Family-Friendly Halloween Events and Activities Around NYC

Explore a variety of family-friendly Halloween festivities throughout New York City. Whether you’re looking for costume parties, spooky storytelling, or thrilling parades, there’s something for everyone this Halloween season. Check out these exciting events in your area:

Manhattan

• Hocus Pocus Halloween on Henry Street
  Sol Lain Park, 290 East Broadway, Lower East Side
  Sunday, Oct. 20, 12–4 pm | All Ages | Free
  Enjoy a frightfully delightful afternoon with games, a costume photo booth, art activities, and candy galore. Rain or shine, witches, ghosts, and goblins of all ages are welcome.
• Harlem Grown’s 2024 Halloween Festival
  116 W 134 St., Harlem
  Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 am–3 pm | Ages 3–12 | Free
  Celebrate Halloween on the farm with healthy food giveaways, cooking demos, haunted tents, and themed art activities for a spooky, fun-filled day.
• The Wiz: Movie Screening & Dress-up Day
  Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, 898 St. Nicholas Ave., Washington Heights
  Saturday, Oct. 26, 12–3 pm | All Ages | Free
  Sing along to the iconic film and dress up as your favourite characters. Part of the “When the Children Come Home” exhibition, this event brings home the magic and fun of family.
• High Line Halloween: Ghostly Gardens
  The High Line, W 16 St. and 10th Ave., Greenwich Village
  Saturday, Oct. 26, 1–4 pm | Ages 5–8 | Free
  Inspired by past events, this festive celebration features music, spooky sculptures, storytelling, art activities, carnival games, and special treats.

Bronx

• Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo
  Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Boulevard, East Bronx
  Thursdays–Sundays, 7 pm, through Oct. 27 | All Ages
  Thousands of animal-themed jack-o’-lanterns illuminate a half-mile trail and discover various ecosystems, from the African Savanna to the bioluminescent deep-sea.
• 39th Annual Bronx Halloween Parade
  Westchester Ave & Southern Blvd., Hunts Point
  Saturday, Oct. 26, 12–4 pm | All Ages | Free
  Join the “Zombie Apocalypse” themed parade followed by an artist showcase at Bill Rainey Park, featuring costume contests, live music, and sweet treats.

Brooklyn

• Pre-Halloween Kiddie Disco
  Friends of Firefighters, 199 Van Brunt Ave., Red Hook
  Sunday, Oct. 20, 11 am–3 pm | Ages 8 and under
  Get your dance on at this fun disco event with a live DJ, snacks, and activities for the little ones.
• The Rock And Roll Playhouse: Halloween Spectacular
  Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
  Sunday, Oct. 27, 12–1 pm | Ages 7 and younger
  Rock out to family-friendly renditions of iconic rock songs while enjoying games, stories, and more.

Queens

• Halloween Harvest Festival 2024
  Socrates Sculpture Park, 35-01 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
  Saturday, Oct. 26, 12–4 pm | All Ages | Free
  Enjoy a festive celebration with workshops, food vendors, and a dog costume contest, making this event a highlight for the whole family.
• Halloween on the Farm
  Queens County Farm Museum, 75-50 Little Neck Parkway, Glen Oaks
  Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 am–4 pm | All Ages
  Celebrate with Halloween-themed shows, crafts, and costume fun in a lively farm setting.

Bring your family, embrace the spirit of the season, and create unforgettable memories at these NYC Halloween events!