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Halloween 2024 Celebrations In New York

Halloween in NYC is not similar to any other city. The city gets crazy with Halloween raves, parades, ghost tours , crazy Halloween costumes, and a lot of pumpkin spice. It’s a spooky yet gala event where millions of people come together to spectate the madness of Halloween in New York City.

When the month of October is nearing, the entire city starts preparing for this ghoulish event of the year called Halloween. All the kids and adults are dressed in their Halloween costumes taking spooky tours, visiting Halloween concerts, spooky places, haunted houses, Halloween parties or just going to random houses asking for the treats as a ritual called “Trick-or-Treat”. Also, there are these Halloween events in NYC called Trunk-or-treat .


Spooky Halloween Events In NYC 2024

This year you will have lot of fun things to do in NYC for Halloween 2024 from parades and parties. There are ball dance events, masquerade parties and huge flea markets organized where you can buy your costumes and grab things to decorate your home for Halloween. Check out this specially curated list of events that you can look forward to attend this Halloween.


1) New York’s 51st Annual Village Halloween Parade

The spooktacular celebration as New York City's world-renowned Village Halloween Parade marks its 51st anniversary! This iconic parade on Thursday, October 31st transforms the Big Apple into a living costume party. Over 100,000 participants decked out in outrageous costumes march alongside giant puppets, fantastical floats, and pulsating live music, making it a feast for the eyes and a must-do for Halloween enthusiasts.


2) A Nightmare on 21st Street Halloween Costume Party @ Taj

This Halloween, dress up in your most creative costume and descend upon the Taj Lounge for a night of haunting good times. A Nightmare on 21st Street ensures an unforgettable Halloween bash with killer music, a chilling atmosphere, and spooky surprises lurking around every corner. So, whether you're a classic monster or a pop culture phenomenon, grab your friends and get ready for a Halloween celebration you won't forget!


3) Halloween Drag Show at Highball Times Square

Here is your chance to bring out your inner ghoul and get ready for a hauntingly fabulous time at the Halloween Drag Show at Highball Times Square ! This unforgettable afternoon is brimming with dazzling costumes, show-stopping performances, and chillingly good craft cocktails. Located in the heart of NYC, this is your chance to celebrate Halloween in style with laughter, dancing, and jaw-dropping drag queens that will leave you spellbound.


4) Halloween Night Trick or Trot 5K/10K NYC

Here is your chance to feel the hauntingly good time at the Halloween Night Trick or Trot 5K/10K NYC ! This unique race combines your fitness goals with spooky thrills. You must run through the crisp autumn air in costume, with a festive atmosphere and maybe even a few tricks and treats along the way. Run in this annual Halloween Run, where healthy fitness meets frightful fun! They will even give you some free Halloween candy after your run!


5) Stitch's Annual Halloween Party

Announcement for all the halloween lovers of NYC: Here comes your favorite Stitch's Annual Halloween Party , a thrilling and unforgettable night of spooky fun! Prepare yourself for an evening filled with ghoulish delights and eerie entertainment. Even if you're a vampire, a witch, a superhero, or anything in between, come dressed in your most creative and captivating costume. You will get to dance the night away to the spine-tingling beats of the talented DJs, who will keep the dance floor pulsating with an electrifying mix of genres.


6) The Monster Ball: Two Nights, One Hell of a Halloween Party

Uncage your inner monster and prepare for a Halloween bash that promises to be legendary! The Monster Ball descends upon HK Hall for two nights of electrifying revelry. Over 4,000 "thirsty freaks" (their words, not ours!) will gather to celebrate in style. That is the reason it turns out to be the perfect opportunity to unleash your wildest side and dance until dawn. The demand for the event grew so high that a second night had to be added to satisfy the audience.

Best Places To Go For Halloween Celebrations In New York

New York is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond.

  • 131 E 10th St
  • Pier 36 NYC
  • 127 W 26th St
  • Copacabana Nightclub
  • Hollis Haunted House
  • Pier 40 Hornblower Cruises & Events
  • Clover Stadium
  • Skyport Marina
  • Taj II Lounge and Event Space
  • Pier 40 at Hudson River Park
  • Harbor Lights Cruise
  • Speakitaly NYC
  • Hotel Chantelle
  • The Lower Case @ 225A Grand St
  • The Dean NYC

Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween In New York?

The hardest part when celebrating Halloween in New York is to decide what to do since the choice is great!!! as there are so many Halloween events, ghost Parties, and things to do in New York during Halloween.
New York has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

  • MMM's Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Deane Arnold was hosted at West 120th Street.
  • Pumpkin Carving Party was hosted at Playwright Irish Pub West 35th.
  • Halloween Haunted House was hosted at Betances Health Center.
  • Haunted House Brunch was hosted at 286 Spring St New York.
  • POCO NYC ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST was hosted at Poco Nyc.
  • Pumpkin Carving was hosted at 127 W 26th St.
  • ISAB Celebrates Halloween: Haunted House! was hosted at 107 Suffolk St.
  • The Psychedelic Assembly - Haunted House was hosted at 222 E 46th St.
  • Free Haunted House by Hudson Guild was hosted at 441 W 26th St.
  • Blood Manor Haunted House Event (a CAS ISC x CAS Global Advising Event) was hosted at 726 Broadway.
  • Children's Museum of the Arts' Halloween Pier Party! was hosted at Pier 57.
  • Haunted House Music HALLOWEEN Party NYC | MEGA YACHT INFINITY was hosted at Pier 40 Hornblower Cruises & Events.
  • Seaport Kids x Halloween Block Party was hosted at Front and Fulton Streets.
  • Halloween Harvest Trick-or-Treat Parade at Essex Market & The Market Line was hosted at Essex Market.
  • HORROR NIGHTS @ PHD rooftop Halloween Party was hosted at PHD Rooftop Lounge at Dream Downtown.
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