Your Guide to All Things Halloween in NYC

It’s not too late to get ready for Halloween! Whether you’re looking for ideas for a fun Halloween night in, still working on strategizing your trick-or-treating route or even still on the hunt for a costume, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve been preparing all month long. Consider this your one-stop shop for all things Halloween!

Psst… Here are trick or treating safety tips that every parent should know!

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Costumes and More
Events and Activities
Trick-or-Treating
Fun at Home

Costumes and More

Learn what the hottest costumes of this year are going to be, or get inspiration on what you can pull together last minute! Plus, we’ve rounded up Halloween stores in NYC, on Long Island and beyond for all of your Halloween season needs.

Halloween Costume Inspiration Guide 2023

10 Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Halloween Stores

Events and Activities

There’s no shortage of Halloween events happening around New York. From spooky events to cozy events, there’s fun for the whole family. There are even events where your pets can get in on the fun!

Halloween Events and Activities Around NYC

Halloween Events on Long Island

Halloween Events in Rockland and Bergen Counties

Halloween Experiences in NYC and Nearby

Halloween Pet Parades in NYC and on Long Island

8 Best Halloween Drive Thru Displays Near NYC

Día de los Muertos Events Around NYC

Trick-or-Treating

Start strategizing your trick or treating route to maximize your candy haul this year. We’ve scoped out the best neighborhoods for trick or treating in New York City and on Long Island. We’ve also found some trick or treating events to ensure a safe experience for you and your kids.

Best Places for Trick or Treating in New York City

Best Places for Trick or Treating on Long Island

Trick or Treat with East Midtown

Trick-or-Streets in NYC is Back!

Fun at Home

You don’t need to leave the house to have a fun Halloween! Spend a night in with your family and enjoy these movies, books, podcasts and more.

10 Movies for a Halloween Family Movie Night

Halloween Books for Kids of All Ages

Best Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas

8 Family-Friendly Podcasts to Celebrate Halloween

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

The Morgan Library &amp; Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879&ndash;1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene&rsquo;s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world&rsquo;s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"