We’ve worked hard to gather all sorts of spooky resources for our readers in the past few weeks. From the best parties and parades to yummy recipes to last-minute costumes, here’s everything you need to know about celebrating Halloween as a family in NYC.
1. Forty Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations
The city’s biggest and baddest parties and parades, from now through October 31st.
2. NYC Halloween Costume Shops
Where to buy cute and creepy, spooky and sweet Halloween costumes for kids (and parents too!).
3. Simple Halloween Costume Ideas For Kids
Ditch the crazy, complex costumes and opt for the non-fussy variety this Halloween.
4. Where To Order Last Minute Costumes
These eight websites offer super-cute costumes and expedited shipping, so your disguises reach you in time for Halloween day.
5. Child-Safe Halloween Makeup & More
From nail polish to hair spray, these natural products are safe enough to use on kids, yet scary enough for Halloween!
6. Fifteen Spooky Treats And Pumpkin Recipes For Halloween
Bring fall into the kitchen with our favorite holiday recipes, from pumpkin pie fudge to graveyard cupcakes to yummy dips. Photo credit: Life Made Simple
7. Video: How To Carve A Pumpkin
Forget those convoluted carving instructions. Blogger Average Betty’s video shows you exactly how it’s done, with a recipe for turning Jack-O-Lanterns into tasty treats.
Send us a pic of your kid in costume for a chance to win four SuperSaver tickets to the American Museum of Natural History and a copy of the museum’s recently published activity book (a $140 value)! Photo credit: jwlphotography
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