Halloween in New York

Ocean Breeze Fall Festival

10:00Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Staten IslandFree, registration not required

Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, DJ, food trucks, arts and crafts, inflatables, interactive games, rides and entertainment. Includes the Ocean Breeze Youth Cross Country Spooktacular for ages 7–17. Moves indoors in case of rain.

FamilyFreeSource: NYC.gov Event Calendar

Halloweentown Screening

11:00Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, ManhattanTickets start at $12.50

Outdoor screening of the family-friendly Halloween classic 'Halloweentown' (1998). Features wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views.

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Trick-or-Streets: Water Street Open Street

12:00Water Street Open Street, Staten IslandFree

Part of the city's Trick-or-Streets initiative, transforming car-free streets and plazas into Halloween and fall celebration spots with trick-or-treating, face painting, live entertainment, and games.

FamilyFreeSource: NYC.gov

Hocus Pocus Screening

13:15Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, ManhattanTickets start at $12.50

Outdoor screening of the Halloween classic 'Hocus Pocus' (1993). Features wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views.

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5th Annual Garden Halloween Party

15:00Lentol Garden, BrooklynFree

Gather your spooky crew for an afternoon of ghastly activities and entertainments. Costumes are highly encouraged. Donations accepted and raffles for sale to support the garden and North Brooklyn Angels. Includes a Flash Fiction Competition.

CostumeFamilyFreeSource: NYC Parks

Ghostbusters (1984) Screening

19:45Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, ManhattanTickets start at $12.50

Outdoor screening of the original 'Ghostbusters' movie. Features wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views.

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Trick-or-Streets: Austin Street Open Street

14:00Austin Street Open Street, Forest Hills, QueensFree

Part of the city's Trick-or-Streets initiative, offering car-free spaces for Halloween and fall celebrations with trick-or-treating, face painting, live entertainment, and games.

FamilyFreeSource: NYC.gov

Día de los Muertos Hands-On Traditions: The Art of Papel Picado & Silk Flowers

New York Botanical Garden, BronxIncluded with garden admission

Create vibrant and unique silk flowers to wear and take home, and learn the traditional Mexican art of papel picado by creating miniature decorative banners.

FamilySource: New York Botanical Garden

Día de los Muertos Folk Music Performances

New York Botanical Garden, BronxIncluded with garden admission

Enjoy live folk music performances as part of the Día de los Muertos celebration.

FamilySource: New York Botanical Garden

Practical Magic Screening

Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, ManhattanTickets start at $12.50

Outdoor screening of 'Practical Magic' (1998) at Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown. Features wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views.

Trick-or-Streets: Canal Open Street and Division Plaza

15:00Canal Open Street and Division Plaza, ManhattanFree

Part of the city's Trick-or-Streets initiative, offering car-free spaces for Halloween and fall celebrations with trick-or-treating, face painting, live entertainment, and games.

FamilyFreeSource: NYC.gov

Wave Hill-O-Ween

17:00Wave Hill, BronxIncluded with garden admission

An enchanted evening for the whole family with spooky surprises, a garden scavenger hunt, monster mash dancing, photo ops, and a drop-in art activity. Costumes encouraged (no super-scary costumes or fake weapons).

CostumeFamilySource: NYC Parks

Project 91 Halloween Takeover

30 – 31 OctVarious venues in Manhattan and BrooklynPrice varies

Electronic music promoter's Halloween Weekend '26 takeover spanning rooftops, warehouses, lounges, and clubs, with multiple events and a diverse lineup.

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Circoloco Halloween (Friday Pass)

22:00Brooklyn Storehouse at Brooklyn Navy Yard, BrooklynTickets from $307

Ibiza-born party institution with a lineup of house and techno heavyweights. This is reported to be one of the final Circoloco events at Brooklyn Storehouse.

Night outSource: TickPick

Lyra Halloween at Magic Hour Rooftop

23:00Magic Hour Rooftop, Moxy Times Square, ManhattanPrice varies

Two nights of DJs, costumes, and Empire State Building views on the 18th floor. The setup splits the venue into two distinct music zones, playing open-format and underground house.

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Halloween (1978) Screening

30 – 31 OctRooftop Cinema Club Midtown, 60 W 37th St, ManhattanTickets start at $12.50

Outdoor screening of John Carpenter's classic horror film. Features wireless headphones, lounge seating, cocktails, snacks, and Empire State Building views.

Azure Presents Halloween Weekend: As Above So Below

30 – 31 OctArlo Williamsburg, BrooklynPrice varies

Three distinct party concepts under one roof, from rooftop views to late-night dancefloor energy. Costumes are part of the assignment. Surf Mesa headlines Friday, Wes Mills on Saturday.

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Circoloco Halloween (Sunday Pass)

1 – 2 NovBrooklyn Storehouse at Brooklyn Navy Yard, BrooklynFrom $266.25

The final day of the Ibiza-born party institution's Halloween takeover, with a lineup of house and techno heavyweights. This is reported to be one of the final Circoloco events at Brooklyn Storehouse.

Night outSource: NightOut

Día de los Muertos Parade and Celebration

14:00New York Botanical Garden, BronxIncluded with garden admission

A parade featuring giant skeleton and monarch butterfly puppets, live dance, wearable art-making activities, and a joyful procession. Includes a performance by MAZarte Dance Company and cumbia sonidera class.

CostumeFamilySource: New York Botanical Garden

LUNA: Day of the Dead Rooftop Party

1 – 2 NovHarriet's Rooftop & Lounge, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, BrooklynPrice varies

A day-to-night Halloween party inspired by Día de los Muertos. Starts in daylight, allowing for an outfit that works through the changing light. The rooftop offers sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge.

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Día de los Muertos Celebration featuring Mariachi Real de Mexico

15:00Oak Ridge in Forest Park, QueensFree

A community celebration with a performance by the GRAMMY-winning Mariachi Real De Mexico, a community Ofrenda, face painting, and children's crafts.

FamilyFreeSource: NYC Parks

Dia De Los Muertos Rooftop Party

1 – 2 NovLost in Paradise Rooftop, Long Island City, QueensAdvance Tickets Starting at $20

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Latin music, dancing, and festive vibes. Hookah available. Dress code enforced. 21+ only.

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All Saints' Day Observance

While not a public holiday in New York City, many Catholic and other Christian communities will observe All Saints' Day with religious services. Most businesses and offices will operate on their regular schedules. Cemetery visits are a private observance for families. Seasonal sweets are generally part of broader fall/Halloween offerings, not specific to this day.

Source: Google Search

Día de los Muertos Celebration at New York Botanical Garden

3 Oct – 2 NovNew York Botanical Garden, BronxIncluded with garden admission

A month-long celebration of memory, life, and renewal with vibrant marigold and dahlia blooms, colorful calaveras, a larger-than-life Catrina, and a community ofrenda. Weekend programming includes music, dance, and hands-on workshops.

FamilySource: New York Botanical Garden

Blood Manor Haunted House

2 Oct – 7 Nov359 Broadway, Tribeca, ManhattanGeneral admission $50 + booking fee

NYC's scariest haunted house, a 10,000-square-foot walk-through experience. Not recommended for kids under 14. Offers 'Lights Out Nights' on November 1, 6, and 7.

Night outSource: Blood Manor

The Ridgewood Asylum

9 Oct – 1 NovBushwick, BrooklynAdvance tickets only

An interactive haunted house and escape room experience located at a Bushwick, Brooklyn location (announced to ticket holders). Recommended for ages 14+, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Runs Wednesdays-Saturdays until 1 AM, Sundays until 11 PM.

Night outSource: Eventbrite

Haunted Carousel

29 Oct – 1 NovChildren's Corner, Prospect Park, Brooklyn$3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets

Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.

FamilySource: NYC Parks