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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Oct 6

MJM Culture and Arts Festival

at Morris-Jumel Mansion (in Roger Morris Park), Manhattan This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
The Morris-Jumel Mansion will host the second annual Culture and Arts Festival (CAF?) on October 6, 2012 from 10am to 6pm. The air will be filled with music, performers and artists who will…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Concerts, Dance, Exhibits, Festivals, Games, History, Kids, Storytelling & Readings, Theater, Tours, Volunteer, Culture, Food, Fall Festivals
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Oct 6

Shibori Sensations

at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Art viewing and lessons with the Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy
Category: Exhibits

Oct 6

Mealtime in Poe's Era: Free House Tours

at Edgar Allen Poe Cottage (in Poe Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Wth his ailing wife Virginia confined to her bed and his writing consuming his rare free moments, how did Edgar Allan Poe make sure that his family was well fed? On your tour of Poe Cottage,…
Category: Education, Festivals, History, Kids, Tours, Historic House Trust Festival, Fall Festivals
Free!

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Kids
Oct 6

Foodways of the Past: Free House Tours

at Valentine-Varian House (in Valentine Varian House), Bronx

10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Come experience what 18th Century Bronx residents feasted on in this food-based tour of the Valentine-Varian House. Learn about how our Bronx forebears grew, prepared and consumed their food…
Category: Education, Festivals, History, Kids, Tours, Historic House Trust Festival, Fall Festivals
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

First Annual Kings County Fiber Festival

at Old Stone House (in J.J. Byrne Playground), Brooklyn This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Hosted on the grounds of the Old Stone House of Brooklyn, Washington Park. between 4th and 5th Avenues and 3rd and 4th Streets in Park Slope, Brooklyn - originally built in 1699 as the Vechte…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Education, Exhibits, Festivals, History, Historic House Trust Festival, Culture, Talks, Fall Festivals
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Oct 6

Family Art Project at Wave Hill: Sailing The Sky

at Wave Hill, Bronx This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Look for migrating hawks soaring, circling and gliding above the Hudson, then create your very own windsock or raptor and take flight. Photo credit: Joshua Bright
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Kids

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

Staten Island Soap Box Derby

at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Build your own soapbox, and race it against the competition! Awards will be given for the fastest time, best design.Registration begins at 10:00 am. Racing begins at 11:00 am.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Kids
Free!

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Oct 6

Family, Fun & Fitness Recreation Membership Drive

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Parents and children can enjoy an afternoon of free fitness activities such as basketball, jump rope, soccer, hop-scotch and more! Youth ages 17 & under will receive a free annual recreation…
Category: Fitness, Kids
Free!

Best For
Kids
Oct 6

The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden

at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx

10:00 a.m.
From Saturday, October 6, through Wednesday, October 31, The Haunted Pumpkin Garden at The New York Botanical Garden will treat visitors to frightful Halloween fun. Experience the thrills and chills…
Category: Halloween

Oct 6

Open House New York: Freshkills Park Tour

at Eltingville Transit Center

10:00 a.m.
Join us for special programs as part of Open House New York (OHNY) Weekend. For more information on Open House New York, please visit www.ohny.orgRegistration is required. Please visit our…
Category: Nature, History, Waterfront
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