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Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025

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10 am – 5 pm

Community Superheroes Week with FDNY

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Family

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community
Family

Faber ParkStaten Island

3:30 pm

Movie Day: "Ferdinand" – Hispanic Heritage Month

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Film
Free

Hunts Point LibraryBronx

3:30 – 5 pm

Enviro Games

Ages: 5 and up
Family
Free
Games

Idlewild ParkSpringfield Gardens

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Family
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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