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Published SEP 24, 2024
The Best Ways to Celebrate Halloween in NYC
Parties, parades, haunted houses, and more! Here's where to get spooky in NYC this season. 🎃👻🕷️
By New York Bucket List
Spooky season is upon us, and no matter your age, scare affinity, or favorite fall festivities, NYC has the perfect Halloween event for you. From costume parties to bar crawls and haunted houses to Halloween movies, October is packed with spine-tingling events.
We’ve rounded up some of the most haunted tours, wildest parades, and best places to dance in your costume all Halloweekend long—along with a heart-melting dog parade and some kid-friendly options as well.
The Best Halloween Activities in NYC
Twilight Harbor Festival | October 25, 26 & 31
Step into the Duggal Greenhouse at Brooklyn Navy Yard for three nights of epic Halloween celebrations. Dance to epic beats from Dimitri Vegas, Chainsmokers, and Sickick, with lasers and lights setting the perfect eerie mood alongside haunted houses to mouthwatering bites. Bonus: Get 15% off tickets only at Bucketlisters.com!
Where: Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard: 268, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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Frankenstein's Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab
Frankenstein's might look like an ordinary bar from the outside, but inside, you’ll find yourself surrounded by mysterious potions, shimmering elixirs, and spine-tingling concoctions. Mad scientists will guide you through the experience, and together, you'll unlock the secrets hidden within the simmering beakers and test tubes! This Halloween-inspired pop-up bar also has additional drinks at the bar and spooky photo ops.
Where: Saint NYC: 136 2nd Ave., New York, NY
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Cityside Pumpkin Patch
You can experience all the fun of fall on the farm without having to leave the city. Cityside Pumpkin Patch in LIC is a rooftop pumpkin patch that offers locally harvested pumpkins from upstate New York, along with a pumpkin-smashing activity zone, scarecrow archery, an array of scrumptious treats and beverages, and lots of Halloween-inspired decor and photo ops!
P.S. Want more? We rounded up all the best pumpkin patches, farms, and fall festivals in and around New York!
Where: The Summer Club: 8-08 Queens Plaza S, Queens, NY
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Village Halloween Parade | October 31
The iconic Greenwich Village parade on Halloween night is back, with over 50,000 costumed New Yorkers planning to march, dance, and “float” the night away. Come in your wildest costume, or take in the creative get-ups of everyone else!
Where: Greenwich Village, along Sixth Ave. between King St. and 15th.
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Haunted Hollywood NY
Step into Haunted Hollywood at CIRCO, where iconic horror characters come to life in a tantalizing, immersive experience. Explore themed rooms—think Leatherface’s farmhouse and Chucky’s playroom—and end the night in a grand ballroom with live music, Halloween cocktails, and a thrilling variety show.
Where: CIRCO: 1604 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
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Morris-Jumel Mansion Haunted Tours
All October, guests can take an after-dark, candlelight ghost tour of Manhattan’s oldest surviving house. Guided tours will include learning the history of the Mansion, a ghost hunt in the period rooms of the Mansion (normally closed to the public), and the opportunity to communicate with Morris-Jumel Mansion’s former residents using paranormal investigation equipment.
Where: 65 Jumel Terrace
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Central Park Pumpkin Flotilla | October 30
See over 100 glimmering jack-o-lanterns set sail in the annual Pumpkin Flotilla at Central Park on October 30. Pumpkin drop-offs are at 4pm, followed by trick-or-treat bag decorating, storytime for little ones, a magician, and a live DJ and dance party.
Where: The Harlem Meer, Central Park (west of Fifth Ave. and south of 110th St.)
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Trick-Or-Streets | October 31
Back for its third year, New York’s open streets program will take place on Halloween for Trick-Or-Streets. Kids and families can enjoy maximum trick-or-treating opportunities as safely as possible with nearly 100 open streets and other newly pedestrianized streets going car-free on October 31 between 4pm and 8pm.
Where: Various locations. The city's website shows a full map and a list of participating streets.
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Trick or Drink: Halloween Bar Crawls | October 25 – November 2
Claim drink specials from all the best bars in town in the Halloweekend pub crawl for the ages. Guests will check in at DROM to receive a wristband, then be on their merry way to enjoy free entries and drink specials at participating bars across NYC. Costumes are highly encouraged.
Where: DROM: 85 Avenue A, New York, NY
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Halloween Dog Parade | October 19
The country’s biggest costume parade for dogs is back with the most adorable lineup of dog-testants at Tompkins Square Park! Expect hundreds of dogs in their Halloween best competing in costume contests like best celebrity theme, best food theme, best Chihuahua, etc.
Where: Tompkins Square Park, E 10th St
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The Best Halloween Parties in NYC
Midnight Riviera at Superior Ingredients | October 26
Spend Halloween weekend at the iconic Superior Ingredients in Williamsburg with a Keinemusik-themed party featuring the best in Afro House and Melodic House. Dance the night away to world-class sounds in this disco-inspired atmosphere, and choose between GA or upgrade to an Open Bar option for unlimited drinks all night long!
The Monster Ball | October 25 & 26, November 2
Manhattan's wildest masquerade is back with an extravagant party full of costumes, top DJs, and shameless fun at HK Hall. Costumes Mandatory!
Daft Disko Halloween | October 26
Silent Disco at the Halloween Parade | October 31
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween adventure as Quiet Events takes over the NYC Village Halloween Parade with wireless LED headphones and two epic music channels. With your own section of the parade and spontaneous flash mobs, it's the ultimate way to party while surprising the crowd and even TV reporters!
Nightmare on 36th Street | October 26
Step into a world of chills and thrills at our spine-tingling two-floor extravaganza! With rotating local DJs spinning hauntingly catchy tracks, this is the ultimate Halloween party you won't want to miss!
Haunted Hotel Halloween | October 26
Explore three floors filled with immersive decor, and enjoy access to all spaces with your General Admission ticket. Savor a complimentary tequila open bar from 9 to 10 pm. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
20s and 30s Halloween Party | October 26
Join NYC’s favorite social club for the 20s & 30s Halloween Party at Laissez Faire in the Beekman Hotel! This Halloween costume party is exclusively for young professionals, offering private access to one of the swankiest venues in the city.
Devil in Paradise Halloween Party | October 26
Head to Paradise Club at the Edition Hotel for NYC's ultimate Halloween bash, where aerialists, dancers, and haunted performances set the stage for an unforgettable night. With beats by Jesse RoseGold and a colorful dance floor, plus stunning city views from the patio, it’s the Halloween party of the season—costumes required!
Nightmare at 1 Hotel | October 25
Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween party at Harriet's Lounge in the 1 Hotel in Dumbo, featuring breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline! Costumes are suggested, but feel free to come as you are!
Twilight Zone at Mr. Purple | October 25 & 26
Spooktacular Silent Disco Halloween at Astoria NY | October 26
Dance the night away to three live DJs spinning everything from pop hits to nostalgic classics and Latin beats, all through wireless LED headphones. Dress in your best costume, grab a glow stick, and switch between channels to find your perfect spooky groove!
Ghostly Grounds Halloween at Starchild Rooftop | October 25
Silent Scream Halloween Bash | October 25
Get your groove on with LED wireless headphones and switch between the hottest tracks of the night—from EDM bangers to '80s throwbacks and hip-hop hits. Dress to impress in your best spooky costume, and let the Halloween magic begin.
Haunted Hotel Halloween at Selina | October 26
Explore three floors filled with immersive decor, and enjoy access to all spaces with your General Admission ticket. Savor a complimentary tequila open bar from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Spirits Halloween at Starchild Rooftop | November 2
Down the Rabbit Hole Halloween | October 31
Take in 360 views of Manhattan's Lower East Side at this indoor/outdoor rooftop spot that promises a bewitching blend of mystery and celebration. Bottle service available and costumes encouraged!
Monster Mash Halloween | October 26
The Haunted Alley Halloween Party | October 25
Step into the shadows at The Haunted Alley on October 25—a night where the city that never sleeps turns into a playground of ghosts, ghouls, and glamour on the Lower East Side. Costumes encouraged!
Zombie Fest at Highwater Rooftop | October 25
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