Michael DiGiuseppi, 1, of East Williston, checks out the Halloween...

Michael DiGiuseppi, 1, of East Williston, checks out the Halloween displays at Hicks Nurseries in Westbury. (Sept. 23, 2013) Credit: Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan

Need weekend plans or something to do with the kids during the week? There are a ton of free children's events at local libraries, but we also found free and cheap ($5 or less) things to do elsewhere this month. Whether you have one, two, three or more kids in tow, here's a roundup of fun, budget-friendly events in October.

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