Seasonal · Halloween · 2026
The best Halloween things to do in New York with kids.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 12 places.
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- Boo at the ZooEvent · BronxEvery year the Bronx Zoo hosts a Halloween event in NYC for kids, named Boo at the Zoo.
- Coney Island Halloween HarvestEvent · Coney Island
- Fall-O-Ween at the New York Botanical GardenEvent · BronxFall-O-Ween at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) kicks off fall with an abundance of pumpkins, gourds, and autumn activities.
- Greenwich Village Halloween ParadeEvent · Greenwich VillageThe annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in NYC traces its roots to a solo mask maker and puppeteer entertaining local kids.
- Halloween House at the OculusEvent · Financial DistrictTheir slogan is, no fear. Just fun. which makes this one of the best things to do for Halloween in NYC with kids.
- Harlem Meer Pumpkin FlotillaEvent · HarlemIt’s one of the best Halloween events in NYC for kids, who are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes.
- Pumpkin Arch on Pier 17Landmark · South Street SeaportFor a cute Halloween photo of children in NYC, head to Pier 17’s free art installation featuring over 500 pumpkins in the shape of an arch.
- Pumpkin NightsEvent · BronxWhile Boo at the Zoo is one of the best things to do with kids for Halloween in NYC during the day, Pumpkin Nights is one of the best things to do at night.
- Pumpkin Patch at Queens County FarmEvent · QueensQueens County Farm offers a quintessential Halloween activity for kids in New York City, offering a pumpkin patch New Yorkers have come to love.
- Search for Halloween DecorationsStreet · Upper West Side / Upper East Side / Greenwich VillageOne of the best free things to do for Halloween with kids in NYC is to spend some time scouring the city in search of Halloween decorations.
- Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeEvent · East VillageTompkins Square throws an annual Halloween parade for dogs and it’s just as adorable as it sounds.
- Trick or TreatOther · Upper East Side / West VillageTrick or treating is one of the best things to do on Halloween with kids in NYC, but it looks a little different compared to the rest of America.
Boo at the Zoo
Event · Bronx · 2300 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10460
Every year the Bronx Zoo hosts a Halloween event in NYC for kids, named Boo at the Zoo.
Fall-O-Ween at the New York Botanical Garden
Event · Bronx · 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
Fall-O-Ween at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) kicks off fall with an abundance of pumpkins, gourds, and autumn activities.
Greenwich Village Halloween Parade
Event · Greenwich Village · 6th Avenue between King St. and 15th St
The annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in NYC traces its roots to a solo mask maker and puppeteer entertaining local kids.
Halloween House at the Oculus
Event · Financial District · 185 Greenwich St LL3110, New York, NY 10006
Their slogan is, no fear. Just fun. which makes this one of the best things to do for Halloween in NYC with kids.
Harlem Meer Pumpkin Flotilla
Event · Harlem · North Central Park, New York, NY 10029
It’s one of the best Halloween events in NYC for kids, who are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes.
Pumpkin Arch on Pier 17
Landmark · South Street Seaport · 89 South St, New York, NY 10038
For a cute Halloween photo of children in NYC, head to Pier 17’s free art installation featuring over 500 pumpkins in the shape of an arch.
Pumpkin Nights
Event · Bronx · 2300 Southern Blvd, The Bronx
While Boo at the Zoo is one of the best things to do with kids for Halloween in NYC during the day, Pumpkin Nights is one of the best things to do at night.
Pumpkin Patch at Queens County Farm
Event · Queens · 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004
Queens County Farm offers a quintessential Halloween activity for kids in New York City, offering a pumpkin patch New Yorkers have come to love.
Search for Halloween Decorations
Street · Upper West Side / Upper East Side / Greenwich Village
One of the best free things to do for Halloween with kids in NYC is to spend some time scouring the city in search of Halloween decorations.
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Event · East Village · 99 1/2 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
Tompkins Square throws an annual Halloween parade for dogs and it’s just as adorable as it sounds.
Trick or Treat
Other · Upper East Side / West Village
Trick or treating is one of the best things to do on Halloween with kids in NYC, but it looks a little different compared to the rest of America.
Best Halloween things to do in New York with kids, 2026
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