The annual Village Halloween Parade will take place on Monday, but if you want to start celebrating the season, here are some events for people of all ages that are happening citywide.
The Bronx
Halloween Extravaganza at City Island
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Halloween Extravaganza offers activities for families, including pumpkin painting, costume walks, art and music at Southpoint Park. Children are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes.
Free.
Bronx Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo
Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30
Stilt walkers will be dressed in animal costumes, children dressed in their best costumes, professionals show off pumpkin carving skills and music will lead the zoo’s family-friendly event. Visitors will also have access to view the animals and exhibits.
Tickets are required and must be reserved in advance. Parking may be limited on weekends.
Brooklyn
Halloween at Brooklyn Children Museum
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brooklyn Queens Museum hosts a day of costume fun and trick-or-treating around the museum exhibits for kids. This year, the museum will feature a Superhero Training Camp where superheroes will stop by to teach kids how to be a superhero. Parents are encouraged to wear costumes.
Tickets are required.
Dia de los Muertos Family Day at Green-Wood Cemetery
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a three-day holiday celebrated in Latin America to commemorate the departed, will be celebrated through prayer, altars, music and dance at the Green-Wood Cemetery.
Free. Prior registration is recommended.
Manhattan
HallowTeen Night at the Whitney Museum
Friday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m.
“It’s a night at the museum!”, according to the Whitney Museum website. Teens are invited to attend in costumes and enjoy artist-led workshops, spooky photo booths, snacks and music. The event is inspired by the exhibition Time Management Techniques, which showcases photography by artists that reflects a time period.
Free. Registration is required.
Mexico Week: Dia De Muertos at Rockefeller Center
Thursday, Oct. 27 through Wednesday, Nov. 2
The Dia De Muertos and Mexican culture celebration returns at Rockefeller Center, which features Mexican art, food, culture and education. The art showcased at the center will include traditional and modern art by Mexican artists. An ofrenda (an altar that honors the dead) will be displayed in the center of the plaza.
Free.
Queens
Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Queens Museum
Saturday, Oct. 29, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Queens Museum hosts its annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration to welcome the arrival of the souls from deceased relatives. The museum has a packed schedule with workshops, music, dance performances and a film screening.
Free. Prior ticket booking is recommended.
Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. to midnght
The Queens Night Market gets ready for its season finale with trick-or-treating and prizes for the best adult and kids costumes. The market will also feature food from local Queens vendors and music.
Free. Parking fee, mass transit is recommended.
Jackson Heights Halloween Parade
Monday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.
The annual Halloween Parade in Jackson Heights welcomes adults, kids and pets to dress up in their costumes and take part in the parade route on 37th Avenue from 89th to 76th streets.
Free.
Staten Island
Friday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.
Local historian and founder of Spooky Staten Island, Michael Pelczar hosts a series of nighttime walking tours on the Snug Harbor’s haunted history. An extended tour on Halloween Day is offered explored the murders and hauntings of the 19th century.
Tickets are required.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the Staten Island Mall
Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Shoppers at the Staten Island Mall can celebrate the spooky season with in store trick-or-treating from all vendors. Children are welcome to attend in costume.
Free.