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The Great Jack-o-lantern Blaze - Van Cortlandt Manor

Bigger, Brighter, and More Spectacular Than Ever Before! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!
Dates: 
11/14/2025
11/15/2025
11/16/2025
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Location: 
639 Bedford Road, Tarrytown, NY, USA
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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Get ready to light up the night at Glow Wild, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s most dazzling nighttime tradition! Back by popular demand, this illuminated lantern festival transforms the Zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with over 35 larger-than-life, hand-crafted lantern displays that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the magic of the season. Perfect for families, date nights, and evening adventures, Glow Wild offers a unique way to experience the Zoo after dark. Enjoy new experiences, tasty treats, and photo-worthy moments at every turn. Come see the Zoo in a whole new light!
Dates: 
11/13/2025
11/14/2025
11/15/2025
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5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610, United States
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Center for Learning Opening Celebration (Ages 3 and up)

Join us to celebrate the opening of the new Pruzan Family Center for Learning and reimagining of the Jewish Museum’s collection. Experience striking displays of paintings and artifacts, make art in the renovated studios, discover a touch wall, and uncover artifacts in a simulated archaeological dig. Dance to the joyful sounds of a Funkey Monkeys superduo, build a colorful creation inspired by artworks in the exhibition Anish Kapoor: Early Works, explore the galleries with drawing activities, and collaborate on a vibrant fabric installation.
Dates: 
11/16/2025
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: 
The Jewish Museum, East 92nd Street, New York, NY, USA
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Free Stop Motion Animation Workshop for Teens

Students ages 11 to 15 are encouraged to explore the world of stop motion animation in this one-day workshop with Jewish Museum collection artist Maya Erdelyi. The workshop focuses on utilizing various techniques, experimenting with materials, and having fun with the animation process. Using objects, paint, sand, cut-paper puppets, and the human body (a technique known as pixilation), students learn the basics of animation and get plenty of time to create. Class ends with a celebration and screening of the work created that day.
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11/11/2025
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: 
The Jewish Museum, East 92nd Street, New York, NY, USA
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Leaf-A-Palooza at Stepping Stones Museum for Children

It’s autumn and you know what that means – the leaves are falling and we need your help! Rake, pile and jump into more than 60,000 fabric leaves throughout the museum for a sensory play experience full of fall fun.
Dates: 
11/13/2025
11/14/2025
11/15/2025
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10 am
Location: 
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850, United States
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Matt's 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk - Yonkers

Proceeds to go to The Matthew Wallace Foundation's Matt's Grab-n-Go Food Pantry.
Dates: 
11/27/2025
7:00AM Check in Start 9:00AM Trot Start
Location: 
Tibbetts Brook Park, 355 Midland Ave, Yonkers, NY 10704, USA
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Manhattan Turkey Trot 5K

Trot on down to Randall's Island for the Manhattan Turkey Trot 5K! Run the scenic out and back and unique path along the Island. Enjoy sweet & savory turkey-trot swag and treats from All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water to commemorate your achievement!
Dates: 
11/16/2025
9AM Start FREE Kiddie Dash 8:30AM
Location: 
Randall’s Island Field #10, Central Road, New York, NY, USA
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