It’s that time of year again. The leaves are turning colors, the air is crisper, and your neighbors’ decorations are getting spookier. All of these changes indicate that Halloween and Día de los Muertos are right around the corner. To ensure you and your family don’t miss out on the fun, we’ve compiled a list of free, family-friendly Halloween and Día de los Muertos events you can attend.
From pumpkin carving to Halloween-themed Zumba and community altar building, there is something for everyone in this guide. In addition to the events below, the Mayor announced 160 car-free streets and plazas to enjoy fall festivities. You can find one near you by visiting nyc.gov/trickorstreets.
Manhattan
DIY Teen/Tween Craft Program: Halloween Bracelet
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Tompkins Square Library, Second Floor, 331 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10009
This event is best suited for teens aged 13 -18. Materials for the Halloween bracelets will be provided. More details here.
Annual Community Dia de los Muertos Celebration
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Campos Community Garden, 644 E. 12th Street, New York, NY 10009
Join the Campos Community Garden for Aztec dance performances, Mexican hot chocolate, arts and crafts, and more. More details here.
Halloween Boo Bash
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Location: The White Garden in Randall’s Island Park
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance invites you to dress up in costume and enjoy dance classes, performances, and a storytime. More details here.
Bronx
Hallo-Crafts
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Time: 4. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Wakefield Library, 4100 Lowerre Place, Bronx, NY 10466
This event is best for teens aged 13-19. Participants are invited to come and make Halloween crafts using 3D pens. More details here.
Spooktacular Fiesta
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Loreto Playground, Morris Park Avenue and Van Nest Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
NYC Parks and Council Member Shirley Aldebol invite you to play games, do some crafting, and enjoy some family-friendly fun. More details here.
Film Screening: Ghostbusters
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Kingsbridge Library, 291 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Come enjoy a screening of the 1984 PG-rated film Ghostbusters. More details here.
Brooklyn
Halloween Fest 2026
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Monument Plaza in Fort Greene Park
Dress up in costume and come enjoy face painting, games, and more at Halloween Fest. More details here.
El Día de Muertos con Mexico Beyond Mariachi
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Central Library, Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Urban Stages and Mexico Beyond Mariachi invite you to enjoy performances and music rooted in the ancient Mexica people’s traditions. Participants are invited to come dressed up in costume and bring a photo of a loved one to place on the community altar. More details here.
Haunted House & Hallow Gala
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Gymnasium of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, 3105 Farragut Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Enjoy a haunted house, pumpkin patch, games and more! Dance and enjoy a fun, family-friendly spooky carnival. More details here.
Queens
Zumbaween
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Queens Public Library – Broadway, 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11103
Come in your costume and enjoy this Halloween-themed Zumba class. This event is free but you must register.
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) in Juniper Valley Park, Queens, NY 11379
Enjoy pumpkin picking, arts, inflatables, crafts and music. Participants are encouraged to attend in costume. More details here.
Wayanda Park Fall Festival
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Grass Field in Wayanda Park, Queens, NY 11429
Enjoy an afternoon of games, inflatables, music, a train ride and more! More details here.
DÍA DE MUERTOS: CAMINO A MICTLÁN
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: PS19 – 98-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens
Come enjoy food, Día de los Muertos activities, and receive information from city agencies and nonprofit organizations supporting immigrant communities. More details here.
Staten Island
De Matti’s Tot Pumpkin Patch
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: DeMatti Park Fieldhouse, 430 Tompkins Avenue, Staten Island, NYC
Pick your own sugar pumpkin and decorate it at this celebration full of crafts and jumbo games. More details here.
Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Lower Parking Lot in Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
This event has games, painting, arts and crafts, and a spooky haunted trail. From 6:00 p.m., the trail will feature even bigger frights. More details here.
Conference House Haunted Trail
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: H.H. Biddle House in Conference House Park, 70 Satterlee Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation invite you to enjoy pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, and learn about the haunted history of the Conference House trail. More details here.
