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Halloween events in New York City

New York City does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Blood Manor Haunted House

Dates TBA (Select nights October 2 through November 7, typically 7-11pm) · Blood Manor · General admission from $50 per ticket listing More info

Candlelight Ghost Tours at Merchant's House Museum

Dates TBA (October 16, 17, 23, 24, 29 & 30, 2026; 50-minute tours every half hour 6:30-9pm, plus a 9:30pm extended tour) · Merchant's House Museum - Candlelight Ghost Tours · $45; $35 members per official site More info

Fall-O-Ween at New York Botanical Garden

Dates TBA (Fall season through late October; Dia de los Muertos celebration October 3-November 2, 2026 with a parade on November 1) · New York Botanical Garden - Fall-O-Ween More info

Village Halloween Parade

Dates TBA (Halloween night, Saturday October 31, 2026; lineup 6:30pm, parade 7-11pm) · New York's Village Halloween Parade · Free to watch and to march in costume per official site More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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