October Events at Socrates

Socrates Sculpture Park in Astoria is celebrating fall with a month of cultural programming, film screenings, workshops, dance, and outdoor art. The month concludes with the magnificent Halloween Harvest Festival on October 31th.

Cinema Kids: ¡HOLA CINE!

On Saturday, October 10th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Socrates will present a children’s short-film program celebrating Latin American stories, family, perseverance, and imagination. The program is recommended for ages 10 and older and is free with registration.

En Comunidad: An Immersive Flamenco Experience

On Sunday, October 11th, from 1 to 3 p.m., Flamenco Latino and Flamenco Vivo will present an immersive dance experience exploring the history of flamenco in New York City and Queens and honoring the elders who shaped the community. The event is free with registration.

Halloween Harvest Festival

On Saturday, October 31th, Socrates will host its annual Halloween Harvest Festival, featuring family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, and a dog costume contest co-presented with Château Le Woof.

The festival will also introduce new installations by artists Xayvier Haughton and Andrew Cornell Robinson as part of the park’s Artists Choose Artists fellowship exhibition.

Homecoming: Sanford Biggers

Throughout the fall, visitors can see Unsui (Mirror), a new installation by Sanford Biggers featuring towering cloud forms with reflective, sequined surfaces. The sculptures explore the relationship between nature, environmental change, and community resilience.

For event details, registration, and the full program schedule, visit Socrates Sculpture Park.