Things to Do with Kids in Staten Island This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 62 events

This weekend's Staten Island kids' lineup spans free park programs, seasonal Halloween events, nature walks, and paid classes across the borough. Picks are spread across neighborhoods from Port Richmond and West Brighton to Tottenville and Annadale, with a mix of free and ticketed options. Activity types range from outdoor play and sports to arts, movies, and Ranger-led explorations.

Top Picks

1Top Pick
Kids In Motion: FaberFREE

Kids In Motion: Faber

Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center · Port Richmond

The Kids in Motion program engages children in active, outdoor play. A NYC Parks staff member leads four to seven hours of free activities in NYC's playgrounds, including organized sports, games, fitn

A free, staff-led outdoor program at Faber Park in Port Richmond with organized sports, games, and fitness activities for kids. It's a practical low-cost option for active play on Saturday morning.

2Top Pick
Pumpkins & Potions Pop-Up Halloween PartyFrom $45

Pumpkins & Potions Pop-Up Halloween Party

Wild Roots Explorers - North Shore · West Brighton

🎃Join us for a special Pumpkins and Potions Pop-Up Halloween Party at Wild Roots Explorers!🧪 We will begin with Halloween music and dancing, followed by outdoor play and exploration, including: Pump

Ages 12 mo–8 yrCourse

A ticketed Halloween party in West Brighton with music, dancing, outdoor play, and pumpkin activities, designed for kids roughly 1 to 8 years old. Good for families wanting a structured seasonal celebration.

3Top Pick
Conference House Haunted TrailartFREE

Conference House Haunted Trail

Conference House Park — H.H. Biddle House · Tottenville

Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Enjoy pumpkin decorating, festive arts and crafts, and more before discoveri

This free afternoon at Conference House Park in Tottenville includes pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and a haunted trail. It combines Halloween fun with a historic park setting.

4Top Pick
Fantasy Forest Immersive Hike: Alien VisitorsFREE

Fantasy Forest Immersive Hike: Alien Visitors

Blue Heron Nature Center · Annadale

Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of local stories and memorable park legends, including the Staten Island Advance’s report of an unusual encounter in Blue Heron Park. Take part in an immer

An Urban Park Rangers hike at Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale featuring local stories and park legends, including a reported unusual encounter. A free way to combine nature walking with storytelling.

5Top Pick
Movie Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002)showFREE

Movie Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002)

Conference House Park — Great Lawn · Tottenville

Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host family-friendly movie showings across the

A free outdoor screening of Scooby-Doo (2002) on the Great Lawn at Conference House Park in Tottenville. Families can bring a blanket for a Saturday evening movie in the park.

6Top Pick
Kids Boxing Classmartial_arts

Kids Boxing Class

F.C. Chaos Boxing & Fitness · Charleston

At F.C. Chaos we believe that the sport of boxing has the power to change the world. We believe that if you have the confidence to step in the ring, that confidence will carry you through life. We Foc

Ages 6–13

A kids' boxing class at F.C. Chaos Boxing & Fitness in Charleston for ages roughly 6 to 13. A paid, sports-focused option for kids interested in learning boxing fundamentals.

7Top Pick
Celtic Halloween Tree TalesoutdoorFREE

Celtic Halloween Tree Tales

Clove Lakes Park — Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place · West Brighton

Celebrate the Halloween season with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore the Celtic origins of the holiday and the traditions that shaped it. Participants will learn about the lunar‑based Celtic Tree

A free Urban Park Rangers program at Clove Lakes Park in West Brighton exploring the Celtic origins of Halloween and lunar-based tree traditions. A seasonal, educational outdoor activity for Sunday.

8Top Pick
Autumn Pollinator Garden ExplorationFREE

Autumn Pollinator Garden Exploration

Blue Heron Nature Center · Annadale

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a fall exploration of the Blue Heron native pollinator garden as the last blooms of the season fade. Participants will observe late‑season pollinators still visiting th

A free Sunday exploration of the native pollinator garden at Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale, observing late-season pollinators and fading blooms. A calm, nature-based option for curious kids.

9Top Pick
Mini MakersartFrom $55

Mini Makers

ColorPop Westhampton · Willowbrook

A colorful, creative class designed for toddlers and their grown-up! In this guided art experience, little artists (ages 2–3) explore paint, texture, and sensory materials while building motor skills

Ages 2–3Course

A guided art class at ColorPop Westhampton in Willowbrook for toddlers ages 2–3 and their grown-ups, using paint, texture, and sensory materials. A paid, hands-on creative option for the youngest kids.

10Top Pick
Basketball Session (1-5 grade)From $50

Basketball Session (1-5 grade)

Best Dunk Basketball Academy Staten Island · Midland Beach

Basketball Session at Best Dunk Basketball Academy Staten Island is a basketball class for ages 6y-11y, grouped by grade 1 through 5. Each class is $50.

Ages 6–11

A basketball session at Best Dunk Basketball Academy in Midland Beach for grades 1–5, priced at $50 per class. A straightforward paid sports option for kids ages 6–11.

Saturday, October 24 (8)

St George GreenmarketoutdoorFREE

St George Greenmarket

St George Greenmarket · St. George

St George Greenmarket is an open-air farmers market at St Marks Pl & Hyatt St, Staten Island. Hours: Sat 8am-1pm. Season: Year-round. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/EBT is accepte

All agesWeekly
Staten Island Mall GreenmarketoutdoorFREE

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket · New Springville

Staten Island Mall Greenmarket is an open-air farmers market at Marsh Ave & Ring Rd, Staten Island. Hours: Sat 8am-2pm. Season: June 6-November 21. Free to visit — no ticket and no registration. SNAP/

All agesWeekly
It's My Park at Westerleigh ParkoutdoorFREE

It's My Park at Westerleigh Park

Westerleigh Park · Westerleigh

This It's My Park season, volunteer with Westerleigh Parks Coalition to help keep Westerleigh Park clean by raking leaves, removing fallen debris or just spruce up around the park. We look forward to

2026 Ocean Breeze Fall FestivalfestivalFREE

2026 Ocean Breeze Fall Festival

Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex — Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex · South Beach

Celebrate the Season at Ocean Breeze! Join us for one of Ocean Breeze’s favorite community traditions — the 2026 Ocean Breeze Fall Festival, a festive day bringing families, friends and neighbors tog

All ages
Morning ExplorersFrom $28

Morning Explorers

Wild Roots Explorers - South Shore · Pleasant Plains

We begin each class with music and a seasonal activity to encourage socialization and get kids warmed up. Then, we’ll head into our fenced play space for unstructured play and exploration. Some activi

Ages 12 mo–7 yrCourse
Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 1)swimFREE

Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 1)

Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center · Grymes Hill

Children in Level 1 will focus on helping children feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy. This level helps children gain basic aquatic skills and develop more comfort in and around water.

Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)swimFREE

Wagner College: Children's Learn to Swim (Level 2)

Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center · Grymes Hill

Children in Level 2 will learn the fundamentals of aquatic kills which are essential for basic swimming. This level is designed to help children gain confidence and improve their skills in the water.

Staten Island Shockwaves Swim TeamswimFREE

Staten Island Shockwaves Swim Team

Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center · Grymes Hill

Kids and teens can dive into competitive waters and join a Parks Swim Team. The Staten Island Shockwaves practice at the Wagner College Pool in the Spiro Sports Center, and participation is free.

Sunday, October 25 (1)

Staten Island Shockwaves Swim TeamswimFREE

Staten Island Shockwaves Swim Team

Wagner College Pool - Spiro Sports Center · Grymes Hill

Kids and teens can dive into competitive waters and join a Parks Swim Team. The Staten Island Shockwaves practice at the Wagner College Pool in the Spiro Sports Center, and participation is free.

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