FEATURED EVENTS

November 7 - Join us for our November Open House, a free, all-ages day of programs and activities inspired by our new exhibitions. Be among the first to experience these exciting shows and join us for family workshops, artist talks, a sound bath, a makers market, and our 50th-anniversary stoop sale. The event celebrates the opening of Hard Art, a landmark exhibition examining the legacy of abstraction by Black artists in the US from 1969 to today. Legendary artists Howardena Pindell and James Little—who all also participated in PS1’s Afro-American Abstraction (1980)—join The Agnes Gund Director Connie Butler for a lively conversation on their practices.

Bayville Scream Park is New York’s largest haunted house experience—five radically different haunted houses, three secret bars, GellyBall shooting, eateries, axe throwing, mini golf, and more. From the hieroglyphic tombs of Temple of Terror to the pitch-dark halls of Uncle Needle’s Funhouse of Fear, each Halloween event is rebuilt for 2026 with new sets and scares. 1,860+ 5★ reviews from thrill-seekers on Google and Facebook. Are you brave enough for every scream?

Celebrate the holiday season with the Bayside Historical Society at a fun-filled day of festive crafts for kids, music, games, snacks, storytelling, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Our beautiful, holiday-decorated Castle provides the perfect backdrop for memorable family photos with Santa. Come join the festivities!

Saturday, November 14th - Join us for our November Family Day and make your own handheld paper lantern as we explore how people brought light into their homes before electricity. Families can choose between a traditional cone shaped lantern or a special Morris-Jumel Mansion lantern modeled after the historic house. Decorate your lantern with colorful tissue paper then add a battery operated tea light to watch it glow! All materials provided while supplies last. This activity is designed for all ages and children are welcomed to create with the help of an adult.