: Cooking with Figs

What: Growing figs in New York City often evolves from a garden pastime into a garden passion. Fruit expert and fig fancier Charles Day shares cultivation information for growing your own Ficus carica in the ground or in a container. A chef from Great Performances shares cooking tips and figgy recipes for your anticipated backyard bounty.
When: Saturday, Oct 13 - 2:00PM 
Where: Wave Hill: A public garden & cultural center

Brooklyn Brine Co.’s 3rd Annual Pickle Eating Contest

What: For the third year in a row, Brooklyn Brine Co. is hosting a Pickle Eating Contest featuring their own tasty pickles and their newest creation, the hop-pickle, a collaboration between them and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. 
First place gets a $100 bar tab and glory.
When: Saturday, October 13th @ 3pm
Where: Black Rabbit (91 Greenpoint Ave between Franklin St & Manhattan Ave)

October 12, 2012

Rooftop Art Exhibit and Fashion Show

What: Herbert Fox Productions invites you to the Empire Hotel Rooftop for an art and fashion event featuring mask designer Stephan Keating and artist Tamara Ramos, with special guest artist Sisa Simone Rodrigues. Late night drink specials from 9:30-11pm, fashion show at 11pm. After party with DJ and dancing till 4am.
When: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Where: Hotel Empire Rooftop: 44 West 63 St. New York, NY 
FREE ADMISSION - ** MUST SAY HERBERT FOX AT DOOR FOR ENTRY **
NOTE: Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge is a drinking establishment. Must be 21 or over with proper I.D. only. Outdoor retactable roof during inclement weather and cold weather months.

MSRCNY presents: The 15th Annual Free Patient Symposium

What: The Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York will hold its 15th annual patient symposium. The doors open at 8:30AM and talks will be from 9:30am to 2:30pm. 
We will discuss the process of research and discovery in our laboratory and its translation into the lives of our patients. 
We purchase food for each person who says they will attend. After registering, if your plans change and you cannot come,  just let us know by phone or email so the money and food don't to go to waste. The contact information will be in your confirmation email.
When: Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM 
Where: The Hilton New York: 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019
REGISTER

An Evening With Stanley Tucci

What: Academy Award winning actor and gourmand Stanley Tucci takes questions about his new book The Tucci Cookbook and discusses the role food has played in his family for generations. Mr. Tucci will sign copies of his new cookbook at this event -- no memorabilia please.
When:  Fri, Oct 12, 7:00PM - 8:30PM 
Where: Barnes & Noble: 2289 Broadway

Automatic Reading: A Seminar

What: Triple Canopy is pleased to present Automatic Reading, a public seminar addressing the act of reading as a part of contemporary artistic practice. Open to the public, the seminar will bring together Erica Baum, Franklin Bruno, Corina Copp, Jim Fletcher, Ariana Reines, Mónica de la Torre, R. H. Quaytman, and others, whose work in visual art, writing, and performance is informed by the history of conceptual art. Participants will discuss how the legacy of conceptualism has challenged traditional notions of reading both as an exchange between an individual and text and as a public activation of the written word. 
When: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 3:30–5:00 p.m. 
Where: 155 Freeman Street, Brooklyn, NY 
Cost: $5 suggested donation 

AT&T Aspire Mobile App Hackathon

What: This special edition of AT&T Mobile App Hackathon, an event produced by the AT&T Developer Program and AT&T Aspire in coordination with NYC Digital and the Mayor’s Interagency Task Force on Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism & School Engagement, is focused on building the next great app to help combat truancy. Our hackathon will introduce you to the latest cutting edge tools to help deploy your own app with a website backend, fully hosted in the cloud.

We Supply: Quick presentations and code samples that help to bootstrap your hacking, food to keep you going, and caffeine to keep you awake. Along with technical senseis to assist you in building faster, smarter, and with new tools.
You Bring: Your laptop, skills & ideas. Come with a collaborative, team focused mindset and/or team up in advance on Twitter/Facebook/Google+ via the #atthack hashtag. Whether you are a backend person and code in Ruby/PHP/.NET or are a designer and only work with Illustrator, you are invited to attend this event. Every group needs a good balance of talent and your development skills are needed!

When: Friday, October 12, 2012 at 6:00 PM - Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Where: 33 Thomas Street New York, NY 10007
Register Here

Celebrate Halloween at the Louis Armstrong House Museum

What: Kids and their families are invited for a free Halloween craft workshop outside in Louis’s Garden.  Kids in costume will get a jump-start on collecting their candy! At 3:00 pm, prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Enjoy live Jazz from the Louis Armstrong House Stompers in the Garden too. It will be a spooktacular event!

The Museum will be open for historic house tours from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. Admission is $10.00, $7.00 for seniors, students and children; and free for LAHM members and children under 4. Groups with reservations enjoy a discount on admission. 
When: Saturday, Oct. 27th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Where: Louis Armstrong House Museum: 34-56 107th Street Corona, NY 11368 

The rain date for this event is planned for Sunday, Oct. 28th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Loehmann's Grab The Gown Bridal Event

What: For the first time ever, Loehmann's is having a Grab The Gown Bridal Event! Together with WE tv, for one day only, shop wall-to-wall bridal gowns. David Tutera will kick off the event at 7am and will be available for some free advice. 9am-11:30am David will be signing copies of his book: "My Fair Wedding: Finding your Vision" on the main floor of our Manhattan store. Books will be available for purchase in store the day of the event!
When: Friday, October 19, 2012  |  7:00am
Where: Loehmann's: 101 7th Avenue, New York, New York 10011

For up to date info about the event visit:

Remember to watch David Tutera's "My Fair Wedding: Unveiled" Saturday's at 9pm ET on WEtv!

October 11, 2012

Teen Design Fair

What: An annual event held in New York City and Washington, D.C., the Teen Design Fair is a special opportunity for teens who want to learn about design careers from National Design Award winners and others working at the top fields in fashion, interaction, communications, architecture, and more. 
Open to all NYC high school students. 
Registration is required, however, and space is limited. Please ensure that all fields are completed in order to process your registration request. Incomplete registration forms will result in delay and/or rejection. If you have any questions please contact the Education Department at cheducation@si.edu
When: Monday, October 15, 2012 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: The Altman Building, 135 West 18th Street btwn 6th and 7th Avenue
FREE

Nacho & Craft Beer Festival

What: Courtesy of Get Real Presents, this fest combines offerings from some 28 top-notch craft breweries along with a massive buffet of nachos from the Alewife's stellar chef. Choose one of three sessions and swing through at lunch (from noon to 3 p.m.), in the afternoon (from 3 to 6 p.m.), or for dinner (from 6 to 8 p.m.) and you'll receive two trips to the Nacho Bar for two full plates of pick-your-own topping Nachos, your choice of ten craft beers samples, High River Sauce sampling, and 50% off additional craft beers for two hours.
When: October 27, 2012
Where: Alewife NYC: 5-14 51st Avenue Queens, NY 11101
Cost: $35 Coupon

$20 Tickets To The Met Opera

What: You work hard for your money, so take advantage of this generous gift from The Agnes Varis Trust, where 200 orchestra seats are available for each performance for only $20 - seats that usually would cost $250! These seats may be purchased on the day of the event.
When: Oct 15 - 31, 2012
Where: The Met Opera At Lincoln Center Plaza: Lincoln Center Plaza

One Million Free Bags Of Lindor Truffles

What: The Great Truffle Giveaway is now underway - Lindt is giving away ONE MILLION BAGS of Lindor Truffles - for free! And these aren't small bags either - 6oz bags! Yes, its totally free. All you need to so is print the voucher.
When: Now thru Sat, Oct 20 at 11:50PM
Where: Get Your Bag Here!

Free Stumptown Coffee & Tasty Donuts

What: Join the fun at the Ace Hotel as we celebrate National Doughnut Month and the launch of New York's first Doughnut Map at Project No 8 at The Ace Hotel! There will be a mountain of doughnuts of all varieties, Stumptown Coffee (YUM!!!) and drinks from Caledonia Spirits & Winery.
When: 10/11/12  6:00PM -  8:00PM 
Where: Ace Hotel New York: 20 West 29th Street

October 10, 2012

Movies & Cocktails Overlooking Manhattan

What: Join them for a free screening of Breakfast At Tiffany's on the rooftop while sipping on fabulous cocktails. 
Reservations recommended - reservations@mad46.com
A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building.
When: Wed, Oct 10 at 9:00PM - 11:00PM 
Where: mad46: 45 East 45th Street

An Evening with Don Felder

What: Legendary guitarist Don Felder—cowriter of “Hotel California,” four-time Grammy winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, best-selling author—had a long and storied career as guitarist for The Eagles. Now he’s gone solo and has some stories to tell on his new release, "Road to Forever." Join us for this moderated discussion and audience Q&A as he talks about his musical journey and the making of his new album.
When: Wed, Oct 10 at 7:00PM - 8:00PM 
Where: Apple Store, SoHo: 103 Prince St

Free Movie Night With Redbox

Redbox turns 10 years old and to celebrate, they're giving away free movies! Grab your free movie at any one of these locations on Wednesday October 10, 2012 by entering the promo code BIRTHDAY.

October 9, 2012

Harlem Restaurant & Retail Week

What: Harlem's "Restaurant and Retail Week" is back! Diners will have the chance to indulge in prix fixe menus at 24 of Harlem's hottest eateries. Among the restaurants participating this year are Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster, Sylvia's Restaurant, Corner Social, Moca Lounge, Melba's Restaurant, Creole Restaurant, Harlem Tavern and others. Three course pre fixe dinners at the participating restaurants will cost $30.12, and lunch will go for $20.12. To participate, diners and shoppers just need to bring a copy of a coupon from Harlem Park to Park, the community improvement initiative presenting the event. Pre fixe menus for all restaurants are available on their Facebook site, as well as Printable Coupons.
When: Tue, Oct 9 at 10AM - Mon, Oct 15 at 11PM 
Where: Harlem, New York, NY 
Cost: Dinner: $30.12  |   Lunch: $20.12

Dead or Alive: Halloween at NYSCI

What: Join us for a spooky and spirited, do-it-yourself twist on Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Bats, catapults, pumpkin sculpting, piñatas, papel picado, and Halloween-inspired robots are all part of the celebration. Most activities are free with NYSCI admission. Some projects and shows require a small materials fee.
When: October 26 – 28, 2012
Where: NY Hall of Science


Friday, October 26 @3:30 pm
Pumpkin Chucking – Watch as pumpkins are thrown hundreds of feet in the air by our 19-foot-tall catapult.

Saturday, October 27 @ noon, 1 & 2 pm.
Live Bat Encounters – Find out about the benefits of bats, why we need to conserve them, and what you can do to help them at this special show with Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation. See some live bats including a big brown bat from North America, fruit bats from Africa and Asia, and the largest bat in the world, a gigantic flying fox bat from Malaysia. $5 ($4 members), plus NYSCI admission. Limited capacity. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show.
Pumpkin Chucking 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm
Watch as pumpkins are thrown hundreds of feet in the air by our 19-foot-tall catapult.
Giant Piñata 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm.
Work alongside other families to help make a giant piñata.
Papel Picado 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 pm.
Make your own papel picado, a Mexican banner that is made from paper cut into elaborate designs.
Pumpkin Sculpting 1 – 5 pm.
Carve your own jack-o-lantern.
Robotic Halloween 1 – 5 pm.
Dance along to Corey Fogarty's Halloween-themed animatronics.
Glowing Paint 1 – 5 pm.  
Mix your own glow-in-the-dark paint.
Demonstrations 3 & 4 pm.
Learn more with special demonstrations led by NYSCI Explainers.

Saturday Night, October 27@ 5 – 7 pm.
Dead or Alive Party 
Smash giant piñatas, join the virtual costume party, and enjoy live music, video productions, and food trucks at this early evening event.

Sunday, October 28 @1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm
Pumpkin Chucking – Watch as pumpkins are thrown hundreds of feet in the air by our 19-foot-tall catapult.
Papel Picado noon, 1, 2 & 3 pm
Make your own papel picado, a Mexican banner that is made from paper cut into elaborate designs.
Robotic Halloween noon – 4 pm
Dance along to Corey Fogarty's Halloween-themed animatronics.
Glowing Paint noon – 4 pm
Mix your own glow-in-the-dark paint.
Pumpkin Decorating noon – 4 pm
Bring a pumpkin from home and decorate it with your own unique style.
Demonstrations 1, 2 & 3 pm
Learn more about spooky fog and splattering pumpkins with special demonstrations led by NYSCI Explainers.
Little Makers: Project Piñata 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead by designing and making a family pinata.
$8 per family ($5 members)

Halloween Fun Fair

What: The Brownstone School pulls all the stops for their annual Halloween Fun Fair, and this year is no different. With bouncy castles, a Candy Land course, train rides and much more, this festival is a delight for the whole family. Dress your kids up in their Halloween gear and get there!
When: October 20th, 2012, 11AM-5PM
Where: MS 44 Playground (77th/Columbus)
FREE

Horizon: Photography by Julia Forrest – Artist Reception

What: Enjoy complementary wine and cheese at MIDOMA gallery as they present Julia Forrest‘s newest photography series “Horizon” as well as her series “Illusion”. There will be live music, and a fashion show by designer Paul Carroll.
When: Reception: Thursday, October 18th, 2012, 6-8pm
Show is open for public viewing October 18th-Novemeber 16th, 2012
Where: MIDOMA salon/gallery/boutique: 545 8th ave, suite 750 (btwn 37th st and 38th st)
(917) 432-2667
Recommended RSVP: marianna@midoma.com
Cost: Free

Artists Website: http://www.JuliaForrest.com

October 8, 2012

TECH FOR TOTS: DIGITAL STORYTELLING

What: Bring your little ones and join in on a special hour of story-time. Grab one of our Sony Tablets and with just a swipe of a finger, dive into a digital interactive story. Reservations of up to one (1) child at a pre-k to kindergarten learning level and one (1) adult can be made by calling (212) 833-8100 and selecting option 3. Reservations can be made Monday through Friday beginning two weeks prior to the event date.
When: Thursday, October 25  |  11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab

11th Annual Harvest Festival

What: The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation is pleased to present an afternoon of cook-offs, cooking demos, live music, free food tastings, and other fun for the entire family! Partake in arts and crafts, make a scarecrow, decorate a pumpkin, and have your face painted. There will be magic shows, colorful clowns and cowboys too! Come on out!
When: Saturday, October 13th - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: 160th Street (just North of Jamaica Avenue)
Cost: Free

HANDS-ON NANO DEMOS


What: Just how small is small? Join us to uncover the fascinating world of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Participate in hands-on activities that explore the properties, structures, materials and scale of this important field of science. Also, visit our nanotechnology exhibit to learn about its various applications in use today. All activities require general admission to the Lab. Best suited for ages 7 and up.
When: Saturday, October 13, 2012  |  1-3 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab

October 7, 2012

NEW GREEN CITY 2012

What: For the past 6 years, GrowNYC has presented NEW GREEN CITY, New York City’s largest annual green event. New Green City is a hands-on, free event full day of action and dialogue, alongside our Union Square Greenmarket, where participants of all ages can learn how to live a low impact lifestyle in New York City! 
Activities include:
Relevant, action-oriented workshops led by The New School and others
• Numerous interactive exhibits and hands-on learning
• DIY tutorials on weatherization techniques
• Walk through "Recyclarium"  and learn how 3Rs work hosted by Sims Metal Management
• Learn about New York City's bike share program with Citibank
• Watch chefs go head to head at a Solar Cook-Off with locally grown, seasonal food
• Make Green Art for All Ages
• Kids Korner with interactive activities to teach children about conservation
• Onsite compost drop-off and recycling for textiles and cell phones
• Meet local leaders in the sustainability movement
• Buy farm fresh produce at one of the country’s largest and best Greenmarkets ...and so much more!
When: October 10, 10 am - 5 pm.
Where:  Union Square

Halloween at the Ascarium

What: This year's Ascarium, the Aquarium’s annual Halloween celebration, is pirate-themed. Meet our sea monsters and enjoy magic shows, live music, storytelling, and crafts activities. Don’t miss our special Halloween 4-D feature, The Curse of Skull Rock, after collecting treats and venturing into our Haunted Seafari! And don't forget, kids in costume get in for free.*
Event Highlights
When: October 13-14, 20-21 & 27-28
Where: New York Aquarium: Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, New York 11224.
**COSTUME OFFER: Each child (ages 3-12; children under 3 are free) in costume will receive a free child's general admission with the purchase of one full-priced adult general admission ticket. Limit two per family, may not be combined with any other offer.

LOOK WHOS HERE: CARLOS SANTANA!

What: Meet the legendary musician and view the new Carlos by Carlos Santana collection of womens shoes and handbags. Enjoy informal modeling, music and light Latin-inspired refreshments. Plus, with any Carlos by Carlos Santana purchase of $50 or more made at the event, receive an autographed copy of his newest album, Shape Shifter and a limited addition key chain.
Event subject to change or cancellation. *While supplies last. As time permits. No Personal photos. No personal memorabilia for signing. Limited to one per customer per receipt.  
When:  10/11/2012 @6pm
Where: Macys' 34th St:  Womens Shoe Salon on 2

October 5, 2012

Dosa Hunt Premiere

What: "The Greatest Hunt For South Indian Food In NYC Ever Committed To Film", DOSA HUNT is an independent short documentary featuring Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, Das Racist's Himanshu Suri & Ashok "Dapwell" Kondabolu, Yeasayer's Anand Wilder, Neon Indian's Alan Palomo, jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, and Stereogum's Executive Editor (and DOSA HUNT filmmaker) Amrit Singh -- a group of music-world friends on a quest for their hometown's best dosa. The traditional South Indian crepe is delicious enough to make a movie about, though our heroes' journey doubles as an exploration of the shared and respective cultures of a vibrant group of NYC artists in the wilds of their city. DOSA HUNT is a snapshot of a transitional generation in America's immigrant/art experience, in hot pursuit of good food.

The film's premiere and opening run are at Nitehawk Cinema on Friday 10/5, Saturday 10/6, and Monday 10/8. Each ticket comes with dosa and samosa (provided by Anjappar), and the Friday screening will be followed by a Q&A moderated by music television great John Norris. The afterparties will feature beer compliments of Kingfisher with DJ sets by DFA Records artist REWARDS (10/5), Jagjaguwar Records' artist Small Black (10/6), and Quinn Walker of Frenchkiss Records outfit Suckers (10/8).

Friday and Saturday doors and drinks start at 11PM with seating and food service is at 12:15AM. The screening begins at 12:30AM, with the Q&A panel commencing immediately thereafter. (Monday is a matinee, with doors at 1PM and the same schedule of events. It's a proper way to celebrate Columbus Day given how much that dude loved Indians.) This will be a lot of fun, you should consider coming.

When: Friday, October 5th, 2012  |  11:00pm – 1:00am 
Where: Nitehawk Cinema: 136 Metropolitan Avenue Brooklyn, NY
Cost: $11

4th Annual NYC Yarn Crawl!

What: A “yarn crawl” is a multiple day event for yarn and fiber loving people that connects them to local independent yarn (and related craft) stores  within a specific area or city.  Yarn crawls are sponsored by local retailers and by yarn companies that want you to know about their terrific products.  By identifying the whereabouts of every participating store, the producer of the yarn crawl provides participants (and their  fellow enthusiasts and friends)  with the means to develop a self guided itinerary for a weekend of excitement and exploration.  Every participating store on the crawl is provided with a large raffle basket that is filled with full sized products from the sponsor companies.  Everyone is eligible to enter the Raffle. In addition, our yarn crawls organize a  scavenger hunt in which all the stores participate.  We always have a neat prize (or prizes) for the winner of the scavenger hunt 
When: October 6, 7 and 8, 2012
Where: Participating Stores

Free Bowling & Cocktails

What: Looks like the folks at Bowlmor are going out on a limb to show us who really rules the lanes this Holiday Season! Join them for 2 hours of luxury bowling, free cocktails and free food. All you need to do is RSVP
When: Wed, Oct 10 at 6:30PM - 8:30PM 
Where: Bowlmor Lanes Times Square: 222 West 44th Street

October 4, 2012

Little Makers: Butter Basics

What: Invent your own flavor as you shake up a batch of homemade butter. Sometimes creativity can get messy, so dress your little maker (and yourself) in old clothing that can be splattered with things like paint, ink and oobleck. Preregistration is recommended. For more information, call 718-699-0005 ext. 341 or e-mail mleppo@nysci.org.
When: October 7, 2012; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Where: NYSCI's new Maker Space: 47-01 111th Street Queens, NY 11368
Cost:  $8 per family, plus NYSCI admission ($5 per family for members).

Performing the Streets

What: The Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance has collaborated with the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership to present to you the Performing the Streets series. Thursday, October 4th, is the last performance of the series. It will feature the talents of both the Dancewave company and Brooklyn Music School. Don't miss the spectacular outdoor performances that this series is known to deliver.
When: October 4, 2012 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: Albee Square: Fulton Street and Bond Street, New York, NY 11201
Cost: FREE

Bushwick Film Festival

What: The Bushwick Film Festival is a fiscally Sponsored Arts Organization dedicated to bringing Independent film, art & music to The Bushwick Neighborhood of Brooklyn.
When: Friday, October 5, 2012 12:00 pm - Sunday, October 7, 2012 11:30 pm
Where: The Paper Box

WHAT ARE THE BFFs GOALS?
Provide not only a platform for filmmakers and artists to showcase their work, but also a place where people can come to experience thought-provoking film, art and music.
Contribute to the artistic development of the Bushwick community.
Connect like minded companies to people that will appreciate their message.
Help nurture the film, music and art world by actively engaging in the dialogue and contributing where we can.
Give back to the community and to the world. We host a variety of community led events including a youth basketball tournament. We also donate a percentage of our profits to a non-profit organization that positively impacts the international community.

WHY DO WE HAVE THE FILM FESTIVAL?
We love art and as we ourselves are artists, the festival helps us put our love into practice. We love the neighborhood as well. Bushwick is a home to artists and art enthusiasts, who appreciate what we do. By bringing people to the neighborhood, we help local businesses and shops. We also help outside businesses to reach their marketing goals by opening up a thriving market to them. The event is easily accessible to the people who don't have time or funds to venture far to experience great film and art. We believe in diversity. We are very unique in many ways. So we help keep the industry diverse and balanced.

WHAT WILL EACH EVENING LOOK LIKE?
Each festival night is loaded with great activities including films, panel discussions and live performances.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM APPEALING TO?
People ages 18 & up who are interested in watching films that will challenge their perceptions on the political, economic & social issues in the world today.
People who appreciate film as an art form and a medium for affecting change.
People who are interested in learning about topics that cannot be found in mainstream media outlets.
People who like to have fun and meet other great people!

Fall Festival and Music Festival on Randall's Island

What: Come out and enjoy the Annual Fall Festival on Randall's Island! You will enjoy LIVE MUSIC! Brooklyn Brewery beer, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Hayrides, A Pumpkin Patch, The Beer Garden, Cornhole, Ping Pong, Raffles, Food, Movies on a large screen at dusk (Caddyshack and Happy Gilmore) and much more!!!
When: Saturday, October 6, 2012 & Sunday, October 7, 2012  |  12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 
Where: Randall's Island Golf Center: 1 Randall's Island, New York, NY 10035
Cost: $15

Star Wars Reads Day!

What: Bring your teens and young kids as we celebrate the nationwide Star Wars Reads Day with themed readings and activities. Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character and enter to win a prize!
When: Saturday October 6, 2012, 11:00 AM
Where: Barnes & Noble Stores

October 3, 2012

The Truth about Style

What: The hilarious, beloved cohost of TLC’s What Not to Wear examines the universal obstacles all women—including herself—put in their way. With her unique talent for seeing past disastrous wardrobes to the core emotional issues that caused these sartorial crises, style savant Stacy London has transformed not only the looks but also the lives of hundreds of guests who have appeared on What Not to Wear - now you can spend an evening with her and see whether she can transform you!
When: Wed, Oct 3, 2012 7:00PM - 8:30PM 
Where:  Barnes & Noble, Union Square: 33 E 17th St

Queens Restaurant Week 2012

What: More than 125 restaurants are expected participate in Queens Restaurant Week 2012. Most eateries will offer one three-course, prix fixe meal for $25. Tax and gratuity not included. Some establishments will also offer their specials Oct. 12-14 and beyond Oct. 18.
When: Oct. 8-11 and Oct. 15-18
Who: Participants List

WONDERWEEN


What: Grab your little ghouls and join us for a hauntingly good time at our annual Wonderween event! Come decked out in your Halloween costume and catch a monstrous movie, make some creepy crafts, hear a spooky story and go home with gobs of ghoulish goodies! Movie screenings require a separate ticket. For more information on reserving tickets for our Wonderween screenings please visit our children’s screenings. All craft activities require general admission to the Lab and are available on a first come first served basis.
When: Saturday, October 27  |  10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab

TECH FOR TOTS: PAINTING WITH COMPUTERS

What: Let your child explore their inner Picasso using a computer! This fun workshop encourages children to explore their artistic talent while they learn about some of the basic functions of a computer. Reservations of up to one (1) child at a pre-k to kindergarten learning level and one (1) adult can be made by calling (212) 833-8100 and selecting option 3. Reservations can be made Monday through Friday beginning two weeks prior to the event date.
When: Thursday, October 11  |  11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab

October 2, 2012

SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: CREEPY CRITTERS

What: Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween and create some frighteningly fun decorations! Grab a pair of pliers, LEDs and craft materials to make your own little creepy critter sure to spook your Halloween guests. Reservations of up to four (4) children aged 8 and up can be made by calling (212) 833-8100 and selecting option 3. Reservations can be made Monday through Friday beginning two weeks prior to the event date.
When: Saturday, October 6  |  Saturday, October 20  |  11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Cost: $8 per participant

New York Botanical Haunted Pumpkin Garden

What: Experience the thrills and chills of the season with a garden full of intricately carved pumpkin sculptures, bugs, bats, parties, and parades. On October 20–21, watch master carver Ray Villafane of Food Network fame transform humongous pumpkins into zombies and other unearthly creatures.
When: October 6–31
Where: New York Botanical Garden

Weekdays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Explore the Haunted Pumpkin Garden's sculptures on your own and play in the Pumpkin Puppet Theater

Weekdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- Join a daily parade at 1:30 p.m. in the Adventure Garden Discovery Plaza
- Decorate your own science bag to collect the season’s fallen fruits and leaves
- Sort seeds, dissect an owl pellet, and explore the Children’s Adventure Garden
- Pot-up buckwheat seeds to bring home and grow
- Put on your own performance in the Pumpkin Puppet Theater

Weekends, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Giant pumpkin carving with Ray Villafane, Spooky Nighttime Adventures and more happen on weekends throughout October! See below for full details.
- Join daily parades at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Adventure Garden Discovery Plaza
- Decorate your own science bag to collect the season’s fallen fruits and leaves
- Sort seeds, dissect an owl pellet, and explore the Children’s Adventure Garden
- Pot-up buckwheat seeds to bring home and grow
- Put on your own performance in the Pumpkin Puppet Theater

Thrilling Weekend Events

Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations
October 6, 7, 8, 13, 27, and 28; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Watch how the pumpkin creations are carved in the Pumpkin Carver’s Studio in the Global Greenhouse, where expert carvers translate their ideas into art. Learn some tips for you to try at home.

Spooktacular Pumpkin Party
October 6, 7, and 8; 12-5:30 p.m. (Columbus Day Weekend)
Get into the Halloween spirit with live music, spooky story readings, pumpkin parades, and more! Come face-to-face with the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox of Malaysia, and more batty fun. Also enjoy samples provided by Whole Foods Market® and daily performances of Little People® Live!, including meet and greets with favorite characters. Full details.

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Giant Pumpkin Carving Weekend
October 20 and 21; on display through October 31
Giant pumpkins from around the world once again arrive at the Garden. Watch master carver Ray Villafane transform these pumpkins into zombies and other unearthly creatures. Carvers Alfred Paredes and Andy Bergholtz will also be on hand to create amazing sculpted 3-D and glowing works of art.

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MasterCard® Budding Masters Pumpkin Carving Workshop for Kids
October 20
During an exclusive Priceless® Budding Masters workshop, kids ages 8 – 15 will have a chance to be a part of a team that creates a very special giant pumpkin masterpiece. Inspired by master carver Ray Villafane's work, and carved under the tutelage of the Haunted Pumpkin Garden creative director, Michael Natiello, this one-of-a-kind creation will become part of the Haunted Pumpkin Garden exhibition, which will be admired by thousands of visitors. Learn more and register.

Spooky Nighttime Adventures
October 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28; 6:30-8 p.m.
Grab a Con Edison flashlight and explore the sculptures as you trick-or-treat in the Adventure Garden after dark. Listen for critters of the night, dig around for decomposers, and decorate gourds too. All activities are designed for kids ages 5 – 12, but are sure to be enjoyed by ''kids at heart,'' too!

Adults and kids of all ages: Non-Member $20/Member $15
Advance tickets recommended. Get Your Tickets

Have a MasterCard®? Add a Spooky Forest Walk to your nighttime adventure. Learn more here.