The Halloween Decorations on the Upper East Side (UES) are often considered some of the best in New York City. After seeing them for myself, I can confirm they live up to the hype. While you can surely walk around aimlessly in search of the most decorated homes, I’d like to make your search easier.
Allow me to share the absolute best spots to see Halloween decorations on the Upper East Side, everything from giant spiders to dancing skeletons and the most creative colored pumpkins you’ve ever seen, let’s get to it!
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Best Halloween Decorations on the Upper East Side
The Brownstones on 62nd Street Between 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave
East 67th Street, Between Fifth Ave and Madison
Tucked away from the busier Avenues, the Halloween decorations are a true gem. The scene is quite interesting, there’s a married zombie couple standing guard on the side of the house and a family of four sitting on a window sill.
East 70th Street Between Park & Lexington
These Halloween decorations on the Upper East Side are some of my favorite. Can you imagine the amount of time it took to paint all of these pumpkins?! Just beautiful!
East 71st Street Between Fifth & Madison
Between the funny expressions on the skeletons and the impressively painted pumpkins, I found myself entertained for a quite a while with these great Halloween decorations on the Upper East Side.
East 72nd Street Between Madison and Park
The brownstone on 72nd between Madison & Park Ave has the best Halloween Decorations on the Upper East Side. The decor is unbelievable and there’s so much of it! The dragon breathes smoke, the spider eats a moving body and every once in a while, one of the statues makes a sound.
But the best part is that they add even more decorations on Halloween night and folks flock from all parts of the city to check it out.
East 74th Street Between Madison & Park
The butler is famous on social media, he’s a fan favorite that’s been around for ages. It’s fun to watch kids get close and then get startled when he starts to talk and move.
East 76th Between Park & Madison
Admittedly, these are some of the most elegant Halloween Decorations on the UES, easy to day-dream about living in the brownstones on this pretty street.
East 77th Street Between Third Ave & Second Ave
This brownstone is one of my favorites in the neighborhood because the stoop is beautifully decorated but the skeletons climbing the home add an amusing touch.
East 78th st. Between Lexington & Third ave
The home photographed below is on 78th St. between Park Ave. & Lexington Ave. but it’s worth the extra steps because the homeowners clearly put a lot of effort into these decorations.
East 78th Street Between Third & Second Ave
These Upper East Side Halloween decorations left me speechless! I’m not sure the photos do it justice, but holy cow – this brownstone takes the cake. I can’t imagine how much work went into setting up this entire scene, but every window is adorned with figures and the entrance is stuffed to the brim with a spooky crowd.
East 82nd St. Between Lexington Ave & Third Ave
This is yet another brownstone that really impressed me. Bonus points to residents that forgo using their front entrance for the sake of Halloween decorations.
East 92nd & 94th Between Park & Lexington
If you’re in the 90’s swing by 92nd and 94th between Park & Lexington to see a handful of UES brownstones decked out in Halloween decor.
Personally, I wouldn’t travel out of the way to see them because there’s a higher concentration of Halloween decorations in the 70’s and 80’s. However, if you’re in the area, definitely take a stroll down 92nd and 94th between Park & Lexington!
Best spots to go trick or treating on the Upper East Side
Based on personal experience, I highly suggest trick-or-treating down 82st Street and 78th St. However, nothing tops the Haunted House at 72nd Street, although it gets super crowded.
Map of Best Halloween Decorations on the UES
Further Reading: Best Halloween Decorations Upper West Side
Does any one know is trick-or-treating taking place on Sat Oct 29, or Sun Oct 30, or Mon Oct 31?