Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Washington Heights 2026

18 unique & unusual Halloween events near Washington Heights

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 23–25

Sat24Oct NYCRUNS Haunted Island 10KNew York 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) Sat24Oct Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)Bloomfield Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Kids Halloween Dash (~1/2 Mile)) thru31Oct Classic Evening Lantern TourSleepy Hollow Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (Classic Evening Lantern Tour) thru12Nov From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in WatercolorThe Bronx Illustration of friendly ghosts on small town rooftops with pumpkins and glowing windows as two witches fly past a full moon (From Green to Gold: Capturing Autumn’s Arrival in Watercolor) thru31Oct 2026 Scarecrow Garden ContestOld Westbury 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)

Other Halloween categories near Washington Heights

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees Washington HeightsFamily-Friendly Fall Activities38 family events Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with costumed characters around a punch bowl, a ghost, pumpkins and string lights Washington HeightsHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties43 parties & tastings Illustration of a small haunted cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack-o'-lanterns and a black cat under a pale moon Washington HeightsHaunted Experiences3 haunted attractions Illustration of a pumpkin character and a ghost performing on a small stage with red curtains before a costumed audience Washington HeightsHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment12 shows & screenings

About Unique & Unusual Halloween Events near Washington Heights

Washington Heights Halloween celebrations span a spectrum, from museum gatherings like Día de los Muertos Community Day to ticketed spectacles. Whether you seek an immersive downtown experience or a trip to a nearby town, there are diverse ways to mark the season.

Consider the scale of events, from large-scale pop culture draws like New York Comic Con to local, family-oriented festivities.

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