Best Halloween Events in NYC for Kids and Families

Costumed kids and kids-at-heart march down Brooklyn's Manhattan Avenue in the Greenpoint Halloween Parade & Party. Photo courtesy of Town Square BK
Costumed kids and kids-at-heart march down Brooklyn's Manhattan Avenue in the Greenpoint Halloween Parade & Party. Photo courtesy of Town Square BK
9/24/23 - By Drew Kristofik

Halloween is one of the best nights to be a kid in NYC, and our 2023 list of the best Halloween events in New York City includes more than 30 Halloween activities from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and even some top-notch picks in the 'burbs.

We've rounded up our favorite Halloween events in NYC for families, including perennial kid-pleasers, like BAMBoo, Boo at the Zoo, and the big Village Halloween Parade. Our list also includes some brand-new events we can't wait to check out, like Pumpkin Nights at the Bronx Zoo, our own Halloween Block Party with The Seaport, and the destination-worthy Pumpkin World event in the Hudson Valley.

So, read on for our curated list of the best Halloween events in New York City for kids, and start planning your spooky fun. We promise to add all the top Halloween events as we confirm them, so be sure to bookmark this post, our Family Activity Calendar, and our New York City Kids' Halloween Guide to keep up with all the seasonal fun, including top pumpkin patches and the best local costume stores to get you ready for the big night.

Before heading out, click through to our listings to confirm the final details, and keep in mind popular events in NYC have a tendency to sell out, so book your tickets in advance or plan to arrive early.

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