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New York City marks Halloween 2025 from Central Park to the Village, with spooky parades and haunted pop-ups around Times Square and the Statue of Liberty views. Look for ghost walks, costume festivities, and pumpkin events across neighborhoods, plus late-night haunted tours and family-friendly patches.
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Top Halloween In and Around New York City
- Blood Manor NYC (New York)
- NYU and Community Board 2's 33rd Annual Children's Halloween Parade (New York)
- Halloween Kids Spooky Cruise NYC (New York)
- Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest (New York)
- Washington Market Park Halloween Parade & Concert (New York)
- New York City Village Halloween Parade (New York)
- Bayville Scream Park (Bayville)
- New York Comic Con 2026 (New York)
- Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2025 (New York)
- LSC After Dark: All Hallows' Eve (Jersey City)
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New York City Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Families and children are invited to a lively Halloween parade starting at the iconic arch in Washington Square Park. Following the parade, enjoy an afternoon filled with live performances, fun games, and treats for all.
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Set sail for a spooktacular Halloween adventure on the water with this family-friendly cruise. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, festive games, and face painting, all while taking in stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Upgrade for a special goody bag and complimentary treats, making it an unforgettable Halloween experience for the whole family.
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Join the annual community favorite, the Pumpkin Carving Contest, for its 11th year! Bring your creatively decorated pumpkin to Washington Market Park to compete in categories like 'most creative,' 'funniest,' and 'scariest.' Judges will award trophies and a cash prize for the 'master blade' category. It's a free, festive event for the whole family to enjoy the spirit of Halloween.
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Join the annual Halloween Parade and Concert at Washington Market Park for a festive community celebration. Don a costume and march with The Queer Big Apple Corps marching band down Greenwich Street, culminating in the beautifully decorated park. Afterward, enjoy a lively band performance on the lawn, a cherished Tribeca tradition that brings neighbors together.
New York City Haunted Experiences
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Dare to enter Blood Manor, NYC's premier haunted attraction, where over 20 years of screams have made it a legendary destination. Explore 10,000 square feet of terrifying rooms and hidden passageways in a building with a dark history. Featured on Jimmy Fallon, this is an intense, fear-inducing experience designed to push your limits.
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