STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From the Italian Festival at The Mount and haunted history tours to crochet workshops and tribute concerts, this weekend’s lineup is packed with fun for everyone.
Here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend on Staten Island.
Multi-day events
Italian Festival at The Mount | Oct. 10-13
Celebrate Italian heritage with a four-day festival featuring live music, fireworks, rides, games, food vendors, contests, and performances by Judy Torres and the MGM Guarnera Brothers. Hosted by Catholic Charities of Staten Island.
Cost: $5 (children 10 & under free) (tickets here)
Location: Mount Loretto, 6581 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10309
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Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm| October weekends, noon-5 p.m.
Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites at New York City’s oldest continuously working family farm. Activities include pumpkin picking (priced by weight), hayrides, pumpkin chucking, fall photo opportunities, pumpkin painting, and seasonal food and treats from vendors.
Cost: Adults (12+): $12, Seniors (65+): $10, HRT Members: $10, Youth (3–11): $8, Children (0–2): Free (tickets here)
Location: Decker Farm, 435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
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Museum Tour: Path Through History Weekend | Oct. 11-12, 3-4 p.m.
Enjoy a free guided tour of the Staten Island Museum as part of Path Through History Weekends, which showcase New York state’s fascinating history. Learn about the borough of Staten Island and explore the museum’s collections and featured exhibitions.
Cost: Free with museum admission (register here)
Location: Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
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Spooky Snug Harbor Tours | Dates below
Explore Snug Harbor’s darker history on these nighttime walking tours. Guided by Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island, you’ll learn about murder, mayhem and hauntings while visiting historic sites including Captain Robert Randall’s final resting place and hearing about the mysterious murder of Chaplain Quinn.
Cost: General Admission $25 | Snug Harbor Member $20
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
Dates & Times:
Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30: Tours at 8 p.m., 9 p.m.
Oct. 10-12, 17-19, 24-26: Tours at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
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Spooky Snug Harbor Séance | Oct. 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 10:30-11:15 p.m.
Explore tools used to contact spirits from other dimensions in this late-night program. Learn about the evolution of the Ouija board from occult tool to pop phenomenon, and discover modern electromagnetic field detectors used in paranormal investigations.
Cost: $15 | Snug Harbor Member $12
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Sternfeld Studio’s Into the Woods | Oct. 9-11, 23-25
Experience Sondheim and Lapine’s musical like never before — outdoors, under the stars, in an immersive, site-specific production at Camp Pouch. Featuring acoustic folk orchestrations and intimate seating around a campfire. Optional overnight camping available.
Cost: $55.20 (tickets here)
Location: William H. Pouch Boy Scout Camp, 1465 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
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Delirious Dances: Wastelandia Immersive Installation
Experience a world constructed of recycled materials that invites visitors into a multi-layered visual and immersive experience. Following live performances, this installation continues as an exhibition calling for a more sustainable world.
Cost: $5 General Admission | Student/Senior: $4 (tickets here)
Location: Newhouse Center at Snug Harbor, Gallery G (G101, 102, 103, and 104), 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
Dates & Times:
Oct. 10-11: noon-7 p.m.
Oct. 12: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
More information here
Friday, Oct. 10
Movies Under the Stars: Little Shop of Horrors | 6:30-8 p.m.
Grab a blanket and enjoy a free outdoor movie screening of “Little Shop of Horrors” at Faber Park Recreation Center, presented by NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Rated PG-13.
Cost: Free
Location: Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center, 2175 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
More information here
Saturday, Oct. 11
Willowbrook Mile Open Day 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Walk the Mile with the Willowbrook Legacy Project to honor the advocacy that led to the closure of the Willowbrook State School and the ongoing fight for disability justice.
Cost: Free
Location: Center for the Arts (Building 1P), 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314
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Eibs Pond Park Tree and Shrub Planting | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees and shrubs in the forest of Eibs Pond Park! Trees and shrubs provide many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty.
Cost: Free, registration required (register here)
Location: Eibs Pond Park, Meeting Location: Dead end of Weser Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
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Path Through History: Art and Architecture Tour | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tour Snug Harbor’s National Historic District featuring 28 historical buildings, including six structures that were among the first 40 landmark designations by the NYC Landmark Preservation Commission. Learn the stories behind the buildings, design and people who shaped this unique site.
Cost: General Admission $10 | Student/Senior $9 | Snug Harbor Member $9 (tickets here)
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Coming Out Day | noon-3 p.m.
Celebrate authenticity, community and pride with food, fun, and friends! Participants are invited to bring a dish, snack, or drink to share. The event will feature games, music and giveaways. Whether you’re out, coming out or showing support, everyone is welcome to join the celebration. All ages welcome.
Cost: Free (Potluck-style with optional food donations) (register here)
Location: The Pride Center of Staten Island, 66 Willow Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305
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Aura Photography Studio | noon-4 p.m.
Drop in anytime to have your aura read and interpreted photographically by the Aura Camera. Developed by Guy Coggins in the 1970s, an aura photograph is created using electrode hand plates with physiological sensors that detect your vibrational frequency. The technology matches this frequency to corresponding colors through a camera algorithm, producing a double exposure of you and the colored electricity of your body.
Cost: $20 (includes aura portrait photograph, limited edition Risograph photo backing, and self-interpretation guide)
Location: Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
More information here
Chinese Scholar’s Garden Tour | 1-2:30 p.m.
Explore the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden, the first authentic scholar’s garden built in the United States, now celebrating its 25th anniversary. Learn how rocks, water, plants, and architecture demonstrate the opposing principles of yin and yang, and reveal philosophical traditions spanning thousands of years.
Cost: General Admission $10 | Student/Senior $9 | Snug Harbor Member 10% discount (tickets here)
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Crafternoons: Crochet Granny Squares with Jade Dinkins | 1-3 p.m.
Learn to stitch a basic granny square block — one of the foundational patterns of crochet! Participants will learn basic stitches, how to work in rounds, and how to combine colors and textures to create their own unique squares. Granny squares are used in various projects like blankets, bags, and clothing. All materials are provided, and the workshop is suitable for ages 16+.
Cost: $20/$15 for museum members (includes museum admission) (tickets here)
Location: Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
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Queer Van Kult: The House Wears Our Memory Like Skin | 5-8 p.m.
On National Coming Out Day, Staten Island-based queer arts collective Queer Van Kult presents a site-specific performance and installation event at Alice Austen House Park. This poetic act of remembrance, reflection, and reclamation honors queer lineage, local memory, and personal transformation through sculpture, performance, sound, and immersive installations. The event features multiple artists including Bexiexz, Bitch Boys, Xeocho, Maria Atriz, and others, with scheduled performances at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $17.85 (tickets here)
Location: Alice Austen House Museum, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
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Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel | Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Experience an unforgettable night featuring the legendary songs of Billy Joel and Elton John performed by Broadway veteran Craig A. Meyer and Ross Bridgeman. This dynamic, interactive concert celebrates two giants of Pop music with hits including “Piano Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Just the Way You Are,” “Rocket Man,” “You May Be Right,” “Saturday Night’s Alright,” “Movin’ Out” and many more. Two pianos, one unforgettable night!
Cost: $39-$69 (tickets here)
Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301
More information here
Sunday, Oct. 12
Hispanic Heritage Month: Monarch Migration | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NYC Parks! The Urban Park Rangers will lead an educational journey interpreting the remarkable migration of monarch butterflies. Learn about this species’ significant connection to Hispanic culture and heritage as you discover how these butterflies travel almost 3,000 miles annually through Canada and the United States to Mexico.
Cost: Free
Location: Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield Park, Staten Island, NY 10308
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Path Through History: Sailors’ Snug Harbor Historical Tour | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn about the history of Snug Harbor’s 19th century campus and the architecture that made it an irreplaceable collection, featuring six of the first 40 New York City landmarks. Explore Snug Harbor’s master plan for the future and share your vision for the site.
Cost: $10 | Students/Seniors/Snug Harbor Members receive a 10% discount (tickets here)
Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Environmental Stewardship: Tree of Heaven Removal | 12:30-3 p.m.
Help protect farm crops and natural woodlands at Snug Harbor by volunteering to identify, remove, and inhibit invasive “Trees of Heaven” (Ailanthus altissima) on campus. This hands-on conservation activity helps preserve the ecological health of the site.
Cost: Free (register here)
Location: Compost Demonstration Site at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10301
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Opening Day: Entre la Coca y el Oro by Tatiana Arocha | 2-5 p.m.
Attend the opening of this exhibition that weaves art and community together to reclaim the narrative surrounding the coca plant. The exhibition explores coca’s cultural, spiritual, social, and ecological significance while challenging colonial perspectives through multiple gallery installations.
Cost: Free ($5 suggested donation) (register here)
Location: Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art – Main Hall Gallery in Building C, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
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Dandelions by Madelyn Sher | 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Experience a live, original composition of sound and dance created by Madelyn Sher and Leo Hardman-Hill. This performance explores holding on and letting go through various contemporary movement modalities including butoh and dance theater, followed by an informal reception.
Cost: $20 (tickets here)
Location: Carpenter’s Shop at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301
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An Evening with Amy Grant | Doors at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Join Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant for a special evening of music spanning her remarkable 40-year career. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, Amy Grant has sold over 30 million albums and garnered more than 1 billion global streams. Experience the magic of this iconic artist who has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was a Kennedy Center honoree.
Cost: $44-$99 (tickets here)
Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301
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