Halloween
Events in New York 2025

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) Blaze: Hudson Valley

Prepare to be spellbound by The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, an enchanting Halloween tradition in the Hudson Valley. Set against the historic Van Cortlandt Manor, this immersive outdoor experience features over 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns crafted by local artisans. With synchronized lighting, dynamic projections, and an original soundtrack by Richard Christy, Blaze transforms the night into a glowing tapestry of autumnal artistry. Select evenings only, with timed entry. Tickets from $24, running from September 12 to November 16, 2025. 

5) 40th Annual Bronx Halloween Parade

Get ready to unleash your inner ghoul at the 40th Annual Bronx Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12 PM, starting at Southern Boulevard & Westchester Avenue. This free, family-friendly extravaganza promises a dazzling display of floats, costumes, and lively performances. The parade will wind its way south on Southern Blvd, turning right onto Intervale Ave, and concluding at Dawson St. and Rogers Place. Following the parade, head to Bill Rainey Park for a post-parade festival featuring celebrity appearances, marching bands, a costume contest with cash prizes, and plenty of candy for all. Whether you're marching, spectating, or celebrating, this milestone event is sure to be a spooktacular experience for all ages. 

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.
New York has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

• 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.