From iconic parades to spooky museums, family-friendly pumpkin patches, and fright-filled haunted houses, New York City is a Halloween haven. Whether you’re looking for costume contests, trick-or-treat adventures, or unique NYC experiences, the city offers something for everyone this spooky season. Explore our curated list of the top Halloween events across all five boroughs.
Parades
- 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade
Greenwich Village, Manhattan – October 31 at 7 p.m.
The legendary Village Halloween Parade returns with the theme “It’s a Potluck!” celebrating community spirit. Join New Yorkers along Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street. The free parade features incredible costumes, music, and an after-party at Industry City with a costume contest starting at 9 p.m. - Park Slope Children’s Halloween Parade
Park Slope, Brooklyn – October 31 at 6:30 p.m.
New York City’s largest children’s Halloween parade begins at 6:30 p.m., moving along 7th Avenue from 14th Street to Third Street. Trick-or-treating starts earlier at local stores along 7th and 5th Avenues from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A perfect event for families with little ones!
Pumpkin Patches & Fall Fun
- DeMatti’s Tot Pumpkin Patch – Staten Island
October 24, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pick your own pumpkin and decorate at the crafting station. Free for all ages. - Greg’s Pumpkin Patch – Brooklyn
Greenwood Park, 555 Seventh Avenue
Famous for its wide selection of pumpkins, from Howden carving pumpkins to sugar pumpkins and rare varieties. - Cityside Pumpkin Patch – Queens
Through November 2, 8-08 Queens Plaza South
Enjoy pumpkin smashing, scarecrow archery, and a rooftop fall experience. Tickets from $17. - Pumpkin Smash – Hudson River Park, Pier 84
November 1, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Bring your pumpkins and smash them in a fun, eco-friendly event. Free for all ages.
Family-Friendly Halloween
- Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail – Bronx
New York Botanical Garden, Through November 30
A magical 8,300-square-foot immersive experience with Jack Skellington and friends. Tickets $39. - Halloween at the Bronx Zoo
“Boo at the Zoo” and “Harvest Glow” feature pumpkin gardens, candy trails, illuminated jack-o’-lanterns, and games. Costume-friendly. - New York Aquarium Ascarium – Brooklyn
Weekends through October 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marine-themed magic shows, Halloween crafts, and wildlife theater performances included with admission. - Brooklyn Children’s Museum Halloween – Crown Heights, Brooklyn
October 26, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Trick-or-treat, costume runway, storytime, anime art, live performances, and more. Tickets $15. - Halloween at the American Museum of Natural History – Manhattan
October 31, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy treat stops, arts and crafts, live demonstrations, costume contests, and movie screenings with general admission. - Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla – Harlem Meer, Central Park
October 30 at 4 p.m.
Bring carved pumpkins to float on Harlem Meer for a glowing nighttime display. Free event. - The Amazing Maize Maze – Queens County Farm Museum
Through October 26, select days
Navigate the city’s only corn maze and solve puzzles along the way. Tickets $16 adults, $10 children. - Tricks and Treats at Bryant Park – Manhattan
October 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Face painting, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and spooky fun. Free for all ages. - Halloween Boo Bash – Randall’s Island, Manhattan
October 25, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Music, pastries, spooky storytelling, and costumes. Free event.
Performances, Movies, and Live Music
- Halloween at Edge – Manhattan
Through October 27
Live music candlelight concerts and gothic floral displays with panoramic city views. - Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra Performs Nosferatu
October 25, 7:30 p.m.
Silent horror film with live orchestral score. - Days of the Dead at FRIGID New York
Through November 2, East Village
Día de los Muertos theater festival exploring death, afterlife, and Halloween-themed performances.
Haunted History & Frights
- Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours – Brooklyn
Victorian trolley tours through historic neighborhoods, $69 per person. - Haunted NYC Bank – Manhattan
Immersive horror experience in a real abandoned bank, $45 per person. - Wicked Walker Haunted House – Staten Island
October 24, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Haunted house, pumpkin patch, and Halloween activities. Free event. - Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center Haunted House – Bronx
October 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Family-friendly haunted attraction for kids ages 10 and up. Free event. - Candlelight Ghost Tours – Merchant’s House Museum, Manhattan
October 24-26, 30, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Explore Manhattan’s haunted history with paranormal investigator-led tours. Tickets $45-$70. - Living History After Dark – Fraunces Tavern Museum, Manhattan
October 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Candlelit tour of Revolutionary-era artifacts and history. Tickets $25.
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