20+ Halloween Activities in NYC This 2025
As soon as October hits, New Yorkers go all in—costume shopping, haunted houses, and way too much candy on every corner. To help sort through it all, this guide to 20+ Halloween activities in NYC this 2025 brings together the best ways to celebrate. From spooky parades and themed parties to kid-friendly events that keep the scares light, the city has plenty to offer. And since some of the biggest thrills happen just beyond the five boroughs, I’ve also included a few options outside the city.
Before heading out, always confirm event details on official websites or social media pages, as plans can change. Remember that even at free events, some activities, food, and drinks may have a separate cost or require an RSVP.
Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Halloween Activities in NYC is Here
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Why carve one pumpkin when you can walk through thousands? From glowing archways to giant pumpkin displays, this event is fall magic done right.
- When: September 12-November 16, 2025
- Where: Van Cortlandt Manor (525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://pumpkinblaze.org
- Best for: Instagrammers and fall lovers.
Headless Horseman Haunted Hayrides
Hayrides, corn mazes, haunted houses, and creepy woods across 65 acres. The theme changes every year, so even if you’ve been before, you’ll still get spooked.
- When: September 20-November 1, 2025
- Where: 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://headlesshorseman.com
- Best for: Groups.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Is it a Halloween event? Is it a Christmas event? Trick question — it’s both. Jack, Sally, and Zero light up the trails while the soundtrack makes it all feel like a Tim Burton fever dream.
- When: September 25-November 30, 2025
- Where: 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com
- Best for: Families and Burton fans.
Bronx Zoo Harvest Glow
A Halloween outing you don’t have to censor for the kids. Stroll through glowing pumpkin trails, spot dinos at night, and watch live pumpkin carving.
- When: September 25-October 31, 2025
- Where: 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://bronxzoo.com
- Best for: Families.
Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours
Forget boring bus rides — this one’s a Victorian trolley rolling you through Brooklyn’s creepiest tales. From séance fails to ghost sightings on the bridge, it’s like a history lesson with jump scares.
- When: September-November 2025
- Where: 510 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn
- Tickets: $69 (September-October) / $50 (November)
- Website: https://www.madamemorbid.com
- Best for: History buffs.
Black Lagoon Pop-Up at Someday Bar
This bar has a full haunted lounge with moody décor and cocktails that look like potions. Spooky season feels without the jump scares.
- When: October 1-November 2, 2025
- Where: 364 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn
- Price: Varies
- Website: https://blacklagoonpopup.com
- Best for: Cocktail lovers.
Blood Manor
Ten thousand square feet of pure nightmare fuel. Expect gore, twisted corridors, and actors who take jump scares very personally. You’ll scream, then laugh at yourself right after.
- When: October 3-November 8, 2025
- Where: 359 Broadway, New York
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.bloodmanor.com
- Best for: Thrill seekers.
LIPS: Rocky Horror
This isn’t your usual Rocky Horror screening. It’s reimagined with circus acts, burlesque, aerial stunts, and a crowd screaming “Time Warp” on cue.
- When: October 9, 16, 17, 23, & 30, 2025
- Where: 2 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.houseofyes.org
- Best for: Theater lovers and party people.
Ridgewood Asylum and Haunted House
This isn’t your average haunted house. With escape-room twists and detailed storylines, Ridgewood Asylum makes you feel like you’re trapped in a live horror movie.
- When: October 10-November 1, 2025
- Where: 272 Seigel St, Brooklyn
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.theridgewoodasylum.com
- Best for: Haunted house fans.
Cathedral of St. John the Divine’s Halloween Extravaganza
Want spooky with some drama? This cathedral transforms into a gothic stage with eerie performances, a Phantom of the Opera screening, and the Great Organ shaking the room.
- When: October 24-25, 2025
- Where: 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York
- Tickets: $50 General Admission
- Website: https://www.stjohndivine.org
- Best for: Gothic vibes and classic film fans.
Find Your “Boo” Rescue Me Singles Party: Snag Yourself a Hero
Looking for love… or maybe just a costumed meet-cute? This East Village party mixes costumes, cocktails, and first responders in uniform. Who knows, you might just meet your boo between the dance floor and the drink specials.
- When: October 24, 2025
- Where: Housewatch (50 Avenue B, New York)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://singleandthecity.com
- Best for: Singles.
Village Halloween Parade
Halloween in NYC basically peaks here. Thousands of costumed New Yorkers, massive puppets, and live bands take over Sixth Avenue for one wild night. From spooky to silly, you’ll see it all.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: 6th Avenue from KING St to West 15th
- Tickets: Free (VIP tickets are also available)
- Website: https://halloween-nyc.com
- Best for: Anyone who loves Halloween at full volume.
Find Your “Boo” Singles Party
Halloween doesn’t have to be spent third-wheeling. This soirée kicks off with an icebreaker, then turns into a full-on dance party. Costumes, a DJ, and maybe a “boo” by midnight.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: Housewatch (50 Avenue B, New York)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://singleandthecity.com
- Best for: Singles.
Silent Scream Silent Disco
Three DJs, one headset, and you dancing like nobody’s watching? Queens’ Bohemian Hall is hosting a silent disco with glowing headphones, throwback jams, hip-hop, and EDM.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: Bohemian Beer Garden (29-19 24th Ave, Queens)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://singleandthecity.com
- Best for: Nightlife fans.
Boo Bash Halloween
How about stepping into NYC’s John Wick filming spot turned Halloween club? With DJs, costumes, and drink specials, it’s one of the city’s most cinematic parties of the season.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: Continental Sports Lounge (82 Beaver Street, New York)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://singleandthecity.com
- Best for: Club goers.
Green-Wood After Hours
Cemeteries hit different at night. Green-Wood lets you wander past towering monuments, hear wild stories about New Yorkers of the past, and even step inside the Catacombs — a spot most never see.
- When: Multiple dates
- Where: 500 25th St, Brooklyn
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.green-wood.com
- Best for: Night owls.
Catacomb Tours of Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
Armed with just candlelight, you’ll wander into parts of this 200-year-old church usually kept off-limits. Creepy crypts, walled cemeteries, and plenty of “did you hear that?” moments.
- When: Multiple dates
- Where: 263 Mulberry St, New York
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://catacombstournyc.com
- Best for: Curious explorers.
Haunted Mega Yacht Halloween Party
Halloween on a boat? This multi-level yacht turns into a floating dance floor with three music genres — hip hop, reggaetón, and house — all while cruising the Hudson.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: Pier 36 New York (299 South Street, New York)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Party people.
Halloween Costume Party 2025
Sometimes simple wins: put on your best costume, dance all night, and maybe even walk away with some prize money.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: The Booth 993 (993 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Costume lovers.
Apocalypse Friday at 230 Fifth Rooftop
NYC’s most famous rooftop goes full Halloween mode. You can expect DJs, cocktails, and a sea of angels and devils all grooving under the Empire State Building’s glow.
- When: October 31, 2025
- Where: 1150 Broadway, New York
- Tickets: Click here.
- Best for: Young professionals.
Greenwich Village Ghost Tour
Take a nighttime walk through the Village and hear about haunted houses, tragic fires, and the infamous Hanging Tree. It’s spooky NYC history you won’t find in textbooks.
- Meeting Place: Corner of 6th ave and Waverly Place (The Waverly Restaurant)
- Tickets: Starts at $39
- Website: https://topdogtours.com
- Best for: Thrill seekers.
Looking for a Themed Drink or Dinner?
After your event, you might want to grab a bite or a drink at a place that keeps the Halloween spirit going. NYC has plenty of year-round themed bars and restaurants that are perfect for the season.
Check out our full guide to the Best Halloween-Themed Bar & Restaurants to Dine in NYC (2025).
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