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Halloween 2025 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 2025

This year you will have lot of fun things to do in NYC for Halloween 2025 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) Watch the Magic Unfold - New York's 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade

Experience NYC’s iconic Village Halloween Parade like never before with exclusive VIP viewing options! Choose Standing Admission ($250) at a secret location next to the live telecast — includes snacks, beverages & VIP restroom access. Or upgrade to Director’s Chair Seating ($450) for the best seat in the house, complete with swag and comfort! Prefer to join the fun? Skip the line and march in the parade with a VIP pass! 


2) The Monster Ball @ HK Hall: World Famous Halloween Party

Get ready for NYC’s most Instagrammable Halloween party — The Monster Ball — happening Saturday, October 25th, 2025, from 10PM to 4AM at the iconic HK HALL in Times Square. This annual event has sold out 12 years in a row, and ticket prices will double as the date approaches, so grab yours now! Join a stunning crowd of angels, demons, and everything in between for a night of high-energy hedonism featuring NYC’s top DJs, immersive lighting, laser shows, and shameless mischief captured by pro photographers. Costumes are mandatory, and you must be 21+ with valid ID to enter this unforgettable night of decadent debauchery at NYC’s premiere Halloween destination.


3) Halloween Vendor Fair

Come join us at Greenwood Happy Haunts for a spooktacular event filled with costumes, treats, and shopping at the Halloween Vendor Fair! Browse through a variety of vendors offering unique handmade crafts, delicious snacks, and festive decorations to make your Halloween extra special. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of shopping and celebrating the Halloween spirit. We can't wait to see you there! 


4) Halloween Towne Night Market

Join us at the Vernon Street Town Square for a spooktacular evening filled with festive fun at the Halloween Towne Night Market. Browse through a variety of vendors selling everything from eerie decorations to delicious treats. Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy live music, games, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting event that brings the spirit of Halloween to life! 


5) Halloween Fall Festival 

Join us for a spooktacular event packed with fun for the whole family, featuring delicious food, local vendors, and exciting kids’ activities at the Halloween Fall Festival! All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting community members in accessing programs at the Y, making it a celebration with a cause. 

Best Places To Go For Halloween 2025 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.
New York has some fantastic venues that are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:

  • The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - New York City hosted at Hard Rock Cafe.
  • NYC's Best Friday Night Halloween Party @ Tavern 29 | Halloween Parties hosted at Tavern 29.
  • Rachel Harrison with Nat Cassidy + Clay McLeod Chapman: Play Nice hosted at Strand Book Store.
  • Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairing hosted at Murray's Cheese Shop.
  • Halloween Glow Party at SOBs hosted at Sounds Of Brazil.
  • Fort Myers Official Halloween Bar Crawl hosted at The Standard, High Line.
  • Blood Moon Halloween Midnight Party Cruise New York City hosted at Jewel Yacht (Skyport Marina).
  • Party Like a MonSTAR Halloween Party Yacht Cruise New York City hosted at Skyport Marina.
  • Blood Moon Halloween Midnight Yacht Cruise Hip-Hop, Latin, Raggae hosted at Jewel Yacht.
  • Halloween Glow Party at SOBs : Everyone Free entry with RSVP hosted at SOBS.
  • Halloween 2025 Ghostship Yacht Party hosted at Pier 36 NYC.
  • Find Your "Boo" Halloween Singles Party (21 & Over) hosted at HouseWatch.
  • NEW YORK CITY ZOMBIE CRAWL - Halloween Bar Crawl - 10+ Bars - Oct 31st hosted at East Village.
  • Be a Part of the Magic - New York’s 52nd Annual Village Halloween Parade hosted at Eventbrite Checkin.
  • HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY hosted at 2430 FDR Dr.

Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween 2025 In New York?

The hardest part when celebrating Halloween 2025 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 are hosting Halloween events this year, find them below:

  • HouseWatch
  • HK Hall aka Stage 48
  • La Vibra NYC
  • Hard Rock Cafe
  • Jewel Yacht
  • SOBS
  • Pier 36 NYC
  • Skyport Marina
  • The Standard, High Line
  • Hotel Chantelle
  • Jewel Yacht (Skyport Marina)
  • Nebula
  • Daintree
  • 9th Avenue
  • Chain Theatre
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