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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
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
Arts, Culture & Fun: Día de Muertos Celebration!
at Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center (in Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a vibrant celebration filled with dance, art, music, culture, and plenty of fun! Explore and experience the rich traditions of Mexican culture!
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!
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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!
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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 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
Dia de los Muertos at Nos Cuidamos
at Nos Cuidamos Community Garden, Brooklyn
2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Nos Cuidamos Community Garden will host an afternoon of family friendly activities and volunteer opportunities at the garden.
Free!
Berry Street Haunted Garden
at Berry Street Garden
3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
This is our 28th year of giving back to the community by contributing with a Family Friendly Halloween Event.
Free!
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!
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