What's on in The Bronx for families

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

• Banned Books Week Family Storytime

  11am, Spuyten Duyvil Library, Spuyten Duyvil, The Bronx · Free

  A family storytime built around books that have been banned or challenged. Tickets are first come, first served for up to 20 families, handed out from 10:30am. Organizer

Saturday, October 10, 2026

• Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  A drop-in family craft at Wave Hill for Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend. It repeats on Sunday, October 11. Organizer

• Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration with NAIC-NY

  11am, Mitsubishi River Walk, Bronx Zoo, Bronx Park, The Bronx · Free
  Subway: 2/5 to West Farms Sq-E Tremont Av

  NYC Parks lists this Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration with NAIC-NY at the Mitsubishi River Walk in Bronx Park, and flags it as a Must See event. Check the Parks page for the day's program. Organizer

• Boo Bash in the Bronx

  noon, St. James Park, Fordham, The Bronx · Free

  A free Halloween afternoon in St. James Park. NYC Parks lists it as open to the public with no ticket. Organizer

Sunday, October 11, 2026

• Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then the Bx7 bus to 252 St

  A hands-on family art project at Wave Hill, 10am to 1pm. Organizer

Friday, October 16, 2026

• Family Camping: Bronx

  6pm, Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx · Free
  Subway: 1 to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St

  The Urban Park Rangers lead an overnight family camping trip at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, 6pm to 7am. Check the Parks page for sign-up and what to bring. Organizer

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• Family Art Project: Revealing the Palisades

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  A hands-on family art project about the geology of the cliffs across the Hudson from Wave Hill. The view from the garden is part of the lesson. Organizer

• Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta

  11am, Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge, The Bronx · Free

  A free fall celebration at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center on Saturday late morning. Organizer

Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Family Art Project: Web Weavers

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  A spider-themed family craft at Wave Hill. It repeats on Sunday, October 25. Organizer

• Community Joy/Justice Day

  1pm, Bronx Museum of the Arts, Concourse, The Bronx · Free
  Subway: B/D or 4 to 167 St

  An artist-led community day at the Bronx Museum, which has free admission for everyone. Organizer

• Magnetic Archery and Foam Axe Throwing

  1pm, Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, The Bronx · Free

  Free archery lessons from the Urban Park Rangers using safe magnetic equipment, plus foam axe throwing. Organizer

Sunday, October 25, 2026

• Beginner Fishing

  1pm, Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, The Bronx · Free

  Rangers teach the ethics of fishing and the ecology of local waters. All equipment is provided. Organizer

Thursday, October 29, 2026

• Wave Hill-O-Ween

  3:30pm, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then the Bx7 bus to 252 St

  An after-school Halloween afternoon for ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses on the Wave Hill grounds. Organizer

Friday, October 30, 2026

• WBO Haunted House

  6pm, Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Williamsbridge, The Bronx · Free

  An evening haunted house at the Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. The listing is short, so check the Parks page for age guidance before bringing little ones. Organizer

Saturday, October 31, 2026

• Family Art Project: Day of the Dead

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  A family craft for Day of the Dead at Wave Hill on Halloween morning. It repeats on Sunday, November 1. Organizer

• Autumn Animal Crafts and Exploration

  1pm, Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, The Bronx · Free

  No costume needed: kids make masks inspired by the wildlife of Crotona Park with the Urban Park Rangers. Organizer

• Pumpkin Palooza

  1pm, Basketball Courts, St. Mary's Park, Mott Haven, The Bronx · Free

  A free Halloween afternoon at St. Mary's Park. NYC Parks says it is open to the public. Organizer

Sunday, November 1, 2026

• Nature's Workshop: Fall Foliage Leaf Art

  11am, Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, The Bronx · Free

  Kids collect fallen leaves and turn them into art with the Urban Park Rangers. Organizer

• Dia de los Muertos Parade and Celebration

  1pm, New York Botanical Garden, Bedford Park, The Bronx · Included with All-Garden Pass ($15 children, $35 adults weekdays; $17 and $39 weekends)
  Subway: Metro-North Harlem Line to Botanical Garden, or B/D/4 to Bedford Park Blvd then the Bx26 bus

  Larger-than-life puppets, live dance and crafts. The 2pm parade is cancelled in poor weather. Organizer

Saturday, November 7, 2026

• Family Art Project: Raptors in Autumn Sky

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  A family art project about migrating hawks over the Hudson at Wave Hill. It repeats on Sunday, November 8. Organizer

Saturday, November 14, 2026

• Family Art Project: Tiny Terrariums

  10am, Wave Hill, Riverdale, The Bronx
  Subway: 1 to 231 St, then Bx7 or Bx10 bus

  Families make jar habitats and learn about soil and decomposers at Wave Hill. Jars are provided. It repeats on Sunday, November 15. Organizer