The Harlem Meer comes alive as the sun sets in this annual Halloween favorite. Hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns both spooky and sweet set sail at dusk in New York City's largest pumpkin flotilla.

Drop off your carved pumpkin and head to the picnic area by the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center to listen to not-so-spooky stories, enjoy a hair-raising magic show, and adorn your own trick-or-treat bag with Central Park–themed decorations.

Then, find a spot along the edge of the Harlem Meer, dance to some festive tunes courtesy of a DJ, and watch the jack-o’-lanterns float by. It’s New York’s largest pumpkin flotilla—and it’s not to be missed!

4pm–5:30pm
Pumpkin drop-off (see website for details)
Decorate your own treat-or-trick bag

4:30pm–5pm
Not-so-spooky story time hosted by the New York Public Library

5:15pm–5:45pm
Hair-raising magic with Rogue the Magician

5:45pm–7pm
Halloween dance party with DJ Dao

6pm–7pm
Pumpkin flotilla

There are no tickets, but please RSVP.

Please note: Event details are subject to change based on weather conditions.