Fall events in Brooklyn
Fall in Brooklyn: festivals, Halloween events, harvest weekends and neighborhood fun across the borough.
Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Saturday, October 31
10am to 4pmFree
Prospect ParkFree Halloween-day nature program at the Prospect Park Boathouse. Borrow a sketchbook for a nature detective walk, dissect owl pellets, sample crunchy treats from the nature chef, and join guided creepy-crawly walks through the park.
10am to 5:30pm, one of 9 dates$11
Prospect Park ZooEvery October weekend the zoo turns playful-spooky: a trail of nocturnal animal neighbors, tombstones of extinct species in Sea Lion Court, spooky science activities, live performances and harvest photo spots. Costumes encouraged; free with zoo admission.
11am to 4pm, one of 8 dates
New York AquariumThe New York Aquarium's family-friendly fall festival brings marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, Wildlife Theater shows, face painting and games to the plaza, alongside the aquarium's piranhas, wolf eels and spider crabs. New this year: the Sea of Illusions and Bubble Play. All Ascarium activities are included free with aquarium admission.
11am to 10pm, through Oct 31
Luna Park in Coney IslandLuna Park's annual fall celebration runs mid-September through November 1, with the park dressed up in pumpkins, hay bales and harvest decor. Halloween activities like pumpkin decorating, tractor racing, trick-or-treating, balloon artists and a Phantom Grounds walkthrough are included with a wristband, plus live entertainment on the Halloween Harvest stage and fall treats such as pumpkin-spiced funnel cake.
11am to 6pm, through Nov 1$30
Brooklyn MuseumEast Coast debut of the first major Americas exhibition on manga as an art form, with more than 600 original drawings from ONE PIECE, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Inuyasha and more, plus a companion show on Japanese storytelling before manga. Timed tickets include general admission; cosplay encouraged.
12 to 5pm, through Nov 1$3
Prospect ParkThe 1912 Prospect Park Carousel goes spooky for four days, with rides set to Halloween jams in the Children's Corner. Three dollars per ride or thirteen for a book of five; free for Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporters and up.
12:15pmFree
Town Square BK's annual Greenpoint Halloween tradition: a free costumed parade led by the NYPD Marching Band, stepping off from 155 Milton Street around 12:15pm down Manhattan Avenue. The indoor Spooktacular Party at St. John's Lutheran Church is ticketed ($25/child, sessions 10am, 11am, 1pm, ages 2-12).
4 to 6pmFree
Brooklyn Conservatory of MusicThe Brooklyn Conservatory of Music's free family Halloween garden party in its Park Slope back garden: live music from talented musical spirits, candy, water and rest stops along the trick-or-treat route. Followed by a Halloween singalong at the Old Stone House at 7:15pm.
6:30pmFree
BrooklynPark Slope's beloved Halloween night march returns with the theme The Haunted Forest of Brooklyn, led by an orange-and-black vintage Ford. Steps off at 6:30pm from 7th Avenue and 14th Street, heads down 7th, turns on 3rd and ends at the Old Stone House with music from the Brooklyn Conservatory.
9pm, through Oct 31$55
Industry CityHouse of Yes and producer David Kiss turn Industry City into a seven-stage Halloween takeover across two nights: Mischief Night (Oct 30) and All Hallows Eve (Oct 31). Expect cemetery installations, burlesque cabaret, a cursed potion bar, a live vampire band and underground DJs including Eli Escobar, Wreckno, Moore Kismet, Todd Edwards and LSDXOXO. 21+.
10 to 11:59pm
Polygon BrooklynHalloween-night dance party at Polygon Brooklyn in East Williamsburg, running 10 PM to 4 AM on Saturday, October 31. Bottle service and VIP sections available; the venue advises booking early since sections are limited. Runs past midnight.
11am to 11pm, through Nov 1
LeFrak Center at LakesideMonth-long fall takeover of the LeFrak Center with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, carnival midway, tarot readings, seasonal food and photo ops. Patch entry and photos are free; activities priced individually or by all-access pass. A separately ticketed Haunted Hotel runs alongside, recommended for ages 13 and up.
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