Hi everyone,
Halloween will be here in 10 days and more events have been announced so check out the updated list and make plans to have a fun day on the 31st! If you are having an event submit the details to the blog here.
Have fun safely!
~ Deirdre (mom to O & C)
Events on October 31st
Children’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest [sponsored]
Saturday October 31st 1p. Free. Virtual. Join Manhattan Community Board 2 and NYU for our 30th year of free, family-friendly Halloween fun! For the first time ever, we are hosting a festive virtual Children’s Halloween Parade with musical performances, a costume contest, a magician, and more. The virtual event will premiere at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 31. RSVP here.
Virtual BAMboo!
Saturday October 31st 2-4p. Free. For ages 4-12y. RSVP here. Bring your Halloween best to this virtual family-friendly party! BAM’s beloved block party transforms for the digital space into an action-packed afternoon of revelry for families everywhere. Join us for a lineup of Halloween tricks and treats, including a magic show, professional pumpkin carving, story time, and dance party. Best of all, delight in wild, wacky, and adorable costumes from near and far—and have the opportunity to win prizes with your own entry at the annual costume contest.
Halloween at Old Stone House (Park Slope)
Saturday October 31st 10a-12n. Free. Put on your best costume (and your mask) for a festive stroll through the park! We’re partnering with the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID for their Halloween Scavenger Hunt! Will you find all of the Fairy Houses hiding in our gardens? Test your magical skills and collect a creepy sticker when you find them all. The first 50 families to visit us will also take home a DIY pumpkin craft, perfect for decorating your table or windowsill!
Halloween at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)
Saturday October 31s timed entry 10a, 1230p, 3p & 5p (museum open 10a-7p). Tickets: $13 (babies under 1 free). Join us in your costumes for Halloween at BCM! Trick or treat in our exhibits, take part in our costume parade, make a mask, enjoy a Halloween-themed animal adventure, and make prints using apples and pumpkins. Programs will take place throughout the Museum and on the rooftop terrace. o
Purchase tickets here.
Brooklyn Heights Association Halloween Parade
Saturday October 31st 10-11a. Free. Register here. Location: Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Socially-distanced Halloween Parade organized by the Brooklyn Heights Association. No–Halloween isn’t totally cancelled. The beloved neighborhood parade tradition continues, but with some safety modifications. The BHA will be hosting a socially-distant, face-coverings required Halloween Parade for families on the Promenade on Saturday Oct 31st at 10am, offering kids a chance to show off their costumes and receive a treat. Unfortunately, the normal Halloween trick-or-treat celebrations on Garden Place won’t take place this year. Garden Place residents look forward to hopefully welcoming everyone back next year!
Greenpoint Halloween Parade
Saturday October 31st 12n-1p. Free. The Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade will assemble at 12 Noon in front of the Brooklyn Expo Center at 72 Noble Street near Franklin Street. Costumed kids of all ages will march up West Street to Greenpoint Avenue and back to the Brooklyn Expo Center where the kids can go trick-or-treating with the Greenpoint Market vendors (while their supplies last). There will also be a Spooktacular Party at Brooklyn Expo Center 10a-4p which requires timed tickets.
A Laurie Berkner Halloween Party Concert!
Saturday October 31st 12n & 5p. Tickets: $20 regular or $10 need based (your ticket gives you access to BOTH!). Join Laurie Berkner for an 80+min LIVE interactive, solo, virtual performance for the whole family! Sing, dance, & play games through your device with Laurie as she performs favorite songs, interacts with you through the screen, & brings in a few surprises – from her house to yours! Your ticket gives you access to BOTH shows (12p & 5pET – so pick which works best or come to both!) and helps the Berkner team continue operations while we can’t tour! You can also purchase a meet & greet add-on on the website.
Halloween on the Farm at Queens County Farm Museum
Saturday October 31st 11a-5p. Advance online tickets only. Tickets are $20 for this pay one price all-inclusive event (free for ages 0-3). Purchase tickets here. It’s a monster mash! Queens Farm is hosting this special admission day designed for kids and their grown-ups. Halloween on the Farm includes admission to the Amazing Maize Maze, hayrides, kids crafts at the Con Edison Ecology booth and trick-or-treating with the farm animals. This all-inclusive event is the finale of the fall season at Queens Farm. Who’s afraid of ghosts? Costumes are encouraged.
Halloween Craft at The Vander-Ende Onderdonk House (Queens)
Saturday October 31st 1-4p. Tickets: Adults $5 & Children free. Timed entry (1p, 2p & 3p). Join us on Halloween (10/31) for seasonal arts & crafts and spooky ghost stories! Socially distanced “Trick or Treat” with individually wrapped candy goody bags. Dress up if you want to participate in our costume parade. Rain date: 11/1. Recommended ages 6-10. Timed entry. Purchase tickets here for the time you plan to attend. The activities are an hour long. Please arrive in a timely manner at the beginning of your time slot. Medical masks required & Halloween masks encouraged.
Halloween in Historic Richmond Town (Staten Island)
Saturday October 31st 11a-5p. Tickets online – $6/person (adults and kids of all ages) at the gate – $8/person (availability NOT guaranteed). Admission will be by timed entry ONLY. Purchase tickets here. This year, Historic Richmond Town offers some family fun Halloween-themed fun at our Decker Farm location at 435 Richmond Hill Rd. Come and enjoy a Halloween at Decker Farm – our full pumpkin picking experience with a few extra added spooky features created just for Halloween, at no additional cost! Come dressed in costume and snap a photo on our fall photo ops. See the farm decorated in spooky fashion! Watch an expert pumpkin carver work their magic. Enjoy Halloween-themed educational activities.
Haunted Library at Leonard Brooklyn Public Library (Williamsburg)
Saturday October 31st 2-6p. Free. Halloween is coming, and the library can be a terrifying place. Come visit us at Leonard Library for some socially distanced Halloween frights! Join us first at the gate of the haunted library garden, then work your way around the fence, peering in at the horrors inside. When you reach the Stairs of Doom, you will find some creepy treats! Please wear masks with your costumes and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
BFPL Digital Halloween Bash
Saturday October 31st 1030a-1240p. Free. Check back here for link to join in on the fun! Get in the Halloween spirit with a digital celebration on October 31 along with a spooky installation and giveaway at Brookfield Place! Dress in your best costume and join us online for a family-friendly digital Halloween celebration! Digital programming features Sonia De Los Santos, Mario the Maker Magician, String Theory Theater along with a Kids Food Festival cooking class.
BPL Events for Youth and Family: Día de los Muertos
Saturday October 31st 1-2p. Free. The Compañía de Danza Mexicana will present a performance of its acclaimed production of “Día de los Muertos” with prerecorded educational content provided by Artistic Director, Alberto López. During the 50-minute virtual assembly, professional, high-quality images of the dance is interspersed the construction of the traditional altar, the use of marigold flowers, and the story behind Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s large-scale production of “Día de los Muertos”. This fun and engaging experience will be unforgettable! View the broadcast at 1 pm on the BPL Facebook page.
At Home With Irish Arts Center | Oíche Shamnha/Irish Halloween: Feast of the Fairies
Saturday-Sunday October 31st-November 1st 12n. Free. Celebrate the Irish origins of Halloween from home in a communal feast of fancy! On Saturday, October 31, learn some Halloween traditions like how to make barmbrack bread with Lilly Higgins, carve your own lantern from a turnip (the original jack-o-lantern) with artist Marie Connole, and do a Halloween-themed magic trick with Joe Daly. Then, join us on Sunday, November 1, as we gather around a virtual bonfire to feast on stories and performances inspired by otherworldly creatures both naughty and nice: hear writer and Traveller activist Oein DeBhairduin read from Why the moon travels, his new collection of folk tales from the Traveller community; take part in an interactive performance workshop based on Irish myths with Emily Kilkenny Roddy of CoisCéim Dance Theatre; write a spell to make the world a better place with poet/performer Felispeaks; and watch the premiere of our Collective Pop-Up Book Project created with spooky stories from the archive of the National Folklore Collection of Ireland! The events begin at 12pm ET both days. Registration qualifies for all events. Go to the website to see all the event details and to register. Note: This event is free thanks to the generosity of Irish Arts Center friends, members, and supporters. We welcome donations in any amount as a part of your registration.
Ongoing Halloween & Fall Events
Fort Greene Park Conservancy Halloween Costume Contest
Submit your Halloween costume pictures to our Halloween Costume Contest for the chance to win a gift card to Greenlight Bookstore! Get spooky, get creative, and show us your best costume! Entries will receive a coupon* for a sweet treat at The Brooklyn Sweet Spot. Vote and share with your friends and family for a chance to win! *Coupons limited to the first 300 entries. All ages welcome: Categories are 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, & 18+. Click here to submit photos and to vote. Winners will be announced live on Zoom on November 1st at 11am, followed by a performance from our partners at Kotchegna Dance Company.
Halloween Treasure Hunt at Lulu’s Cuts & Toys (Park Slope)
Ongoing until October 29th. Free. Join us at Lulu’s Cut & Toys for a Halloween Treasure Hunt! Stop by the store for a list of treasure hunt questions, then find the items and answers by looking in our Halloween window display. We will give a special small treat to every child that completes the hunt and it will also enter you to win one of our famous Custom Halloween Baskets. No purchase necessary! Ends October 29th, 2020. Store hours are Monday-Sunday (CLOSED on Tuesdays).
Halloween Pumpkin Hunt 2020 (various neighborhoods)
Ongoing daily. Welcome to the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt 2020! Inspired by the Rainbow Map, the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt is a fun, socially distanced activity that gets kids out on the street in costume, and ends with a candy prize. The Halloween Pumpkin Hunt was created by a mom in Brooklyn, but the hope is that other neighborhoods and cities join the fun. One of the best things about Halloween is the commonality of experience for the children – no matter who you are or where you are, you can throw on a costume and go outside for candy. Feel free to share this in your local neighborhood groups. The map will always center on Brooklyn, but once you enter an address it will take you right to the corresponding part of the map. See the website for all the details and to add your neighborhood.
The 30th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Saturday October 24th 12n-3p. LOCATION: Please note that this year’s parade will be VIRTUAL. The event is free and there is no need to pre-register your pet. Simply login between 12 – 3 p.m. and join in the celebration. Pooches let their alter-egos shine, putting on some of the cutest and most creative costumes you’ve ever seen at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. CNN calls it “the largest dog costume parade in the world” with hundreds of dogs in costumes and thousands of spectators. The London Guardian says “It’s Barkin’ Mad.” This year’s parade contestants will be competing for thousands of dollars in prizes
Pumpkin Carving at The Cauldron Magical Pub (Financial District)
Wednesday-Thursday October 28th-29th 12n, 1p, 2p & Saturday-Sunday October 31st-November 1st 11a, 12n & 1p. Tickets: $15. The ultimate Halloween Pumpkin Carving experience in New Yorks most magical venue! Join us to carve a jack-o-lantern at The Cauldron Magical Pub while enjoying a mug of The Cauldron’s signature HallowCream winter warmer. Served with or without alcohol (and always topped with homemade whipped cream)! Tickets include: Pre shelled pumpkin to carve, Carving tools, non-alcoholic HallowCream for all, Carving template. So book now here for some Halloween fun!
Minimum age is 5 years and 1 adult is required per 2 children. $30 ticket include all this plus an appetiser and HallowCream with alcohol.
BAX Brooklyn Arts Exchange: Virtual Halloween Playspace
Thursday October 29th 930-1015a. Multiple tier prices starting at $12.50. See website for information. For ages 2-4 with caregiver, are encouraged to come in costume! Live on Zoom! CALLING ALL CREEPY CRAWLERS AND WANDERFUL WIZARDS! We’re diving into the Fall season with all of our Playspace fun, including singing, stories, dancing, and a special treat (but no tricks — we promise). All with a little Halloween twist! Halloween inspired found object crafts, storytime, with a culminating Costume Dance Party, facilitated by our Playspace faculty – Jessica & Ariel!
(Virtual) 22nd Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest!
Thursday October 29th 7p. This is an event is for dog owners and anyone that loves to see dogs dressed up. I have attended with my older kids for years and always enjoyed it. This year the Top Ten Finalists will compete in a livestream event that culminates in you—THE VOTERS—voting LIVE for this year’s winners. Stay tuned to the Facebook and Instagram pages for news and updates on this livestream MAIN EVENT! Other important dates: October 10–22 REGISTRATION & October 23-26: VOTING. See the website for all the information on how to register & vote.
Pumpkin Patch at The William Vale (Williamsburg)
Sundays 1130a-3p until October 25th. Free admission. Bring the whole family to Vale Park to pick your own pumpkins and get into the fall spirit. Cozy beverages will be available including hot chocolate, ciders, and mulled wine. Lots of sizes to choose from and pumpkin prices vary by size.
Pumpkin Patch at Queens Botanical Garden
Saturday-Sunday October 24th-25th & Saturday October 31st 12n-4p. Pricing: $10 Adult (pumpkin not included), $12 Child (includes 1 pumpkin, 1 take home activity kit), FREE for Children 3 and under (pumpkin not included), FREE for Members (pumpkin not included), Additional pumpkins are $6 (pay on-site). The patch will be full of harvest-themed photo opportunities. Ticket fee includes admission to both the Garden and the Patch. All children get to choose their own pumpkin and a grab and go craft activity to take home. number of advance tickets. Walk-ups upon availability only. Please arrive within your ticket window. Purchase timed entry tickets here. Note: Halloween at the Garden at Queens Botanical Garden is sold out
Pumpkin Decorating at Industry City
Saturday October 24th 11a-12n. Tickets: $10. Courtyard 3/4. We love any excuse to eat candy and enjoy a special beverage. Join us at Sahadi’s for a safe, socially distant Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Party. Costumes are encouraged! Your ticket reserves your table, pumpkins + decorating materials (paint and foam stickers!), warm cider for all, and a goodie bag to go. Guests will be seated one to a table unless purchasing together. Sahadi’s will be capping seating at 15 children for the comfort of all. For the parents, the outdoor bar will be open with seasonal cocktails and other beverages available for purchase. Expect espresso martinis, blood orange mimosas, bourbon spiced hot cider and spiked hot chocolate. This is a rain or shine event. Tents and heat lamps will ensure your comfort. Come + enjoy a fun, outdoor, organized outing!
Boo at the Zoo at Prospect Park Zoo
Daily until October 31st. Zoo hours are: Monday-Friday 10a-5p, weekends & holidays 10a-530p. Included in Zoo admission. Timed entry tickets can be purchased here. Prospect Park Zoo is going batty every day in October with Halloween-themed educational (and fun) decorations. Download a spooky scavenger hunt and see if you can answer the clues as you wander through the zoo. Visit the tombstones of extinct animals in sea lion court and learn why extinction isn’t inevitable with your help! Our Spooky Trail will show you some of our “spooky” neighbors who come out at night. Get creative with your masks and take a photo at one of our beautiful harvest decoration areas.
Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo
Thursdays-Sundays until November 1st. Zoo hours are 10a-5p. Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance. Reserve tickets here. Included with zoo admission. Our annual Halloween tradition is back at the Bronx Zoo. We have family-friendly activities and have taken all safety precautions for you to have a great experience. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy! See the website for all the event details.
Great Pumpkin Path at New York Botanical Garden (Bronx)
On display 10a-6p until November 1st (Tuesday to Sunday, and Monday federal holidays). Free with Garden admission. All visitors, including Members, must purchase or reserve timed-entry tickets in advance. Purchase tickets here. Discover plentiful pumpkins and hordes of gourds along the twists and turns of our Great Pumpkin Path on the Conservatory Lawn, culminating with some of the largest pumpkins in the world with the arrival of giant pumpkins on October 24. Keep an eye out for a display of whimsical scarecrows throughout the Garden as well. Note: Everyone is required to wear face coverings throughout the Garden grounds.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
Saturdays-Sundays 11a-5p until October 25th. Tickets online – $6/person (adults and kids of all ages) at the gate – $8/person (availability NOT guaranteed). Admission will be by timed entry ONLY, with a reduced number of tickets sold every hour starting at 11:00am and ending at 4:00pm. Any tickets remaining for each time slot can be purchased on-site on the day-of for an additional $2. Ticket availability is NOT guaranteed for any walk-up sales. Pumpkin Picking at Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm returns Saturday, October 3, with all of your favorite autumnal activities! Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, learn about 19th century farm life, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites, all without leaving Staten Island! See the website for all the event details and to purchase tickets.
The Amazing Maize Maze® at Queens County Farm Museum
Fridays-Sundays 11a-430p (last ticket sold at 430p) in October. Advance Tickets: $12; $8 (ages 4-11) (plus fees). Free for ages 3 & under. Purchase tickets here. Get lost in NYC’s only corn maze! The Amazing Maize Maze adventure begins with a Stalk Talk to prepare you for the 3-acre challenge of finding clues on your way to Victory Bridge where the full vista of Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ masterpiece is revealed. Maze entry will be staggered in order to maintain event capacity.