Prospect Park

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• Oct23Morning Birding at Prospect Park with Gabriel WillowFRIDAYS · 9 AM · SEPTEMBER · next Fri, Oct 23, 9:00 AMTwo hours of autumn migration in Prospect Park with Gabriel Willow, free, on Friday mornings through September. NYC Bird Alliance runs hundreds of outings a year and the majority of them, like this one, cost nothing.Free
• Oct24Park Pitch InSELECT WEEKENDS · next Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AMFree · registration required
• Oct25Fall Foliage CanoeingSunday, 11:00 AMFew experiences compare with being on the open water in New York City. The rhythm of the waves, the sun on your face, and the exhilaration of slicing through the water all add up to an experience you’ll never forget. Our trained Urban Park Rangers will lead you on canoe adventures that range from the gentle waters of protected lakes to the challenging open waters of rivers and bays. Enjoy a calm autumn paddle with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore seasonal colors and along the Prospect Park Lake. Ages 8 and up. First come, first served.Free
• Oct27Sunset Volunteer SeriesTUESDAYS · 5–7 PM · APRIL–AUGUST · next Tue, Oct 27, 5:00 PMFree · registration required · 18+
• Oct29Haunted CarouselThursday, 12:00 PMDon’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!Free
• Oct30Haunted CarouselFriday, 12:00 PMDon’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!Free
• Oct31Creepy Crawly HalloweenSaturday, 10:00 AMTake a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween.Nature Detective, 10 am–4 pmWhat creepy, crawly and curious creatures are hiding in Prospect Park? Borrow a sketchbook and observation guide, then explore indoors and outdoors for spiders, bats, insects, plants, and other wild discoveries. Look closely, sketch what you find, and uncover the mysteries of nature hiding all around you.Owl Pellet Dissection, 11 am–2pmParticipants will have the opportunity to pick apart owl pellets, masses of undigested parts of food that owl species occasionally regurgitate!Nature Chef’s Surprise!, 12–3 pmOur nature chef has some tasty treats for you to try that are delicious, nutritious, and crunchy! Take a nibble and earn a special certificate and boasting button. Learn how this mystery treat is a sustainable alternative protein source that has nutritional benefits.Creepy Crawly Walk, 1–2 pm + 3–4pmParticipants will search for Prospect Park’s creepy residents and explore the park.Free
• Oct31Haunted CarouselSaturday, 12:00 PMDon’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!Free
• Oct31Folklore Tales on the Trail HikeSaturday, 1:00 PMGather at the Washington Irving statue and join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike learning about the folklore and history surrounding Sleepy Hollow while enjoying a nature walk through Prospect Park. While on this hike, meet and greet the horses and officers of the NYC Parks Mounted Park Enforcement Patrol.Free
• Nov1Haunted CarouselSunday, 12:00 PMDon’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.Children’s Corner, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher. Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!Free

The last 20 of 28 past events we listed here — useful for a sense of what this venue actually programmes.

1. Wellness For The People Presents: The FestivalOct 17, 2026
2. Movie Under the Stars: Practical Magic (1998)Oct 14, 2026
3. Nature Exploration: City of Forest DayOct 3, 2026
4. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 27, 2026
5. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 27, 2026
6. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 25, 2026
7. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 24, 2026
8. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 24, 2026
9. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 23, 2026
10. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 22, 2026
11. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 20, 2026
12. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 20, 2026
13. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 18, 2026
14. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 15, 2026
15. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 15, 2026
16. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 14, 2026
17. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 13, 2026
18. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 13, 2026
19. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 12, 2026
20. Molière in the Park presents: DON JUANSep 11, 2026