Saturday, October 3

This weekend features a notable concentration of cultural celebrations across the boroughs, particularly in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Several events offer free admission and family-friendly programming, making them accessible options. Beyond these, a major art exhibition and a significant music concert are also taking place.

• Día de los Muertos at NYBG

  Sat 10am · New York Botanical Garden · The Bronx

  The New York Botanical Garden will host a Día de los Muertos celebration, offering a large-scale outdoor cultural experience in the Bronx.

• Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous

  Sun time tbd · The Metropolitan Museum of Art · Manhattan

  The Met will present "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous", an exhibition focusing on the works and relationship of two influential 20th-century American artists.

• Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow

  Sat 12pm · Lefrak Center at Lakeside · Brooklyn

  The Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow at Lefrak Center offers an opportunity to engage with indigenous culture through dance and traditional arts.

• Celebración Latina Block Party

  Sun 12pm · Ballet Hispánico · Manhattan

  Ballet Hispánico's Celebración Latina Block Party provides free dance performances and community activities, highlighting Latin American culture in Manhattan.

• Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day

  Sun 12pm · The New York Historical · Manhattan

  The New York Historical offers a free Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day, providing educational and artistic programming in a historic setting.

• Hispanic Heritage Month: Luminous Luminarias

  Sun 11am · Van Cortlandt Nature Center · The Bronx

  Van Cortlandt Nature Center will host a free outdoor event for Hispanic Heritage Month, focusing on the creation of luminous luminarias.

• The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats in a Cage Tour

  Sun 8pm · Barclays Center · Prospect Heights

  The Smashing Pumpkins will perform at Barclays Center, presenting a major rock concert for those interested in mainstream music.

• 89th Pulaski Day Parade on Fifth Avenue

  Sun 12:30pm · Fifth Avenue

  The 89th Pulaski Day Parade will proceed down Fifth Avenue, celebrating Polish-American heritage with a traditional procession.