Celebrate Halloween with parades and parties galore from Park Slope to the Village to the Natural History Museum! Hear GRAMMY award-winner Dan Zanes perform at Symphony Space, and demo the best baby products on the market at the Brooklyn BabyFest. It’s all here!
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Greenwich Village Children's Halloween Parade
NYU and Community Board 2 will host one of the city’s largest free kids' parades, beginning at Washington Square Arch and concluding at LaGuardia Place. A brass band, costumed characters, and circus performers will guide kids 3-12 along the parade route. Afterwards, there will be free candy bags, games, and rides for all marchers. Dress in costume! Free. (Friday) -
Asphalt Screams at Asphalt Green
Bring the kids to Asphalt Green for its annual Halloween event, Asphalt Screams. This spooky sports celebration will include activities like Zombie Freeze Tag and a soccer shootout. The first 400 kids to arrive will receive a complimentary goody bag. The event is free and open to the public, but a $20 donation per family is suggested; all proceeds go towards the Fit Kids Fit City Campaign. (Friday) -
Halloween Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History
Spend Friday afternoon amidst the wonders of the natural world at the American Museum of Natural History’s Halloween Celebration. All ages will enjoy trick-or-treating, a magic show starring Robert Austin, live musical performances from the David Grover Band and Louie & Subanda, origami making, and much more. Tickets are $12 per person. (Friday) -
BAMboo! At Brooklyn Children's Museum
BAMboo! is one of Brooklyn’s hippest Halloween spots for the whole family! Wear your costume to the BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building and take part in the costume contest and obstacle course as you watch performances by stilt walkers, a rock band and DJs. Free (Friday) -
Park Slope Children's Halloween Parade
Join the Park Slope community for the annual children's Halloween parade! Those marching can line up at 14th street between 7th and 8th Avenues starting at 5:30pm. The parade will end with a community party and dancing with the parade bands at the Old Stone House and Washington Park in JJ Byrne playground. (Friday) -
Dead or Alive at New York Hall of Science
Close out Halloween weekend with the New York Hall of Science! Check out the NYSCI catapult for pumpkin chucking, celebrate Day of the Dead with a bioluminescence workshop, and meet live bats at a special show put on by the Organization for Bat Conservation! (Saturday-Sunday) -
Dan Zanes Song Gusto Hour at Symphony Space
Get ready to sing along with Dan Zanes during the Dan Zanes Song Gusto Hour at Symphony Space! Children of all ages can bring an instrument and join the Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter as he sings some of his classic tunes in a casual atmosphere. Tickets are $26 for adults and $16 for kids.(Saturday) -
The Magic Flute at the New Victory Theater
Starting this Saturday, South Africa’s Isango Ensemble will present their adaptation ofThe Magic Flute at the New Victory Theater. Mozart’s classic opera will be re-imagined with percussion and African costumes during this two-hour performance. Ages 8 and up will find this award-winning production enthralling and powerful. This opera will be sung in English. Tickets start at $15. Runs through Sunday, November 9. (Saturday) -
Brooklyn BabyFEST & Family Jam at the Brooklyn Expo Center
Come out to this great expo for expectant and new parents! Create your registry, demo some of the best baby products on the market, kick back and get pampered, and enter to win incredible raffle prizes. Plus–check out seminars with the experts on everything from “New Dad Boot Camp” to “Baby Sleep 101.” (Saturday) -
Day of the Dead at St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery
Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders presents a weekend-long Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration at St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery. Come and remember your own departed loved ones, and bring photographs and marigolds to adorn the church in their honor. There will be an altar offering, a Procession for the Innocents starting from Union Square, and Mexican food and crafts will be available for purchase. (Saturday) -
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! at The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Come to the theater at Madison Square Garden to hear the latest "Music is Awesome!" show from this psychedelic electronic pop band. Don't miss this colorful cast of characters, plus fan favorite Leslie Hall and beat-boxer extraordinaire Biz Markie. (Saturday) -
PhilharMONSTER! at Symphony Space
Two top orchestras from the InterSchool Orchestras of New York will perform a range of spooky songs from your favorite movies, including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter,” as well as orchestral classics such as “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Watch out for special guest, the Invisible Man! The performers will be dressed in their Halloween best, and the audience is encouraged to come in their costumes! (Sunday)
