Things To Do This Weekend in Staten Island

Things To Do This Weekend in Staten Island

There are so many amazing activities happening for families every weekend in Staten Island, and a whole bunch of events just waiting to be added to your family fun list! The next few days are packed with exciting, family-friendly happenings, so make your plans now. Take a look at our list of fantastic events going on this weekend!

Can’t make it out this weekend? Check out our calendar of events to stay updated on everything fun happening in Staten Island all month long!

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DeMatti Halloween Tot Parade

Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses to DeMatti’s Halloween Tot Parade to show off their spooky (or silly!) stuff! After the parade, the fun continues with pumpkins, exciting crafts, and awesome games for all the tots.
Friday, October 31, 10 am – 11:30 am
DeMatti Park Fieldhouse in De Matti Park, 430 Tompkins Ave.

Staten Island Boo Bash

Boo Bash will feature Music with Patrick, trick-or-treating, a costume parade, inflatable attractions — and more!
Friday, October 31, 2 pm – 5 pm
Westerleigh Park, Neal Dow, and Maine Avenues

Spooky Halloween Celebration

Celebrate the spo0oky holiday of Halloween with a craft, scavenger hunt, and more!
Friday, October 31, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Road

Boo Bash

Head to the Boo Bash for crafts, games & tricks (no treats left behind!, a costume contest with prizes, and a $10 Power Card with unlimited simulator games. The first 100 get a souvenir cup.
Friday, October 31, 4 pm – 7 pm
Dave & Buster’s Staten Island, 2655 Richmond Ave

Halloween Kids Party

Get ready for a spooktacular evening filled with fun for kids and families! Here’s what’s waiting for you: The Spooky Science Show, Ice Cream Time (because no party is complete without gelato!), Pumpkin Painting Master Class, Face Painting, Glow-in-the-Dark Stickers, and Paper Disco Fun with Labubu!
Friday, October 31, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Gelaterra, 8 Navy Pier Court

Spooky Staten Island History Hike

Join the Rangers to explore the weird, spooky, and strange in Staten Island’s history.
Saturday, November 1, 11 am – 11:30 pm
Silver Lake Park, Forest Avenue, and Silver Lake Park Road

Fungi Frolic

Go on a walk exploring the fungi living in the park! Walk up to 3 miles!
Saturday, November 1, 1 pm – 3 pm
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive Center, 2351 Veterans Road West

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

IlluminArt Productions presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, running October 25–November 2. This 80-minute musical brings Rick Riordan’s beloved story to the stage as teenager Percy Jackson discovers he’s the son of Poseidon and embarks on a quest filled with gods, monsters, and friendship. With humor, heart, and high-energy music, the show is perfect for families and fans of the book series, celebrating courage and the hero inside us all.
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2, 2 pm
On Your Mark Playhouse, 129 Clinton Avenue

Historic New York: Lenape Folktales

Walk around Snug Harbor with NYC Parks Department Urban Park Rangers to enjoy the beautiful landscape and learn about the Lenape’s traditional practice of oral storytelling. Rangers will share stories that come from the Lenape and discuss the lessons they can still teach us to this day. At the end of the walk, the Rangers and program attendees will work together to craft a new folktale to share with friends and family.
Sunday, November 2, 11 am – 12 pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr.

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Autumn Salad

Join the ShopRite Kidz Cook team at the museum! In today’s class, young cooks will choose ingredients to make a delicious and nutritious Autumn Salad!
Sunday, November 2, 12 pm – 4 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic Bowling at Rab’s Country Lanes will light up the afternoon to benefit the National Lighthouse Museum! Guests will enjoy an evening of bowling under the cosmic lights, complete with shoe rental, pizza, and soda. Each ticket also includes five free raffle tickets, with the option to purchase more for a chance to win exciting prizes—all while supporting the National Lighthouse Museum.
Sunday, November 2, 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Rab’s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd.

Grow With The Flow Market by Faire and Flourish

Join Faire and Flourish for the Grow With The Flow Market – an outdoor market featuring Staten Island’s local vendors, makers, and small businesses. Spend the afternoon browsing handmade goods, unique gifts, and seasonal treats while enjoying a fun, festive atmosphere.
Sunday, November 2, 2 pm – 6 pm
Parking Lot of Kings Arms Diner, 500 Forest Ave

Dia de Los Muertos Storytime + Craft

A special Día de los Muertos storytime, perfect for kids and families! The event will begin by reading a beautifully illustrated book that introduces the traditions and meaning behind this vibrant Mexican holiday, celebrating the lives of loved ones who have passed. After the story, children can get creative with a fun skull craft, decorating colorful calaveras (skulls) using markers, stickers, rhinestones, and glitter. It’s a wonderful way to learn about culture, remembrance, and artistic expression—all while having fun together at the library!
Sunday, November 2, 3 pm – 3:45 pm
St. George Library Center, 5 Central Avenue

Plan Your Family Weekend!