NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers of all ages are invited to get into the spirit of the fall season and Halloween for free.

Throughout October, city recreation centers and parks will transform into family-friendly festive destinations that include haunted houses, pumpkin patches, face-painting, music and much more, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday.  


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“It’s no trick: spooky season is taking over parks and recreation centers across our city this month,” said Mamdani. This is what it looks like to build a city that recognizes play and joy as a public good.” 

In addition to the fall festivals and Halloween, the largest Trick-or-Streets is ongoing across the city during the month. 

Here is a list of events happening across the city: 

Manhattan – J. Hood Wright Recreation Center and Park 

Fright Walk, Oct. 16, 4 – 7 p.m.

Fall Festival and Fright Walk, Oct. 17, 12 – 3 p.m. 

Families will be able to explore a haunted house and on that Saturday, a pumpkin patch, bounce houses and other seasonal activities will be available.

Registration is required.

The Bronx – Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center 

Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta: Where Memories Take Flight! Oct. 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Among the many activities happening at the event, attendees can participate in pumpkin decorating, a pumpkin-weight guessing contest and a dog costume parade.

Registration is not required. 


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Staten Island – Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 

Ocean Breeze Fall Festival, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Families will have the opportunity to take part in interactive autumn-themed games, rides and entertainment. The festival includes the Ocean Breeze Youth Cross Country Spooktakular, a competition for young athletes between the ages of seven and 17.

Registration is not required. 

Brooklyn – Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center 

Haunted House and Hallow Gala, Oct. 30, 3 – 7 p.m.  

In addition to a haunted house, a spooky carnival, pumpkin decorating and costume contests, families can take part in some karaoke fun and a silent disco.

Registration is not required. 

Queens – Bowne Park Field House  

Mad Monster Lab Haunted House and Fall Festival, Oct. 30, 4 – 8 p.m.  

Families can enjoy a pumpkin patch, seasonal arts and crafts, inflatables, and other activities. At night, an indoor haunted maze will open for those brave enough to enter.

Registration is not required.

For more information on many other fall festivals and October events, click here. 

Andrew Cruz is a digital content producer. A native New Yorker, he joined PIX11 in 2009 as a weather producer. More of his work can be found here.