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Saturday, October 31

10am to 4pmFree
Prospect Park
Free 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.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
10am to 4pmFree
Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse
A free, not-scary Halloween at the Audubon Center: meet live owls and creepy crawlies, join the costume parade, and make nature crafts by the Lullwater. Free.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom New York family events
10am to 3pmFree
James Baldwin Plaza
The Bronx's featured Trick-or-Streets event closes Goulden Avenue to cars for live music, interactive performances and Halloween activities for families.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Bronx family events
10am to 5pm$15
Queens County Farm Museum
A Halloween spooktacular for kids and grown-ups: trick-or-treat at nine candy stations across 47 acres, brave the haunted Adriance Farmhouse, get lost in the Amazing Maize Maze, ride a festive hayride, and pick a pumpkin. Cider, donuts and pies for sale; online tickets required.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
10am to 4pmFree
Prospect Park Boathouse
Meet the creatures that creep at the Prospect Park Boathouse: sketch the park's oddballs with a nature detective kit, take apart owl pellets and sample treats from the nature chef.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
10am to 5:30pm, one of 9 dates$11
Prospect Park Zoo
Every 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.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
10 to 11am$12
Queens
Get up close with the farm's furry, feathered, and four-legged residents: observe and learn about the animals' unique behaviors and fun facts in this guided meet-and-greet. 10am to 11am. $12 per person.From Queens family events
10am to 5pm, through Nov 1$20.95
Bronx Zoo
The zoo's daytime Halloween celebration returns on fall weekends with a hay maze, costume parades, pumpkin displays, a candy trail and magic shows, all included with admission.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Bronx family events
10am to 5:30pm, through Nov 1
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo's annual Halloween celebration on fall weekends features trick-or-treat trails, costume parades, pumpkin carving demos, and seasonal animal enrichment, all included with regular zoo admission. Advance reservations are required; free for WCS members.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
10am to 12pm, through Nov 1
Prudential Center
Disney On Ice's star-studded skating gala with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy, plus stories from Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, and Monsters Inc. Additional afternoon shows Oct 31 and Nov 1; see listing for times.IndoorRain or shineFrom North Jersey family events
10:30amFree
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
The Brooklyn Heights Association's beloved costumed parade steps off Halloween morning at the north end of the Promenade and ends with a bake sale at the south end.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
The Paley Museum
Free two-hour workshop where parents and kids ages 9+ voice-act a classic radio drama, train on sound effects and cues, then perform it live and take home a recording. Registration required.FallHalloweenRain or shineFrom Manhattan family events
10:30am to 6:30pm$15
Brooklyn Children's Museum
The children's museum goes full Halloween with costumed character meet-and-greets, spooky science demos, crafts, and a parade through the exhibits for young kids.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom New York family events
10:30am to 4:15pm
Children's Museum of Manhattan
A Halloween day built for little kids: come in costume for a museum-wide quest with crafts, music, and playful monster-themed activities across the exhibits.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom New York family events
10:30am, through Nov 1$30
92nd Street Y, Buttenwieser Hall, The Arnhold Center
A 75-minute no-intermission musical with Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and Jojo. Kids sing along with the Dr. Seuss characters they already love. Also a 2:00 PM show Oct 31.IndoorRain or shineFrom Manhattan family events
11am to 4pm, one of 8 dates
New York Aquarium
The 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.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
11am to 4pm$25
American Museum of Natural History
The museum's annual Halloween party with trick-or-treating through the halls, live creepy-crawly animal encounters, crafts, and performances, all included with event admission.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom New York family events
11am to 12:30pmFree
Greenbelt Nature Center
Take a scenic autumn walk through the central Greenbelt to Heyerdahl Hill, led from the Greenbelt Nature Center on Halloween morning.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Staten Island family events
11am to 3pmFree
Jersey City
Hudson County's free Halloween weekend fest at 902 Brewing: trick-or-treating, train rides, face painting, food vendors, local beer, and an all-ages costume contest on Pacific Avenue.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Street and food truck festivals near Jersey City
11am to 3pm
Museum of the City of New York
The museum's Halloween open house with a gallery mystery for ages 9 and up, a scavenger hunt for 5 and up, hands-on art activities, and a costume contest with 0-5, 6-12, and 13-18 categories.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom New York family events
11am to 10pm, through Oct 31
Luna Park
Coney Island's amusement park goes full spooky season for its 10th annual Halloween Harvest. Wristband holders get pumpkin decorating, face painting, balloon twisting, mini tractor races through hay bales, and trick-or-treating, plus pumpkin-spice funnel cake and other fall treats across the park.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
11am to 4pm, through Nov 1$10
Queens County Farm Museum
NYC's only corn maze, a 3-acre living labyrinth at the farm. This year's design honors America's 250th anniversary with the torch of the Statue of Liberty. A Stalk Talk orients you before you hunt for clues and solve puzzles on the way to Victory Bridge. Advance tickets required; last entry 4pm.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
11am to 4pm, through Nov 1$10
Queens County Farm Museum
Get lost in the farm's giant corn maze, open weekends plus Columbus Day: a classic fall challenge for kids and grownups, with the farm stand nearby.FallOutdoorDrop-inFrom New York family events
11am to 6pm, through Nov 1$30
Brooklyn Museum
East 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.FallIndoorRain or shineFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
12 to 4pmFree
Campus-wide trick-or-treating across the Industry City complex in Sunset Park. Show up in costume and visit participating businesses for treats and spooky surprises; no RSVP required.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
12 to 2pm$18
Queens
Kick off Halloween early at the dance school's Spooktacular: in-house trick-or-treating, coloring, temporary tattoos, dancing, and festive photo ops for kids in costume. 12pm to 2pm. Tickets $17.85 to $23.18.FallHalloweenRain or shineFrom Queens family events
12 to 8pmFree
Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
The downtown district's annual Halloween celebration brings trick or treating, costume parades, games and crafts to the Newark Ave plaza. Free, all ages.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in Jersey City
12 to 5pm$10
Queens Botanical Garden
The garden's family Halloween party with a costume parade, pumpkin decorating, crafts, and lawn games among the fall plantings. Daytime and all ages.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom New York family events
12 to 4pmFree
Roberto Clemente Plaza
The Third Avenue BID hosts an open streets Halloween afternoon at Roberto Clemente Plaza in Mott Haven, part of the citywide Trick-or-Streets program.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Bronx family events
12 to 5pmFree
Jackson Heights
One of NYC's largest Halloween parades returns to 37th Avenue: costumed kids, families, school groups, marching bands and dance troupes march from 89th Street to 76th Street, ending with thousands of goodie bags handed out to children. Organized by the Jackson Heights Beautification Group.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
12 to 5pm, through Nov 1$3
Prospect Park
The 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.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
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).FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
1 to 2pmFree
Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park
Urban Park Rangers lead a hands on mask making session inspired by Crotona Park wildlife, a good no costume needed stop for Halloween afternoon.OutdoorFrom Bronx family events
1 to 5pm, one of 5 dates
New York Botanical Garden
Families make silk flowers and miniature papel picado banners with a Bronx teaching artist while learning the botanical traditions behind Dia de los Muertos decorations.From Bronx family events
1 to 4pmFree
St. Mary's Park
Spend Halloween afternoon at St. Mary's Park for a fall celebration with games and pumpkin themed activities for families, hosted by NYC Parks.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Bronx family events
2pmFree
BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building
BAM's annual free community Halloween celebration, indoors and out: carnival games, arts and crafts, candy giveaways, and family-friendly music for ages 2-12. Costumes encouraged.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Brooklyn family events
2 to 3pm, one of 2 dates$5
Queens
Family gardening session: learn new skills, get hands dirty, take a walk outdoors, and eat the freshest produce available. 2pm to 3pm. $5 per person.OutdoorFrom Queens family events
2 to 6pmFree
DUMBO (Washington St and the Archway)
Annual family-oriented neighborhood Halloween: a 2pm dog costume contest, a 3pm parade behind brass bands and puppets to the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, then crafts, a photo booth, live music, candy, and costume prizes. Free; 60+ businesses hand out candy 3-6pm. Drinks available at the Archway Bar.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Brooklyn family events
2 to 6pmFree
Dumbo Archway
Dumbo's beloved Halloween tradition: the Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest on car-free Washington Street, the March to the Arch parade through Brooklyn Bridge Park led by a brass band and puppets, then the Archway Party with crafts, a photo booth, live music and candy. Over 60 local businesses hand out treats.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
3 to 10pm$10.88
Grove Station
The official Halloween night bar crawl through downtown Jersey City, with drink specials, costume contests and free entry at participating bars.FallHalloweenEveningFrom Fall events in Jersey City
3:30 to 5:30pmFree
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites costumed kids to gather at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and march to Hippo Playground, with music from Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band. A family-friendly Halloween afternoon on the Upper West Side. Free.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
4pmFree
Cobble Hill Park
The Cobble Hill Association's Halloween parade leaves the park at 4pm and winds through the neighborhood. No registration needed; stick around for Court Street trick-or-treating.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
4 to 6pmFree
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
The 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.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
6:30pmFree
Brooklyn
The Park Slope Civic Council's annual children's Halloween parade, this year themed The Haunted Forest of Brooklyn. Marchers gather at 7th Avenue and 14th Street, parade down Seventh Avenue to 3rd Street, and finish at the Old Stone House in Washington Park with spooky music from the Brooklyn Conservatory.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
6:30pmFree
Brooklyn
Park 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.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
7 to 11pmFree
New York
The 53rd annual Village Halloween Parade marches up Sixth Avenue through Greenwich Village on Halloween night. Giant puppets, more than 50 marching bands, dancers and tens of thousands of costumed marchers take part in the world's largest participatory Halloween parade. This year's theme is Body and Soul. Watching is free; anyone in costume can join the procession.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in NYC
7pm, through Oct 31$10
Historic Richmond Town
Candlelit walking tours through Historic Richmond Town's village after dark, led by costumed storytellers sharing Staten Island ghost stories, folklore, and tales from the 3rd County Courthouse. Tours run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 and 8:30pm; no tours October 17. Ages 8 and up.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
7pm, through Nov 1
Brighton Asylum
Three haunted houses plus a horror museum, mini escape rooms, axe throwing, and the Monster Midway, indoors and open rain or shine. Opening time varies 7:00-7:30 by night; tickets $47.99-$52.99; off-site parking with a free shuttle from Clifton High School.FallHalloweenEveningFrom Fall events in North Jersey
9 to 11:59pm
The Ashford
A Tim Burton themed Halloween night at The Ashford, with the Newark Ave bar in gothic decor, costume prizes and dancing past midnight. 21 and over.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom Fall events in Jersey City
9pm, through Oct 31$55
Industry City
House 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+.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
9:30pm$19.50
54 Below
Broadway and national-tour performers gather in Midtown's intimate cabaret room for a one-night Halloween concert of spooky pop-rock favorites. Doors open at 9pm.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom Fall events in NYC
10 to 11:59pm
Polygon Brooklyn
Halloween-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.FallHalloweenIndoorFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
All dayFree
Washington Street
Hoboken's annual Halloween tradition since 1963: costumed marchers step off on Washington Street and parade down to 5th Street, with live local music, floats, and shopkeepers handing out treats along the route.FallHalloweenOutdoorFrom Fall events in Jersey City
11am to 10pm, through Oct 31
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park
A month-long fall takeover at LeFrak Center with pumpkin picking, a corn maze, carnival games, seasonal treats and the Haunted Hotel walkthrough. Weekends run 11am to 10pm.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
1 to 5pm, through Oct 31Free
Queens County Farm Museum
Pick your pumpkin straight from the patch at Queens' 47-acre working farm, then visit the farm animals and historic farmhouse. Free entry; pumpkins priced by size.FallOutdoorDrop-inFrom New York family events
11am to 11pm, through Nov 1
LeFrak Center at Lakeside
Month-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.FallHalloweenDrop-inFrom Fall events in Brooklyn
All day, through Nov 2
New York Botanical Garden
NYBG's inaugural month-long Día de los Muertos celebration fills the garden with marigolds, a community ofrenda, calaveras, and a giant Catrina sculpture. Weekends bring folk music, MAZarte dance performances, and hands-on papel picado and silk flower workshops, closing with a parade and dance party on November 1.FallHalloweenFrom Fall events in NYC
10am to 6pm, through Nov 15
Nolen Greenhouses
Japanese chrysanthemums trained over 11 months into intricate living sculptures, including the ozukuri thousand-bloom form grown from a single stem, fill the Nolen Greenhouses. The November 7-8 highlight weekend adds live taiko drumming by Taiko Masala Dojo and hands-on crafts.FallFrom Fall events in NYC
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