Bliss Broyard

Kings County

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill

New York

Ainsley Martinez

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights

Brooklyn

Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO

Park Slope

Gowanus-Red Hook

Bed-Stuy

New York County

Miranda Levingston

Lower East Side-Chinatown

Williamsburg-Greenpoint

East Village

651 Arts

651 ARTS, Brooklyn’s premier African Diasporic performing arts institution, joins forces with the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival &amp; Lecture Series for two days of bold storytelling, screenings, and filmmaker conversations celebrating the festival’s 29th anniversary season. Presented through an expanded partnership, the weekend spotlights films produced, directed, and written by women of color, exploring family, identity, migration, belonging, and imagination.
Highlights include Alterik Miller’s acclaimed 93’Til, a Philadelphia love story about art, music, and missed connections; Catherine Joy White’s Swim Sistas, featuring the voice of Naomie Harris; and Kamilah Thurmon’s Making Their Pointe, celebrating the legacy of African American ballet teachers. Each screening section includes a filmmaker Q&amp;A, and Saturday’s program culminates with a special opening-night reception.651 ARTS, Brooklyn’s premier African Diasporic performing arts institution, joins forces with the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival &amp; Lecture Series for two days of bold storytelling, screenings, and filmmaker conversations celebrating the festival’s 29th anniversary season. Presented through an expanded partnership, the weekend spotlights films produced, directed, and written by women of color, exploring family, identity, migration, belonging, and imagination.
Highlights include Alterik Miller’s acclaimed 93’Til, a Philadelphia love story about art, music, and missed connections; Catherine Joy White’s Swim Sistas, featuring the voice of Naomie Harris; and Kamilah Thurmon’s Making Their Pointe, celebrating the legacy of African American ballet teachers. Each screening section includes a filmmaker Q&amp;A, and Saturday’s program culminates with a special opening-night reception.

Local Event: 651 ARTS and Reel Sisters Present the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival

651 ARTS and Reel Sisters Present the Reel...

651 ARTS, Brooklyn’s premier African Diasporic performing arts institution, joins forces with the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora...

651 ARTS and Reel Sisters Present the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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Church of the Heavenly Rest

Don't miss this unique&nbsp; and wonderful operatic work first performed 100 years ago and recently rediscovered. In honor of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis, patron saint of animals, nature and peace, Canterbury Choral Society will perform the Oratorio this Sunday October 25th with professional soloists, chorus and full orchestra. One performance only! Popular Tenor Blake Friedman sings the part of St. Francis.
&nbsp;In 1916 The American Press described the work as "sublime, with passages of extraordinary beauty". Canterbury conductor Jonathan De Vries confirmed&nbsp;"This is a beautiful work in the Italian operatic tradition, very lyrical, with moving arias and choral interludes." First performed in October 1916 by the Metropolitan Opera at Carnegie Hall, the Oratorio was lost until 2006. Tickets are $35, booked in advance through Eventbrite.com or $40 cash at the door. For more information about this unique work and the story of how it was rediscovered go to www.canterburychoral.org.

Local Event: Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di San Francesco in New York this Sunday!

Upper East Side

Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di...

Don't miss this unique  and wonderful operatic work first performed 100 years ago  and recently rediscovered. In honor of the...

Rare revival of Adriano Ariani's Oratorio di San Francesco in New York this Sunday!

Marcy Plaza

Join the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID for a thrilling Candy Scavenger Hunt featuring free candy, books, tote bags, and raffle prizes! This festive celebration is designed for children ages 12 and under in costume, who must be accompanied by an adult. Collect candy and win a prize during this fun-filled neighborhood event.

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