Free Kids Events in Staten Island This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 15 free events

This weekend's Staten Island picks span Tottenville, South Beach, Port Richmond, Westerleigh, Annadale, West Brighton, Grymes Hill, and St. George. Every event listed here is free to attend, from farmers markets and volunteer park cleanups to swim lessons and Halloween-themed programs. Check the times and locations below to plan a Saturday or Sunday outing.

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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

The Ocean Breeze Fall Festival is a free community tradition at the Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex in South Beach, bringing families together for a seasonal celebration. It's a straightforward weekend outing for all ages.

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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

Conference House Park in Tottenville hosts a free Halloween afternoon with pumpkin decorating and arts and crafts before a haunted trail. It combines a historic venue with seasonal activities for kids.

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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 and enjoy a movie in the park.

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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

Kids In Motion at Faber Park Recreation Center in Port Richmond offers free, staff-led outdoor play including organized sports, games, and fitness. It's a drop-in option for active kids on Saturday morning.

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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

This free volunteer event at Westerleigh Park lets families help rake leaves and clean up the park with the Westerleigh Parks Coalition. It's a practical way to spend a Saturday morning outdoors.

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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

Urban Park Rangers lead a free immersive hike at Blue Heron Nature Center in Annadale, sharing local stories and park legends including a reported unusual encounter. It's an afternoon nature walk with a storytelling angle.

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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, led by Urban Park Rangers. Participants observe late-season pollinators as the last blooms fade.

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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

Urban Park Rangers explore the Celtic origins of Halloween and lunar-based tree traditions at Clove Lakes Park in West Brighton. This free Sunday program ties the holiday to its history.

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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 hosts a free Level 1 children's learn-to-swim session at the Spiro Sports Center pool in Grymes Hill, focused on comfort in the water and basic aquatic skills. A practical option for beginners.

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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

The St George Greenmarket is a free-to-visit open-air farmers market at St Marks Pl & Hyatt St, open Saturday 8am-1pm year-round. No ticket or registration is needed, and SNAP/EBT is accepted.

Saturday, October 24 (3)

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
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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