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CHEERS! The “Drinking Diaries” event at BookCourt will be saturated in stories by celebrated women writers — tales of late-night adventures, dates, ladies’ nights and wild college parties, all involving a few too many drinks. This reading, led by editors Leah Odze Epstein and Caren Osten Gerszberg, will be sure to send you on a pageturning binge. 7 p.m. Free. BookCourt, 163 Court St., Brooklyn. (718) 875-3677.

FANTASY FULFILLMENT. The Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend event invites you and your little ones to explore the magic of the Bronx. Follow the pixie dust through the woods and construct tiny fairy and gnome homes fashioned from sticks and fall leaves. Artist Janice Patrignani will create a dreamy scene for your children to take part in artsy activities. 10 a.m. Free. Wave Hill, 675 W. 252nd St. (718) 549-3200.

FALL FOR ALL. Bring the family to the fifth annual Rockaway Fall Festival. Make your way through the pumpkin patch or take a pony ride through the park. Entertainment will include live music and a bouncy castle for the kids. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Bayswater Park, Beach 32nd St. and Beach Channel Drive, Queens. (718) 318-4000.

HAUNTED SEAFARI. Catch a spooky glimpse at life under the sea as you make your way through Halloween at the pirate-themed Ascarium celebration. Don’t miss the special Halloween 4-D feature of “The Curse of Skull Rock” right after you collect tasty treats on the Haunted Seafari. Shake your booty alongside dancing pirate gypsies greeting guests from the shore. Free with museum admission; kids in costume get in for free. 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. New York Aquarium, Surf Ave. & W. Eighth St., Brooklyn. (718) 265-3474.

A HOP, SKIP AND A JUMP. Break a sweat at Family Fit Day. The 14th St. Y hosts fitness fun for everyone. The gym will include access to the rock wall, a martial arts practice, relay races and fitness contests. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $25 per family. 344 E. 14th St. (212) 780-0800.

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER. Step into the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss and enjoy a meet-and-greet with Cindy Lou Who, the adorable dog Max and the green man himself, the Grinch. Take part in Grinchy fun, including making tree ornaments, and take photos with Whoville favorites. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11 per person, kids 11 months and under are free. Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 W. 83rd St. (212) 721-1223.

STARRY NIGHT. Bask in an evening of astronomy at the Van Cortlandt Nature Center. Get your hands on telescopes and binoculars and observe spectacular celestial bodies and events. Experts will be on site with all the necessary equipment. 6 p.m. Free. Van Cortlandt Park, W. 264th St. and Broadway, Bronx. (718) 548-0912.

CALLING ALL POETS. Queens Central Library holds an open-mic event for aspiring writers to read their work along with readings from published poet, critic, translator and professor Judith Baumel. Enjoy excerpts from her award-winning books of poetry including “The Weight of Numbers” and “The Kangaroo Girl.” 2-4 p.m. Free. 8911 Merrick Blvd. (718) 990-0700.

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SWING YOUR PARTNER. Come one, come all to the Family Friendly Square Dancing class. Sessions will be held for participants of all ages who are looking to do-si-do and allemande their way through this American folk tradition. Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m. $5. Third County Courthouse, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island. (718) 351-1611.

TEA FOR TWO. Mommies-to-be can enjoy a sip or two at the Tea Time on Tuesdays event at the Prenatal Yoga Center. Enjoy a Mommy & Me yoga class with tea and discussion to follow. Tues., noon-3 p.m. Free. 251 W. 72nd St. Suite 2F. (212) 362-2985.

SO FRESH. Shop for fresh produce at the Mott Haven Farmers Market. Browse through a sea of fruits, herbs and vegetables along with cookies and cakes. Prepare your palate for tea tasting and cooking demonstrations. Representatives from Just Food will offer tips on health and nutrition. Wed., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Success Garden in Padre Plaza, St. Ann’s Ave. & E. 139th St., Bronx. (718) 877-7113.

CROSS-CULTURAL COOKBOOK. Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi will speak about their mouth-watering read, “Jerusalem: A Cookbook.” The chefs’ book offers 120 recipes drawn from their Muslim, Jewish and Christian influences. Warning: You may leave hungry. Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Must buy a copy of “Jerusalem” or a $10 Strand gift card. Strand Book Store, 828

Broadway, at 12 St. (212) 473-1452.

HOOP DREAM. “Long Shot: The Kevin Laue Story” follows the courageous journey of a recent college graduate who became a division one basketball player despite having one arm. Fri., $11. Quad Cinema, 34 W. 13th St. (212) 255-2243.

GET A CLUE. Take part in the Halloween Murder Mystery, a fictional mystery game based on the tale of a skeleton discovered at the Mount Vernon Hotel. Find out who was killed, with what, and by whom as you follow the candlelight through the museum. Sat., 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. $25 adults, $10 children under 12. Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden, 421 E. 61st St. (212) 838-7390.

ALL ABOUT BATS. Celebrate Halloween at the New York Hall of Science. Experience live bat encounters and learn about the benefits these creatures can offer. Rob Mies from the Organization for Bat Conservation will be bringing some of his furry friends, including the North American brown bat and fruit bats hailing from Africa and Asia. Decorate giant piñatas to celebrate the Day of the Dead and make glow-in-the-dark crafts. And you won’t want to miss the pumpkin chucking by a 19-foot-tall catapult. Sat., Noon-4 p.m. $5 with Hall admission. 47-01 111th St., Queens. (718) 699-0005.

HAUNTED HOP. Do the monster mash over to the Haunted Hop. DJ Jonathan Toubin will spin a creepy mix featuring monster, horror and other Halloween-themed records. This year’s spooktacular will include an unearthly performance by Dionne Werewolf, a trio of wolf women, along with Hula Hoop Harlot Melissa Anne. There will be a costume contest. Sat., 11:30 p.m.-4 a.m. $8. Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave. Brooklyn. (718) 963-3369. Head into the woods during Enchanted Wave Hill Weekend events. Try to solve an old murder mystery at the Mount Vernon Hotel.