With just a little over a week left until Halloween, spooky season is officially coming to a close. If you’ve yet to indulge in any Halloween-themed activities, there are a ton of frightening affairs happening in NYC right now.
From Halloween-themed bars to parades and rooftop pumpkin patches, you won’t want to miss out on all of the spooky season activities NYC has to offer.
Here is the ultimate guide to Halloween in the city that never sleeps.
Cityside Pumpkin Patch
When you think of pumpkin picking, heading out to the Hamptons might be the first thing you think of. However, Cityside Pumpkin Patch has brought this beloved spooky season activity to the heart of NYC. Cityside Pumpkin Patch is a rooftop pumpkin patch located in Queens, New York.
Not only are you able to pick out the perfect pumpkin, but this patch also offers a pumpkin smashing zone, scarecrow archery, fall photo ops, tarot card readings, and Halloween-themed drinks/treats. This immersive experience checks all of our spooky season boxes.
The Village Halloween Parade
If you haven’t attended the Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village, it needs to be on your Halloween to-do list. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Village Halloween Parade. Each year, the parade has a different theme and this year is “Upside/Down: Inside/Out.” This theme is all about stepping out into the world after being inside for so many years. Your costume should reflect the version of yourself you want to show to the world. Plus, there’s an after-party at NYC’s Webster Hall after the parade!
BeetleHouse NYC
Though spooky season is coming to a close, it’s always Halloween at BeetleHouse NYC. Visiting this Tim Burton-inspired bar is the perfect Halloween activity. This bone-chilling bar features a Halloween-themed food and cocktail menu. You can enjoy a ghoulishly good meal while sitting amongst decor that is inspired by Tim Burton’s most iconic films.
Blood Manor
If you’re really looking to tap into your spooky side, you need to check out the Blood Manor haunted house experience in NYC. This haunted house is home to 10,000 square feet of frights. This haunted house even offers student discounts, scary movie screenings, opportunities to get spooked by your favorite radio show hosts, and more.
Magic Hour’s Pink Pumpkin Patch
If pink pumpkins are more of your vibe, you’ll want to head to Magic Hour in Midtown this year. During spooky season, Magic Hour’s iconic rooftop is transformed into a pink pumpkin patch—which fulfills all of our Barbiecore dreams. After taking the perfect Instagram photo, you can sip on cocktails and enjoy some delicious Halloween treats.
The Cauldron NYC
The Cauldron is the best date night destination this spooky season. With two locations in Downtown NYC, The Cauldron offers “potion-making” sessions where you can make your own cocktails. The cocktails are created in mini cauldrons, which are absolutely to die for. While making your mixed drinks, you can enjoy the restaurant’s Halloween-themed menu.
We hope this guide helps you make the most of whats left of spooky season!