Dying to celebrate Halloween?
You don’t have to wait until October. 31 to indulge in these festive pop-ups. From a “scary as hell” immersive experience to a thrilling scare in Times Square to family-friendly entertainment, there’s plenty of October trick-or-treating to look forward to.
Whether you want to trick or treat, here are some festive events crawling around town this month.
Sleepy Hallow Spooktacle
Embark on an adventure beneath the bustling streets of New York City! From October 12 to November 10, HERO, Rockefeller Center’s new 13,000-square-foot underground multisensory exhibit will transform into Sleepy Hollow’s Harvest.
Stroll through eight enchanting rooms to be transported to the heart of Washington Irving’s classic tale set in the 19th century Hudson Valley, complete with captivating audiovisual effects, seasonal food and drink, and imaginative weekly events that will they leave you spellbound.
The space will host spooky movie nights on Wednesdays, happy hours served at The Witch’s Hearth bar on Friday nights, and family costume parties on Saturday afternoons to wrap you up in folklore. Tickets are $34.90 for children and $44.90 for adults.
Sleepy Hollow’s Harvest at HERO; 15 W 49th Street, New York, NY, 10020
Fall festive fun
Celebrate the ultimate fall experience on the Summer Club rooftop in Long Island City. From October 4th to October 31st, the 25,000 square foot space will be transformed into a pumpkin paradise with over 10,000 pumpkins brought in from upstate New York.
Join in the family fun, including pumpkin smashing, scarecrow archery and plenty of photos to capture those fall memories. Weekends are even more exciting with a twist – after 8pm, the patch becomes an over-21 haven for fall-themed cocktails and desserts, ensuring your evenings are as vibrant as the season itself.
When you arrive, don’t forget to grab some Cityside Bucks to make the most of your visit. General admission starts at just $20, or go all-in with our $55 all-in ticket, which includes a pumpkin, a pumpkin carving session, a carnival game, a black light archery session and your choice for face painting or an extra pumpkin.
Pumpkin patch by the city; 8-08 Queens Plaza S. Long Island City, NY 11101
Supernatural Speakeasy
The world premiere of Spirits’ Speakeasy welcomes guests to an enchanting evening of mystery and magic with an all-new immersive experience featuring a cast of true mediums, magicians and psychics with a mix of live music and three sessions.
From September 19 to November 3, Sincerely, Ophelia will host an unforgettable experience that combines the allure of the golden age of magic with the intrigue of spiritualism.
Prepare for up-close magic, live music and three spellbinding sessions featuring the ethereal Margery (played by Krystyn Lambert) as she attempts to connect with the beyond alongside the legendary Harry Houdini (played by Patrick Terry).
Tickets start at $79 with a duration of 120 minutes and no intermission.
The Spirits’ Speakeasy; Sincerely Ophelia’s, 221 2nd Ave Suite B, New York, NY 10003
Not so creepy color
For a colorful twist on Halloween fun, Haunted Hues returns to the Color Factory from September 12th to November 3rd. This lively, family-friendly experience is bursting with captivating photo opportunities, seasonal treats and exciting giveaways—all included with your ticket starting at just $29.
Enter the immersive exhibits where the enchanting colors of Halloween come to life. Explore the signature ball pit – now overrun by cheeky spiders – and capture those perfect moments on Instagram.
Engage your senses with installations by local artists in 14 immersive exhibits on the ultimate Halloween outing for the whole family. So grab your little vampires and goblins, and join in for an adventure filled with color, creativity, and a bunch of Halloween magic.
Haunted Colors at the Color Factory, The Color Factory – 251 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
Inspired souls
The Black Lagoon makes its stunning debut at Someday Bar this October.
Sip on expertly crafted cocktails that capture the spooky spirit of Halloween in a dark and inviting atmosphere with the same exciting energy. Whether you prefer refreshing alcoholic beverages or haunted non-alcoholic beverages, the award-winning mixologists have created a menu to ensure your taste buds are awakened.
Pose with life-sized skeletons, take a selfie in coffins and marvel at illuminated skulls that lean towards the occult and the weird in the “crazy as hell” immersive experience.
The Black Lagoon awaits you – if you dare!
Black Lagoon Pop-Up Bar, Someday Bar at 364 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Times Scare
Prepare for NYC’s newest horror experience, sliding right into the heart of Times Square – a space that already scares some New Yorkers.
From September 27 to November 3, prepare to be immersed in a realm of terror with two unique attractions for the price of one.
Enter the twisted mind of Dr. Elias Grimwood, whose obsession with controlling nightmares has turned his magnificent Nightmare Factory into an evil gateway to the House of the Dead. As you navigate, prepare to encounter terrifying scenes brought to life by world-class creature makeup, stunning costumes and thrilling special effects.
Too scared? Get the Chicken Ticket upgrade, featuring a special amulet that makes you invisible to monsters. Tickets start at just $60 for general admission. The nightmare awaits us!
True Fear Haunted House: Let the Nightmare Begin, 243 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
Goblin Down
The Museum of Food and Drink will be hosting two great Halloween themed events this month.
Haunted Dip Warm-up on October 26, hosted by the amazing cookbook author Alyse Whitney of Big Dip Energy – a BDE we can all enjoy.
Choose a recipe to add to the spreadsheet—repetitions are a scary thought—and get ready to dive into the flavors. Don’t forget to dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win the costume contest – bonus points for any food-themed outfit.
Then, on the eve of All Hallows, MOFAD will partner with another New York favorite: Economy Candy.
The trick-or-treating celebration will allow guests to sample some of NYC’s top desserts and get an exclusive first look at MOFAD’s interactive Cookie Lab exhibit, designed by the talented Una Zhang.
Museum of Food and Drink, 55 Water St 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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