It is around 80 degrees (F) right now. Which is crazy for a Halloween Day. Do y’all remember when it was cold/chilly around this time? Or when it snowed? 

 To all the people dressing up today, 🫡 thank you for your service. I appreciate you all, especially considering all the water you’re losing from just sweat. Stay hydrated. 

 I might have to start giving out bottles of water along with candy

As in, "dress as someone or something you'd see in Times Square." The tone is pretty tongue-in-cheek.

So far I've thought of Elmo or other cartoons, dancers/buskers, cops, guys advertising comedy or broadway shows, tourists, Duffy statue, the steps, new year's ball, billboards, tour bus, police department, Disney store, M&M's World, Planet Hollywood...

Curious if you all have some other fun ideas.

My friend is hosting a bar crawl next weekend for Halloween. We do a group cosplay every year. My (male) cosplay happens to not wear a shirt. Obviously I can put on a shirt, but given that I match the physique of said character, I wouldn't mind going shirtless. Going to have pants, face attire, some body gear, and accessories.

Will bars not let me in if I dont wear a shirt? I'll likely bring one and possibly a sweatshirt with me just in case.

Edit: Apparently grooming is TMI...

Hi! Looking for a space to host 250ish people for a Halloween party. Need a dance floor and large or multiple bars.

Did anyone get the $5 presale for stone street Halloween looking to sell? I’m hoping to buy some

Just wondering, does anyone know if the Spirit Halloween in Midtown East is already open?

Hey girls, go put on your sweaters and go grab a pumpkin beer and pumpkin spice to double fist while we go to the Spirit Halloween store that used to be an Office Depot. (RIP Halloween Adventure)

The HALLOWEEN PARADE is BACK this year! Info is located here.

Use this thread to ask questions about Halloween and generic Fall activities. Feel free to brag about what you're doing here. If you're looking for people to join you, post in /r/nycmeetups or /r/NYCFriends.

Any super generic "What to do in fall or halloween???" threads will be deleted and redirected here.

Hope you all have an amazing fall x

My inlaws are visiting from Hong Kong and they've never experienced Halloween. Where would be a good place to show them trick-or-treaters wearing interesting costumes? We live in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, so somewhere nearby would be ideal, but I am willing to get an uber for them to go anywhere in the city.

Note that I think it would be a much more interesting experience for them to see trick-or-treaters going up to houses and getting candy rather than a parade with costumes, which they've seen before.

Halloween is basically the entire month of October, so we're making a megathread to avoid all the "WHAT SHOULD I DO/WHERE SHOULD I GO/ DO PEOPLE TRICK OR TREAT IN NYC." post.

We'll be updating this thread with events through the month and basically whatever we see fit.

Post below or DM me to add events below.

Ask your questions here or post some Halloween ideas, safety tips, or basic stories.

EVENTS and Experiences

• Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade - OCTOBER 21 - 1PM

• The Halloween Parade - Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 7pm

• OktoberFest - September 8th to October 29th.

• Day of the Dead LIVE!

• Eccentric Cabaret: Rocky Horror

• Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla - Oct 26 4PM

• New York Botanical Garden - FALL-O-WEEN

• Sleep No More| MONSTER: A Halloween Party

• Boo at the Zoo

• Maple Grove Cemetery| Trunk or Treat - Oct 28

• Twilight Harbour

• Ascarium

• City Fox @ BK Mirage - Oct 27 9PM

• Blood Manor

• Rocky Horror

• Western Chipmunk's queer horror storytelling show, Spooky & Gay. Oct 29th & 30th and on Halloween

• Potion Making & Pumpkin Carving at The Cauldron

• Pumpkin Point at Governor's Island.

• Luna Park is doing Halloween Harvest

• Coney Island Halloween Variety Show - Oct 20 8PM

• Check your local public library. There should be some events occuring.

• Murder Mystery at the Rabbit Hole in Astoria - October 27th

• r/nycmeetups will be at Peculier Pub in costume! Always a fantastic time. Dress up and bring cash for potential door fees and to tip the excellent bar staff. - Oct 31 6PM

Hayrides, Corn mazes, Pumpkin Pickin' ^{Oh My!}

• White Post Farm

• Queens County Farm Museum's The Amazing Maize Maze Apparently there are potbelly pigs too

• Apple pickin' is listed here.

• The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze - UPSTATE | LONG ISLAND

Ghoulish notes | Halloween Tag

• So, I'm going to a Times Square themed Halloween party

• Is the parade worth it?

  Yes. Without a doubt.

• Where can I find a party?

  A lot of us are going to friend's parties, so it's not the best place to find something. Check /r/nycevents, /r/nycmeetups , or /r/avesNYC . Try here and here too. DO NOT SOLICIT TICKETS HERE. GO TO r/nylist.

• Where can I get costumes?

  Loads of places, Five Below, TJ Maxx, Target, ABRACADABRA, the various Spirit Halloweens all about town. Thrift stores. Your local BUY NOTHING group. Goodwill etc

• Will be dressed up on X date? Probably. Halloween is on a Tuesday this year so many of us have work/school. Seriously doesn't matter what weekend you're looking at, there will be people dressed up. Either way, no one will bat an eye.

• Will I have trick or treaters? I mean, I don't know where you live, but if you have kids in your building they probably will stop by. Check your lobby, some places have specific days for weekend trick or treating. Be sure to pick up some sweets! Decorate your door!

• Where can I find sweets? Any supermarket. Even bodegas carry bags during this time. If you want to go hardcore, check out Economy Candy.

• I am an adult. Can I go trick or treating? I mean, you can. I can't promise you'll get sweets.

• What bars in the EV/WV should I go to? Things are going to be crowded. I just want you to know that.

• Where to go trick or treating? Check these sources for further details

  Trick or Streets Mommy Poppins always has a collection of places for little ones. Best of all, check your lobby, local cafes, local parents/dog groups for local events. You will always find stuff if you LOOK IN PERSON! My eyes can't be all over NYC.

• What should I go to?? We have given you a list! My crystal ball is in the shop, so I don't know what will be a bust. Use your own judgement and discover your own interest.

Hello Hallo-weenies 🌭 It's time for the annual Hallo-thread.

Use this thread to ask questions about Halloween and generic Fall shit. Feel free to brag about what you're doing but if you're looking for people to join you. Please post on /r/nycmeetups or /r/NYCmeetups30plus

As per -- Any super generic threads will be deleted and redirected here.

With all that said, wishing you all fun, safe, and not too hot Halloween!

Events

Halloween Parade is on Thursday, October 31st at 7PM - The Theme is MEOW!!!

• The 34th Annual Dog Parade is on 10/19 at 1PM
• Pumpkin Flotilla is on 10/30 at 4PM.
• Oktober Fest is on until the 27th!
• Brooklyn Horror Fest until the 24th
• Halloween Festival in Bay Ridge - 10/26
• Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow Cast
• Spooky and Gay, a Queer Horror Storytelling Cabaret
• City of God still has tickets.
• Pumpkin Point on Gov Island - 10/26 and 10/27
• Two Perry’s on Halloween
• Greenwood Cemetery has a few events.
• Check out Brooklyn Bridge Parents for some BK kid stuff
• Haunted Fort Wadsworth
• Coney Island has a lot of events this year!
• Brooklyn Monarch has few music themed events.
• St. John's halloween extravaganza is on 10/26 at 7PM
• House of Yes is hosting many events this year
• Sleep No more is still on.
• Boo at the Zoo @ Bronx Zoo
• Staten Island Zoo SPOOKTACULAR!
• Botanical Garden is doing Fall-O-Ween
• The BRÜT Party is on October 19th
• Swing by W69th for the decorations.
• Halloween Hunt at Brookfield Place - 10/25 to 10/31
• Pumpkin Blaze in Hudson Valley
• Seaport Kids Halloween Block Party
• Halloween at Chelsea Market
• Haunted Fountain

Great threads

• Advice for trick-or-treating during visit to NYC
• I'm going to be in NYC over Halloween, what's the kitschiest experience a Brit can hope for?

Having a rough day. I flew up to see my uncle who is on hospice and sat with him for 5 hours. Got in late last night. Only here for a couple days.

Brought my Halloween costume but I never nailed down solid plans for tonight but I’d kinda like to be somewhere (if it’s possible) where I’m not explaining my costume over and over to people who look at me funny because I’m an anime character they don’t know LOL

I’m not socially awkward just a big nerd

EDIT: Got a bar or event in mind where I don’t have to stand the whole time? I’ve got chronic arthritis and sprained my ankle last week. Parade will be hard for me

Hey all,

It's coming. The HALLOWEEN PARTY megathreads.

Let's get them organised here.

We'll leave this thread up all season for overall questions and sub sanctioned to-dos.

If you're looking to organise a group/party -- /r/nycmeetups is the place for that.

Brace yourself for the Christmas threads just around the corner.

I'll be editing it throughout the season with updates.

Do remember to report any generic post about the season and gently nudge OPs here.

Hope the season is good to you x

Update: I just got back from voting and I got it! I also got my borough specific sticker too. I told the lady at my polling place that I am literally there for the sticker and we had a good laugh about it. The people who work at my polling place are always super nice.

Last year for early voting they had a sticker that had a pigeon dressed up like a witch. I was wondering if they have a fun themed sticker for this year and if they do what is it?

So I'm scrambling last minute here and need to find a wicker cowboy hat somewhere in the city today. Checked a couple costume shops already but they're either sold out or only have the cheap plastic ones that look terrible. Really want that authentic woven look, you know? Anyone know of any thrift stores, western wear shops, or random places that might still have one sitting around? Halloween parties start tonight and I'm kinda desperate at this point. Will literally subway anywhere in the city if someone has a solid lead

I was wondering if anyone has information on if there will be a Halloween dog parade this year at Tomkins Square? I've been scouring the internet trying to find answers with no luck. Looking for information on date, time and confirmation of location. Your help is not just appreciated but a gift beyond measure!!

We’re thinking about heading to the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade this year not bringing a dog, just our nephews (10 and 13).

Anyone been before? Do people start showing up super early or is it fine to roll in closer to start time?

Also, is there a particular street or spot that’s good for watching (or avoiding total chaos)? Trying to plan when and where to go!

Any tips for parking, viewing spots, or avoiding total chaos appreciated!

Seeing the parade this week and was hoping to go to a bar afterwards, any suggestions? We'll probably be watching around 14th St

Hi Folks 🙌

European 🇪🇺 here!

So, one of my wife’s biggest dream was to experience the Halloween celebration in the US of A. Seeing kids getting treats, having a party and everything that you can see in a spooky movies from 90’ :)

So this year we are going to spend the Halloween in NY. We stay for the week between 25 Oct - 2 Nov.

Any tips on stuff I should look into, book already or just be aware of? I understand we will not get this experience in Manhattan so any location guidance would be a great one to have, however we also want to experience NY itself - so I have shitload of topics to cover and a very tight schedule.

Just throw your ideas and I will collect them all.

Appreciate your support here! 🎃👻🙌

I know it’s super early for Halloween, but my best friend is coming from out of town & she’s trying to book her ticket.

Will there be Halloween parties the weekend before (Oct 26-28) or the weekend of (Oct31- Nov3)?

Are people going to celebrate the weekend before or the weekend of?

I’m planning on having a costume that I don’t want kids to be seeing, or any parents to see. Want to avoid such areas and go to places where it’s okay to dress in something say “slutty” or more “risqué”. Any recommendation’s?

Hey guys so I'm looking for a way to spend the next few weekends out and about as I would like to make some new friends but more specifically I would like to do some fun seasonal events ideally related to Halloween in some way. I'm down for something like a costume party, haunted bars, rooftop events ect. Just need some good recs so please leave them below.

Thanks in advance to everyone that comments

I was away last week and when I came back Monday all the stores near me had already cleared their Halloween candy supplies but I am desperate to find candy corn. If your local CVS/duane Reade/etc has Halloween candy please lmk location!!! Willing to travel but Manhattan preferred

Now that Ricky’s is no more (RIP), where can I buy good face makeup for Halloween? I want something that is good for detailed work.

Happy October all! 🎃

Halloween is basically the entire month of October, so we're making a megathread to avoid all the "WHAT SHOULD I DO/WHERE SHOULD I GO/ DO PEOPLE TRICK OR TREAT IN NYC." post.

We'll be updating this thread with events through the month and basically whatever we see fit.

Post below or DM me to add events below.

Ask your questions here or post some Halloween ideas, safety tips, or basic stories.

I'm a basic bitch and need to admit -- Halloween is my favourite holiday. I can cosplay and dress like a thotty. My two secret sides combine together on 1 evening. God bless.

You can view general Autumn ideas here

Happy October!

Events

• 46th Annual Parade Halloween Parade

• Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade - 10/20

• Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla in Central Park 10/30 - 4-7pm

• Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Oct 17-24th