Looking for Halloween Weekend plans? This year you can look forward to spook-tacular parties like Oscar Wilde’s Halloween Costume Contest to Brooklyn Brewery’s Sunday Scaries Halloween. Head out to events like The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Whiskey Washback, and the Meatpacking District’s Treats in the Streets. Lastly, capture a few spooky, but cute Instagrammable photos with pumpkins, ghosts, and goblins from Industry City to Pier 17.
👻 Costume Parties
Oscar Wilde Halloween Contest and Party
Saturday, October 30th
For Oscar Wilde’s Halloween Party guests can expect top-tier cocktails, luscious dishes, and NY famous DJ for the most fun night.
Dress up and showcase your craziest outfit on their red carpet! More here!
Gansevoort Rooftop Halloween Soiree
Saturday, October 30th
Gansevoort Rooftop Presents Smoke & Mirrors. Adventure through various experiences like their very own Haunted Garden or Murder Movie Theatre.
Activations and fun surprises include Día de Los Muertos face painting and selfie stations. More here!
The Devil’s Gala at FREEHOLD
Friday, October 29th- Sunday, October 31st
Hell is hot in FREEHOLD –FREEHOLD is hosting a huge Halloween party and the theme is The Devil’s Gala.
Activities include a Best Dressed Red Carpet, live music, DJ sets, performance artists, costume prizes & more!
More here: Happening at FREEHOLD Brooklyn and FREEHOLD in the Park
Sunday Scaries Halloween Party at Brooklyn Brewery
Sunday, October 31st
When Halloween is on a weekend, that means you celebrate from morning’s first sprite to the very end of witching hour.
Join Brooklyn Brewery in the Tasting Room for a spook-tacular time, including Live DJ, Halloween edition of Linda Loves Bingo! Drag Bingo, surprises, prizes, and much more! More here!
Oktober Fright Fest at Watermark
Saturday, October 30th- Sunday, October 31st
Watermark presents Oktoberfest “Halloween Edition,” featuring Halloween cocktails, decorations, authentic German beer, and haunted characters roaming the pier.
Music will be playing throughout the day while horror movies play on the jumbo screen. More here!
The Witches’ Ball at The McKittrick Hotel
Friday, October 29th – Sunday, October 31st
The McKittrick Hotel, home of Sleep No More, will reopen its doors for its annual Halloween celebration, The Witches’ Ball.
All tickets include an open bar. Revelers can enhance the evening on Maximilian’s List for expedited entry at any time and access to Oz’s Boudoir bar for the evening. Attendees are welcome to dine at the hotel’s rooftop garden bar and restaurant, Gallow Green, before the event. More here!
Collective x MATTE Projects Halloween: I Have a Secret to Share With You
Friday, October 29th – Sunday, October 31st
Collective x MATTE Projects will be taking over all three levels of the historic Angel Orensanz, on the lower east side of Manhattan. The night will offer a program with secrets shared on the mezzanine, an interactive installation on the main floor, and a dark, hedonistic dance party on the sub-level.
They are also developing a menu of passed hors d’oeuvre with Purslane, the first zero-waste, carbon-free caterer. More here!
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🎃 Events
(for the fam and adults)
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Through November 21st
Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site. More here!
Whiskey Washback
Friday, October 29th
Whiskey Washback is back this year with over 75 types of premium whiskey, bourbon, rye, scotch, and more! The perfect pre-game before the Halloween festivities! More here!
🎃 FLASH HALLOWEEN DISCOUNT- Get 20% off your tickets with the exclusive code ‘washbackplugged20’ Expires 10/27/21.
Day of the Dead at Amor Loco
Friday, October 29th
Amor Loco is hosting a Day of the Dead party with burlesque performances and a show with Lucy Buttons. They’ll also be debuting La Catrina, a show-stopping flaming cocktail that’s served in a skull glass! Don’t miss out on fully decked out space and raffle for a magnum of champagne. More here!
Their sister restaurant Toro Loco will also be offering a fun skull cocktail Halloween Weekend only! More on that here.
Halloween at the Seaport
Saturday, October 30th-Sunday October 31st
Costumes. Candy. Cobblestones. Suit up and celebrate Halloween from trick or treating to the Pumpkin Arch, there’s fun for all. More here!
Meatpacking District: Treats in the Streets
Saturday, October 30th
The streets of Meatpacking are getting into the fall spirit! Join for kid and adult-friendly treats, games, and activities, live music, and the 3rd Annual Meatpacking Doggie Costume Contest! More here!
Boo at the Zoo
Through Sunday, October 31st
The Bronx Zoo annual family-friendly Halloween tradition is back! Come dressed in your Halloween best. More here!
Governors Island’s Pumpkin Point
Through Sunday, October 31st
Pumpkin Point will bring thousands of pumpkins to Governors Island, transforming historic Nolan Park into a fall wonderland. More here!
Museum of the City of New York ‘Cocktails & Culture’ Halloween Masquerade
Friday, October 29th
Kick off your weekend festivities at the Museum of the City’s Halloween Masquerade Party. Dress up as your favorite ’80s music star, walk the red carpet, and compete in the costume contest. Meet the giant puppets and spooky characters from Teatro SEA.
Join DJ Misbehaviour for an electric dance party on our South Terrace with a special “Thriller” performance by Purssophonie and more! More here!
Village Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 31st
The Village Halloween Parade is back in person this year! Are you heading out? This years’ Grand Marshall is comedian, singer, and YouTuber Randy Rainbow. The theme will center around the children of NYC, paying homage to childhood games and activities. More here!
Apple and Pumpkin Picking
As apple and pumpkin season soon comes to an end, check out our round-up featuring the top locations for all the apple and pumpkin picking to make heart (and stomachs) content.
Including all the fun activities and treats, you can take part in and enjoy with friends and family! More here!
🕸️Instagrammable Photo Ops
Happy Go Lucky Halloween Kaleidoscope
Happy Go Lucky’s immersive experience, The Kaleidoscope has a new Halloween look, complete with ghosts, pumpkins, and more! They will be having a Halloween event all weekend complete with Halloween candy and a costume party.
You can now also end your visit with a savory item (fun shapes of cotton candy or popcorn) from the snack bar before or after a dip into the also new ball pit. More here!
Chelsea Market Halloween Decor
Don’t miss their Live Pumpkin Carving with Maniac Pumpkins on the 29th! Don’t miss the decor all throughout!
Industry City Halloween Decor
They also will have fun decor all throughout the grounds, Pumpkin Decorating, a Dog Halloween Parade, and Dia de Los Muertos celebration on the 31st.
Hatch Creative Halloween Decor
Hatch Creative has added corn stalks and pumpkins for a complete Halloween look. Here’s what it looked like before.
Pier 17 Pumpkin Arch
It will no doubt be crowded during Halloween Weekend, so try to pop by before! There are tons of places to eat and drink in the neighborhood afterward.
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