Picks of the Week: October 22-28

Another week, another stellar batch of kid’s events! Plus, gear up for a weekend jam-packed with Halloween parties and fests. Here is what’s on tap for this week.

Wednesday, October 24
Thalia Kids’ Book Club: Lemony Snicket
Symphony Space
6 pm
Author Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler) will make a rare appearance at Symphony Space for a book signing, reading, and discussion with comedian Sarah Vowell about his new series, All The Wrong Questions. Tickets are $15.

Saturday, October 27
Intrepid Museum’s Astronomy Day
Intrepid Museum’s Pier 86
7 pm-9:30 pm
Twinkle, twinkle, little star! The Intrepid and the Rockland Astronomy Club will team up for a free evening of NYC star gazing and discovery. All ages welcome.

Though Wednesday, October 31
Halloween Celebrations Everywhere
Various times and locations

Halloween is fast approaching, along with a staggering amount of spooky festivals and activities. We’ve rounded up a bunch of exciting celebrations from all over the city, from big bashes like Boo at the Zoo and NYBG’s Haunted Pumpkin Garden to exciting neighborhood thrills like Haunted High Line Halloween at the High Line and the Halloween Kidz Karnival in Hudson River Park. Click here for the complete list.