Games
Get in touch with your inner child and come out to play a game or two. Challenge your family and friends to a few rounds and make new acquaintances while you’re at it. Bring your kids and enjoy a multitude of activities in a safe environment.
Games Events
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 24, 2025
DeMatti's Tot Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join us at DeMatti Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
Walker Park: Wicked Walker Haunted House & Family Fun Event
at Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a truly spooktacular Halloween event!
Free!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween park-style at our free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
My Pet's Halloween Costume Showcase
at Jackie Robinson Park - Bandshell (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Pet Halloween Costume Showcase and other festive activities.
Free!
Annual Pumpkin Party
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual pumpkin party at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.
Free!
Fall Halloween Children's Party
at Union St. Garden and Community Development, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of fall and enjoy fun Halloween games and treats in the garden. Children of all ages are welcome.
Free!
Monday, October 27, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
DeMatti's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at DeMatti Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Pétanque
at Pétanque Court (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Interested in learning to play pétanque? Stop by the Washington Square Park pétanque courts for free lessons and casual play every Monday and Wednesday
Free!
Enviro Games at the Idlewild Environmental Center
at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park), Queens
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
A fun interactive session featuring team challenges and board games that inspire environmental awareness and action for kids ages 7 and up.
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Center Haunted Trail Halloween Event!
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a spine-tingling evening at Greenbelt's Haunted Trails!
Free!
Howl-o-ween Event
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Families along with their furry loved ones are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Howl-o-ween event! Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress.
Free!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
McDonald's Tot Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
McDonald's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
Double Dutch
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Learn to double dutch! Coach Kyra Lee and The Double Dutch Aunties will teach you the fundamentals of street-style and competitive jump rope.
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 31, 2025
DeMatti Halloween Tot Parade
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses to DeMatti's Halloween Tot Parade!
Free!
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Hippo Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
, Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan

3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Put on your favorite costume and parade to the Playground for music, treats, and Halloween fun.
Free!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Jesse Owens Track & Field Youth Program
at Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free weekly program is available to youth ages 8-16 and enables participants to learn the fundamentals of the sport and stay active.
Free!