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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Italian Festival at The Mount

Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island for the Italian Festival at The Mount! The event will feature rides and games, beer and sangria gardens, live music on stage, vendors, food, eating competitions and a fireworks spectacular on Saturday! Tickets and parking may be purchased in advance online or at the door upon your arrival. Your admission and parking fee will be used to fund programming at Catholic Charities of Staten Island.

Oct. 9, 6 – 11 pm, Oct. 10, 12 – 11 pm, Oct. 11, 12 – 8 pm, Oct. 12. 12 – 6 pm
Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Blvd.

2026 Spooky Snug Harbor Tour

Snug Harbor is one of Staten Island’s most beautiful historic destinations. And, if the legends are true, one of its most haunted… This fall, join the “Spooky Snug Harbor,” a series of nighttime walking tours aimed at shedding light on Snug Harbor’s darkest history. Guided by local history enthusiast Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island, your tour group will hear never-before-published information. You’ll also have the opportunity to use ghost-hunting equipment during each tour session. Can we make contact with the other side?

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 pm through Oct. 31
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr.

Punk Rock Run for Mental Health

Lace up your sneakers and join us for a day of music, movement, and mental health awareness! The Punk Rock Run is a community-driven event supporting the North Shore Youth Council, a vital organization providing mental health counseling services and preserving local history. Your participation will directly impact the lives of young people helping to fund essential programs and expand their Heritage Center. Let’s rock out for a cause and make a difference together!

Friday, October 10, 8 am – 12 pm
Heritage Park, Richmond Ter. at Tompkins Ct.

Egyptian Festival

Archangel Michael & St. Mena Church invites you, your family, and your friends to celebrate Egyptian culture, delicious food, faith, family & community!

• Authentic Mediterranean & Egyptian food
• Beef & Chicken Shawarma
• Traditional Egyptian & Oriental Desserts
• Gold, jewelry & unique vendors
• Bouncy rides & activities for the kids
• Theater, hymns & entertainment
• Coffee & refreshments
• Shopping and so much more!

Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, 11 am – 8 pm
Archangel Michael & St. Mena Coptic Orthodox Church, 4095 Amboy Rd.

Cottage Row Curiosities

Shop the Row at Cottage Row Curiosities, a community artisan market at Snug Harbor featuring over 40 vendors from the Staten Island community, as well as food and drink options from onsite partners Egger’s Original Ice Cream Parlor and Harbor Eats. Enjoy live pop-up music performances and free activities!

Saturday, October 10th, 12 pm – 5 pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr.

Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm in Historic Richmond Town

Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns this year with all of your favorite autumnal activities! Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, indulge in delicious fall food favorites, and more, all without leaving Staten Island.

Saturdays and Sundays, 12 pm – 5 pm through Oct. 31
Oct. 12, 12 pm – 5 pm

Crazy Science Experiments: Cosmic Science

Blast off with Crazy Science for an out-of-this-world STEM adventure! Kids will explore the wonders of space through exciting science demonstrations, larger-than-life visuals, and hands-on interactive learning. This fun-filled experience encourages children and their families to make discoveries and explore the universe together.

Saturday, October 10th  & Sunday, October 11th, 4 pm – 4:45 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Staten Island Half

Bring the kids to SIUH Community Park for an unforgettable event filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit. With stunning views of New York Harbor, young runners will dash alongside new friends and celebrate the joy of movement in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Registration is FREE and open to participants ages 2–11 of all abilities. Participants will receive a New Balance souvenir (while supplies last).

Sunday, October 11, 10 am – 1 pm
SIUH Community Park Staten Island Ferry Hawk Stadium, 75 Richmond Terrace

Faire and Flourish Fall Festival

Fall is coming to Staten Island! Join Faire & Flourish for our Fall Festival at the College of Staten Island on Sunday, October 11th from 12–5 PM on the Great Lawn! They are bringing together 60+ local small businesses for one of our biggest markets of the season, plus five full hours of live music, fall activities for the kids, and plenty to do throughout the afternoon. Shop local vendors featuring handmade goods, clothing, jewelry, home décor, baked goods, sweet treats, art, accessories, gifts and more while enjoying everything we have planned around the Great Lawn.

Sunday, October 11, 12 pm – 5 pm
College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd.

Type-In: Typewriting in the Neo-Analog Age

Bring your family to the Type-In: Typewriting in the Neo-Analog Age at the Noble Maritime Collection where children, six and over, and other people of all ages, have the chance to try out or return to the clickety-clack of a manual typewriter.

Sunday, October 11, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center- The Noble Maritime Collection Building D, 1000 Richmond Terrace

5th Annual Sensory-Friendly Pumpkin Picking Event

Featuring bouncy houses, carnival games, and sensory stations. Hosted by Therakidz Playhouse.

Sunday, October 11, 1 pm – 3 pm
I.S. 34, 528 Academy Ave.

Fall Festival

Join an afternoon of fall fun, including music, face painting, a pumpkin patch, and more!

Sunday, October 11, 2 pm – 5 pm
Carousel For All Children, 2 Eton Place

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