Here are all the best Halloween events in New York City for a spooky good time.
Washington Square Park / Website
On a short, hour-long tour, you may experience possible sightings of the ghosts of Aaron Burr, Edgar Allan Poe and Mark Twain, among others. Be sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time here, meet under the Washington Square Park arch at your designated time and prepare yourself for a spooky evening.
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2300 Southern Blvd., The Bronx / Website
With all sorts of spooky exhibits from the Extinct Animal Graveyard, to Magic & Mind Reading, to a pumpkin carving demo, the zoo is keeping its annual Halloween tradition alive and open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 30 through Oct. 29, and Monday Oct. 9. Ticket reservations can be made online.
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435 Richmond Hill Rd., Staten Island / Website
For our Staten Island friends, we suggest checking out Decker Farm in Richmond Town for pumpkin picking and hayrides. Open Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 30 through Oct. 29, you’re able to visit the patch, learn about 19th-century farm life and taste delectable fall food at the oldest continuously operating small farm in NYC. Hours are from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., so don’t forget to reserve your ticket ahead of time!
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101 Rivington St. / Website
Immersive Halloween pop-up bar Black Lagoon will be at Pretty Ricky's bar with a spooky experience that allows guests to encounter a dark, dungeon-like environment that pays homage to the occult and bizarre. On the menu, drinks are Halloween-themed and served in custom shoppable glassware. Drink names reflect the spooky season, including Screaming Banshee, Closed Casket and Hellraiser.
299 South St. / Website
Throw on your costume and participate in NYC’s 11th annual boat party. Experience four levels of incredible music and entertainment while admiring the timeless view of the Brooklyn Bridge and NYC Skyline. On Sat. Oct. 28, come dance the night away with DJ Temptation, DJ Narco, and others.
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Gather up the family and come enjoy the spectacular floats at New York’s 50th annual parade. Watch as thrilling puppet shows, marching bands and amazing costumes pass by. The parade will begin on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. and start on Sixth Avenue and Spring Street and end at 10:30 p.m. north of Sixth Avenue and 16th Street.
54 Pearl St. / Website
Learn about the spooky history of the Financial District through this engaging scavenger hunt. On select dates, come and solve the mystery—those with the most clues have a chance to win prizes. After, treat yourself to food and drinks with your teammates at an outdoor venue. The meeting point is Fraunces Tavern at 7 p.m.
1000 Fifth Ave / Website
Experience a night filled with bone-chilling stories at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with the whole family. On this interactive tour, you’ll learn all about American and foreign works of art, the history of many unusual relics, and stories about ghostly happenings in the museum. Join the tour on select dates, purchase tickets here.
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