Oct. 18 \u2014 <\/b>The NYC DOT Harvest Festival will be held on Castleton Avenue in Staten Island from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. <\/b>This free event is open to all ages and abilities and features a variety of fall-themed activities. Attendees can enjoy a Ferris wheel, amusement rides, a pumpkin patch, tarot card readings, face painting, arts and crafts, and local vendors. The festival takes place between Bement and Davis Avenues. \u2014 visit nyckidsfest.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014 <\/b>Staten Island Little League will host Trunk or Treat from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 225 Seaver Ave., Dongan Hills. <\/b>Activities include trick-or-treating, vendor sales, a food truck, a DJ, and face painting. Vendors and participants include Made for You by Alyssa, Memorabilia Masters \u2013 The Bils, Lizzy\u2019s Busy Beads, Rusoo_Sunnie_Shop, SINY DJs, Joyce\u2019s Mobile, NY Life Insurance, Park Lane Jewelry, BraidBarsi, Nelum, Party Town, and Napoli Pizza. \u2014 statenislandlittleleague.com<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 18 and Oct. 19<\/b> \u2014 St. Paul\u2019s Memorial Episcopal Church will present its 23rd Annual Flower Festival over two days in October, featuring floral displays that honor two community members.<\/p>\n The \u201cAutumn Inspires\u201d festival will take place Oct. 18-19, 2025, at the church located at 225 St. Paul Ave. on Staten Island. The event will celebrate the season with floral displays honoring Peggy Cullimore-Klein and Bonnie Rogers.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s festivities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing visitors to view the decorations while enjoying light refreshments. A $5 donation is requested for Saturday\u2019s viewing. Sunday\u2019s program begins at 3 p.m. with a musical concert followed by an elegant afternoon tea. Tickets for Sunday\u2019s events cost $40. The festival will feature a raffle with prizes including spa certificates, wine, and gift baskets. Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20. Additional information about the festival is available at stpaulschurchsi.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014 <\/b>Millie\u2019s restaurant of Charleston will host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of seasonal fun and dress in their Halloween best. All admission proceeds will be donated to The Grace Foundation. Guests are encouraged to make dinner reservations following the event. \u2014 milliesstatenislandmenu.com<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014 <\/b>The Harvest Festival will be held on Castleton Avenue between Davis and Bement Avenues from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. <\/b>This free event is open to all and offers games, face painters, rides, a pumpkin patch, live music, and more.<\/p>\n The festival is sponsored by New York City DOT, Trick or Streets, NYC KidsFest, Staten Island Business Outreach Center (SIBOC), Council Member Kamillah H. Hanks (District 49), and NYC Communities Business Neighborhoods. \u2014 @clayandkiln<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 17 and 18<\/b> \u2014 Nightmare On Seaview<\/b> is an exclusive walk thru Haunted House Experience like no other, featuring live actors and theatrical rooms tapping into the spirits that already lurk over the abandoned Seaview Hospital next door! This year includes axe-throwing, live music, food, vendors and more. Tickets are extremely limited. \u2014 Statenislandhauntedhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 18 <\/b>\u2014 Not So Scary Sensory Friendly Haunted House<\/b> \u2014 The GRACE Foundation is proud to present its Second Annual Family & Sensory Friendly, Not So Scary Halloween Attraction! Join us for one day only on Oct. 18th for Halloween fun the whole family will enjoy. Our professionally built walk thru attraction is designed with you and your family in mind. There will be no use of strobe lights, no fog, no animatronics, and no loud noises or music. \u2014 graceofNY.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014<\/b> The Healthy Path Foundation Inc. will host its Fall Festival from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Snug Harbor\u2019s South Meadow Lawn, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Livingston. <\/b>Admission is $15 per family. The event will feature a pumpkin patch, music and dancing, Healthy Path Four Pillars, sports, arts and crafts, exercise classes, and much more. \u2014 healthypathfoundation.org<\/a> and snug-harbor.org<\/a> which also features Cottage Row Curiosities.<\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014 Cottage Row Curiosities <\/b>\u2014 The sprawling food and craft show will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The rain date for the monthly artisan assembly is Oct. 18. Admission is free. \u2014 snug-harbor.org<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 18 \u2014<\/b> Old Home Day<\/b> \u2014 Historic Richmond Town\u2014 Celebrate Staten Island\u2019s cultural heritage with historic trades, cider pressing, and open-flame cooking. The event runs from 11 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m. and is free \u2014 historicrichmondtown.org\/visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Oct. 25 through Oct. 26<\/b> \u2014Pumpkin Picking \u2014 The island\u2019s biggest pumpkin patch, rides, food, vendors, and more. \u2014 https:\/\/cc-si.org\/staten-island-fall-festival\/<\/a><\/p>\n Oct. 25<\/b>: Mayhem at The Mount with the island\u2019s newest interactive haunted experience. One night only this year from 6 p.m. to midnight. \u2014 cc-si.org.<\/a><\/p>\n November<\/b><\/p>\n Nov. 8 \u2014 Bethel United Methodist Church<\/b> members host their annual salute to the cranberry started by their late congregant Carol Plum decades ago. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., there are both an outdoor flea market and an extensive baked good sale including, as the fest name suggests, cranberry breads, cranberry coffee cakes, cranberry muffins, cranberry sauces, cranberry cobbler and much more. <\/p>\n However, the annual showstopper is the cranberry pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. \u2014 go early for a seat. And the lunch includes a sneak peek at Thanksgiving food with a hot open-faced turkey sandwich and, yes, cranberry sauce. Lunch starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp. \u2014 bethelumcsi.com\/cranberry-festival.html<\/a><\/p>\n Nov. 8 \u2014Pumpkin Smash<\/b> (Heritage Farm) at Snug Harbor \u2014 snug-harbor.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nov. 13 \u2014 Grand Oaks Country Club will host its Holiday Sip & Shop on this Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This festive event offers vendors the chance to showcase products to a highly engaged, holiday-focused audience while guests enjoy champagne, cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres, and live music. The Sip & Shop creates a relaxed shopping environment perfect for highlighting offerings and boosting visibility before the holiday season. Vendors wanted. For details or to register, contact Alyssa Moccia at 718-356-2771 or email amoccia@grandoaksnyc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nov. 15 \u2014<\/b> Hearth & Harvest Festiva<\/b>l \u2014 Historic Richmond TownExplore indigenous culture and hearth cooking with costumed interpreters and historic recipes. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are as follows: Adults (12+): $10 | Youth (6\u201311): $5 | Children (0\u20135): Free \u2014historicrichmondtown.org\/visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n December<\/b><\/p>\n Dec. 5 \u2014<\/b> Community Tree Lighting<\/b> \u2014 Historic Richmond Town \u2014 A festive evening with music, sweets, and a visit from Santa Claus. The program is set for 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. \u2014 historicrichmondtown.org\/visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dec. 6 \u2014<\/b> Christmas in Historic Richmond Town<\/b> \u2014 Historic Richmond Town\u2019s Victorian carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides and holiday shopping set the mood in this historic village. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are as follows: Adults (12+): $12 | Seniors (65+): $10 | HRT Members: $10 | Youth (3\u201311): $8 | Children (0\u20132): Free \u2014 historicrichmondtown.org\/visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dec. 6-7<\/b> \u2014 Holiday Hop <\/b>\u2014Tentatively scheduled at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens, Livingston; details are to be announced.<\/p>\n Dec. 20<\/b> \u2014 Universal Temple of the Arts (UTA) presents the 37th Annual Staten Island Jazz Festival on this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., St. George. The evening will feature performances by Arturo O\u2019Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, Wycliffe Gordon<\/b>, Brianna Thomas<\/b>, Julie Maniscalco Dectet<\/b>, and Sounds of April and Randall<\/b>, with Sheila E. Anderson of WBGO 88.3 FM<\/b> as Master of Ceremonies. Honorees include Antoinette Montague<\/b>, Amilcar Mtu<\/b>, and Edwina Frances Martin, Esq.<\/b> Tickets are $37 for general admission and $137 for Golden Circle VIP access, available at the St. George Theatre Box Office or via Ticketmaster. Reach out to 718-273-5610 or info@utasi.org<\/a>. \u2014 utasi.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dining Out<\/b> \u2014 With these 25 standout eateries, Staten Island\u2019s South Shore dining scene is made for fall<\/a><\/p>\n Fishing on and around Staten Island <\/b>\u2014 Here\u2019s where you can fish this fall, and what to know about eating your catch<\/a><\/p>\n Nightlife and off-beat evening stuff<\/b> \u2014 Nightlife you won\u2019t find in Manhattan <\/a><\/p>\n St. George Theatre \u2014 <\/b>This fall\u2019s lineup features Diana Ross, Chicago, comedy stars, and family-friendly shows through November. Tickets are available at stgeorgetheatre.com<\/a>, via Ticketmaster, or by calling the box office at718-442-2900 <\/b>(Tue\u2013Fri, noon\u20135 p.m.).<\/p>\n Wagner College Theater <\/b>\u2014 Online ticketing is available at wagnercollegetheatre.universitytickets.com<\/a> or contact the box office directly at 718-390-3259<\/b> or boxoffice@wagner.edu<\/b> (open Mon\u2013Fri, 12\u20134 p.m., and one hour before performances).<\/p>\n The John A. Noble Collection \u2014 It\u2019s a lovely space to enjoy sea-themed events. Upcoming on Friday, Nov. 14 is the Noble Art Auction. <\/b>A rare maritime lithograph, Cape Horner (1955), by John A. Noble will make its first-ever appearance at the event. Donated by Carole O\u2019Brien and Bob Skeele, this limited-edition print\u2014one of only 50\u2014promises to be the star of the evening. Over 45 lots have been donated by local artists and collectors \u2014 noblemaritime.org\/auction<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement<\/a> and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and\/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Emma\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/J6D3KQPTYBHBPGAUSE5UAXOGSQ.JPG\"\/)
Wagner College theater grad, Emma Pittman, center, stars in Broadway’s “The Outsiders.” (Courtesy\/Matthew Murphy)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n