FiDi Families Halloween Party at the Seaport District
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 11a – 2p
Celebrate Halloween with the kids at the daytime Halloween festival at the historic Seaport District. Mad Science will kick off the festivities with a fun and interactive science show at 11am. Rock out with “Ramblin’ Dan & the Freewheelin’ Band” at 12:30pm. Activities will be offered from 11am – 2pm, including an interactive Lego brick build with Play-Well Teknologies, Nory will be on site offering a workshop in creating traditional Korean masks, Pine Street School will be creating “Drumkins” and a whole lot more. Kids can also enjoy complimentary snacks from Go Go squeeZ, Honest Tea, Happy Family, Insomnia Cookies and others. RSVP on Eventbrite HERE.
Halloween Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Date: Saturday, October 22nd
Time: 11a
This fun-filled Halloween Storytime will feature everyone’s favorite Blue Truck who is back for “Little Blue Truck’s Halloween” followed by “I Need My Monster”. Located at 97 Warren Street.
Asphalt Screams Halloween Party
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 4p – 6p
This halloween party will feature sports-related activities include a Spooktacular Soccer Shootout. The first 500 kids will receive a goody bag! Located at 212 North End Avenue.
Outdoor Movie featuring: Beetlejuice
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 7pm
Tim Burton’s classic movie will be coming the big outdoor screen this Halloween season. Come dressed up, prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Bring a blanket and snacks! Located at Rockefeller Park- Battery Park City.
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 10a-1p
Free apples for those who come to the market in costume! Apple- Cider Donut Eating contest, mulled cider samples and pumpkin decorating. Pumpkin decorating is free with the purchase of a pumpkin from participating farmers. Located at Tribeca Greenmarket-Greenwich & Duane St.
Carved Pumpkin Contest at Washington Market Park
Date: Saturday, October 29th.
Time: 5p – 6p
FiDi Families Insiders: Bring your carved pumpkin between 5-5:45pm. Judging will begin at 6pm
Ribbons will be awarded for: Scariest Pumpkin, Funniest and Most Creative. Electric candles will be distributed to illuminate the pumpkins. Located at Washington Market Park (corner of Greenwich & Duane Streets)
Brookfield Place Halloween Party
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 12p – 3p
Get your costumes out for the annual Brookfield Place Halloween Party featuring Carmelo the Science Fellow show, Mario the Magician, Puppets by Big Nazo , Hopalong Andrew and his Dusty Cowpoke Posse, and a Halloween Dance Party for all! Strut your stuff on the Costume Catwalk and watch Pumpkin Carver Hugh McMahon show off his pumpkin carving skills. Located at Brookfield Place.
Bubble’s Spooky Bash at The Learning Experience
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 10:30a – 1:30p
A spooktacular celebration! Photo Booth, Camp Rock Music performance, yoga, crafts, soccer, get your face painted and enjoy spooky stories. There is nut free snacks provided. Located at 28 Washington Street.
Hudson River Park Carnival on Pier 26
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 12p
FiDi Families Insiders: Event is free to attend. But, bring cash as some activities have a $2 fee.
The pier transforms into a Halloween extravaganza! Interactive storytelling with the Story Pirates, magic with Kid Ace, rides, face painting, and plenty of treats.
The Friends of Washington Market Park presents Halloween Costume Parade and Party
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 1p – 3p
Inside the park you’ll find Crafts, Hula-Hooping, Juggling and Games and the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Marching Band. Line up for the parade at 12:50 and walk through Tribeca in your halloween best. Parade Lines up on Greenwich & Beach Street.
FiDi Families Insiders: No strollers are allowed in the park, stroller parking is located at Greenwich & Duane Street.
Pumpkins & Bats Annual Salty Paw Halloween Party
Date: Sunday, October 30th
Time: 12p – 2p
Who says Dog’s can’t wear costumes too? Dress up your furry friends and head down to the PAWty for the best- dressed pooch contest. Complimentary treats. Located at 38 Peck Slip.
26th Annual Trick or Treating Party and Parade presented by the Old Seaport Alliance
Date: Monday, October 31st
Time: 4p – 6p
This annual neighborhood tradition continues with trick or treating around local seaport area businesses and residences. Check out the Spooky Garden (located at the fish bridge garden). Make sure stop by the OSA table at Peck Slip Park and grab a map of haunts to visit. The streets are shut down on Peck Slip and kids can safely roam! Located at Peck Slip Park.
Annual Village Halloween Parade
Date: Monday, October 31st
Time: 7p
This iconic NYC Halloween Celebration attracts over two million parade goers each year! People spend months perfecting their costumes and working on their floats. If you are planning on going with kids, come prepared with snacks because you won’t want to give up your spot for a view once you have one! You can get the best view and least crowd if you line up right at the start of the parade just past the Holland Tunnel on 6th Avenue. You can watch all of the floats line up and kick off from there. Located at Spring & 6th Avenue – 16th & 6th Avenue.
Ticketed/Fee-based Halloween Events
Date: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 10a – 12p
Pumpking Decorating, Face painting, spooky crafts and a costume parade.
Fee: Free for Leman Prep Students and Adults, $10 per child 2+.
Location: 41 Broad Street
Kidville FiDi’s Halloween Bash
Date: Monday, October 31st
Time: 5:30p – 7p
Stop by the candy bar and
Fee: $25 members/$30 non-members
Location: 49 Gold Street
Spooktacular Halloween Celebration at NY Kids Club
Date #1: Friday, October 28th
Time: 3:30p – 5p
Date #2: Saturday, October 29th
Time: 12:30p – 2p
NY Kids Club’s Spook-tacular Halloween Celebration features an extended open play in the gym, fun art projects and face painting. Your little trick-or-treaters will decorate halloween pumpkins, participate in a thematic sing-a-long and decorate cookies. With a fang-tastic costume parade, special party favors, a photographer present to capture special moments, pizza for children and wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres for adults, you’ll have a scary good time!
Cost: $48/per child
Location: 393 South End Avenue