Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Merrick 2026

10 unique & unusual Halloween events near Merrick

Illustration of a smiling guide holding a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts and pumpkins at dusk (Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours)

Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours

Brooklyn 22 mi $$$

Spooky history lesson on wheels aboard a Victorian trolley

Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon (NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10K)

NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10K

Sat, Oct 24

New York 24 mi $$$

NYC's most popular Halloween race featuring costume running and harbor views.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (A Celebration—Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters)

A Celebration—Día de Muertos at The Met Cloisters

Sun, Oct 11

New York 24 mi

Vibrant day of bilingual activities celebrating loved ones for all ages.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Mid Autumn Festival 2026)

Mid Autumn Festival 2026

Oct 2 – Oct 4

New York 24 mi Free

Community celebration featuring Asian food vendors, artisan crafts, and cultural workshops.

Illustration of a Halloween town at night with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (Ghosts of Old New York: Haunted Histories of Lower Manhattan)

Ghosts of Old New York: Haunted Histories of Lower Manhattan

Brooklyn 24 mi $$

Walking tour exploring 400 years of grim Lower Manhattan history.

Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (2026 Scarecrow Garden Contest)

2026 Scarecrow Garden Contest

Oct 3 – Oct 31

Old Westbury 8 mi

Stroll through creative community scarecrow displays and vote for your favorite.

Pumpkin Pickup - Paint and Sip

Wed, Sep 16

Brooklyn 20 mi $$

Beginner-friendly guided painting session with all supplies provided in Brooklyn.

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor)

From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor

Oct 1 – Nov 12

The Bronx 25 mi $$$

Six-week outdoor watercolor workshop capturing autumn landscapes with artist Wennie Huang.

Illustration of a small guide with a glowing lantern on a cobblestone street with pumpkins, ghosts and a stone bridge (Haunting Histories and Legends of Astoria Tour)

Haunting Histories and Legends of Astoria Tour

Queens 21 mi $$

Explore Astoria's dark history and ghostly legends

Illustration of a Halloween costume contest on an outdoor stage with costumed figures, a ghost, a trophy and a watching crowd (24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Run/Walk)

24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Run/Walk

Bayside 15 mi $$

Historic Fort Totten Park waterfront course with Star Wars characters

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

thru12Nov From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in WatercolorThe Bronx

thru31Oct 2026 Scarecrow Garden ContestOld Westbury

Other Halloween categories near Merrick

Illustration of small costumed figures and a witch playing on a sunny lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a tent and orange trees

MerrickFamily-Friendly Fall Activities49 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

MerrickHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties29 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

MerrickHaunted Experiences21 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

MerrickHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment6 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Merrick

Merrick's Halloween scene has seven unique events to explore this season. Consider the family-friendly Fall Festival at Alley Pond Environmental Center, or the ticketed GHOSTS AND GIGGLES event in Levittown for a different kind of evening.

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