{"id":359005,"date":"2026-09-28T17:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/359005\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T17:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T17:56:17","slug":"no-school-indigenous-peoples-day-italian-heritage-events-nyc-new-york-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/359005\/","title":{"rendered":"No School? Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day & Italian Heritage Events NYC \u2013 New York Family"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\"NoCourtesy of Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum<\/p>\n

Though it\u2019s a quiet Monday, there is a lot to do with the kids on Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day on October 12, which is also Italian Heritage Day. Keep the weekend fun going with these family activities.<\/p>\n

At a Glance:<\/p>\n

Fun things to do with kids on Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day and Italian Heritage Day
\nMonday, October 12, 2026 (with some events happening all weekend long)
\nFestivals, cultural celebrations, hands-on activities, music, food, workshops, and more
\nPerfect for families looking for something to do on the day off from school<\/p>\n

Family-Friendly Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day and Italian Heritage Day Events
\nCelebrate Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Day<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Native artists sharing their living traditions in this two-day celebration of Indigenous cultures! Take part in Haudenosaunee social dances, create your own beadwork and pottery, learn traditional mush making, and shop at our Native artisan marketplace. Presented with the North American Indigenous Center of New York.
Oct. 11 & 12, 10 am \u2013 5 pm
Brooklyn Children\u2019s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave.<\/p>\n

Psst\u2026 Check Out Halloween Experiences in NYC and (The Great) Beyond 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples\u2019 Weekend, as we honor Indigenous communities and recognize their cultures and contributions through nature programming, hands-on activities, and a walking tour highlighting female Lenape Saunksquas (Chieftains) and their role in the 15th-century Dutch-Indigenous alliance. Through family-friendly programs, learn about the important role of plants and food in Indigenous cultures.
Oct. 10 \u2013 12, all day
Wave Hill, \u00a0675 W 252nd St., Bronx<\/p>\n

\"\"Courtesy of Queens Botanical Garden
\nIndigenous Peoples Day: Wampum Belt Making Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by helping Matinecock artist Tecumseh Ceasar co-create a wampum belt and learn local Native culture. Commemorate Indigenous Peoples Day by co-creating a wampum belt with Matinecock wampum artist Tecumseh Ceasar!\u00a0 Visitors will help thread wampum beads into a simple design on this belt, which will be used as an educational tool within local indigenous communities upon completion. Visitors will also learn about local native culture, history, and customs.
October 12, 12:30 pm \u2013 3:30 pm
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing<\/p>\n

Mt. Loretto Italian Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Catholic Charities of Staten Island for the Italian Festival at The Mount! The event will feature rides and games, beer and sangria gardens, live music on stage, vendors, food, and eating competitions. Tickets and parking may be purchased in advance online or at the door.
Oct. 9 \u2013 12, various times
Mount Loretto, \u00a06581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island<\/p>\n

Columbus Day Parade<\/a><\/p>\n

A grand celebration of Italian-American pride and heritage as Fifth Avenue comes alive for the iconic Columbus Day Parade. Join the Columbus Citizens Foundation for a stirring day of pageantry, tradition, and community\u2014honoring history, culture, and the enduring contributions of Italian Americans in New York and beyond.
October 12, 11:30 am \u2013 3:30 pm
5th Avenue Between 44th St. and 72nd St.<\/p>\n

Psst\u2026 Check Out Things to Do with the Kids in NYC This Weekend<\/a><\/p>\n

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