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Staten Island Events, Festivals & Things to Do
Discover upcoming Staten Island events, festivals, concerts, arts and culture, family activities and local happenings — plus neighborhood, dining and lifestyle guides to help you explore more of the borough.
Curated locally · Updated October 15, 2026
More Than a Calendar
What’s Happening Around Staten Island
Staten Island’s calendar is filled with neighborhood traditions, cultural events, live performances, food festivals, car shows, outdoor activities and community programs throughout the year.
I use this page to highlight events that may be worth adding to your calendar and to connect them with the neighborhoods, dining spots, parks and local destinations that make Staten Island distinctive.
Featured Staten Island Event
GRACE Foundation Monster Mash & Trunk Bash — October 17
Join the GRACE Foundation for an afternoon of trunk-or-treating, music, games, food, local vendors and Halloween fun. Saturday, October 17, 2026, noon–4 PM. Admission: $5 donation per guest; proceeds benefit GRACE programs.
Happening in October
October Events on Staten Island
October brings pumpkin picking, family entertainment, Italian cultural celebrations, local history, community programs and plenty of Halloween atmosphere to Staten Island.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
Historic Richmond Town’s seasonal pumpkin picking returns with the pumpkin patch, 19th-century farm-life activities and fall food favorites.
Official Details →Village Ghost Tours
Explore historic houses by candlelight while costumed storytellers share Staten Island folklore, mysteries and unexplained tales during this one-hour after-hours walking tour.
Tour Details & Tickets →Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular
Halloween fun takes over the Staten Island Zoo October 17 and 18 from 2:30–8:00 PM. Enjoy spooky sights, creepy creatures, festive surprises and family-friendly fun throughout the Zoo.
Tickets & Event Details →GRACE Foundation Monster Mash & Trunk Bash
Join the GRACE Foundation, Eden II, On Your Mark and Where Little Minds Grow for a family-friendly Halloween celebration with trunk-or-treating, games, a DJ, food and vendors.
Saturday, October 17 · 12:00–4:00 PM
Admission: $5 donation per guest.
GRACE Foundation Halloween Bash
An evening Halloween celebration with music, food, scare actors, axe throwing, a haunted experience, trunk-or-treat and more. Proceeds benefit programs at the GRACE Foundation.
Saturday, October 17 · 7:00 PM
460 W. Brielle Avenue, Staten Island.
FDNY Open House Weekend
Visit participating neighborhood firehouses and EMS stations. Meet firefighters, paramedics and EMTs, tour participating facilities, see demonstrations, learn fire and life-safety tips and explore FDNY careers.
Sessions are scheduled for 11:00 AM–1:00 PM or 1:00–3:00 PM at participating locations.
FDNY Fire & Life Safety →Old Home Day
Historic Richmond Town’s annual celebration of living history and Staten Island cultural heritage features historic trades, living historians, makers and demonstrations throughout the village.
Official Event Details →Frankenstem Returns: The Musical
A spooky, funny family musical mixing Halloween fun with STEM experiments, engineering, chemistry and technology. Doors open at 6:00 PM; show starts at 6:30 PM.
Official Event Details →The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The St. George Theatre continues its Halloween tradition with a pre-show concert by The Flesh Junkies, costume contest, “Time Warp” and the cult-classic movie. Doors open at 8:30 PM.
Official Event Details →This Month
October at a Glance
From family shows and pumpkin picking to Italian festivals, living history, community events and Halloween favorites, October is packed with local happenings.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
Fall Family Fun · Richmondtown
Village Ghost Tours
Ghost Tours · Historic Richmond Town
Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular
Halloween · West Brighton
FDNY Open House Weekend
Community · Staten Island
Old Home Day
Living History · Richmondtown
Frankenstem Returns: The Musical
Family Musical · St. George
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Movie & Live Pre-Show · St. George
GRACE Foundation Monster Mash & Trunk Bash
12–4 PM · Family Halloween · 460 W. Brielle Avenue
GRACE Foundation Halloween Bash
7 PM · Halloween Fundraiser · 460 W. Brielle Avenue
Plan Ahead
November Events on Staten Island
November brings autumn scenery, live comedy and seasonal traditions to Staten Island. Here are a few local events worth adding to your calendar.
Fall Foliage Tour
Experience Snug Harbor during autumn color on a guided walk through the grounds, including the Pond Garden and the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden.
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Tour Details & Tickets →Eric D’Alessandro
Staten Island’s own Eric D’Alessandro returns to the St. George Theatre for two nights of stand-up comedy featuring his relatable observations, characters and Italian-American humor.
Show: 8:00 PM · Doors 7:00 PM
Tickets & Event Details →Pumpkin Smash at Snug Harbor
Bring the family to a seasonal composting workshop at Snug Harbor Heritage Farm. Discover how pumpkins and other organic material can be returned to the soil. November 7 at 10:00 AM.
Official Event Details →Bird & Nature Walks
Enjoy guided birdwatching and nature walks at Staten Island parks during November, including Freshkills North Park and Wolfe’s Pond Park. Confirm individual dates, meeting locations and registration with the organizer.
Official Event Details →Hearth & Harvest Festival
Historic Richmond Town celebrates Native life and culture with Indigenous dance, storytelling and crafts, along with historic hearth-cooking demonstrations using period recipes, tools and techniques throughout the village.
Official Event Details →Anthony Rodia: Insanely Funny Tour
Italian-American comedian Anthony Rodia brings his Insanely Funny Tour to the St. George Theatre for Thanksgiving weekend, with his high-energy take on family life and everyday situations.
Saturday: 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 PM
Looking Ahead
November at a Glance
From fall color and local history to two big comedy weekends at the St. George Theatre, November offers a mix of outdoor, cultural and live entertainment on Staten Island.
Fall Foliage Tour
Fall Outdoors · Snug Harbor
Eric D’Alessandro
Comedy · St. George
Pumpkin Smash at Snug Harbor
Sustainability · Snug Harbor
Bird & Nature Walks
Nature & Outdoors · Staten Island
Hearth & Harvest Festival
History & Culture · Richmondtown
Anthony Rodia: Insanely Funny Tour
Comedy · St. George
Community Information
Helpful Staten Island Community Dates
Not every important local date is entertainment. This section highlights useful public programs, services and community events Staten Island residents may want to know about.
NYC SAFE Disposal Event — Staten Island
Have household products that should not go in the regular trash? NYC’s SAFE Disposal Event gives Staten Island residents an opportunity to safely dispose of certain potentially harmful household products.
- Accepted SAFE-event materials include items such as acids, antifreeze, damaged batteries, gasoline or diesel, flares, gas cylinders and fire extinguishers.
- Medical waste such as pharmaceuticals and sharps, pesticides and solvents are also listed among accepted materials.
- Electronics, batteries and paint have additional year-round or special-waste disposal options.
When:
Saturday, October 17 · 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location:
Midland Beach Parking Lot 8 · Father Capodanno Boulevard
& Hunter Avenue
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