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You don't need to go to one of NYC's many museums or art galleries to see a masterpiece. Art exhibits are on display in public spaces throughout the city. Most of these exhibits are temporary though, so be sure to catch them while they're on display.
Art Events
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Art in the Park
at Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Draw! Cut! Paste! Smile! Kids of all ages are invited to join our resident playground best friend Miss Debbie for art-making in the playground.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, October 22, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
Craft & Chill
at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L. Williams Field House), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Enjoy a welcoming creative environment where they can explore a variety of artistic techniques and hands-on craft projects.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Park Open Studio
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Free!
Kids
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site.
Friday, October 23, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: BE BOLDER - Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
at Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Park Open Studio
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 24, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Arts, Culture & Fun: Día de Muertos Celebration!
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a vibrant celebration filled with dance, art, music, culture, and plenty of fun! Explore and experience the rich traditions of Mexican culture!
Free!
Kids
Arts, Culture & Fun: Sugar Skull Art Workshop
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a colorful and hands-on Sugar Skull Art Workshop where you’ll transform a traditional sugar skull into a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Free!
Kids
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Community Engagement Tea
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Community Engagement Tea led by gardener Takiyah Gray in collaboration with Chelsea Bravo and in partnership with Tea, Arts & Culture.
Free!
Park Open Studio
at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Led by a local teaching artist, this drop-in class invites participants to explore creativity through hands-on artmaking under the shade of Scrabble Plaza’s trees.
Free!
Kids
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationships between nature, culture, and site.
5th Annual Halloween Party
at Lentol Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Lentol Garden for the 5th annual Ghosts and Goblins Halloween party in the garden. Family fun and activities for all. Costumes encouraged!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Autumn Festival
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin giveaways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assemblymember Jaime Williams!
Free!
Event
Old Stone House: Open Hours
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come visit the Old Stone House during our public Open Hours!
Free!
Meet the Artists: Dots and Loops
at Wave Hill, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of participatory events and workshops with exhibiting artists.
Monday, October 26, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts that chronicle turn-of-the-twentieth-century architectural styles.
Free!
Mid-Autumn Festival
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Mid- Autumn Festival
Free!
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
NYC Parks’ 44th Annual Wreath Interpretations Open Call
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This juried exhibition features creative variations on the traditional holiday decoration in all varieties of materials and subjects.
Free!
New Dendrology at the Arsenal Gallery
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
New Dendrology is a group exhibition featuring eleven artists whose work contributes to the study of trees, offering new insight and connection between humans and their arboreal neighbors.
Free!
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776
at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Stop by the Lenape Gallery in the Conference House Park Visitor Center and explore “Voices of 1776: The People and Events Surrounding the Historic Staten Island Peace Conference of the American Revolution”.
Free!
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