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Wonderade Punch List
New York City Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is cool at 56 with a 16% chance of drizzle, then Sunday turns chilly at 54. Storytime and art at Sean Kelly Gallery, the Harvest Festival at Brooklyn Bridge Park and puppets on Sunday make a full weekend.
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The weather read
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Saturday
56° / 41°
Drizzle, 16% rain.
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Sunday
54° / 39°
Cloudy, 3% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Cool, with a chance of drizzle: wear a rain jacket and plan the outdoor stuff for midday, when it's warmest.
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Saturday plan |
 10:30 to 11:30 am |
A storytime and art activity inspired by Anthony McCall's light works makes a gallery feel made for kids. It runs 10:30 to 11:30 am.
Sean Kelly Gallery · Price not listed · Indoors
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 12 to 1:30 pm |
Live music, storytelling, lawn games and a brand new kids' corn maze make this the coziest fall stop in Brooklyn. It's all out on the pier in open sun, so layer up and give the maze its own time.
Brooklyn Bridge Park: Pier 6 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 3 to 4:30 pm |
Kids make small objects to fill artist Miguel Braceli's pinatas, then become part of the performance. It's a drop-in workshop out in the open, so wander over when you're ready and dress for the weather.
Governors Island · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Also Saturday: The Little Orchestra Society presents "Mozart's Big Secret!" at the Kaye, where Professor Treblemaker helps kids crack the case, so book now. (Price not listed · Indoors · Book now, limited spots)
Also Saturday: Boo on the Boardwalk brings Halloween activities and entertainment to the Coney Island boardwalk, and costumes are encouraged. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
Chilly morning: save outdoor plans for the warm middle of the day.
| 10 to 11:30 am |
Kids build Halloween puppets that later star in the Park Slope Children's Halloween Parade, which makes this free workshop feel like a backstage pass. It's open until 1 pm, so no rush.
Old Stone House · Free · Indoors
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| 12:30 to 2 pm |
Bounce houses, carnival games, a Volcano Run obstacle course and food trucks mean you can make a whole afternoon of it. Wear sneakers; between the bounce combo and the field sports, nobody sits still.
PS 452 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
A children's puppet show indoors at Time Out Market Union Square is a simple, cozy afternoon plan. The listing has no set time, so check hours before you go.
Time Out Market USQ · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Celebrate Fall 2026 at Reeves Reed Arboretum means games, crafts, a Spooky Trail and plenty of face time with the goats. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Sunday: Family Day at Queens Museum: Woody Guthrie's Song to Grow On pairs drop-in artmaking workshops with a performance by the New York City Children's Theater. (Price not listed · Indoors)
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Heads up: Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair takes over Held Along Amboy Avenue Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · ShopRite
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 34 g protein per $
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At about 34 g protein per $, Perdue chicken breast is one of the best protein values among this week's dinner deals. Everything roasts on one sheet pan, so cleanup is quick too. |
| Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast |
$2.99 lb |
| Broccoli Crowns |
$0.88/lb |
| Bonduelle Bistro Salad Bowls |
$1.99 |
| Green Giant Riced Veggie Blends or Riced Cauliflower |
$2.49 |
Ad prices good through Saturday, Oct 17.
How to cook it: Toss with oil, salt, garlic and a little honey, then roast at 425° on one sheet pan with the vegetables for about 25 minutes.
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Runner-up dinner · ShopRite
Fish Taco Night
Want fish instead? Salmon tacos are a quick, easy second dinner from the same store. Fresh Premium Faroe Island Salmon Fillet ($9.99 lb, about 9 g protein per $), Hass Avocados ($3.00), Ortega Dinner Kits, Wraps or Salsa ($2.49).
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The weekend bonus
A store baked pumpkin pie for $4.99 becomes a weekend project when the kids are in charge of toppings and slicing. Call it a family dessert party.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Perdue Thin Sliced Boneless Chicken Breast ShopRite · about 24 g protein per $ |
$4.19 lb |
| 1-lb. Bag Bowl & Basket Cod Portions ShopRite · about 7 g protein per $ |
$11.99 |
| Nature's Reserve Boneless NY Strip or Ribeye Steak ShopRite · about 7 g protein per $ |
$12.99 lb |
| Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillet ShopRite · about 5 g protein per $ |
$19.99 lb |
Ads run Oct 11 to Oct 17. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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