Top Halloween Events in NYC for Families in 2021

Halloween is one of the best nights to be a kid in NYC and in 2021 many of the city's annual Halloween haunts, like Boo at the Zoo, BAMBoo, and the big Village Halloween Parade are happening once again. We've got the low-down on all the top Halloween activities in NYC, including festivals, spooky walks, and even a virtual concert with kid-rocker Laurie Berkner.
Read on for our curated list of the best things to do this Halloween in New York City, and start planning your spooky fun. We promise to add new events as we find them, so be sure to bookmark our Activity Calendar and Halloween Fun Guide for more seasonal fun.
Before heading out, click through to our listings to confirm the final details and social distancing requirements. Keep in mind that popular events in NYC have a tendency to sell out, and with timed-entry tickets and crowd-size limits, advance planning is especially key for Halloween happenings in 2021.
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Places featured in this article:
East Harlem Tutorial Program
Hollis Congregational Church
NIA Main Office
Queens Botanical Garden
BAM Peter Jay Sharp Lobby and Lepercq Space
Fort Greene Park
The Bronx Zoo
Jackson Heights
Greenwich Village
Vale Park at The William Vale
Washington Market Park
Legoland New York Resort
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Elwood Pumpkin Farm
F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
Outhouse Orchards
Secor Farms
Lewin Farm
Conklin Farm