1. Atlantic Antic
The busy Brooklyn artery closes down for New York City’s largest street fair, featuring over 600 vendors, ten stages and an entire block dedicated to kids. Visitors can expect a lineup of activities about as long as the avenue itself, including music performances, pony rides, a bouncy house, face painting, tattoos, puppet and magic shows, a singalong and small carnival rides. Sat Sept 29 at noon on Atlantic Ave between Fourth Ave and Hicks St, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hlll and Brooklyn Heights (atlanticave.org).
RECOMMENDED: More things to do in the fall with kids
This season, save your cash for something warm (and preferably pumpkin-flavored!) and instead, take to the city’s leaf-covered streets for one of these free things to do in NYC during the fall. Scroll through our slide show for the best outdoor block parties, Halloween festivals, new art exhibits and tons more. Know of other great free things to do in NYC with kids? Let us know on Twitter at @TimeOutKids!
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