What’s happening | circuses, shows, trivia nights and more

Poe One Man Show

Friday, Oct. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, 2640 Grand Concourse

Free

Presented by the Bronx County Historical Society, this one-man show by actor Steven Smith features renditions of three Edgar Allan Poe stories. The renditions will include “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Raven.”

For more information, visit https://bronxhistoricalsociety.org/poe-cottage.

BronxWorks Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk Monster Mash Hunger Dash

Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – noon

Orchard Beach, 1 Orchard Beach Rd.

$5-$30

This event is meant to help raise funds for BronxWorks programs fighting food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costumes. Incentives are available for top fundraisers.

For more information, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/DX8/.

Tim Burton’s “A Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail

Sunday, Oct. 20, 6-10 p.m.

New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.

$39-$49

Join Jack Skellington and his Halloween friends from the classic Tim Burton film “A Nightmare Before Christmas” for a walk of wonders at New York’s most treasured garden. See the characters, scenes and songs from the film come to life at this spectacle illuminating the film’s art with botanical beauty.

For more information, visit https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com/.

Flip Circus 2024

Monday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave.

$30-$70

The circus will be coming to town at the Mall at Bay Plaza. Catch gleeful and fun clowns, thrill seeking motorcycle stunts and much more at the Flip Circus, created by the imagination of the Circus Vazquez family.

For more information, visit https://www.flipcircus.com/.

Bronx Library Center Trivia: Hispanic Heritage

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4-5 p.m.

Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd.

Free

Test your knowledge in this fun-filled evening of history-inspired trivia themed around Hispanic heritage. Participants will also have the opportunity to win fun prizes.

For more information, visit https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2024/10/22/blc-trivia-hispanic-heritage.

BronxWorks Mott Haven Farm Stand

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Padre Plaza, East 139th Street

Free

Stop by this farm stand and see what local and regional produce on hand catches your eye. Customers who engage in virtual nutrition programs will be offered health incentive coupons there. As part of the Youth Food Justice Corps Program, the farm stand employs kids from the Bronx. This is a great place to get fresh food at affordable prices while also supporting local farmers.

For more information, visit https://bronxworks.org/our-services/health-wellness/farm-stands/.

Pumpkin Night at the Bronx Zoo

Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd.

$24.95-$34.95

Explore a half-mile trail at the zoo illuminated with over 5,000 animal-themed jack o’lanterns as this event returns for a second year. Various ecosystems will be displayed throughout the trail. There will also be local food trucks, outdoor lawn games, photo opportunities, live pumpkin carvings, face painting, trivia and more.

For more information, visit https://bronxzoo.com/pumpkin-nights.