MANHATTAN
Robert Rauschenberg: Life Can't Be Stopped | Opens Friday, October 10, 2025 | Museum hours Kid Friendly Major retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum honoring the Pop art pioneer's centennial, examining his expansive creativity, spirit of curiosity and commitment to change, running through April 5, 2026. The best things to do in NYC this weekend: October 10-12 Landmark exhibition for one of America's most renowned artists. Museum admission required | Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Ave
We Belong Here Music Festival | Friday-Sunday, October 10-12, 2025 | 4:00pm-late The second annual Central Park edition brings its 360-degree stage to Wollman Rink featuring Lane 8, a Porter Robinson DJ set, and Nora En Pure. 30+ of the best NYC events in October 2025, including Halloween and fall activities World-class electronic music in Central Park. Multi-day and single-day passes available | Wollman Rink, Central Park
New York Comic Con | Thursday-Sunday, October 9-12, 2025 | 10:00am-7:00pm (Sun til 5pm) Kid Friendly Four days at the Javits Center with over 1000 brands, creators, and authors, plus meet Jim Lee and other comics legends. NYCC Returns October 9-12, 2025 East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. Tickets required | Javits Center, 429 11th Ave
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BROOKLYN
Monet and Venice Exhibition | Opens Friday, October 11, 2025 | 11:00am-6:00pm Kid Friendly Brooklyn Museum presents the first dedicated exploration of Monet's Venetian works since 1912, with works by Canaletto, Sargent, Turner, Renoir, plus original symphonic score. 30+ of the best NYC events in October 2025, including Halloween and fall activities Through February 1, 2026. Museum admission | 200 Eastern Parkway
Druski Live | Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 7:00pm Comedy performance by social media sensation Druski at Barclays Center. What to do in NYC on October 11th, 2025 Tickets from $45 | Barclays Center
AeroPress Coffee Championship | Saturday, October 12, 2025 | 12:00pm Coffee roasting competition featuring Parlor Coffee, Regalia Coffee, SEY Coffee and Stumptown with unlimited coffee for audience. The best things to do in NYC this weekend: October 10-12 Winner advances to nationals. Tickets $10 | Atolye Venue & Bar, Brooklyn
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QUEENS
Queens Farm Corn Maze | Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2025 | 11:00am-4:00pm Kid Friendly NYC's only corn maze at the historic 47-acre farm dating back to 1697. Events for October 2025 – Queens County Farm Museum $10-16 admission | 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Pumpkin Picking at Queens Farm | Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm Kid Friendly Pick pumpkins while exploring one of the longest continuously farmed sites in New York State. Events for October 2025 – Queens County Farm Museum Free admission to grounds | 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Taste of Sunnyside | Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 1:00-7:00pm Kid Friendly 15th annual restaurant crawl with over 65 restaurants, four roaming bands, main party under Sunnyside Arch with arts fair and family activities. The best things to do in NYC this weekend: October 10-12 Advance tickets recommended | Sunnyside neighborhood
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THE BRONX
Harvest Glow at Bronx Zoo | Thursday-Sunday, October 10-12, 2025 | 7:15-10:00pm Kid Friendly Reimagined nighttime Halloween spectacular with illuminated trail of 5,000 animal-themed jack o' lanterns, nighttime Dinosaur Safari, live pumpkin carving, and Wildlife Theater. Events - Bronx Zoo All included for one price: $34.95/adult, $24.95/child | 2300 Southern Blvd
Boo at the Zoo | Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2025 | Daytime hours Kid Friendly Annual daytime Halloween tradition where families come dressed in costume, plus last chance to see over 60 life-size dinosaurs at Dinosaur Safari. Events - Bronx Zoo Included with zoo admission | Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd
Dinosaur Safari | Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12, 2025 | Regular zoo hours Kid Friendly Experience 60+ life-size animatronic dinosaurs with 11 new additions featuring cutting edge technology, climb giant fossils, walk through massive ribcages. Events - Bronx Zoo Included with zoo admission | Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd
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