Much to the delight of little ones (and, let’s be honest, adults, too), Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, meaning there’s a whole day of frights, festivities, and candy-filled fun to look forward to.
And for families hoping to get into the Halloween spirit without spending a fortune, NYC Parks has you covered. On Saturday, October 31, parks and community gardens across the five boroughs will host more than 30 Halloween-themed events for kids and families, ranging from neighborhood trick-or-treating and candy giveaways to haunted gardens, festive parades, and even a spooky carousel.
Whether your little monsters are eager to show off their costumes, get crafty, or collect as much candy as their treat bags can hold, there are plenty of ways to celebrate close to home.
🎃 Bronx
- 1–5 p.m. — Halloween Celebration at Isla Verde Garden
- 1–5 p.m. — Halloween Celebration at El Flamboyan Community Garden
- 2–6 p.m. — Day of the Dead and Halloween Celebration at Wanaqua Garden
- 2–5 p.m. — Trick or Treat at Risse Street Community Garden
- 2–7 p.m. — Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead at Friends of Brook Park
- 2:30–5 p.m. — Halloween at Wishing Well Garden
- 3:30–9 p.m. — Halloween Party at the Garden of Life
👻 Brooklyn
- 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Crafts, Candy, & Compost at Maple Street Community Garden
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Town Square BK’s 23rd Annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade and Spooktacular Party at St. John’s Lutheran Church
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. — Creepy Crawly Halloween at the Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park
- 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Annual Urban Meadow Halloween Parade and Party at Urban Meadow Community Garden
- Noon–1:30 p.m. — Trick or Treat at 400 Montauk Community Garden
- Noon–5 p.m. — Haunted Carousel at the Children’s Corner in Prospect Park
- 2–5 p.m. — Halloween Candy Giveaway at Santos Community Garden
- 3–5 p.m. — Safe Halloween at Howard Garden
- 3–6 p.m. — Halloween Harvest Fair at Gregory’s Garden
- 3–6 p.m. — LIC Community Garden Halloween Trick or Treat
- 3–7 p.m. — The Haunted Garden at Vinegar Hill Community Garden
- 3–9 p.m. — Berry Street Haunted Garden
- 4–7 p.m. — Halloween Candy Giveaway at Halsey, Ralph, & Howard Community Garden
- 4–8 p.m. — HallowGreen at Poppa & Momma Jones Historical Garden
- 4–8:30 p.m. — Halloween at Imani II Community Garden
- 4:30–7:30 p.m. — Halloween Trick-or-Treating at Greene Avenue and Marcy Avenue in Herbert Von King Park
- 5–8 p.m. — Halloween in Brooklyn’s Finest Garden
- 5–8 p.m. — Haunted Garden Halloween Party at 61 Franklin Street Garden
💀 Manhattan
- Noon–3 p.m. — Trick or Treat Community Give Away at Harlem Roots Community Garden
- Noon–4 p.m. — Halloween Spooktacular: A Community Event at Frank White Memorial Garden
- Noon–4 p.m. — Halloween Treat Giveaway at Serenity Garden – NYCHA Lexington Houses Community Garden
- Noon–6 p.m. — Halloween Fun at Morris Jumel Community Garden
- 2–4 p.m. — Halloween Party at Joseph Daniel Memorial Garden
- 3–6 p.m. — 1st Annual Trick or Treat Fest at Abyssinian Tot Lot
- 3–6 p.m. — Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate at Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary
- 3–9 p.m. — Sugar Hill Hope Garden Annual Halloween Party Candy Giveaway
- 7–9 p.m. — Dyckman Marina Movie Nights in Inwood Hill Park
🍬 Queens
- 2–6 p.m. — Truco o Trator/Trick or Treat at Sunset Community Garden
- 3–6 p.m. — A Haunting in the Garden at The Garden by the Bay
How to find more Halloween events
Want to discover even more ways to celebrate Halloween around the city?
Visit the official NYC Parks website for additional details about these events and other seasonal activities.
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