Have we got a fun and festive Halloween weekend for you! Featuring over 50 events all over the city--from pumpkin chucking in Queens to painting the fall fruit at your local TD Bank to a spooktacular at the Seaport--there's spooky soirees and neighborhood parades for every age group this weekend. You supply the adorablely costumed cream puff, we provide the fun. And because we couldn't resist, here's a few of our creepy, crawly favorites:

There's plenty of fun to be had at Central Park's annual Pumpkin Festival, complete with a pick-your-own patch and marionette performances for the wee ones. (Saturday) 

Waltz with a woodland creature and explore a Victorian toy parlor at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Ghouls and Gourds. (Saturday) 

Celebrate the holiday with cinema at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab's totally free event, Wonderween. Delight in six hours of crafts and kiddie screenings. (Saturday) 

Nothing sounds cooler than a parade way up above the ground. Join Halloween Hi-Jinks on The High Line for a costumed march that ends with pumpkins and a dance party. (Sunday)       

Gear up for pig races and a haunted house at the fabulous Children's Fall Fest at the Queens County Farm Museum. (Sunday) 

Carve a pumpkin and collect candy through the halls of the neatest science hub in town at the American Museum of Natural History's Halloween Celebration.  

[SWEET TOOTH GOT YOU DOWN? CHECK OUT THESE NON-HALLOWEEN EVENTS, TOO!]   

White is making a splash with the preschool set at the New Victory Theater. This play about two pigment-free friends, Cotton and Wrinkle, ends with vibrant, firework-like bursts of color. (Friday-Sunday)

Explore the history of the nation's infamous federal prison at the Alcatraz Exhibit (recreated escape tunnel!) at Ellis Island's Museum of Immigration. This exhibit is intended for older children. (Friday-Sunday)

The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China ensemble boasts more than 40 contortionists, gymnasts, jugglers and dancers who will mesmerize audiences at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts. (Saturday)

Write and decorate a word from the beautiful Arabic language at the Morgan's Penning Arabic for Kids event, where young scribes will use traditional tools and techniques. (Saturday)

Got milk? Join Billy Kelly in a cool concert for kids at 92Y Tribeca as he performs some of his top tunes, including "People Really Like Milk." (Sunday)

For even more events and activities this weekend and beyond, check out our Family Calendar.  

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*92Y is presenting Josh Bernstein--host of History Channel's Digging for the Truth and Discovery Channel's Into the Unknown--in "Around the World in 50 Minutes" on November 20 at 7:30 pm. It's going to be a fun night, especially for older elementary school kids and middle schoolers. Bernstein has flown around the world more than 20 times to explore, travel and learn. Families have much to learn from his worldwide quests. And we have two family 4-packs of tickets to give away! To enter, send us an email explaining why you'd like to win and put "Around the World" in the subject line. Be sure to include your contact info and address. Deadline to enter is Monday, November 7.  

*Free Seminar: How to Find the Right Camp? The best first step to getting good matches for your child is to speak to a camp advisor like Renee Flax of the American Camp Association. New York Family is sponsoring a free seminar with Renee at Azure on Tuesday, November 8 from 6 to 8 pm (333 East 91st Street). LIMITED SEATING, RSVP NOW at RSVP@hundredstoriespr.com or call (212) 570-2700. For more information, please contact Jasmin Freeman at (646) 442-1662 or email jfreeman@manhattanmedia.com.

Having some qualms about being a new father? The NYC Dads Group has teamed up with Tribeca Parenting and the nationally acclaimed Boot Camp for New Dads to offer a series of New Dad Boot Camps! Meet other new dads and connect with veteran papas to discuss issues like being supportive of your baby's mother, developing a parenting partnership, creating a baby-safe environment, learning how to juggle work as a new parent and managing relatives. Workshops meet for three hours, facilitated by a trained member of the NYC Dads Group, from 10am-1pm.

     -October 29: Park Slope

     -November 5: Upper East Side

     -November 12: Tribeca

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Chelsea Piers     

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