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Family-Friendly Halloween Events and Activities Around NYC
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Family-Friendly Halloween Events and Activities Around NYC

Oct 18, 2024

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!

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