Halloween in New York: Best Events & Parades
- Live Your Dreams Fully
- Oct 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 17
Every October, New York City transforms into a playground for ghosts, pumpkins, and everything spooky. From dazzling parades to glowing jack-o’-lanterns, the city offers endless ways to celebrate Halloween — whether you love huge crowds or cozy, family-friendly fun.
Here are some of the best Halloween events and parades happening across NYC this year:
40th Annual Bronx Halloween Parade
When:
October 25, 2025
Where:
Starts at 138th Street and Grand Concourse
Time:
12pm – 3pm
Village Halloween Parade
When:
October 31, 2025
Where:
Begins at Spring Street and 6th Avenue
Time:
7pm – 11pm
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley
When:
September 12 – November 16, 2025
Where:
Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson (Westchester County)
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at New York Botanical Garden
When:
September 30 – November 30, 2025
Where:
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx Zoo Harvest Glow
When:
Every Thursday–Sunday until October 31
Where:
Bronx Zoo
Time:
7pm – 10pm
Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla at Harlem Meer
When:
October 30, 2025
Where:
Harlem Meer, Central Park
Whether you’re into glowing pumpkins, costume parades, or family-friendly fun, New York has something for everyone this Halloween. If you’d like even more event ideas and spooky inspiration, check out the full list on Time Out New York — they update their Halloween guide regularly.
As the Halloween festivities fade and New York’s pumpkins give way to falling leaves, the city begins to show its softer, cozier side. 🍂
If you’re ready to trade spooky nights for golden afternoons, don’t miss our next guide — 8 Cozy Fall Activities in New York — a roundup of the best ways to enjoy the season’s warmth, from scenic walks and cafés to local markets and hidden gems.
Image credit: Felip Wolak
Written by Laura
Creator of Live Your Dreams Fully, a blog exploring everyday experiences, culture, and storytelling inspired by New York.
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