Family Halloween Events in NYC (Map + Calendar!)

Halloween Harvest at Luna Park in Coney Island is where autumn magic meets classic amusement park thrills! This seaside park transforms into a festive fall wonderland, perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves a little spooky fun with a side of nostalgia. Step into a world of pumpkins, hay bales, and colorful leaves as Luna Park’s iconic rides come alive in a cozy, fall-themed atmosphere.

Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo is a family-friendly Halloween event featuring festive activities like trick-or-treating, costume parades, pumpkin carving, and wildlife-themed spooky displays. It offers fun and safe entertainment for kids while celebrating the season alongside the zoo’s animals.

Emily N said:  A personal favorite, Boo at the Zoo transforms the Bronx Zoo into a Halloween themed masterpiece with fun and activities at every turn. There is a magician with an animal-inspired magic and mind reading show, Extinct Animal Graveyard, Costume MASKerade, pumpkin carving demonstrations, Candy Trail, Pumpkin Trail, and MASKerade scavenger hunt! There is so much Halloween fun to experience at the zoo!

Weekends in October & Columbus Day

Little ghouls & goblins in Halloween costumes (or not) are invited to a spooktacular candy hunt at Green Meadows Farm. The fun includes the candy hunt, delightful visits with the animals, the farm playground, cool selfie stations, and a pumpkin from their patch!

11am-5pm

Kelly R said:  The Staten Island Zoo pulls out all the stops for its annual Halloween bash, with scare zones, live performances, family games, a costume contest, light shows and more. Expect age-appropriate fun for all kids - little ones can explore a special Halloween Town while the bigger ones brave Monster Alley.

2:30-7:30 pm

The beloved Halloween Harvest Festival features family-friendly workshops, a community resource fair, and New York’s second-largest dog costume contest. Celebrate the autumn season with pumpkin decorating and creative workshops.

12-5 pm

Wear your favorite costume and join the parade down Greenwich Street to Washington Market Park! This long-standing Tribeca tradition brings the entire neighborhood together and is led by The Queer Big Apple Corps.

1pm