🎃 Countdown to Halloween Fun! 

Spooky season is here — and at Century 21 Awaye Realty, we’re counting down the days to Halloween with plenty of family‑friendly fun for our friends and clients! Meanwhile, whether you’re planning a weekend of pumpkin picking, trick‑or‑treating, or exploring Brooklyn’s best‑decorated neighborhoods, we’re excited to share the best NYC Halloween events 2025 — including family‑friendly festivities.

From classic fall traditions to creative local events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Therefore, grab your costumes, carve those pumpkins, and join us as we kick off the Countdown to Halloween Fun! 👻🍂 

🎃 Family-Friendly Halloween & Fall Events 

• Ascarium at the New York Aquarium – Coney Island
  A marine-themed celebration with magic shows, crafts, and spooky sea creatures. Tickets via nyaquarium.com/ascarium. Weekends, 11am–4pm. 

• Astoria Park Alliance Annual Pumpkin Smash –  Queens
  Eco-friendly pumpkin composting event with crafts and fun. Nov. 1, 1-3 pm. 

• BAMboo! – Outside the Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave
  Free Halloween block party with candy giveaways, carnival games, crafts, and kid-friendly movies on Oct. 31, 4–7 pm. 

• Bay Ridge Halloween Fest – Brooklyn
  Block party with music, trick-or-treating, and family costume contest. 4pm. 

• Batty Over Halloween – Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
  Nature walk and educational activities about bats and nighttime wildlife. Oct. 26, 1-4 pm. 

• Brooklyn Children’s Museum Halloween – Crown Heights, Brooklyn
  Halloween crafts, performances, and trick-or-treating. Oct 26, 10am-6:30pm. 

• Bryant Park Tricks and Treats – Midtown, Manhattan
  Outdoor Halloween fun with candy giveaways and family games. 4pm. 

• Citywide “Trick-Or-Streets” – Open Streets and plazas citywide
  Free car-free Halloween events with music, games, and trick-or-treating from Oct. 17–31. 

• Cobble Hill Halloween Window Painting – Brooklyn
  Local kids decorate shop windows with festive Halloween art. 

• Coney Island Kid’s Halloween Festival & Parade – Maimonides Park
  Parade and seaside festival with rides, music, and family fun. Nov 1, 10am. 

• DeMatti Park Tot Pumpkin Patch – Staten Island, NY
  Toddler-friendly pumpkin picking and crafts for kids. Oct. 24, 10-11:30 am. 

• Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail 
  NY Botanical Garden admission @ nybg.org. Stroll through illuminated scenes from the film with themed treats, Wed–Sun. through Nov. 30. 

• Dumboween – Manhattan Bridge, Brooklyn
  Parade and trick-or-treat trail under the Manhattan Bridge. Oct. 31, 4pm. 

• El Museo del Barrio’s Día de los Muertos Celebration – 1230 Fifth Ave,
  Free festival with live performances, art-making, and a community altar in Manhattan. Nov. 1, 12–6 pm.

• Fort Greene Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest – Fort Greene, Brooklyn
  Annual contest showcasing creative canine costumes. Oct. 25, 12-1pm. 

• Governors Island Pumpkin Point – Nolan Park, BK
  Free festival with pumpkins, crafts, and live music. Oct. 25–26 10am to 5pm. 

• Halloween at BKCM – Park Slope, Brooklyn
  Conservatory of Music hosts a festive concert and craft activities on Oct. 31.

• Halloween at the Guggenheim – 1071 Fifth Ave, Manhattan
  Celebrate with art-making, music, and costumes inside the museum’s iconic rotunda. Use code BOOGGENHEIM to save $2. Oct. 31, 3-5pm.

• Haunted Halloween Labyrinth – Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
  Outdoor maze with interactive stations and kid-friendly spooky fun.

• Luna Park’s Halloween Harvest – Coney Island, Brooklyn
  Autumn festival with tractor rides, pumpkin decorating, and treats with admission at lunaparknyc.com/halloweenharvest. Until Nov. 2.

• Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours – Various stops across Brooklyn
  A 90-minute vintage trolley ride through Brooklyn’s dark history and legends. Tickets via madamemorbid.com.

• Myrtle Monster Mash – Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
  Family street fair with trick-or-treating, games, live entertainment, and dance mob. Oct. 31, 4-6pm.

• Park Slope Civic Council Children’s Halloween Parade – Brooklyn
  Family parade with 1000’s of costumed kids and parents. 6-8:30pm 

• Queens Zoo Día de los Muertos – Flushing Meadows, Queens
  Zoo-wide celebration with cultural performances and crafts on Nov. 1. 

• Riverside Park Hippo Halloween Parade – Upper West Side, Manhattan
  Kids march in costume for candy and fun. 3:30-5:30pm. 

• South Street Seaport Trick-or-Treating – Manhattan
  Shops open doors for candy, games, and family photos on Oct. 31. 

• Spooktober at Prospect Park Zoo – Brooklyn, NY
  Explore Spooky Trail and meet nocturnal creatures during Halloween weekends. Starting at $7.25. 

• Village Halloween Parade – Sixth Ave from King St to 15th St, Manhattan
  NYC’s 52nd annual Parade with 50,000+ costumed marchers. Oct. 31. 7pm.

 

🎃 Best Neighborhoods for Halloween Decorations in NYC 

• Industry City (Brooklyn)
  📍 220 36th St, Brooklyn – A rustic fall wonderland with a charming pumpkin patch and autumn displays spread across its six-million-square-foot complex. 

• Upper West Side (Manhattan)
  📍 West 81st, 82nd, 87th, and 94th Streets – Brownstones turn into haunted masterpieces with cobwebs, skeletons, witches, and glowing jack-o’-lanterns 

• West Village (Manhattan)
  📍 10 Grove Street (Grove Court) – Cobblestone streets, quaint townhouses, and festive stoops make trick-or-treating and fun for all.  

• Astoria (Queens)
  📍 Ditmars Blvd, Queens – Locals go all out with massive front-yard displays. Expect movie-level setups featuring clowns, monsters, and glowing props. 

• Chelsea (Manhattan)
  📍 W 22nd St. – Brownstones get a groovy Halloween makeover, thanks to themed designs. Nearby Chelsea Market also features spooky, photo-ready installations. 

• Upper East Side (Manhattan)
  📍 East 62nd–77th Streets between Lexington Ave & Madison Ave – Elegant stoops decked out with pumpkins, spider webs, and chic Halloween movie scenes. 

• Ditmas Park (Brooklyn)
  📍 Albemarle Road & surrounding Victorian homes – Picturesque neighborhoods with Queen Anne–style houses host elaborate decorations and glowing pumpkins. 

• Midtown (Manhattan)
  📍 45 Rockefeller Plaza – Rockefeller Center, with its pumpkins and foliage, is a must-see for photos — and maybe a scare at “Tonightmares” with Jimmy Fallon. 

• South Street Seaport (Manhattan)
  📍 89 South St – Home to the famous 10-foot-tall Pumpkin Arch, this waterfront area offers unbeatable views, glowing displays, and Halloween photo ops. 

• Dyker Heights (Brooklyn)
  📍 Dyker Heights neighborhood goes big for Halloween — front lawns transform into spooky spectacles with animatronics, fog machines, and themed displays. 

🎃 Halloween Safety Tips 

🚶‍♀️ Trick-or-Treating 

• Stay in well-lit areas and go with friends or an adult. 

• Use sidewalks & crosswalks. 

• Bring a flashlight 🔦 or glow stick✨ to stay visible. 

👻 Costumes 

• Add reflective tape or glow accessories. 

• Pick flame-resistant outfits. 

• Skip masks that block your vision 👀. 

🍬 Candy 

• Wait to eat until an adult checks it. 

• Toss anything unwrapped or strange-looking 🚫. 

• Watch for allergies. 

🚗 Drivers & Homes 

• Drivers: slow down in neighborhoods. 

• Homeowners: keep paths clear & use battery candles 🕯️ instead of real flames. 

📱 General 

• Set a meeting spot in case you get separated. 

• Keep phones charged 🔋. 

• Follow local trick-or-treat hours 🕗. 

Have a spooktacular October! If you’re planning to move or want to know more about neighborhoods with the best Halloween vibes, contact Century 21 Awaye Realty today. Moreover, our local experts are here to help you find a home that fits your lifestyle—no tricks, just treats! In addition, you can share your own Halloween adventures with us in the comments or tag us on social media @c21awayerealty. We’d love to hear how you’re celebrating!