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New York City is filled with celebrations of all types. From Coney Island's Mermaid Parade to the Dance Parade, and beyond, parades and festivals large and small bring joy to people of all ages and interests.
Festivals Events
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Fall Festival
at Entrance - Brookville Boulevard and 143rd Avenue (in Brookville Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers for a day of fun activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking, and more.
Free!
Kids
Monday, October 14, 2024
Bayswater Fall Festival
at Bayswater Park, Queens
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers and NYC Department of Parks for a fun filled day of exciting activities. There will be a mechanical ride, bounce house, haunted maze, pumpkin patch, refreshments, arts & craft, giveaways games, music and more.
Free!
Event
Friday, October 18, 2024
HallowScream Fall Festival and Fright Wall
at Fitness Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan 
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party.
Free!
Kids
WBO Fall Fest
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Bring your children to participate in a variety of programs including but not limited to art, games, music and organized recreational activities.
Free!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Fall Festival
at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day packed with fun, creativity, and a touch of history on October 19th from 11AM-4PM! Fall Festival returns to the Dyckman Farmhouse with new and exciting activities + our favorite annual ones.
Free!
Kids
Fall Festival
at Victory Field (in Forest Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Celebrate fall with seasonal arts & crafts, games, pumpkins and more!
Free!
Event
HallowScream Fright Wall
at Fitness Room (in J. Hood Wright Recreation Center), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for a spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park with an interactive haunted house, games, inflatables, and more! Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Brooklyn FAM 2024: Festival of Arts and Music
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss Brooklyn FAM’s 4th annual flagship festival! Join folks from across the borough for an incredible celebration of Latinx and Afro-Latinx voices: Haitian, Afro-Dominican, Colombian, Afro-Colombian, Garifuna, Afro-Panamanian, Mexican, and Guatemalan.
Free!
Friday, October 25, 2024
NYC Parks Presents: Fall Festival
at Soccer Field (in St. James Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Kids
Walker Park Wicked Walker Halloween & Haunted House Event
at Media Lab (in Walker Park), Staten Island
3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a truly spooktacular Halloween event!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Ocean Breeze Fall Festival
at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual Ocean Breeze Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26th
Free!
Kids
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
at Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Robert Holden for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Free!
Kids
26th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
at Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
The Great PUPkin is Brooklyn's largest and most outrageous dog costume contest.
Event
Fall Festival
at Playground (in Wayanda Park), Queens
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Nantasha Williams for a day of fun activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking, and more.
Free!
Kids
Halloween Boo Bash
at White Garden (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of Halloween Fun! Come out to Randall’s Island Park for Halloween-themed activities, treats, music, and more. Costumes are welcome!
Free!
Kids
Halloween Harvest Festival
at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the autumn season with the cutest and spookiest dog costume contest around, presented by Chateau le Woof!
Free!
Kids
My Pets Halloween Costume Showcase
at Bandshell - Jackie Robinson Recreation Center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pet Costume Event
Free!
Kids
Pets Halloween Costume Ball
at Outdoors at Asser Levy Recreation Center (in Asser Levy Recreation Center)
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
You and your pet are invited to attend our pets Halloween costume ball. Enjoy a variety of Halloween themed activities.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Autumn Festival
at Lawn at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Pumpkin give-aways, a costume parade, and so much fall fun thanks to Assembly Member Jaime Williams!
Free!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Halloween Spooktacular
at Gymnasium (Part B) (in Kwame Ture Recreation Center), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, games music, and more
Free!
Kids
Halloween on the Harlem Meer
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate a day of Halloween magic in Central Park, featuring the signature great pumpkin flotilla!
Free!
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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Hunts Point Recreation Center Haunted House
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Monday, November 11, 2024
Girls Flag Football Festival
at Rockaway Beach, Queens
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Our Girls Flag Football Festival will feature fun competitions, skill challenges, and games.
Free!
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lunch With Frosty
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
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