This weekend in Valley Stream, NY

This team race meetup on Staten Island is connected with the NYRR Staten Island Half and brings the Latinas Run community together for a group run with waterfront views that include New York Harbor and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Runners can connect with one another while taking in the sights along the route.

The Babylon Beautification Society presents its Annual Fair at Argyle Park in Babylon Village, a vibrant outdoor celebration of local creativity and community spirit. More than 325 artisans and makers showcase handmade work that spans clothing and accessories, home decor, artwork, toys, jewelry, bags, specialty foods, and other unique finds. A dedicated market spotlights over 35 food vendors with small batch treats such as baked goods, nut bars, jams and preserves, cheeses, honey, spices, hot sauces, and related condiments. Visitors can also enjoy additional food choices, beer and wine, and live entertainment near the Village Gazebo. Families will find a children’s area with activities at Bayman Park across the canal. Past editions have welcomed crowds exceeding 35,000. The fair is run entirely by volunteers, and net proceeds support beautification projects throughout Babylon Village.

GNATS will travel to MetLife Stadium for a matchup with the Jets. The group plans to gather in Lot J, Section 23, and coordination is underway with the Big Apple Browns Backers of NYC. Alongside the game day meet-up, a private Big Apple Browns Backers bash at Haswell Greens will bring together local and visiting Browns fans. A separate welcome party is also planned, with details to be announced.

At Carmine Carro Community Center, the Brooklyn Walk for Research features an event village to start the day, followed by a ceremony and a community walk. The route is a three-quarter-mile loop with the option to complete one or two laps. The course accommodates wheelchairs and strollers, and dogs are welcome.

Kick off a community workout at Wantagh Park with the Fit Gates Wantagh Park crew. Sessions begin with a warmup, move into a walk, jog, or run at your own pace, include muscular endurance work to build strength, and finish with a cooldown and stretch. The atmosphere centers on motivation and accountability, with participants supporting one another to improve over time. Attendees are encouraged to bring their energy, invite a friend, and set personal goals as they build strength, health, and friendships together.

Build on your pickleball experience at a beginner plus clinic at Newport Racquet Club in the Newport neighborhood of Jersey City. Designed for players who already know the basics, this program focuses on improving shot consistency, court positioning, and overall game awareness. Participants can reserve a spot through the club’s website by selecting the Premium Court booking option and choosing a time slot. Additional sessions for brand-new players and for more advanced levels are also available.

Brand new to pickleball? This Learn to Play clinic at Newport Racquet Club in Jersey City is tailored for first time players. You will go over the rules and foundational strokes, then build up to short rallies by the end of the session. Sessions take place on Court 1 on the downstairs courts. To reserve a spot, use the online booking, choose Book a Premium Court, and select a time. Clinics for Beginner+, Intermediate+, and kids are also available.

Enjoy a guided bird walk at Massapequa Lake that highlights migrating waterfowl along with other bird species. The walk is led by a member of SSAS, is free, and is open to the public. Younger participants are especially encouraged to attend. If it rains, the walk will not take place. To register, text Joe Landesberg at 516-467-9498 with your name and a contact number in case of cancellation. Use street parking on the westbound side of Merrick Road. The lake is at the southern end of Massapequa Preserve, situated between Lakeshore Boulevard and Ocean Avenue.

Multiple households come together for a multi-family block sale, creating an easy way to shop from many sellers in one place. Shoppers can browse a range of goods from different homes in a single stop for a convenient neighborhood shopping experience.

Mini and Me Zumba offers a 45 minute session of music, movement, and dancing designed for a parent and child to enjoy together. Tickets are $30 and cover both participants. The class takes place at The Nest and focuses on fun while getting everyone moving.

Celebrate the season at Riverview Farmers Market’s yearly fall harvest celebration with live music, performances, and family-friendly activities. The lineup features OMG Bubbles, live sets by the Chris Gomez Trio and Mood Merchant, and juggling by Sean Blue. Children can enjoy free art activities with the Educational Arts Team throughout the event. Presented with support from Impact Jersey City Heights.

An engaging celebration of New York City that explores its history, the city as it is now, and what lies ahead. Discover new angles and lesser-known details about NYC. Tickets are available.

Explore live demonstrations and fresh colorways of the GoCafe® Insulated Mug at Graybar Passage. Each purchase includes a coffee voucher, a limited-edition tote, and a sticker sheet, and posting about your visit on social media earns an extra coffee voucher and an uchiwa. Demonstrations showcase Zojirushi technology in action, highlighting long-lasting heat, leak-tight performance, and a remarkably lightweight build, along with new finishes such as Matte Gold. See why GoCafe® is designed for life on the go.

DJ Golden Hour comes to Brooklyn Bowl, presented by The Rock and Roll Playhouse.

A family-friendly arcade day in Brooklyn features video games and pinball for all ages. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Barcade is donating a portion of Family Day token sales to Gamers Outreach, a charity that supports recreation for children in hospitals through video games and the gaming community.

This class teaches the craft of making comics from foundational sequential storytelling through preparing pages for print. It is led by Raymond Salvador, who has created comics since childhood and later worked in the field. Lessons focus on practical methods for clarity and readability so stories connect with readers, including insights that are often not part of typical art school training. The aim is to equip anyone interested in making comics with the tools to do it well. Participants must be at least 7 years old.

A weekly tournament for the ONE PIECE Trading Card Game that provides a regular opportunity for competitive play.

The New York Jets meet the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium for an NFL matchup. This game is part of the league’s flexible scheduling, so kickoff details can be adjusted from what appears on tickets or schedules. Accessible seating is available for wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility, with companion seats offered; select these together in the same wheelchair seating dropdown to stay in the same area. Ticketing includes a public onsale along with select presales, such as an Amex presale and an STM presale.

This celebration marks Columbus Day.

This local One Piece event features a $10 entry fee, and each participant receives one OP tournament pack. Prizes scale with turnout. With fewer than eight players, prizes go to the top two. With eight players, prizes go to the top three. For every additional two entrants, one more place is added to prizing, for example ten players means top four and twelve means top five.

At New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the NJ Symphony presents iconic film music led by conductor Keitaro Harada. The program includes favorites from the movie musicals West Side Story and An American in Paris, alongside Joe Hisaishi’s score for the Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away. This celebratory concert spotlights orchestral writing from the big screen and offers a lively kickoff to the season.

The Build & Keep LEGO event returns to TOY BOX with a twist. This edition features a smaller set and a lower ticket price for LEGO fans. The specific build will be announced, and space is limited to 30 participants.

An afternoon of poetry at fotofoto gallery spotlights readings from Sandra Bynum, Pamela Castelli, Lorraine LoFrese Conlin, Anne Cognato, Gloria g. Murray, and Mary Winters, along with an open mic segment. Pamela Castelli’s work explores the search for emotional understanding and spiritual growth, drawing on her experience as a psychotherapist who incorporates yoga and meditation while supporting people recovering from childhood trauma. Sandra Bynum often uses her own photography as creative spark, with poems appearing in Voices Unbound: An International Anthology, What Unites Us, NCPLS Reviews, Saving Ourselves…, and Suffolk County Poetry Review, and she is a NAC 2026 Poetry Path winner. Anne Cognato brings perspectives as a poet, photographer, gardener, and IT professional, with publications in Bards Annual, MudFish 25, Suffolk County Poetry Review, and Green Prints, and recognition as a finalist in the 2025 Babylon Village Arts Council poetry contest. Lorraine Conlin, Nassau County Poet Laureate Emeritus from 2015 to 2017, serves as V.P. of the NCPLS, PPA events coordinator, and director of program development for the LIWG, with work published nationally and internationally and two wins in the Allan Ginsburg Poetry Contest. Gloria g. Murray’s poetry and prose have appeared in journals such as Flapperhouse, Paterson Review, Poet Lore, Moment, Third Wednesday, and Adelaide, with honors that include first place in the 2014 Anna Davidson Rosenberg award, Poetica Magazine, and third place in the 2017 Writer’s Digest poetry contest, along with poetry chapbooks and the novella CALAMITY JANE. Mary Winters is the author of Just Between Us, is active in the Farmingdale Poetry and Creative Writing Group, the Smithtown Library Writers Group, and the Long Island Writer’s Guild, has work published nationally and internationally, and serves on the advisory board for the Nassau County Poet Laureate Society.

Take a relaxed jog between neighborhood bars in Jersey City on a route that has been held every year since 2010. The group sets off from Abby’s Pub and travels through historic, distinctive, and off-the-beaten-path areas, spending unhurried time at each stop before moving on. Each leg is roughly a half mile to a mile and a half at an easy 11 to 11 and a half minute pace, with about 30 to 40 minutes to unwind at every bar. The outing wraps up at Moore’s Place with a well known open jazz jam. Live location updates will be shared through WhatsApp, and texting is available for those who do not use the app. Non-runners can keep up by rideshare or by bike, and bringing a lock is recommended. CitiBike is available in the city for quick hops between stops.

Adelphi Orchestra opens its 73rd season with American Voices at 250 at Broadway Presbyterian Church. Conductor Kyunghun Kim leads a program honoring America’s 250th Anniversary alongside Beethoven’s legacy. Guest soloist Sophia Werner performs Barber’s Violin Concerto. The program also includes Barber’s Adagio for Strings and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8. This concert is part of the orchestra’s season opener presented in both New Jersey and New York City.

At Tzu Chi Center in New York, this welcoming gathering invites women who enjoy reading for an afternoon of connection and reflection. The focus this month is inspired by Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, and reading the book in advance is not required. The experience begins with a guided meditation and a serving of ceremonial grade cacao from the Mayan lands with Sasha Sakhar of SUGARHAUS, creating space to settle into the body and open the heart, a gentle nod to the heart and mind coherence discussed in the book. The group then moves into a facilitated conversation that ties the book’s themes to everyday life, supported by reflection prompts and notecards so everyone can participate comfortably, whether they finished the book or are just getting started. A short creative interlude follows, using simple coloring to spark joy, calm the mind, and help insights sink in. The afternoon concludes with tea, conversation, and a small action to carry forward beyond the room.

Amore Opera presents Charles Gounod's Faust, where a learned man strikes a bargain with the devil, surrendering his soul to regain youth and a final chance at love. The production takes place at St. Paul & St. Andrew with a live ensemble of singers and musicians. This staging showcases Marguerite's seldom heard Spinning Wheel aria in its complete form. The cast includes Sam Ng as Faust, Kofi Hayford as Mephistopheles, Jihye Seo as Marguerite, Andrew Richardson as Valentin, Julie Silva as Siebel, Casey Keeler as Marthe, and Theodore Chang as Wagner.

Oktoberfest arrives at Tilly Foster Farm with an outdoor concert featuring BoStyx performing the classic hits of Boston and Styx. Expect a lively atmosphere with singalong favorites, crisp fall vibes, and beer to match the celebration. Concessions will offer food for purchase, and a bar will operate throughout the evening. Ticket options include General Admission at $30 plus tax and VIP Seating at $75 plus tax, which includes an Oktoberfest buffet. Chairs are not required in the VIP section, though bringing a personal chair is welcome if preferred. Parking in the lot is $10 per car, and drop-off is free. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, and animals are not permitted on the property. This is an outdoor event that will proceed rain or shine, and all sales are final.

Experience a Colombian-style Latin dance party in Astoria with salsa, bachata, cumbia, and reggaeton filling the room. Enjoy cocktails and a full night of nonstop dancing in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

A Colombian Latin dance night at Ritmos 60 in Astoria features salsa, bachata, cumbia, and reggaeton, along with cocktails. Tickets are available.

Enjoy a special NYCC screening of Niú Lái, an animated movie from China following a cow trapped in a complex dream who must discover courage. The film is presented in Mandarin with English subtitles. There is no cover, with a one drink minimum. Early arrival is recommended for the best seats. New York Comic Con tickets are not required for entry.

A Bay Ridge bookstore that has previously hosted the author's launches welcomes Race Track, the ninth novel. The event features readings from the book, a question and answer session, and a book signing.

Experience a performance of card magic by Jason Ladanye.

A juke joint style memorial celebration fills The Gutter with North Mississippi blues in honor of Como, Mississippi legend R.L. Boyce, the Hill Country Boogie King whose half century in music is being saluted. Expect a night steeped in hypnotic grooves, raw rhythms, and deep-rooted tradition. Sharde Thomas and the Rising Stars Fife & Drum Band keep alive one of the oldest strands of American blues, a lineage connected to her grandfather Otha Turner, who was R.L. Boyce’s uncle. Boyce began in 1970 at age 15 as a drummer in that very fife-and-drum family band, and Thomas also appears on the soundtrack to the film Sinners. New Moon Acoustic Blues, a New York City duo, explores early 1900s American sounds, with singer guitarist Karl Schwarz versed in Mississippi Delta and Piedmont styles, alongside traditional gospel and spirituals, and David A. Barnes on harmonica, a member of Memphis Blood. Brother Tito Deler, also known as Harlem Slim, offers blues inspired by Son House and Fred McDowell, infused with his Dominican roots. Howlin’ Hurd and The House Rockers are led by Brian Hurd of Daddy Long Legs, recently back from tours in Australia and Japan, bringing fervent, street-honed blues. Robert Kimbrough Sr. BluesConnection (CPSB) represents the youngest son of Junior Kimbrough, delivering trance-rich Cotton Patch Soul Blues. Lightnin’ Malcolm appears as a North Mississippi electric one-man band who played, recorded, and toured with Boyce for three decades as second guitarist and drummer, and has also worked with Cedric Burnside, Mississippi All Stars, and Paul Wine Jones. Admission is $20 and attendees must be 21 or older. The night promises plenty of boogie in true juke joint spirit.

The U.S. premiere features a screening of Sophocles' Electra reimagined within a European cabaret milieu, shifting attention from vengeance to the ongoing debate between morality and justice. The film links the ancient tale to present-day discussions of violence and retribution, presenting the story as a political parable. A Q&A with director Dimitri Tarlow follows the screening.

Tricky at Brooklyn Steel welcomes guests ages 16 and over. Preferred Terrace access includes a prime viewing area on the second floor balcony and the adjacent Ludlow Lounge, along with a private restroom.

Don Omar brings The Last King World Tour to Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This stop on the tour offers a chance to see him perform live in Newark.

Deep Afro House takes center stage at Silo Brooklyn, with hypnotic rhythms, rolling percussion, and soulful melodies driving a late-night dancefloor. Angie Ocampo headlines. Maria Sifontes plays back to back with Milo, and Vnuz and Awa set the mood from the opening moments. This is a single-room affair with a unified sound that carries straight through the night.