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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
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!
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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!
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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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