Halloween Parades and Unloved Events in the World around NYC in 2021!

Parades and Events That Are Not Kid Friendly!

Halloween is almost here which means it’s time for ghosts, haunted houses, candy, and most importantly, costumes. But what’s the point of all this if you don’t have a place to dress in this hidden time? New York City is a perfect place to bring your whole family to get into the Halloween spirit with lots of activities and parades held throughout the month of October. Check out these Halloween Parades and Events in and around NYC!

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Manhattan

Washington Market Park Halloween Parade and Party
Sunday October 31
Location: Greenwich St.

While many details of this event have yet to be released, Tribeca’s long -standing tradition extends from Greenwich street to Washington Market Park. Years have passed, and also expected for this year, the parade will feature games, candy, prizes, giveaways and costumes. Follow their site and Instagram account for more details.

Scary Bazaar – Halloween Special
Sunday October 31st: 10AM to 5PM
Location: 100 W 77th St.

Check out NYC’s oldest, largest and “scariest selling language on the market” as it becomes the annual “Spooky Bazaar.” Dress up and visit over 120+ amazing clothing vendors in addition to awesome decorations and local food vendors. 100% of revenues are donated to local public schools.

Halloween Havoc
Saturday October 30: 2PM to 6PM
Location: 2050 2nd Ave.

Hosted by NYSoM, the 8th annual Halloween Havoc features a look from you and your kids ’favorite monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy and Wolfman. In addition, for older kids / adults, the Freak Show will include a showcase of some of history’s most terrifying characters such as Pennywise, Michael Myers, and Freddy Krueger. This is the perfect activity to bring kids of all ages to enjoy not only these two events but pumpkin painting, slime making, and scary story.

Brooklyn

BAMboo!
Sunday October 31: 2PM to 5PM
Location: 30 Lafayette Ave.

This annual Halloween block party is back in Brooklyn! Trick-or-Treat your kids at this outdoor festival. Activities include candy giveaways, carnival games, arts and crafts, costume contests, and of course familiar music and evil.

Finding Candy on Halloween
Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31
Location: 3159 Flatbush Ave.

Your kids will have a blast running around in their Halloween costumes during Green Meadow Farm’s Halloween Candy Hunt! Each ticket is $ 12 and not only will the kids have the chance to collect candy during this hunt, but they can also take part in fun fall activities like hayrides, go on colorful slide shows and playing at their many Farm Playground.

Queens

Halloween in the Garden
Sunday October 31: 12PM to 4PM
Location: 43-50 Main St. Flushing, NY

Bring your kids to the Queen Botanical Garden this year! Kids can show off their Halloween costumes, walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail and enjoy the performances. Adults can also enjoy the beer and cider harvests that can be purchased. Note: Although this activity is free, to enter the Garden itself Children ages 4-12 cost $ 2 while adults cost $ 6.

Jackson Heights Halloween Parade
Sunday October 31: 12PM
Location: 37th Ave from 89th to 76th St.

The Jackson Heights parade will celebrate its 30th year as local vendors and merchants bring back the awesome weather in the area. Children from local schools IS 230 and PS 145 will perform their march bands as well as provide cheerleaders at the events. Arrive in your favorite costume and watch students and adults alike march while also receiving goodie bags, food, drinks and cake!

Bronx

36th Annual Bronx Halloween Parade
Saturday October 23: 11:30 to 4PM
Location: From Simpson St. and Westchester Ave. to Fox St.

Start at Simpson Street and go to St. Athanasius Church, theme of this year’s annual parade is Soul Day – Celebrating Our Beloved. Included in the free activity is face painting, candy bags, balloons, raffle, and more! In addition, there are special prices for children and cash prices for children 4-17, adults 18 and older, and over 55, as well as a celebrity guest, and live performances.

Outside of NYC

Halloween Family Story Walk
Sunday October 31: 9AM
Location Taylors Lane., Mamaroneck, NY

Dress up like your Halloween Costumes and take a self -guided tour through the Otter Creek Preserve at WLT. The tour will take you to the awesome salt shaker and feature scary Halloween stories in English and Spanish. If you tag WLT instagram in your costume, you will enter for a chance to win the most imaginative costume!

Bay Head Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
Sunday October 31: 11AM to 1PM
Location: Mount St., Bayhead, NJ

This parade and costume contest located in Bayhead, NJ is perfect for families of all ages. The parade itself will start at Noon and take you around town ending at Centennial Park. After the costume contest takes place, call participants by age group. This year’s medals will be awarded to the following age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, and Groups / Duos. Specialty categories will also be given a prize.