New York City Kids Free Weekend Events for November 7-8: Fall Festivals, Family Arts Programs, Dance Parties and More

You might still have left over Halloween candy hanging around (here’s some ideas of what to do with it), but the monster-filled events have come to an end here in the city. And that's not a bad thing. Fill this weekend with some decidedly Fall adventures like kite flying, chamber music for kiddies, family arts programs, dance parties, and much more.

And don't forget to enter our giveaway for a free family photo portrait session. Two winners will be chosen on Sunday.

Friday, November 6

Meet Mo Willems—Chelsea, Manhattan
Grown-ups and kids will ll be equally excited to meet the charming author of such favorites as Knuffle Bunny as he reads, answers questions and signs books. Mmm hot chocolate and brownies at City Bakery after!

Saturday and Sunday
Free Tennis Lesson Registration—Citywide
Sign up for free Tennis Lessons with NY Junior Tennis League for children aged 6-18. Registration locations are in all five boroughs and Mt Vernon. FREE


Saturday, November 6
Fall Harvest Festival—Crotona Park, The Bronx
The annual Crotona Park Fall Harvest Festival is a celebration of the changing season, healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Along with the typical pumpkin fun and arts & crafts, there will be canoeing, fishing on Indian lake, hayrides, lawn games and more. FREE

First Saturday Family Program —Lower East Side, Manhattan
Artist Urs Fischer has transformed the Museum's galleries into a trippy, immersive environment. Families are invited to explore the exhibit and create a project to take home some of the magic. FREE

Chocolate Chip Chamber Music — Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Getting your kids to enjoy classical music doesn't have to be like pulling teeth. This fun and engaging concert is perfect for small children and promises a cookie at the end.

DUMBO Kite Flying Society—DUMBO, Brooklyn
Take advantage of a beautiful Fall weekend and go fly (and build) a kite. FREE

Sunday, November 8
Break it Down: Materials & Techniques—MoMa, Manhattan
If you’ve been looking to get your kids into art, you’re in luck. The MoMa has this nifty program called “A Closer Look for Kids” where kids and their accompanying adults engage in discussions and activities with a museum staff member, while looking closely at modern masterpieces and contemporary art. This weekend’s focus is on materials and techniques. FREE (be sure to visit the site for more information)

Recycling Double Header: Clothing Swap/Compost Your Pumpkin—Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Park Slope Parents Clothing Swap runs all morning from 10-1 at the Old Stone House, then head across the street to recycle your jack-o-lantern and help the MS 51 Garden grow, plus a lesson in composting and gardening. FREE

Open House: Young Artists Program—Williamsburg, Brooklyn
program at 3rd Ward, the community art studio in Brooklyn. The Young Artists Program offers free art making activities and refreshments to kids, teens and their families. The Open House will run on two consecutive Sundays, November 8th and 15th, at 3rd Ward's new studio (just off the L & G trains). There will be activities and instruction for elementary and middle school aged students and a soiree style high school aged event, complete with refreshments and hour long seminars in upper level art making - like cartooning, enameling and painting technique. Materials will be provided. FREE

School House Rock Live! Junior—NY Hall of Science, Queens
Watch as your own Saturday morning memories come to life before your and your child's eyes performed by Kidz Theatre. FREE with regular Museum Admission.

More Ideas!
In the mood to boogie? This weekend there will also be a big Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party(Sat) and Church Street School of Music's Family Dance Party (Sun) Enjoy some end of season apple-picking, take in some films at the new Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club or go aboard the USS New York for an historic visit.

For even more events this weekend, check out our calendar, or, see what’s going on in New Jersey and on Long Island.

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