Halloween Events and Parties for New York Kids and Families

• Ralph Lee's Halloween Extravaganza & Procession of the Ghouls

  Visit the magnificent Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for an evening of thrills and chills on Friday, October 28, 2011. Enjoy a screening of the classic 1925 film Phantom of the Opera, accompanied by the ominous sounds of the magnificent cathedral organ. The film is followed by the famous Grand Procession of the Ghouls, a dramatic parade of fabulous puppets, creatures and special effects.
  
  Other Halloween events at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine include Crypt Crawl tours on October 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30 -- plus a Halloween craft workshop for kids on Saturday, October 22.
  
  When: Friday, October 28, 2011 at 7PM and 10PM
  Where: Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, 112th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, one block east of Broadway.
  Getting There: 1 or 9 train to 110th Street/Cathedral Parkway. M4, M104 bus to Broadway and 112th Street or M11 to Amsterdam Avenue and 112th Street.
  Tickets: $20
  Purchase tickets online. For more information, call 212-316-7490.





• Halloween on the High Line

  Kids of all ages and their parents are invited to come to the High Line dressed in costume for a free family Halloween party and parade on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Join puppet master Ralph Lee and his giant puppets for a parade from the High Line at West 22nd Street at noon. Later, stick around for face painting, crafts, and live music at The Porch, the new open-air cafe on the High Line at West 15th Street. No RSVP is required and all are welcome.




• Halloween at the South Street Seaport

  On Sunday, October 30th the South Street Seaport will host a day of free Halloween fun for kids. Curious George, the Berenstein Bears, and Maisy will be there for storybook readings and kids can build a scarecrow, paint pumpkins, and rock out in a dance contest hosted by DJ Boo Daddy. Halloween activities start at noon and run until 4 pm.




• The Nation's Largest Dog Halloween Parade

  On Saturday, October 22nd, hundreds of costumed canines and thousands of spectators will march on Tompkins Square Park to participate in the country's largest Halloween parade for dogs. In 2011, the pooches will be competing for thousands of dollars in prizes (categories include Best in Show, Best Owner & Dog Costume, and Best Trick).
  
  See the photos of dogs in Halloween costumes on parade at previous Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade events (plus more cute costumed canines and even more Halloween dogs).
  
  Tompkins Square Park Dog Halloween Parade
  When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 from Noon to 3:00 pm (rain date is Sunday, October 23, 2011)
  Where: First Run is located inside NYC's Tompkins Square Park near the entrance at 9th St. and Ave. A. Take the L to 1st Ave.
  Admission: Price of admission is a $5 raffle ticket (proceeds go to support the park's dog run).
  For more information, please visit www.FirstRunFriends.org





• Halloween Howl

  Can't get enough of adorable dogs in Halloween costumes? Uptown pooches will be competing for thousands of dollars in prizes (categories include Best in Show, Best Owner & Dog Costume, and Best Trick) in Carl Schurz Park on Sunday, October 23. Check out our photos of the Halloween Howl event in Carl Schurz Park.
  
  Halloween Howl Dog Halloween Costume Contest
  When: Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (rain date is Sunday, October 30, 2011)
  Where: Carl Schurz Park at East 86th Street and East End Avenue
  Admission: Free.
  

NYC Halloween Events for Grown-ups

• Halloween Haunted Houses NYC



• More Halloween Events -- Halloween Parties at New York's Hottest Clubs and Bars
  
  
• Even More Halloween Events -- Costume Ball, Halloween Pub Crawl, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and More
  
  
• Halloween Walking Tours -- Ghosts and Ghouls of Manhattan

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