Things to Do in the Bronx the Weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026

Oct 16–18 · 5 picks hand‑checked by Stumblday against organizer pages · 1 free in the top 5 · updated Oct 5

The 5 best things to do in the Bronx next weekend (Oct 16–18)

  1. The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular — Saturday, October 17, 12pm–4pm · Free · Soundview
  2. NYBG Flower Power — On view through mid-October · Bedford Park
  3. Boo at the Zoo — Weekends Sep 26–Nov 1, plus Mon Oct 12 · Bronx Park
  4. Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache — Sunday, October 18 · Bedford Park
  5. Milly Quezada & Miriam Cruz — Saturday, October 17, 8pm · Bedford Park
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Boo at the ZooBronx Zoo, Bronx Park, Bronx
Weekends Sep 26–Nov 1, 2026, plus Mon Oct 12; activities 11am–4pmIncluded with Bronx Zoo admis…

Boo at the Zoo

Bronx Park, Bronx

A new hay maze, costume parades with stilt walkers and a pumpkin garden take over the Bronx Zoo — opening weekend, included with admission.

Opening weekendCostumes welcomeAll ages
#3Weekends Sep 26–Nov 1, 2026, plus Mon Oct 12; activities 11am–4pm · Limited Run
Boo at the ZooBronx Zoo, Bronx Park, Bronx
Included with Bronx Zoo admis…Opening weekend

Boo at the Zoo

A new hay maze, costume parades with stilt walkers and a pumpkin garden take over the Bronx Zoo — opening weekend, included with admission.

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Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in the Bronx the weekend of Oct 16–18, 2026: 5 picks, refreshed weekly.

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