FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Rochester

FEATURED EVENTS

Día de los Muertos - New York Botanical Garden

October 3 - Nov 2, 2026 - With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life Catrina adorned with colorful flowers. Celebrate loved ones with music and crafts on weekends, while experiencing joyful moments of reflection among fall’s golden foliage and festive pumpkins. Be sure to join us on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. for the Día de los Muertos parade!
Dates: 
10/27/2026
10/28/2026
10/29/2026
Hours Vary
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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Open Houses at Smith Street Maternelle- Various Locations

Attending one of our admissions events is the best way to get to know our program! We offer in-person and virtual open houses each fall for parents. During an open house you will learn more about our program and teaching philosophy through an introductory talk from our founder, Olivia Ramsey. Afterwards, site directors will facilitate a question and answer session followed by a short campus tour for in-person visits. Our fall series of open houses are available to prospective families and the information covered applies to all locations.
Dates: 
10/28/2026
11/18/2026
12/09/2026
Times Vary
Location: 
Smith Street Maternelle, Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Fall Open House at the Brooklyn Book Bodega Book Hub!

Wednesday, November 4 - Come spend an autumn evening with Brooklyn Book Bodega! Join us for an Open House from 5:00–7:00 p.m. to get to know our team, explore our space, and learn more about our work. You’ll find us on the 6th floor, where you can take a look around the Book Hub and learn more about how we’re working to increase the number of 100+ book homes across New York City. We can't wait to meet you! Light refreshments will be served. All ages are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is not a book giveaway, but you can donate up to 50 books to Brooklyn Book Bodega. Just bring them with you and make sure that they meet our criteria: like-new or gently used that a kid in 2026 wants to read.
Dates: 
11/04/2026
5 pm - 7 pm
Location: 
Brooklyn Book Bodega, 141 Flushing Avenue suite 606, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
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Halloween on the Farm At Queens County Farm Museum - 2026

Saturday, Oct 31: It’s a monster mash! Wear your costume to the farm for this Halloween spooktacular for kids and their grown-ups. Wander through the historic Adriance Farmhouse for spooky ghost stories, then trick-or-treat at nine candy stations across 47 acres of farmland, where you’ll meet animals and soak in agricultural history. Get lost in the three-acre Amazing Maize Maze, then hop a festive hayride with kid-friendly tunes. Pick the perfect pumpkin at the patch, snap a fall photo, and warm up with cider, donuts, and pies. Grab local bites from food vendors, shop spooky crafts, and take home fresh-picked produce from our Farmstand!
Dates: 
10/31/2026
10am – 5pm
Location: 
Queens County Farm Museum, Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks, NY, USA
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