Fall and Halloween season are officially here, with free pumpkin patches, haunted houses, arts-and-crafts, games, music and more taking place across NYC throughout October for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy.<\/p>\n
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura announced a series of free, family-friendly fall festivals and Halloween events across the five boroughs this month.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Highlights of the events include haunted houses, pumpkin patches, obstacle courses, face-painting, seasonal crafts, music and games.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s no trick: spooky season is taking over parks and rec centers across our city this month,\u201d Mamdani said. \u201cWe\u2019re bringing free family-friendly fun to every corner of New York City, and there\u2019s something for everyone: from haunted houses and pumpkin patches to Mad Science demonstrations and arts and crafts. This is what it looks like to build a city that recognizes play and joy as a public good.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The park festivities come as the city prepares for the return of Trick-or-Streets<\/a>, with a record 160 car-free Open Streets and plazas in the city scheduled to host ore fall and Halloween events throughout October.\u00a0<\/p>\n Shimamura said fall is one of the best times of the year to enjoy parks and recreation centers in the city.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \u201cThese free events give New Yorkers of all ages the opportunity to celebrate the season with their neighbors, whether they\u2019re decorating pumpkins, navigating a haunted house, enjoying music and games or simply spending time together outdoors,\u201d the commissioners said. \u201cWe look forward to welcoming New Yorkers to these special celebrations across all five boroughs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Fall festivals and Halloween events in the boroughs Hallowscream Fright Walk and Fall Festival \u00a0\u00a0\n<\/p>\n Fright Walk<\/a>: Friday, Oct. 16, 4 \u2013 7 p.m.\u00a0 Bronx<\/p>\n Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta: Where Memories Take Flight!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.\u00a0 Brooklyn<\/p>\n Haunted House and Hallow Gala<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 30, 3 \u2013 7 p.m.\u00a0 Staten Island<\/p>\n
\nManhattan<\/p>\n
Fall Festival and Fright Walk<\/a>: Saturday, Oct. 17, 12 \u2013 3 p.m.
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center and Park
Families can enjoy HallowScream, a two-day haunted house featuring elaborate sets, themed rooms and costumed characters. On Saturday, the event will also feature a family-friendly Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, arts-and-crafts, and other seasonal activities.\u00a0\u00a0
The haunted house will continue indoors in the event of rain, while the outdoor festival will be rescheduled as needed. Registration required.<\/p>\n
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Families can enjoy pumpkin decorating, autumn-themed arts-and-crafts, carnival games, face painting, a Mad Science demonstration, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin-weight guessing contest with prizes and a dog costume parade. In the event of rain, it will be rescheduled for Oct. 24.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
Families can enjoy a spooky carnival, haunted house, arts and crafts, games, music, pumpkin decorating and costume and dance contests. The event is part of HalloWeek, a weeklong celebration with activities including karaoke, a pool movie, silent disco and additional haunted house programming. In the event of rain, the Hallow Gala will move indoors.\u00a0<\/p>\n