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New York City’s Top Halloween Events in 2022 (Updated)

October is here!  Time for New York City’s Top Halloween Events in 2022

Manhattan has the honor of hosting some of the US’s biggest parties – including the Village Halloween Parade.  But we’re going big and beyond, including both the biggest parties and also great events beyond the island itself.

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate the spooky season this year in the Big Apple, from family friendly fun to adult-level screams and scares.

We’re listing them all out for you, and updating them as we discover more.

49th annual Village Halloween Parade

49th annual Village Halloween Parade

Village Halloween Parade

Get ready for the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade

Easily one of the most creative Halloween parties in NYC, and one of the world’s largest Halloween parades.

Started in 1974, the Village Halloween Parade features large puppets, dozens of marching bands, and the chance for everyone to join along and participate.

Find more information here: Village Halloween Parade

Bronx Zoo’s annual family-friendly Boo at the Zoo

Bronx Zoo’s annual family-friendly Boo at the Zoo

Boo At The Zoo

The Bronx Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween tradition returns in 2022.

You’re encouraged to dress in costume (heck, maybe as your favorite animal) and come to the zoo.

Fun family-friendly activities from recent years have included magic & mind reading, pumpkin carving demonstrations, a candy trail, a costume parade, Halloween crafts, an extinct animal graveyard, the Wildlife Witch’s Super Scary Halloween Show, and trick or truth.

Every Saturday and Sunday in October, including Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th. 

For more information: Boo at the Bronx Zoo

Halloween in NYC's Central Park

Halloween in NYC’s Central Park

See The Enchanting Pumpkin Flotilla at Central Park

The ever-enchanting pumpkins are a part of the historic Pumpkin Flotilla, one of many family fun activities happening around Central Park on and around Halloween weekend.

Among others (crafts, entertainment, trick-or-treat scavenger hunt) you can watch a whole flotilla of pumpkins float across the Harlem Meer at twilight. Honestly, this is pretty cool to watch at any age.

For more information:  Enchanting Pumpkin Flotilla at Central Park

Mozart for Munchkins

Mozart for Munchkins

Kids Halloween Concert

Looking for kid-friendly shows on Halloween?

Buy tix to this now and thank me later.

Mozart for Munchkins Kids Halloween Concert is fun.  This Halloween-themed event features world-class musicians playing both a classical and more modern tunes. 

And don’t worry; it’s a seriously relaxed vibe so your kids can wander, sing-a-long, even dance along to the music, 

Definitely d in the Halloween funkiness so they can enjoy the event to the fullest!

For more information: Mozart for Munchkins

 

NYC Monster Ball 2022

NYC Monster Ball 2022

Looking for the biggest Halloween costume party in NYC?

Big party?  Get ready for Monster Ball ‘22 – A Nightmare on 48th Street. The annual party takes place over multiple nights on Halloween weekend with over 10,000 costumed individuals all coming for one wild evening.

The definitely 21-and-over event is a fun combination of Halloween horrors and a raging party. 

For more information: Monster Ball ‘ 22

 

Come To Dumboween’s March To The Arch

Does Brooklyn celebrate Halloween bigger?  Come find out.  Enjoy crafts, costume contests, live music, and candy as a part of the Dumboween March to the Arch. 

This Brooklyn Halloween parade starts on Washington Street and heads through DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park before ending up at the Dumbo Archway.

At the archway there’s a  Dumbo Archway Kids Party and the Neighborhood Trick or Treat where kids (and kids of all ages) can enjoy even more Halloween fun.

More information here: Click here for Dumboween

 

Wanna Go Pumpkin Picking At Decker Farm?

This more traditional Halloween fun takes place outside the city, so head out to Decker Farm in Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island. 

Each year during Halloween season Decker Farm offers family-friendly activities. 

On October weekends, enjoy hay rides, a corn maze, arts and crafts, face painting, and pumpkin picking. Starts October 1st and continues until October 30th, 2022. 

For more information: Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farms

Stop By (family-friendly) The Spooky Fest

This family-friendly event has varying levels of scares as visitors experience what’s lurking in the woods at the Center for Science, Teaching, and Learning’s Spooky Fest.

This event features both scary and non-scary attractions so everyone can enjoy. 

From the scarier Haunted Woods and a Maze of Horror to the safer Enchanted Forest Walk and Kids Arts and Craft Area, there’s plenty of options for everyone.

For more information: Spooky Fest

 

Make it a Yummy Halloween at the Museum of Ice Cream

 

All October-long, Museum of Ice Cream adds autumnal flavors to their menu. 

They have Pumpkin soft serve ice cream and Haunted Cotton Candy! 

With your purchased ticket to the museum, you’ll be able to eat unlimited Halloween scoops!

More information on Museum of Ice Cream

 

Get Your Scare On At Blood Manor

Located in Tribeca District, Blood Manor might be the scariest NYC Halloween event.  

It’s a first-class haunted house featuring 10,000 square feet of themed rooms, a labyrinth, and more in a creepy, scream-inducing atmosphere. 

Not recommended for children under 14.  It’s intense – it even has emergency exits for those who feel too scared.

For more information: Blood Manor in NYC

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