FAMILY FUN FOR OCTOBER

The Tribeca Performing Arts Center's family season will kick off with a performance of "Hatched" by the Treehouse Shakers.

ARTS & PLAY

Hudson River Art Outpost Teaching artists from the Children’s Museum of the Arts lead projects inspired by the waterfront. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1–4 pm. Free. Pier 25 near N. Moore St., hudsonriverpark.org.

Art and Games Lawn games, such as Tug of War, Red Light/Green Light and Wiffleball, and art projects using clay, wood and other materials. All materials provided. Ages 5 and up. Free. Wednesdays, 3:30 pm, Teardrop Park near Warren St. Thursdays, 3:30 pm., Rockefeller Park near Chambers St., bpcparks.org.

Chess Learn the game from an expert. All ability levels are welcome. Ages 5-15. Wednesdays, 3:30 pm. Free. Rockefeller Park near Chambers St., bpcparks.org.

Your Square, Your Story Kids learn how real planners use models to imagine the future city, then design their own skyscraper. Ages 6-11. Sat, 10/11, 10:30–11:45 am. $5. Skyscraper Mu­seum, 39 Battery Pl., skyscraper.org.

Times Square Scavenger Hunt Families go on a scavenger hunt in the museum for fun facts about skyscrapers, examining photos, videos and text for clues. Kids create postcards  of their favorite discoveries. All ages. Sat, 10/25, 10:30–11:45 am. $5. RSVP rsvp@skyscraper.org. The Skyscraper Museum, 39 Battery Place, skyscraper.org.

Friends of Bogardus Annual Harvest Festival Live music, face painting, cookie decorating, demonstrations by Dance With Miss Rachel and Modern Martial Arts, and more. Sat, 10/25, 10:30 am–12:30 pm. Bogardus Garden, Hudson Street between Chambers and Reade, bogardusgarden.org.

FILM

Especially for Kids Three films by Mi’kmaq directors: an animated legend about a canoe and a boy making his rite of passage; a video about identity; and a documentary about the art of Mi'kmaq basketry. Daily, 10:30–11:30 am. Free. The National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, nmai.si.edu.

MUSIC

Taino Music Kids ages 18 months to 4 years hear about Taino culture through stories, song, movement and activities. Wednesdays, 10:30 am and 2 pm. Free. National Museum of the American Indian, 1 Bowling Green, nmai.si.edu.

Music Makers and Story Shakers Listen to a story and create a musical instrument from another country. Ages 4-8. Limited to 15 children. Battery Park City Library, 2nd floor, 175 North End Ave. Thursdays, Oct, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4 pm. nypl.org.

Okee Dokee Brothers Adventure Songs An Americana folk music performance for the whole family with songs inspired by nature. Sat, 10/25, 2 pm. $25 adults, $10 kids. One hour show with no intermission. Schimmel Center, Pace University, 3 Spruce St., schim­mel.pace.edu.

NATURE PROGRAMS

Big City Fishing Do catch-and-release fishing and learn about river ecology, the species of fish that live in the Hudson, water quality, fish biology and more. Rods, reels, bait and instruction provided. Ages 5 and up. Sundays, 1–5 pm and Mondays, 5–7:30 pm. Free. Pier 25 near N. Moore St., hudsonriverpark.org.

River Rangers Kids learn about nature through hands-on activities. Touch tanks, puzzles, science experiments, nature-inspired crafts and more. Ages 3–9. Mondays, 2 pm. Free. Pier 25 near North Moore St., hudson­riverpark.org.

Go Fish! Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. Art projects, bird watching and a musical performance at 12:30 pm by “The Morning Star.” Sat, 10/18, 10 am–2 pm. Free. Wagner Park, 20 Battery Pl., bpcparks.org.

SPORTS

Basketball and Soccer Games and fun drills to improve skills. Basketball on Mondays: 3:30 pm, ages 5–6; 4:30 pm, ages 7 and up. Soccer on Tuesdays: 2:30 pm, ages 3–4: 3:30 pm, ages 5–7; 4:40 pm, ages 8–11. Free. Rockefeller Park near Chambers St., bpcparks.org.

STOTYTELLING

Monsty’s Campfire Sing-and-Story-Along Monsty the giant green monster puppet goes on a camping trip, learns to roast marshmallows, and runs away from a pesky mosquito. Stories and sing­ing songs with the audience. For ages 4 and older. Free. Monday, Oct. 6, 3:30 pm. New Amsterdam Library, 9 Murray St., nypl.org.

Children’s Storytime Readings of new and classic children’s books. Saturdays, 11 am. Free. Barnes & Noble, 97 Warren St., bn.com.

Story Time at PJ Library A drop-in series featuring whimsical tales and songs about traditions, holidays and families. For children to 4 years old. Wednesdays, Oct. 29, 3:30 pm–4:15 pm. Free. Reservations not needed. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Pl., pjlibrary.org.

Theater

Hatched Performance The Tribeca Performing Arts Center opens its family season with “Hatched” by the Treehouse Shakers on Saturday, Oct. 25, 1:30 p.m. The story of a newborn chick emerging from her shell who meets a feisty rooster, a calf learning to walk, a lamb and a nest of baby birds, is told mostly through movement, puppets and music. For babies to 6-year-olds. The audience can come onstage to “meet” the animal puppets. Running time: 45 minutes. $15. Go to tribeca­pac.org or the box office, 199 Chambers St., Tues­­­-Sat 12–6 p.m.

Conversations with Anne The Anne Frank Center hosts a 40-minute performance, Q&A, and workshop in honor of National Day on Writing. An actress plays Anne, followed by a 15-20 minute Q&A during which kids can ask Anne questions about her life, then take a guided tour of the gallery and a writing workshop inspired by Anne’s diary. For ages 9 and up. Saturday, 10/18, 1–3 pm. $8, seniors and students, $5. Reservations recommended. Call 212-431-7993 or email info@annefrank.com. Anne Frank Center, 44 Park Pl., annefrank.com.

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

Stories for All Ages Julie Pasqual tells Halloween-themed stories. Sat, 10/25, 11 am. Free. Teardrop Park near Warren St., bpcparks.org.

Halloween Carnival on the Pier The sixth annual party has face painting, mask decorating, wax hands, cotton candy, spin art, rides and more. Story Pirates will perform Halloween-themed improv shows throughout the afternoon. Costumes encouraged. Most attractions will appeal to kids ages 2–8. Sunday, 10/26, 12–5 pm. Pier 26, between North Moore and Hubert Streets. Admission is free. Some activities are free, some are $2. hudsonriverpark.org.

Halloween Puppy Parade Costumed dogs parade down the Battery Park City esplanade. 10/25, 12 pm–12 am. Free. bpcdogs.org.

Washington Market Park Annual Party and Parade Line-up for the parade down Greenwich Street begins at 12:45 p.m. at Greenwich and North Moore streets. Inside the park, Friends of Washington Market Park volunteers run numerous games, from penny-in-a-haystack to a bone dig in the sandbox. There is also a hay circle on the lawn. Sunday, 10/26, 1–3 pm. All activities are free. washingtonmarketpark.org.
g Warburg’s Annual Halloween Party This year’s event will feature magician Didi Maxx, the Gypsy Witch, along with other tricks and goodies. Friday, 10/31, 3–6 pm. Warburg Realty, 100 Hudson St., 212-380-2400.

Asphalt Screams Kids play Halloween games such as Zombie Freeze Tag, Spooktacular Soccer Shootout and more. Friday, 10/31, 4-6 pm. Free. (Suggested $20 donation per family is welcome. All proceeds go to Fit Kids Fit City, which sponsors free sports and fitness programs.) RSVP asphaltgreen.org. 212 North End Ave.