Trick-or-Treating
On Saturday, Oct. 31, streets across Brooklyn neighborhoods will be closed all day for trick-or-treaters. A full list of those streets can be found on the Department of Transportation’s interactive map.
NYC DOT also provides a list of trick-or-treating events by borough, 40 of which fall on the day of Halloween, including Trick-or-treat block celebration, Halloween on 17 Street, The Stoop Community Trunk-or-Treat on Fulton Street and more.
Brooklyn Bridge Parents also provides a list of the most famous streets by neighborhood to trick-or-treat, where Brooklyn families can find this year’s best decorations, including the famous Charlie Pigott 1,000-pound pumpkin at 69 Eighth Ave.
Halloween Festivals and Parades
Brooklyn is full of free festivals for all ages going down throughout the weekend. A full list of events can be found on the Brooklyn Bridge Parents website. Here are some of this year’s options.
Movie Under the Stars: “Corpse Bride” in Sunset Park
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:00pm to 8:15pm in Sunset Park
NYC Parks is hosting a free outdoor movie on the central lawn of Sunset Park – the stop-motion animation film by Tim Burton. More information can be found here.
Haunted House and Hallow Gala in East Flatbush
Friday, Oct. 30, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center
Family-friendly haunted house, pumpkin patch, carnival and more free activities are coming to the gala this season.
More information can be found here.
BKLYN BOO! In Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, Oct. 30, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Abolitionist Place, Willoughby Street at Albee Square West.
In a partnership with City Point, Downtown Brooklyn presents BKLYN BOO! – an afternoon featuring a live DJ, face painting, balloon art, pumpkin decorating, pet costume contests, stilt walking and more.
More information can be found here.
Brooklyn Heights Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10:30am at the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, north end
The Brooklyn Heights Association’s costume parade starts off with a bake sale, followed by a parade of local costumes.
Cobble Hill Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:30pm at Cobble Hill Park
Music in the park starts at 3:30pm before the parade begins at 4:00pm, as The Brass Queens lead off the march.
Park Slope Halloween Parade
Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6:30pm at Seventh Avenue and 14th Street to the Old Stone House
Park Slope Civic Council brings the parade back to the streets. This year, it heads down Seventh Avenue led by an orange and black vintage Ford named “The Haunted Forest of Brooklyn.”
Dumboween in Dumbo
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm.
Dumbo brings bands and puppets to Brooklyn Bridge Park archway, including crafts, a photo booth, live music and candy. More information can be found here.
Albemarle Open Streets Halloween Parade and Costume Contest
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Albemarle Road, Prospect Park South
A costume contest and parade comes to Albemarle Road. More information can be found here.
NIA Halloween Festival in Bay Ridge
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Owl’s Head Park, Colonial Road and 68th Street
Music, treats, crafts, a pumpkin patch and a haunted house are hitting Owl’s Head Park.
BAMboo! In Fort Greene
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Ave.
BAM’s annual Halloween celebration for families. More details can be found here.
Trick-or-Treat at 400 Montauk in East New York
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm at 400 Montauk Community Garden
Free community garden trick-or-treating event for children featuring music and candy.
Día de los Muertos at Nos Cuidamos in East Williamsburg
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Nos Cuidamos Community Garden, 104 Moore St.
An afternoon of family-friendly activities and volunteer opportunities in the garden. More information can be found at the NYC Parks event page.
Haunted Garden Halloween Party in Greenpoint
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at 61 Franklin St. Garden
Decorations, treats and spooky surprises will be found at the garden before and after dark. More information can be found at the NYC Parks and Events page.
Masquerade on Macon in Bed-Stuy
Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4:30pm to 8:00pm at Macon Library
Volunteer performers will bring creepy theatrics to a stage outside of the Macon Library, staked every 30 minutes starting at 4:30pm.
