We’ve rounded up this month’s best events for tweens and teens across Brooklyn and Manhattan—from the immersive One Piece anime exhibition at Mercer Labs to skate parties in Brooklyn Bridge Park to a video game showcase in Downtown Brooklyn, Labubu meet & greets, and plenty of trick-or-treating fun. Check back often as we add more events throughout the month!
Taylor Swift Pop-Up: The Life of a Showgirl Experience | Chelsea
September 30–October 2 | 12-9pm | Parent or guardian must accompany kids under 16 | FREE
Spotify is celebrating the upcoming release of Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl with a three-day immersive fan experience in New York City from September 30 to October 2 (from 12-9pm daily). Called The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience, the event invites fans to explore hidden Easter eggs, take exclusive photos, and step into the world of the new album, though Swift herself will not appear. The pop-up is located at High Line Nine, at 507 W 27th Street. The experience will be first come, first serve. All ages welcome but a parent or guardian must accompany all guests under 16.
Young Adult Book Group at Greenlight Bookstore | Fort Greene
Wednesday, October 1 | 6-7pm | Ages 13+ | RSVP here | FREE
Teens 13+ are invited to join Greenlight bookseller Micah for pizza and discussion of The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror edited by Tori Bovalino. This collection of chilling stories explores haunted cemeteries, cursed towns, and lurking monsters.
Labubu Skate Party at Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Thursday, October 2 | 12-4pm | $8 admission, $8 skate rental
School’s out for Yom Kippur, and the Pier 2 rink is throwing a Labubu Skate Party with special guest: Salted Caramel Labubu. Come say hi and snap a pic!
Taylor Swift Album Release Party at Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, October 3 | 6:00-10:30pm | $12 admission, $8 skate rental
Celebrate Taylor Swift’s new album! The roller skating rink will be playing her full new album, as well as hits from all her previous eras.
Graphic Fest at Brooklyn Heights Library | Brooklyn Heights
Saturday, October 4 | 11am-2pm | FREE
Hang out at the Brooklyn Heights Library with some of our favorite illustrators and authors at Books Are Magic’s fourth annual Graphic Fest!
Maker Faire | Coney Island
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5 | 11am-5pm | FREE
The Maker Faire showcases the work of inventors, creators, and DIY enthusiasts of all ages. There will be hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops in fields such as robotics, crafts, engineering, art, music, 3D-printing and future technologies, designed by students, teachers, and independent folks who build interesting things.
Stroll down Atlantic Antic with your friends | Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill & Downtown Brooklyn
Sunday, October 5 | 12-6pm | FREE
Stroll down the Atlantic Antic with your friends and check out Brooklyn’s largest street festival, with 1.5 miles of music, food, crafts, music, dancing, singing, from Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street. For younger kids, Playtopia between Hicks & Henry will have a cardboard maze, obstacle course, balloon twisting, arts & crafts, games, circus activities and more!
Small Fry Shuffleboard at The Royal Palms | Gowanus
Every Sunday | 12-5pm | Ages 8+ | FREE entry
On Sundays, The Royal Palms (usually 21+) hosts Small Fry Shuffleboard Club, opening its doors to kids 8 and up and their families. Come for free lessons, tons of shuffleboards, plus tiki-inspired mocktails, mini munchies, board games, a photo booth, college application enrichment opportunities, and a Shuffleboard-themed coloring station. Kids of all ages are welcome (with some fun activities available for little ones), but only 8 and up are allowed to rent court time. Free entry, and no experience necessary!
Family Day at Barcade | Williamsburg
Sunday, October 5 | 12-5pm | Ages 10+ | All kids must be accompanied by a guardian
Join for Barcade’s Family Day! From 12-5pm on the first Sunday of each month, bring the family out for some classic arcade games and pinball! As this location doesn’t have a kitchen, feel free to bring a lunch. They also have snacks available for purchase. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ONE PIECE at Mercer Labs | Financial District
Thursday, October 9–Saturday, November 30 | $51/youth (ages 4-17), $57/adult, free for 3 and under
ONE PIECE x Mercer Labs is an immersive exhibition inspired by based on the hugely popular anime One Piece, specifically its Land of Wano story arc. Visitors will walk through vivid digital environments filled with samurai imagery, Japanese motifs, and dramatic battles as the characters Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew arrive in Wano. Through projections, sound, and interactive elements, fans can step inside the story and experience the adventure firsthand. Buy tickets here.
NYC Delete Day: Time to Refuse in Tompkins Square Park | Lower East Side
Friday, October 10 | 6pm | Deletion at 7pm sharp
Young people are taking a stand against technology designed to steal their time and attention. NYC Delete Day: Time to Refuse invites everyone—especially your gpeople—to join a mass social media exodus on World Mental Health Day in Tompkins Square Park. Participants will delete one account together at 7pm sharp, uniting in a powerful act of digital defiance.
Bed-Stuy Walls Mural Festival & Block Party | Bed-Stuy
Saturday, October 11 | 10am-6pm
Check out the Bed-Stuy Walls Mural Festival & Block Party, with live painting, live music, DJ, performances, kids activities, and more. See a map of the festival here. The Block Party wil take place on Lexington Ave between Stuyvesant & Lewis.
Pokemon Trading Station at Atlantic Terminal Fall Fest | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, October 11 | 11am-2pm | RSVP here | FREE
Bring your Pokemon collection and trade with other fans at Fall Fest at Atlantic Terminal Mall. In addition to a Pokemon Trading Station, there will be a mini pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, haunted truck, art van, DJ, dance party, and more!
Stranger Things Skate Party at Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, October 12 | 3-8pm | $12 admission, $8 skate rental
Step into the Upside Down at our Stranger Things Skate Party! Dress like your favorite Hawkins hero or Demogorgon and skate through the eerie vibes of the ’80s! Expect retro beats, spooky lights, and a whole lot of fun. Tag your party crew and let’s roll into the Upside Down together!
K-Pop Demon Hunters Drop-In Classes at Dimensions On Stage | Bay Ridge
Tuesday, October 14, Friday, October 17 & and Saturday, October 18 | See times below | $25
Join us for a “K-Pop Demon Hunters” themed drop-in class, for three days only! On Tuesday 10/14: 3:45-5:00pm (ages 7-8), 5:00-6:15pm (ages 9-10), 6:15-7:30pm (ages 11+). On Friday 10/17: 5:30-6:30pm (ages 5-7). On Saturday 10/18: 10:15-11:00am (ages 4-6), 11:00am-12:15pm (ages 7-12). Click here to sign up!
Nightfall at Green-Wood Cemetery | Greenwood Heights
Thursday, October 16 | 7pm | $85 general admission ($68 for members), $115 premium ticket
Step through Green-Wood’s gates for Nightfall, MC’d by Creatine Price. There will be circus acts by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus among the gravestones, candlelit storytelling, and cinematic visions by Rooftop Films projected through the darkness. Along the way, you may cross paths with Greedy Peasant and Sister Cecilia’s merry band as they parade across the grounds. Stay tuned for the full lineup of performers! Note: Nightfall is sold out on Friday, October 17.
GAME-A-PALOOZA at Hana House | Downtown Brooklyn
Saturday, October 18 | 12-5pm | $5
Check out Game-A-Palooza, the city’s biannual indie game showcase, coming to Hana House in Downtown Brooklyn this October. Attendees can play and experience over 50 games from local developers.
Open House NY: Ferox Ninja Park | Greenpoint
Sunday, October 19 | 11am-1pm | $7 OHNY ticket required | Ticketing opens 10/3 at 12pm
As part of Open House NY weekend, visit Ferox Ninja Park, with a ninja warrior obstacle courses, trampolines, parkour zones, a zip line, foam pit, and a dunk zone. Visitors will learn how the park’s courses are built, see live demonstrations, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the techniques and training used by athletes. Guests can also try select beginner-friendly activities.
Labubu Fest | City Point
Sunday, October 19 | 11am-1pm | FREE
City Point and Brooklyn Bridge Parents kick off the spooky season with pumpkin decorating, fall crafts and a Labubu meet & greet!
Nightmare before Christmas Skate Party at Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Sunday, October 19 | 3-8pm | $12 admission, $8 skate rental
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the Nightmare Before Christmas Skate Party! Costumes encouraged, spooky vibes guaranteed!
8th Annual Cobble Hill Window Painting | Cobble Hill
Sunday, October 26 | 8:30-11:30am | Grades 1-10 | CHA member registration opens 10/6 | Non-member registration opens 10/7
The Cobble Hill Association is once again hosting their Halloween Window Painting event, where 75 local children create their own Halloween-themed painting on the windows of Court Street businesses. The event is open to children in grades 1-10 living in the neighborhood between and including Atlantic Avenue to Union Street, Smith Street to Columbia Street. Kids can register as an individual or team of 2, and registration is on a first-come basis.
Anime Halloween Celebration at Brooklyn Children’s Museum | Crown Heights
Sunday, October 26 | 10am-6:30pm | $15 | Tickets here
Brooklyn Children’s Museum is throwing an anime-themed Halloween party! Trick-or-treat around the Museum, strut your costume on our runway, meet creepy crawly animals, make anime art, and enjoy storytimes with professional cosplayers. Catch an episode of Little Witch Academia, watch a New York Budo Association performance, create yokai masks, and meet a mad scientist with live insects and animals! Browse our Artist Alley marketplace featuring anime art, original illustrations, and handmade creations, and grab boba from our food vendor.
Pokemon Trading Station at DUMBO Family Games | DUMBO
Sunday, October 26 | 11am-1pm | RSVP here | FREE
Come out to car-free Washington Street on Sunday for the Pokemon Trading Station at DUMBO Family Games! Bring your collection and trade with other fans. There will also be Legos, crafts, and more activities geared towards younger kids. Curated by the DUMBO Business Improvement District x Brooklyn Bridge Parents and supported by Leaf Medical & Leaf Dental in DUMBO.
Trick-or-Treating in Brooklyn!
Friday, October 31 | Starting at 4pm
Brooklyn offers some of the best trick-or-treating around! See our full roundup of the best spots for candy and fun here. Some of the most popular streets include:
- Brooklyn Heights | Garden Place
- Brooklyn Heights | Joralemon Street (Furman Street to Hicks Street)
- Cobble Hill | Strong Place
- Cobble Hill through Carroll Gardens | Clinton Street
- Cobble Hill | Tompkins Place (Kane Street to Degraw Street)
- Carroll Gardens | Scotto Funeral Home | Court Street & First Place
- Fort Greene | Myrtle Avenue businesses
- Clinton Hill | St. James Place
- Prospect Heights | Vanderbilt Avenue businesses
- Park Slope | 3rd Street ( 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue)
- Park Slope | 7th Street (5th Avenue to 4th Avenue)
- Bed-Stuy | Jefferson Avenue, Putnam Avenue, Monroe Street, Quincy Street
- Greenpoint | Milton, Kent & Noble Streets
- Bay Ridge | 86th Street (Between Shore & 3rd Avenue)
- Bay Ridge | 70th to 79th Street | Between Colonial & Ridge
- And so much more, here!
Plus, explore our full Halloween Guide for all the spookiest events happening this month!
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Updated: October 16, 2025.
