Translate
AccessibilityFestivals
New York City is filled with celebrations of all types. From Coney Island's Mermaid Parade to the Dance Parade, and beyond, parades and festivals large and small bring joy to people of all ages and interests.
Festivals Events
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Boo Bash in the Bronx
at St. James Park, Bronx 
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Fall Festival with Councilmember Vernikov
at Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Fall Festival Celebration with Councilmember Inna Vernikov!
Free!
Monday, October 12, 2026
Rockaway Fall Festival
at Beach 17 O'Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day at the Rockaway Fall Festival. There will be a pumpkin maze, pumpkin patch, Mechanical rides, light refreshments, giveaways, arts & crafts, games and music.
Free!
Event
Friday, October 16, 2026
Hallowscream Fright Walk
at Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Wellness For The People Presents: The Festival
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Wellness For The People, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, as they close out the year with an all-ages event grounded in collective healing, movement, and joy.
Free!
Fall Festival
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a day packed with fun, creativity, and a touch of history on Saturday, October 17th from 10AM-3PM!
Free!
Event
Brooklyn Bridge Park's Harvest Festival
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join for a free family-friendly fall festival with live music, arts and crafts, mini pumpkin patch, and more!
Free!
Event
Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Kids
Faber Park Fright Fest
at Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Faber Park Fright Fest!
Free!
Kids
Fall Festival with Councilmember Santosuosso
at Kaiser Park Lawn 2 (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a Fall Festival Celebration with Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso!
Free!
Hallowscream Fright Walk & Fall Festival
at Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Free!
Kids
OHNY: Brougham Cottage Grounds at Blue Heron Park
at Brougham Cottage
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join the Open House New York 2026 Festival and explore the grounds of the Historic Brougham Cottage in Blue Heron Park!
Located at 4746 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY, and located within a wooded backdrop, the circa 1726 Brougham Cottage is a surviving Dutch H-frame home.
Brougham Cottage survives as a rare example of the small vernacular farm houses that were once common in the 18th and early 19th century rural landscape and have all but disappeared. It is a significant example of Dutch-American design and a rare reminder of Staten Island’s rural history and its vernacular architectural traditions.
Free!
OHNY: Conference House Park Historic Houses
at Conference House Park, Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
On OHNY Weekend, in addition to the park’s namesake, the circa-1680 Conference House (Christopher Billop House), two other historic house interiors will be open to visitors.
Free!
Event
Springfield Park Fall Festival
at Lawn Area (in Springfield Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Springfield Park
Free!
Kids
The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular
at Entrance - Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
De Matti’s Tot Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at De Matti Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Free!
Kids
De Matti’s Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at De Matti Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 23, 2026
Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail
at Lower Parking Lot (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail, a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
at Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Phil Wong for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Free!
Kids
Conference House Haunted Trail
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!
Free!
Kids
Riverside Park Pup Halloween Parade
at Dinosaur Playground (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dress your pups in their most creative costume and parade through the Park!
Free!
Spooktacular Fiesta
at Loreto Playground, Bronx
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Free!
Kids
Wayanda Park Fall Festival
at Grass Field (in Wayanda Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Wayanda Park.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Autumn Festival
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin giveaways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assemblymember Jaime Williams!
Free!
Event
Monday, October 26, 2026
Mid-Autumn Festival
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Mid- Autumn Festival
Free!
Thursday, October 29, 2026
McDonald’s Pumpkin Patch
at Front Entrance (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at McDonald’s Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Free!
Kids
Friday, October 30, 2026
Haunted House and Hallow Gala
at Gymnasium (in Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a haunted house and spooky carnival, fun for all ages!
Free!
Mad Monster Lab Haunted House & Fall Festival
at Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park), Queens
4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for an afternoon of family friendly fun and frights, with a pumpkin patch, create fun arts & crafts projects, bounce on inflatables, and dance & party to Halloween themed
Free!
Kids
WBO Haunted House
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun spooky evening!
Free!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Pumpkin Palooza
at Basketball Courts (in St. Mary's Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
Free!
Kids
Hippo Playground Halloween Parade
at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
The annual Hippo Playground Halloween Parade invites kids to put on your favorite costume and join the fun, featuring Ramblin' Dan's Freewheelin' Band.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Ricitos and the Three Bears
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join Teatro SEA for this bilingual musical adaptation of the Goldilocks story.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Festival of Lights: Santa in the Park
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Make holiday crafts and take a family photo with that famous jolly old man in red.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Festival of Lights: Chanukah
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join Rabbi Heidi Hoover to hear the story of a miracle and its eight-day celebration. Enjoy crafts, holiday festivities, and sing-alongs.
Free!
Event
%7Cutmcsr%3D(direct)%7Cutmcmd%3D(none)%3B%2B__utmv%3D60308931.-%3B)