Festivals
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 24, 2025
Walker Park: Wicked Walker Haunted House & Family Fun Event
at Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a truly spooktacular Halloween event!
Free!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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 Robert Holden for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Free!
Fall Fest 2025
at Victory Field (in Forest Park), Queens 

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the fall with crafts, music, performances, a pumpkin patch, and more!
Free!
Forest Park Fall Festival
at Victory Field (in Forest Park), Queens 

12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the fall season with games, crafts, inflatables, pumpkin patch, music and more!
Free!
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween park-style at our free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash! Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
The beloved Halloween Harvest Festival is back with family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, as well as New York’s second largest dog costume contest co-presented with Chateau le Woof. Celebrate the autumn season with us with pumpkin decorating and creative workshops. It’s a Halloween Harvest like no other that you do not want to miss! More details to come!
Free!
Annual Pumpkin Party
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Families and children are invited to the annual pumpkin party at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center.
Free!
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Autumn Festival
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join for a day of pumpkin giveaways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun with Assembly Member Williams!
Free!
Event
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
DeMatti's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at DeMatti Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Greenbelt Recreation Center Haunted Trail Halloween Event!
at Greenbelt Recreation Center (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island 

3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a spine-tingling evening at Greenbelt's Haunted Trails!
Free!
Howl-o-ween Event
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Families along with their furry loved ones are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval for a Howl-o-ween event! Bring your leashed pet dressed to impress.
Free!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
McDonald's Tot Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
McDonald's Youth Pumpkin Patch
at Multi-Use Room
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us at McDonald’s Playground for a Spooktacular Halloween Celebration the whole family will enjoy!
Free!
Friday, October 31, 2025
DeMatti Halloween Tot Parade
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island 

10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Bring your little monsters, superheroes, and princesses to DeMatti's Halloween Tot Parade!
Free!
Haunted Halloween Labyrinth
at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a slightly spooky – but not too scary – Halloween experience for youngsters at Brooklyn Bridge Park!
Free!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Rockaway Fall Festival
at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens 

12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please join us for a day full of fun featuring activities including a maze, pumpkin patch, arts & crafts, music, inflatables, animal education, petting zoo, face painting, refreshments, sensory activities, games & more!
Sponsored by Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers.
Free!
Event
Friday, December 12, 2025
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Free!