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2009 NYC Halloween Club, Bar, and Lounge Parties

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Halloween Club-Hopping

Celebrate Halloween 2009 at one of Manhattan's hottest clubs and mingle with celebrity hosts and drunk New Yorkers while enjoying drink specials, live entertainment, and costumed insanity.

Note: Check our list of New York City Subway Service Changes for Halloween Weekend to find out which trains are being rerouted so you don't get stranded on Halloween night.

Best Halloween Club, Bar and Lounge Parties in New York City

  • Nightmare at The Dream Hotel -- Party on multiple levels of The Dream Hotel, including the penthouse and the tented roof. Top DJs from around the country are flying in to spin the music and there's an open bar from 9-10:30 pm. Wear your sexiest costume and compete for a membership ar David Barton Gym. Tickets are $30.Check out the exclusive party invite for details about how to get on the guest list or buy tickets online.


  • Mariah and Nick's Halloween Bash at M2 -- Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will host this Halloween party at M2 Ultra Lounge (formerly Mansion). Hang with Mimi and Mr. Mimi enjoy live music from Nick Cannon and guest DJs, party favors, and costume prizes and giveaways. Ticket prices range from $35 for general admission to $3200 for VIP bottle service for a party of 10.


  • JoonBug Halloween Masquerade Ball at Espace -- The annual Joonbug bash is at Espace in 2009 and will be hosted by Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon (keep an eye out for Bravo cameras and the Countess). The open bar is from 9-10 pm and tickets range from $20 (general admission) to $8000 (The STFU Bottle Package for your party of 25). Halloween costumes are mandatory.


  • Halloween Masquerade Ball at Bryant Park Grill --Another Real Housewife of New York, Jill Zarin, will host a Halloween blow-out in Bryant Park. Tickets are $30.


  • Halloween at Guastavino's -- 30 Rock babe Katrina Bowden will host this bash featuring a 6-hour open bar for $60 per person. O'neal Mcknight and Celebrity DJ Josh Madden will provide the music.


  • Top Secret Hallowen Party -- Attend a SECRET Halloween Party taking place at an undisclosed location in the East Village on Halloween night. Enjoy 7 floors of fun and panoramic rooftop views of New York City, and live Afro Brazilian House music by DJ Chris Annibell. To get in, you'll have to follow directions and find the mystery location by locating the woman with the bandana at Ray's Pizza and telling her the secret password.


  • Candyland Halloween -- It's all about the candy at the Carlton Hotel on Halloween Night. Enjoy complimentary Rock Candy shots and Candyland cocktails -- along with M&Ms, Sweet Tarts, candy corn, and licorice.. Tickets are $30 and include open bar form 9-10 pm.


  • Halloween with Tyson Beckford at Forty Eight -- The beautiful Mr. Tyson Beckford is hosting a high-end Halloween bash at the new lounge Forty Eight at Rockefeller Center. Your $150 ticket gets you open bar and delectable shared plates by Blue Ribbon all night long.


  • Heaven and Hell at Hudson Terrace -- General admission is just $20 to both Heaven and Hell at the Hudson Terrace Halloween party in Times Square. Enjoy 2-for-1 cocktails on the enclosed, temperature-controlled roof.


  • Halloween at Porky's -- Porky's, conveniently located near the final stretch of the Village Halloween Parade, is hosting a wild night with a 2-hour open bar. Ticket prices range from $10 for general admission to $1900 for VIP bottle service for a party of 20.


  • Haunted Carnival -- The freaks are sure to come out for this party at the new circus-themed club Carnival in Greenwich Village. You'll find clowns, stilt-walkers, flame-throwers, a dunk tank, and alcoholic snow cones. Tickets are $25.

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  • FREE Halloween Party at Karma Lounge -- Comedian Chelsi White is hosting a FREE Halloween Dance Party at Karma Lounge on Halloween Night from 9:30 pm until 4 am. Chelsi says it's a fun, laid-back affair for those who "scoff in the face of lines and bottle service." Admission is free and drink specials will be plentiful.


  • Pimps, Hos, and Dirty Politicians Hallow Ball -- Arrive by 9 pm for trick or treat -- a one-hour open vodka bar. DJs will spin hip hop, rock, '80s, dance, and Top 40 music all night.. Ticket prices range from $10 for general admission to $1150 for VIP bottle service for a party of 10.


  • Haute Couture of Horror -- Make it a high fashion Halloween at Rouge Tomate. Celebrity DJ Mel DeBarge will provide the music and a 1-hour vodka bar will start things off at 9 pm. Ticket prices range from $10 for general admission to $1400 for VIP bottle service for a party of 12.


  • Halloween at Columbus 72 -- Pay just $10 per person to party on the Upper West Side this Halloween.


  • Terror on 21st Street -- This mega-lounge and upscale billiard hall is hosting a night of live music, costume contests, and assorted mayhem. Start the night off with an open bar from 8-9 pm. Ticket prices range from $10 for general admission to $1300 for VIP bottle service for a party of ten.

Halloween Party Cruises

  • Halloween Goes Hollywood Midnight Cruise -- This party cruise will depart from the Skyport Marina just before midnight and sail until 4 am. There will be live music on three decks (hip hop, salsa, reggae, house, R&B, and more) and a celebrity look-a-like contest. Tickets are $25 and costumes are mandatory.


  • Circle Line Halloween Cruise -- The Circle Line Halloween Cruise will set sail from West 42nd Street. Your $25 ticket will buy you live entertainment (dj, male revue, and comedy show), a free buffet, and a free after-party.

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