Seasonal · Halloween · 2026
The best Halloween decorations in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.
I’m probably not the first to tell you that New Yorkers never do anything half way. Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, Halloween decorations in New York City never gets old. Case in point. The epic Halloween decorations in New York City.
Last fall I went on whirlwind mission to find the best Halloween decorations in NYC and found myself immensely impressed. I had no idea New Yorkers took the Halloween spirit so seriously but can’t thank them enough for it.
- Burns St, Forest Hills, QueensStreet · Forest Hills, QueensHome to some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City, locals have made this one of the most sought-after trick-or-treating destinations in the Big Apple.
- Carroll Gardens, BrooklynOther · Carroll Gardens, BrooklynIn October the locals break out some of the most epic Halloween decorations in New York City, so I’ve made it tradition to make an annual trip to the neighborhood.
- Chelsea MarketMarket · ChelseaThink of Chelsea Market as the house on the block that goes all out with the best Halloween Decorations in New York City.
- Dyker Heights, BrooklynOther · Dyker Heights, BrooklynDyker Heights is home to some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City.
- Greenwich VillageOther · Greenwich VillageBut the fall is when it shines brightest because the neighbors deck out their homes with some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City.
- HarlemOther · Harlem
- Industry City BrooklynMarket · Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City is one of my go-to spots when I want to see the best Halloween Decorations in New York City.
- Pier 17 (South Street Seaport)Landmark · South Street SeaportIf you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
- Upper East SideOther · Upper East SideAll this to say, if you’re looking for the best Halloween decorations in New York City, the Upper East Side never disappoints.
- Upper West SideOther · Upper West SideHonestly, West 69th Street might just have the best Halloween Decorations in NYC.
Burns St, Forest Hills, Queens
Street · Forest Hills, Queens · Burns St between Union Turnpike and Ascan Avenue
Home to some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City, locals have made this one of the most sought-after trick-or-treating destinations in the Big Apple.
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
Other · Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
In October the locals break out some of the most epic Halloween decorations in New York City, so I’ve made it tradition to make an annual trip to the neighborhood.
Chelsea Market
Market · Chelsea
Think of Chelsea Market as the house on the block that goes all out with the best Halloween Decorations in New York City.
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
Other · Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
Dyker Heights is home to some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City.
Greenwich Village
Other · Greenwich Village
But the fall is when it shines brightest because the neighbors deck out their homes with some of the best Halloween decorations in New York City.
Industry City Brooklyn
Market · Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Industry City is one of my go-to spots when I want to see the best Halloween Decorations in New York City.
Pier 17 (South Street Seaport)
Landmark · South Street Seaport · Pier 17, South Street Seaport
If you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
Upper East Side
Other · Upper East Side
All this to say, if you’re looking for the best Halloween decorations in New York City, the Upper East Side never disappoints.
Upper West Side
Other · Upper West Side
Honestly, West 69th Street might just have the best Halloween Decorations in NYC.
Best Halloween decorations in New York, 2026
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 10 Spooky Spots for Halloween Decorations in New York City.