Leaves are falling, autumn is calling, but what is the Fall Festival?

The Fall Festival is an incredible block party for the community filled with food, activities, games, crafts, and entertainment. It is a volunteer-driven event fully managed by WSMS family and friends, and, as such, relies heavily on parents, grandparents, family and friends to make it a success.

How can I participate as a volunteer? 

There are many ways to volunteer: help with the set up, lend a hand at an activity booth, sell food at the Bakery and World Café, or help with the clean up as part of the takedown crew. Sweet treats and baked goods at the Bakery and favorite family or culturally-inspired dishes at World Café are all supplied by WSMS families–if you are unable to fill a volunteer slot, consider donating a dish!

We’re counting on everyone to make it a success! We hope that each family will fill a volunteer slot. If you’re not sure where to begin, check out all the options in more detail in this volunteer form. 

Do I need to purchase a ticket to attend?

Fall Festival doesn’t have ticketed admissions, but each child in attendance will need a wristband and/or tickets in order to participate in certain Fall Festival activities (e.g. Pumpkin Decorating or Face Painting). Adults do not need to purchase wristbands or tickets for themselves. Tickets can be purchased and used per activity, which can be anywhere from 4 to 7 tickets per activity (if not purchasing a wristband). The Festival also features free activities and live entertainment.

While wristbands are not required, we’ve found that they are both a convenient and cost-effective way for children to enjoy all the fun activities.

When can I purchase wristbands and tickets? 

Wristbands are available for purchase for $40 prior to the Fall Festival via the website—pre-sale wristbands include a $5 coupon valid at the General (merch) Store—and on the day of the event. 

Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event at the Fall Festival Registration table (located at West 92nd Street and West End Avenue). 

How can I pay for food and beverage or merch? 

Food and beverages from the World Café, Grill, and Bakery can be paid for using cash, credit card, or ApplePay. The General (merch) Store will also accept cash, credit cards or ApplePay.