STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From spooky hikes and haunted house tours to Día de los Muertos crafts and Broadway-style performances, this weekend’s events offer something for everyone.
Here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend on Staten Island.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Rooted & Rising: Nonprofit Staten Island’s Annual Conference | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate 20 years of service with a full day of learning, networking, and partnership-building for nonprofit and government leaders. Speakers feature Tatiana Sabatelli (Executive Director), Shavone Williams (Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services), and representatives from city agencies and nonprofit organizations.
Cost: $125 members, $175 non-members (ticket info here)
Location: Hilton Garden Inn at 1100 South Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314
Snug Harbor Glass House Tour | 1-2 p.m.
See where Snug Harbor overwinters its exotic plants, including aquatic tropical specimens and plants from the Tropical Border. You’ll get a sneak peek at cuttings and seedlings being prepared for next year’s summer displays, plus the collection of winter flowering bulbs. This event is rain or shine.
Cost: $10 general admission, $9 Student/Senior, $9 Snug Harbor Member
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
Spooky Snug Harbor Tours | Tours at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Explore Snug Harbor’s darker history on these nighttime walking tours. Guided by Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island, you’ll learn about murder, mayhem and hauntings while visiting historic sites including Captain Robert Randall’s final resting place and hearing about the mysterious murder of Chaplain Quinn.
Cost: General Admission $25 | Snug Harbor Member $20
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
Friday, Oct. 31
DeMatti Halloween Tot Parade | 10-11:30 a.m.
Get those costumes ready! Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses to DeMatti’s Halloween Tot Parade to show off their spooky (or silly!) stuff! After the parade, the fun continues with pumpkins, exciting crafts and awesome games for all our tots. It’s the perfect way to kick off Halloween.
Cost: Free
Location: DeMatti Park Fieldhouse, 430 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305
Halloween Hike to Heyerdahl Hill | 1-2 p.m.
Join a scenic autumn hike through the central Greenbelt, where you’ll observe the fall foliage, flora, and fauna, as well as learn more about the natural, cultural, and dare we say, haunted history of the area. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress appropriately for hiking outdoors in the weather conditions.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. at Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
Film Screening: Halloween (1978) | 2-4 p.m.
Watch the classic horror film “Halloween” (1978) directed by John Carpenter. The story follows Michael Myers who escapes from a mental hospital fifteen years after murdering his sister and returns to kill again. Refreshments will be provided. Rated: R
Cost: Free
Location: St. George Library Center Auditorium, 5 Central Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301
Victorian Shadows: A Haunted Evening at Clear Comfort | 3-7 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween at the Alice Austen House with a spooky and enchanting night of fun. Doors open at 3 p.m. for trick-or-treating, followed by special activities including aura camera photography (costumes encouraged!), dried flower bouquet making, and a sunset grounds tour. The evening features a structured itinerary with trick-or-treating starting at 3 p.m., aura photography from 3-7 p.m., dried flower bouquet making from 4-7 p.m., and a sunset grounds tour from 5-6 p.m.
Cost: $10 suggested donation; Aura photography sessions are $20 each (tickets here)
Location: Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd. and 777 Front St., Staten Island, NY 10305
Spooky Snug Harbor: Halloween Special – Extended Tour | 7:30-9 p.m. and 9-10:30 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween with a special extended version of the popular Spooky Snug Harbor tour. This 90-minute experience offers more time to explore the haunted history of one of Staten Island’s most iconic locations. Learn about Captain Robert Randall, Chaplain Quinn’s murder, and other eerie tales that have shaped Snug Harbor’s past.
Cost: General Admission $30 | Snug Harbor Member $25
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
Saturday, Nov. 1
Spooky Staten Island History Hike | 11-11:30 a.m.
Halloween may be over, but the spooky season continues! Join the Urban Park Rangers for a short hike exploring the weird, spooky, and strange aspects of Staten Island’s history. This 30-minute guided walk is perfect for those interested in local lore and history.
Cost: Free
Location: Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road, Silver Lake Park, Staten Island 10301
Photowalk Series: Blood Root Valley | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Continue the Halloween spirit with a photowalk in Blood Root Valley, part of Staten Island’s Greenbelt. Once known as the Valley of Dead Man’s Creek, this area features woodlands, ravines, ridges and scenic overviews. AAH guide Kristen Bartley will share the history and haunted lore of the park while offering tips on Polaroid photograph manipulation. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Polaroid cameras or rent one from the museum in advance.
Cost: Free (polaroid rental available) (register here)
Location: Blood Root Valley (more location details to come)
Art Vault – Celebrating 1 Year | 1-5 p.m.
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Art Vault with a special gathering featuring artists’ work, light refreshments and music. This milestone event marks a year of creativity and community at the Hub.
Cost: Free
Location: Hub 73 Wave St., Staten Island, NY 10304
Family Movie Matinee and Coloring: Ratatouille | 2-3:30 p.m.
Why go to the movie theater when you can watch a movie at the library? Join for a family-friendly screening of “Ratatouille,” along with coloring activities and a snack. Rated G.
Cost: Free
Location: Mariners Harbor Library, 206 South Ave., Staten Island, NY 10303
Movie Screening: “Coco” | 3-4:30 p.m.
Join a special Día de los Muertos celebration featuring a free screening of Disney’s “Coco.” Before the movie, enjoy a special storytime to learn more about Día de los Muertos, and participate in a special craft during the film screening. Rated PG.
Cost: Free
Location: St. George Library Center Auditorium, 5 Central Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301
St. George Theatre: Chicago | Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Experience the razzle-dazzle of Broadway’s longest-running American musical when “Chicago” comes to the St. George Theatre. Set in the roaring 1920s, this Tony Award-winning show follows the stories of two rival vaudevillian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Featuring iconic choreography and unforgettable songs like “All That Jazz” and “Cell Block Tango,” this production promises an evening of entertainment that’s both satirical and sensational.
Cost: $90-$200 (tickets here)
Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301
Sunday, Nov. 2
The Owls of Staten Island | 10:30 a.m.-noon
Join the educators for a fun filled program about owls. Learn about what type of owls live here and their fascinating adaptations. Then dissect an owl pellet and guess what it ate! Weather-permitting, we will take a short hike around the Nature Center trail in search of owl habitats and other fall wonders. All ages welcome.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Greenbelt Nature Center, 700 Rockland Ave. at Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Folktales | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a special Native American Heritage Month event at Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Explore the beautiful landscape while learning about the Lenape’s traditional practice of oral storytelling. Rangers will share stories from the Lenape and discuss the lessons they can still teach us today. Visitors are encouraged to bring and share traditional folktales from their own heritage to foster community learning and growth.
Cost: Free
Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
ShopRite Kidz Cook: Autumn Salad | noon-4 p.m.
Young chefs can join this seasonal cooking workshop at the Staten Island Children’s Museum where they’ll learn to prepare a delicious autumn-themed salad. This hands-on experience allows children to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while developing basic cooking skills in a fun, interactive environment. The workshop is part of the museum’s ShopRite Kidz Cook program, which promotes healthy eating habits through engaging culinary activities.
Cost: Included with museum admission
Location: Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
Snug Harbor Glass House Tour | 1-2 p.m.
See where Snug Harbor overwinters its exotic plants, including aquatic tropical specimens and plants from the Tropical Border. You’ll get a sneak peek at cuttings and seedlings being prepared for next year’s summer displays, plus the collection of winter flowering bulbs. This event is rain or shine.
Cost: $10 general admission, $9 Student/Senior, $9 Snug Harbor Member
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
National Lighthouse Museum: Cosmic Bowling at Rab’s Country Lanes | 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cosmic Bowling at Rab’s Country Lanes will light up the afternoon to benefit the National Lighthouse Museum! Guests will enjoy an evening of bowling under the cosmic lights, complete with shoe rental, pizza and soda. Each ticket also includes five free raffle tickets, with the option to purchase more for a chance to win exciting prizes—all while supporting the National Lighthouse Museum.
Cost: $40 (tickets here)
Location: Rab’s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
Dia de Los Muertos Storytime + Craft | 3-3:45 p.m.
Join the St. George Library Center for a special Día de los Muertos storytime perfect for kids ages 3-12. Children will enjoy a beautifully illustrated book that introduces the traditions and meaning behind this vibrant Mexican holiday, followed by a fun skull craft where they can decorate colorful calaveras using markers, stickers, rhinestones and glitter.
Cost: Free
Location: St. George Library Center, 5 Central Ave., Staten Island, NY 10301
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