Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: October 15-17

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Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: October 15-17

Have another awesome New York Kids weekend with our list of things to do! Learn about the world of fashion at the Christian Dior exhibit, take the family to a fall festival or grab some of the popular fall products at Trader Joe’s.

Are you looking for more fun activities to do this fall? Check out the Ultimate NYC Fall Bucket List for Families 2021!

Make A Fall Craft

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Celebrate the fall season in the comfort of your own home! There are many crafts that your little ones can try out or create with the family. Keep it simple and make some paper crafts or challenge yourself and make a craft that you can use as a fun fall decoration. Making fall crafts is the perfect way to keep the kids entertained while you relax at home.

Go Pumpkin Picking

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The fall season is in full swing and what better activity to do during the month of October than picking pumpkins with the family! Take a trip to any of the farms located near NYC to pick out the perfect pumpkin for each family member. Some of the farms also put on events and activities throughout the season that your kids will love to take part in as well.

The 11th Annual Taste Of The Seaport

The Seaport at Pier 17 | Details

The Taste of The Seaport event will make for a day of food, fun, and fundraising! This food festival will be showcasing 30 of the best restaurants in Lower Manhattan along with a wide variety of local vendors, artisans, entertainers, and family friendly activities. To top it all off, this festival will be raising money for enrichment programs at Public School 397 (The Spruce Street School) and Public School 343 (The Peck Slip School)!

Explore the Christian Dior Exhibit

Brooklyn Museum | Details

Christian Dior is known for being one of the most prolific designers in the fashion industry, and now you are able to see some of his beautiful creations in person! Along with the 200 garments that are on display, visitors will also be able to see photographs, sketches, archival videos and accessories. This exhibit will run until February 20,2022 and tickets can be purchased on their website.

Shop at Trader Joe’s

Citywide | Details

Trader Joe’s shoppers have waited all year for their fall products to be released and now they are finally here! You will find some fan favorites that have come back in stock, as well as new items that you haven’t seen anywhere else!

Attend A Fall Festival

Around NYC | Details 

With fall now in full swing, many families are trying to find ways to get out and celebrate. Well what better way to spend your weekend than by going to a fall festival! Enjoy some great food and an even better atmosphere that the whole family will love.

Walk Through a Haunted House or Spooky Trail

Citywide | Details 

For all of the families that are looking to be scared this Halloween, make sure to check out these scary haunted houses and spooky walks. There are many options in both NYC and Long Island that are sure to make this Halloween a little more spooky!

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British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one’s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry. </div> <div> </div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>