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It’s SCARY how many ghoulishly great Halloween events there are in NYC's parks this year! You'll be bewitched by your options. Whether you’re brave enough to go on a haunted tour, silly enough to dress your dog in costume, or creative enough to craft a fancy pumpkin you’ve plucked from one of our patches, we’ve got an event for you. Kids, adults, canines, vampires–all are welcome!
Halloween Events
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
Dyckman Marina Movie Nights
at Dyckman Marina (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! NYC Parks will host family-friendly movie showings across the five boroughs. Movies begin at dusk. Estimated start time is approximately 7:30pm
Free!
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Dog Halloween Costume Contest in Washington Square Park
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Watch hundreds of costumed dogs take over Washington Square Park at the Washington Square Park Conservancy’s Dog Halloween, a free event on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Free!
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Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Free!
Kids
Pumpkin Decorating Festival
at Neighborhood Advisory Committee Community Garden, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Pumpkins for children 11 years and younger to decorate in the garden. In addition there will be simple games with prizes and refreshments. This event will be held rain or shine.
Free!
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
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
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
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Free Halloween Puppet Pop-up
at Old Stone House (in Washington Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join White Bird at the Old Stone House for a free, all-ages puppetry event.
Free!
Kids
Farmhouse Family Day: Autumnal Wonders
at Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (in Fidler-Wyckoff House Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate autumn with us with fall crafts and activities!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Trick or Treat at Powers Street Garden
at Powers St. Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Join the garden group at Powers Street Garden for a fun day filled with treats and tricks at the garden.
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
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Zumbaween
at Queens Public Library - Broadway, Queens
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Come BOO-gie at this Halloween themed Zumba class. All fitness levels are welcome. Costumes encouraged!
Free!
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
2026 Ocean Breeze Fall Festival
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Season at Ocean Breeze!
Free!
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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
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with themed activities, crafts, music, treats, and more!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Fest 2026
at Monument Plaza (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get ready for what’s in store, Halloween Fest is back with more! Dress up in your best costumes and join us on Saturday, October 24 (Rain date: Oct 25) from 12:00–4:00pm.
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
Red Shed Community Garden's Fall Potluck
at Red Shed Garden, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
There will be a pie contest, dog costume contest, face painting and more! Costumes are encouraged!
Free!
Kids
FDB Garden Annual Halloween Event
at Frederick Douglass Blvd Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come to Frederick Douglass Boulevard Community Garden (FDB) for the garden group's Annual Halloween Party! There will be a candy bag giveaway, face painting, and pizza.
Free!
Kids
Harbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & Parade
at South Meadow Lawn (in Snug Harbor Cultural Center), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Get your pup ready for the Harbor Hounds Halloween Costume Contest & Parade! Show off their cutest, funniest, or spookiest look for a chance to win prizes.
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5th Annual Halloween Party
at Lentol Garden, Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come to Lentol Garden for the 5th annual Ghosts and Goblins Halloween party in the garden. Family fun and activities for all. Costumes encouraged!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Halloween: Wags to Witches
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance, Van Cortlandt House Museum, and the Urban Park Rangers invite you to a FREE fang-tastic afternoon of family and doggy fun.
Free!
Pumpkin Party
at Poplar Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Poplar St Community Garden will be hosting its annual Pumpkin Party!
Free!
Shocktoberfest
at Playground for All Children (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Shocktoberfest is back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park!
Free!
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Batty Over Halloween Celebration
at Great Lawn (in Astoria Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Our Halloween celebration will be a great time for kids, featuring a puppet show, candy, and more. Costumes encouraged!
Free!
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Carve a Pumpkin for Halloween!
at LaGuardia Corner Community Garden, Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Come to LaGuardia Corner Garden and carve or paint a spooky (or cute) Halloween pumpkin
Free!
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Haunted Carousel
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.
Kids
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 Carousel
at Children's Corner (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.
Kids
Community Halloween Event
at Jardín de la Familia, Bronx
2:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Jardin de la Familia invites Bronx communities for engagement among each other and giving the opportunity to connect them. There will be educational books, a food pantry, and garden tour.
Free!
Kids
Halloween
at Olgas El Gallo Community Garden
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Stop by Olga's El Gallo Community Garden for Halloween. The garden group will be handing out candy to families and talking about the community garden and how to get involved.
Free!
Kids
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating and Candy Giveaway!
at Family Community Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join the garden group at Family Community Garden in Manhattan for a Halloween celebration! We will be decorating pumpkins and giving out candy!
Free!
Kids
Haunted Heights: Halloween at Morningside Park
at North Lawn (in Morningside Park), Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks, Friends of Morningside Park, and Columbia University Space Initiative and Zuckerman Institute for music, arts and crafts, and spooktacular activities.
Free!
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!
Wicked Walker Family Fun & Halloween 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 Wicked Walker, a spooktacular, family-friendly Halloween celebration at Walker Park!
Free!
Kids
Family Halloween Themed Activities
at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center (in Hamilton Fish Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween with us by participating in fun activities, winning prizes, free candy and popcorn
Free!
Kids
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
Haunted Highland Walk
at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens
5:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Haunted Highland transforms Highland Park into a haunted trail along the Ridgewood Reservoir East Causeway for a spooky Halloween experience! Registration required.
Free!
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
Creepy Crawly Halloween
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween.
Free!
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Garden Costume Party & Volunteer Day
at George Washington Carver Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Come in your best spooky garden-themed costume & help us redesign the garden! Be a part of an exciting garden bed building workday with Halloween treats
Free!
Crafts, Candy, & Compost
at Maple Street Community Garden, Brooklyn
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Come make something, explore the garden, and celebrate with us. Costumes Encouraged! Festivities include Food Scrap Ink & Coloring Crafts, Candy at the Compost Bins, Explore the Garden.
Free!
Kids
Halloween Hike to Heyerdahl Hill
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join us for a scenic autumn hike through the central Greenbelt.
Free!
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