[Wednesdays in October at 1PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Join us to learn calligraphy writing techniques. Bring your own calligraphy pens and brushes. 

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[Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30AM at Chatham Square Library, Children’s Story Room] Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! 

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 請注意： 兒童車需要折好停放於二樓（兒童房）。遺憾的是，本館沒有電梯從大門直上二樓。所有兒童車都需要攜帶上前門樓梯然後直進一樓後面的電梯。我們無法保證工作人員能夠提供兒童車的幫助，並建議所有家長尋找代替兒童車的方法。

[Wednesdays in October at 10AM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 3:30PM - 4:30PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with their caregivers. Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 10:30-11:30AM at Chatham Square Library] Come join us for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers. Read More

[10/25, 12PM-4PM at Abrons Art Center] Abrons Arts Center and Henry Street Settlement invite you to our Fall Festival, celebrating the start of a new season and the 50th anniversary of Abrons Arts Center. The Fall Festival is free and open to all ages. Come dressed to impress for the costume parade! RSVP encouraged but not required. Read More

[10/24, 8PM at Yu & Me Books] Join us for another listening session hosted by Year of the Tiger Records! Deb will be in conversation with Anne and Bryce of Chinese American Bear, listening to and chatting about songs from their past, present and future that have shaped them as people and artists. Limited tickets available! Tickets are $15. Read More

[Friday, October 24, 3 - 5:30PM at Chatham Square Library, Children’s Story Room] Trick or READ – you and your family are invited to our annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Complete the scavenger hunt and get yourself a special prize. Suitable for families with kids 12 years old and under. Read More

[Wednesdays in October at 1PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Join us to learn calligraphy writing techniques. Bring your own calligraphy pens and brushes. Read More

[Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30AM at Chatham Square Library, Children’s Story Room] Come join the Chatham Square librarians for a live, in-person storytime every Wednesday of each month in the Storytime Room on our 3rd Floor! We'll be sharing songs, rhymes, and our favorite read-aloud books for the whole family. Ideal for young children with all ages with their caregivers. Remember, storytime is most effective when caregivers are present with their child! Read more

[Wednesdays in October at 10AM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Come & learn the techniques of Chinese Traditional Painting! Please bring your own brushes, paint plate, small water container and traditional Chinese ink; we will provide paper and color ink. Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 3:30PM - 4:30PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Come join the Chatham Square librarians for an arts and crafts program on every Tuesday! We'll be doing different fun arts & crafts activities weekly such as painting, drawing, collage and a lot more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with their caregivers present. Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 10:30-11:30AM at Chatham Square Library] Come join the Library for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers present. No registration required! Read More.

[Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9AM to 6PM at Columbus Park in Manhattan’s Chinatown] Pearl River Mart is sponsoring @chinatownbasketballclub’s Autumn Classic again this year! 🏀 Come watch the 3x3 basketball tournament and halftime performances, and check out the wares at the @chinatownbasketballclub’s MiniMarket. Read more

[10/18, 7PM at Yu & Me Books]  Join Yu & Me Bookstore for a Beginner's Block Printing Workshop with Kintsugi Print Studio and create your own handmade bookmark! In this 2.5-hour hands-on workshop, you will: – Learn the basics of block printing through guided exercises – Create and carve your own bookmark design – Handprint your bookmarks to exchange with others and take home. Tickets are $75. Read more.

[10/18, 2PM - 6PM] To celebrate the birth of Tiandou Yuanshuai (the God of Theater), the Fujianese community groups have partnered with the Eastern American Fuzhou Association (Chinatown’s oldest Fuzhou opera troupe) to present an epic stage performance of various Fuzhounese opera excerpts. This one-day only performance is free and open to the public.

Organized by Fourth Arts Block (FABnyc) the Lower East Side Arts & Culture Open House is now in its third year, welcoming folks into cultural spaces without a ticket to a show or the cost of admission. All organizations will have staff available to greet you & answer questions about their programs! Learn More

[10/17, 8PM at Yu & Me Books] Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin. Read more

[Wednesdays in October | 🕥 10:30–11:30 AM, 📍 Children’s Story Room, 3rd Floor] Join the Chatham Square librarians for a fun, interactive storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and favorite read-aloud books—perfect for young children and their caregivers! No registration required. Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 3:30PM - 4:30PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Join the Chatham Square librarians every Tuesday for a fun arts & crafts program featuring painting, drawing, collage, and more! Ideal for PreK & Preschool kids with caregivers (both must attend) Read More

[Tuesdays in October from 10:30-11:30AM at Chatham Square Library] Come join Chatham Square Library for a Mandarin/English Bilingual Storytime filled with songs, stories, and purposeful play! Recommended for kids from birth to 5 years old with their caregivers present. No registration required! Read More

[Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 3:00-5:00pm at Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Theater I, 199 Chambers St, New York, NY Free admission but ticket required for entry] Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of traditional Chinese music at this exquisite concert of chamber and orchestral performances. Read more

[10/12, 11AM to 1PM at Henry Street Settlement] The tour will begin with Henry Street Settlement. Tours are available only to the first 20 registrants. Tickets are $20 each. Five free tickets are available for each tour on a first come, first served basis. Read More

[10/11, from 9AM at Artbean Coffee] Ceramic cup tiny exhibition at Artbean coffee store! Read more

[10/8, 6:30-7:30PM at Yu & Me Books] Celebrating Korean American Cookbooks for Chuseok at Yu & Me Books: In Conversation with Caroline Choe, Sohui Kim, and Irene Yoo. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Korean food and heritage with the chefs and authors shaping its future. Read more

[Wednesdays in October at 1PM at Chatham Square Library, Community Room] Join Chatham Square Library to learn calligraphy writing techniques. Bring your own calligraphy pens and brushes. Read More