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Halloween Events and Activities

Be sure to check out all the fun Halloween events in Lower Manhattan. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites.

Check event websites for weather-related updates. 

Halloween Bash at Brookfield Place

Brookfield Place transforms into a Halloween Spectacular with activities for the whole family including Cosmic Disco, a Lego Photo Op, Sweetbeatz live kids band, Drag Queen Storytime, Razzle Dazzle magic, a Costume “Catwalk” for you to strut your stuff and show off your best Halloween costume and Trick-or-Treating in many of the stores. Plus, Jam with Jamie will be performing at Monica + Andy. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes for a costume contest. This particular celebration will be from 11 am – 1 pm, which is different than the rest of the Halloween Bash, which is from 12:00 pm – 3 pm.

Date: Saturday, October 26th

Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Brookfield Place

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

For more information visit their website HERE.

5th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

How good are your Jack o’ Lantern carving skills? Bring out the best you can do and start creating your masterpiece. Please note that all pumpkins must be carved in advance. Bring CARVED pumpkins to the park to be judged in one of five categories: cutest, scariest, funniest, most creative and most realistic. Judging begins at 5:30 pm; winners announced at 6:00 pm. Battery-operated candles will be provided.

Date: Saturday, October 26th

Time: 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Washington Market Park – Chambers & Greenwich St.

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Entries submitted 4:45-5:30 pm. Judging begins 5:30 pm sharp

For more information visit their website HERE.

5th Annual Léman Manhattan Halloween Bash

Léman Manhattan invites downtown families to a Halloween Bash at the Broad Street Ballroom. Kids are invited to decorate pumpkins, listen to live music and get their faces painted and more.

Halloween Costume Parade and Party at Washington Market Park

Come dressed up and join hundreds of families parade the sidewalk then celebrate at Washington Market Park with games and more for the kids!

Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: Parade starts near CitiGroup Plaza – on the corner of Beach & North Moore St. then heads south on Greenwich Street to Washington Market Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

FiDi Families Insiders: Strollers are not allowed inside the park, during the party.

For more information please visit their website HERE.

Governors Island Pumpkin Point

Governors Island has transformed its own Nolan Park into “Pumpkin Point”, a free, family-friendly patch of over 5,000 pumpkins on the last two weekends in October. Families are invited to stroll through the pumpkin patch and enjoy free, Halloween-inspired arts and craft activities with Children’s Museum of the Arts including pumpkin painting and costume-making workshops, and enjoy festive fare from Governor’s Island vendors Little Eva’s & Threes Brewing.

FiDi Families Insiders: On Saturday, October 26th, kids are invited to meet at 1:00 pm for trick-or-treating at Nolan Park, while supplies last.

Date(s): Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th

Time: Regular park hours, but Pumpkin Point closes at 5:00 pm

Location: Governors Island – Nolan Park

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free to attend. Pumpkins and food available for purchase.

Dog owners and their pets are invited to join the last Yappy Hour of 2019 with a costume contest hosted by Downtown Magazine. Doggie giveaways, $5 beers, photo ops, adoptable pups and a chance to win one night at Four Seasons.