STATEN ISLAND, NY – September 25, 2026
October Programs
Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4 | During regular Museum hours
Bank of America Museums on Us®
Bank of America cardholders receive one free general admission by presenting a valid debit or credit card and a government-issued photo ID.
Sunday, Oct. 4 | 12:00 pm, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
ShopRite Kidz Cook: Cowboy Caviar
Participants will chop vegetables and combine them with beans, corn, garnishes, and tortilla chips to create their own Cowboy Caviar
Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Crazy Science Experiments: Cosmic Show
Kids will explore the wonders of space through science demonstrations, larger-than-life visuals, and hands-on interactive learning.
Monday, Oct. 12 | 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Open for NYC Public School Holiday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Schools Out Day Camp – Enroll Online
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. – Never Stop Moving 365: Field Games
Monday, Oct. 12 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Never Stop Moving 365: Field Games
Children will engage in rotating stations that incorporate relay races, sports, and target games, all while encouraging focus, precision, and problem-solving.
Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Zumba Kids
Zumba Kids brings energetic, kid-friendly movement through high energy routines, games, and easy-to-follow choreography led by a Zumba instructor.
Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2:00 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.
NYC Children’s Theatre: Songs to Grow On
Inspired by the travels of folk singer Woody Guthrie, this production invites children and their families to explore the journey together through interactive play, storytelling, and live music.
Sunday, Oct 25 | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Members Only Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Museum closed to the public)
Family Members are invited to purchase tickets for our annual Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Sunday, Oct. 25. Families and their children will play Halloween-themed games, trick-or-treating, make spooky crafts and decorate a pumpkin. We will offer early bird tickets up to Monday, October 12. Tickets can be purchased at: Members Only Not-So-Scary Halloween Pary 2026 Tickets
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Binx the Reptile Guy: Dino Scales & Tails
This interactive program connects ancient reptiles with their modern-day relatives through hands-on learning and educational story telling.
Ongoing Throughout October
Wednesday–Friday | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 12 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Plenty of Purples in the Walk-In! Workshop
Young artists can create their own unique designs from an assortment of purple-colored craft materials.
Please Note
We will be open on Monday, October 12 for Italian Heritage and Indigenous Peoples’ Day and closed to the public on Sunday, October 25 for their annual Members Only Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
About Staten Island Children’s Museum
We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. All programs are included with admission unless stated. Schedules are subject to change. Please visit the Museum’s website for the latest updates: www.sichildrensmuseum.org.
The Staten Island Children’s Museum is located at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301. For more information call 718-273-2060, email info@sichildrensmuseum.org or visit sichildrensmuseum.org.
The museum is housed in a building owned by the City of New York and is supported by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs with additional support from the Staten Island delegation to the NYC Council, NYS Council on the Arts, Corporations, Foundations, the Trustees and Members.
