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It's the opening weekend of The Complete World of Sports (Abridged), a witty spoof on all- things-sports (even Quidditch!), at the New Victory Theater. (Friday-Sunday)
It's sure to get batty at Bats at Belvedere Castle tomorrow. Learn all about these creatures of the night, and try to spot some for yourselves! (Friday)
Happy haunting to those who brave the Candlelight Ghost Tours of Manhattan's Most Haunted House, where you'll hear about spooky, inexplicable occurrences from the people who witnessed them. (Friday)
Help kick off another Lolli-Pops season with a brand new show, Who's Got The Beat?, at the Little Orchestra Society. Cute characters teach preschoolers about music and rhythm with classical masterworks. (Saturday-Sunday)
It's a Wicked party at Boo at the Zoo this weekend. Cast members from the Broadway show will make a special appearance, and Glinda and Elphaba will perform some of the musical's songs on Sunday. (Saturday-Sunday)
Prepare to be spellbound during the Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend, two days filled with magic wands, fairy houses, sorcery tales and a Garden Folklore Walk to unearth the myths of witch hazel and snakeroot. (Saturday-Sunday)
If you like the Sunday funnies, you'll love the Nursery Rhyme Comics Book Release at the powerHouse Arena. The book contains 50 classic nursery rhymes with a modern spin by 50 celebrated cartoonists. Participating artists will help kids create their own nursery rhyme comics. (Saturday)
Halloween isn't just for humans at the 21st Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Bring your best- and scariest-dressed furry friends to compete in three rounds to win prizes. (Saturday)
The Queens Museum of Art will transform into a spooktastic world at the Boo! Spooktacular: A Halloween Fundraiser. Kids can have fun with a costume parade, pumpkin carving, tarot card reading and even a "creepy" photo booth. (Saturday)
It's boo time at the Westside YMCA North Gym's BooFest 2011, which will be filled with fun and games (and a bouncy pirate ship!) for little ghosts and goblins. (Saturday)
What do you get when you mix the NY Hall of Science and the American Chemical Society? An entertaining and educational Chemistry Day bubbling with hands-on activities! (Saturday)
Harvest festivals abound this Saturday. The Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park boasts some cool sculptures and multimedia performances, the Halloween Harvest Festival at Wyckoff Farmhouse will hold a Costume Swap, and the Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park will be chock-full of seasonal activities. (Saturday)
If your daughter looks like Madeline from the famous children's book series, dress her in her best blue dress to compete in the Madeline Look-Alike Contest at The Carlyle. Burgers and banana splits will be served, along with an afternoon of song and dance. (Saturday)
Meet the Authors of The Magic School Bus at The Scholastic Store to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary. Ms. Frizzle will be there, too! (Saturday)
For a jazzy, interactive family concert, attend Oran Etkin's Timbalooloo at Symphony Space. This internationally acclaimed clarinetist will lead audience members through imaginative stories and songs. (Saturday)
Trick or treat at the Police Museum's Halloween Party, where kids can make slime and decorate their goody bags while parents learn Halloween safety tips. (Saturday)
Music makes the world go round, so keep it going at VH1's Save The Music Family Day at PS 334, where kids of all ages can play instruments, attend musical workshops and even meet Spongebob Squarepants! (Saturday)
Dance to the tunes of Alastair Moock at his folksy CD Release Party at 92Y Tribeca. You could even win a free Fall Family Pass to all BYOK concerts! Enter here, deadline is tomorrow at 5pm. (Sunday)
Wear your wackiest, scariest Halloween mask to the Fall Festival Open House at Griffin Court. Carve or decorate pumpkins, play games and snack on seasonal treats! (Sunday)
Get in the Halloween spirit at Applause NYC's Halloween Spooktacular celebration. Enjoy cupcake decorating, a haunted house and a "Monster of a Show" performed at 2 pm. (Sunday)
Girls rule at Happily Ever Moey in Central Park when Moey's Music Party celebrates its newest CD and DVD. (Sunday)
Meet cast members from The Addams Family Broadway show at Books of Wonder. They'll sign autographs, take pictures with fans and read from spooky Halloween-themed books. (Sunday)
Jack-o-lanterns come to life during the Parade and Pumpkin Sail at the Dana Discovery Center. Bring your spooky pumpkin (already carved), and watch it float down the Harlem Meer at twilight! (Sunday)
For even more events and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar.
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