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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 .
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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:
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