Free Halloween Kids' Events on SI (2010)050

Staten Island gets into the Halloween spirit in a big way, and we've got a got growing list (check back often!) of free and inexpensive Halloween kids' events and activities!

Saturday, October 23
1pm:
Kids ages eight and up and their families choose a favorite pumpkin at the Greenbelt Nature Center and learn the finer points of carving and decorating ghoulish gourds during a Pumpkin Carving Workshop (Members $7; Non-members $8; pumpkin and carving tool to take home included).

Friday, October 29
3:30pm-5pm:
Families are invited to trick-or-treat through Historic Richmond Town, and enjoy Halloween games, crafts, apple-bobbing, and more (Adults $3; Children $8).

Saturday, October 30:
12n-4pm:
The Staten Island Children's Museum's annual Not Too Scary Halloween Party includes Halloween activities for everyone, a Halloween parade, thriller dancing, tricks & treats, and more. Costumes encouraged!

1pm-3pm:
The Greenbelt Nature Center is a natural place for a safe Halloween Spirit Celebration for kids. ($8; Members $7).

Sunday, October 31
1pm-4pm:
Wagner College's fourth annual Halloween House, a free haunted house in the college's historic Main Hall, includes ghost-themed rooms, a "haunted" basement, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, and plenty of tricks and treats. Costumes are encouraged for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Check our calendar for more Halloween events and activities for kids!