Coney Island Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

BAM's annual BAMboo! Halloween Block Party takes place Saturday, October 31st, at the Peter Jay Sharp Building. This family-friendly event includes carnival games, arts and crafts, and candy giveaways, held both indoors and outdoors.

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Fall Harvest Festival celebrates the autumn season with live music and hands-on activities. Attendees can enjoy the foliage and participate in an afternoon parade.

This free, family-friendly Fall Fest takes place on Atlantic Terminal's outdoor plaza and car-free Fort Greene Place. Kids can pick and decorate pumpkins from an urban pumpkin patch, enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, and explore spooky haunted trucks. A DJ...

Washington Market Park's annual Halloween Parade & Concert invites costumed participants to a parade led by the Queer Big Apple Corps, concluding in the park for live music from the marching band and the School of Rock House Band.

Bay Ridge Halloween Fest spans 10 car-free blocks of 5th Avenue with free family activities. The event includes pumpkin decorating, a 4 PM puppet show, a bouncy house, games, and crafts. Attendees can also find treats from local restaurants and...

Fruitville Grove Farm's Annual Pumpkin Festival includes a haunted house, live entertainment, a costume contest, food trucks, a craft show, and pumpkin picking. Petting zoos, pony rides, and a zip line are also available.

Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood will host the STooPS Art & Community Fall Fun Series on four consecutive Saturdays at the Jackie Robinson Park Playground. The series features local artist performances and interactive art-making sessions.

Brooklyn's largest dog costume contest, the Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest, returns to Fort Greene Park for its 28th year, presented by Fort Greene PUPS. The contest celebrates creativity in dog costumes, with audience voting determining the winner. Entry fees...

Speakitaly NYC in DUMBO offers a 3-hour drop-off Halloween party for children ages 4-10, featuring a cookie baking and decorating workshop, snacks, music, games, and a costume party with an Italian cultural touch.

Luther Gulick Park hosts a free pumpkin painting event as part of the SPARCS initiative. Friends of Gulick Park are providing activities for children, including face painting and bulb planting.

The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House in Ridgewood, Queens, hosts a family-friendly autumn event. This festival offers arts and crafts, traditional games, and butter churning demonstrations. Children under 12 receive a complimentary pumpkin with a reserved free ticket.

The 5th Annual Hudson County Fall Fest includes trick-or-treating, train rides, obstacle courses, face painting, and balloon art. Adults can get local brews from 902 Brewing Co. while listening to live music from two stages. A costume parade and contest,...

Luna Park in Coney Island hosts its 13th annual Halloween Harvest, transforming into a festive fall wonderland from September 19th to November 2nd. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, tractor racing, and a trick-or-treat trail with sweet surprises. Indulge in seasonal treats like...

The New York Aquarium's Ascarium is a marine-themed Halloween celebration with magic shows, crafts, games, a scavenger hunt, and special performances.

The Trick or Streets Festival on 5th Avenue transforms the street into a playground for families. The event provides trick-or-treating opportunities and connects the community with local businesses.

Prospect Park Zoo presents Spooktober, a family Halloween celebration. Visitors can explore a Spooky Trail, learn about nocturnal animals and extinction, and see live performances and science demonstrations.

Governors Island transforms into a festive fall wonderland for Pumpkin Point 2025. Visitors can select their own pumpkins, enjoy trick-or-treating at historic homes, and experience live music and dance performances. This annual event offers a delightful autumn celebration with seasonal...

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music offers a free, family-friendly Boo!KCM Halloween Celebration in its garden. The event includes a musical performance and candy.

Don your Halloween best for BKLYN Boo!, an afternoon of festive fun in Downtown Brooklyn. Enjoy music from DJ Mike Doelo, energetic double dutch performances, and a captivating puppet show. The event culminates with Labubu's exciting dance-off, promising a delightful...

Fort Greene Park hosts its annual Halloween Fest, a vibrant celebration for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best costumes and enjoy an afternoon filled with spooky stories, face painting, and family-friendly games. A special highlight is the...

Youngsters can trick-or-treat in costume at the Staten Island Children's Museum. This family-friendly event allows children to collect treats within the museum.

Gather under the stars for a special outdoor screening of Disney Pixar's 'Coco' (2017) in Sunset Park. This free, family-friendly event invites attendees to bring blankets and enjoy the animated adventure as Miguel pursues his musical dreams. Rated PG, the...

Get into the Halloween spirit with a free, family-friendly Boo Bash at Randall's Island Park. This festive event features themed activities, crafts, music, and treats. Attendees are encouraged to wear their costumes and enjoy dancing, a Halloween story, and the...

The Seaport neighborhood offers Halloween activities including trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating, a dog costume contest, and evening events like a banquet and party.

Celebrate Halloween in Harlem with a day packed with festive activities. The event features a trunk-or-treat where participants can collect goodies from decorated car trunks, followed by a spirited costume parade showcasing creative outfits. The celebration culminates in a lively...

My Gym Park Slope offers events for children aged 3 months to 10 years. Parents' Night Out includes games, activities, pizza, and a movie. The free Back to School Open House allows families to experience the gym's environment and access...

Dumboween transforms Dumbo into a Halloween wonderland with a festive March to the Arch, led by a lively brass band and puppets. Following the parade, the Dumbo Archway Party offers creative crafts, a fun photobooth, live music, and plenty of...

The annual McGolrick Dogs Halloween Parade and Costume Contest gathers dogs and owners to showcase costumes in a parade and contest.

Gather at the Park Slope Library for a spooky and fun screening of 'The Addams Family' animated movie. This event is perfect for all ages, offering a dose of dark humor and Halloween spirit in a family-friendly environment.

Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular offers an after-dark experience with animal exhibits in a decorated, spooky setting. Timed entry is used.

Brooklyn Bowl hosts The Rock and Roll Playhouse Presents Halloween Spectacular 2 in 2025. This family-friendly event is for children aged ten and under, introducing them to rock and roll classics. A live band performs beloved tunes for kids to...

Prospect Park Alliance's Creepy Crawly Halloween features interactive activities such as owl pellet dissection and a 'Nature Chef's Surprise' tasting. A guided walk to observe park inhabitants is also offered.

A free community Halloween event features music, treats, and crafts. A costume contest is scheduled for 1:00 PM.

Families and kids can celebrate Halloween outdoors at the Wyckoff House Museum's farm. The event features a Pumpkin Patch, Halloween-themed crafts and games, and a 'Spooky House'. Attendees can enjoy live DJ music and participate in costume contests for both...

Greenpoint's annual Halloween Parade for children proceeds along Manhattan Avenue with the NYPD Marching Band. A Spooktacular Party follows at Hide & Seek with arts and crafts, live music from Anna Banana and TrebleTime Music, a movie, and candy.

Kids can learn to upcycle materials for a 'Boo-Bag' at this Urban Park Rangers craft session. A reusable tote bag is recommended for decoration.

Bowne & Co. offers a Halloween-inspired workshop where participants can craft paper decorations and use a 19th-century letterpress to print broadside posters. This is a free, hands-on experience for families and craft enthusiasts.