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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 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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:
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:
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