Halloween weekend is here, and the calendar runs from a precinct lot on Eastchester Road to Central Park, with a Bronx parade on Saturday as the headliner. Here’s a look at what’s on between Friday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 25, according to amNewYork’s weekend roundup.
Start in the Bronx on Friday. The Annual Bronx Halloween Festival takes over the 49th Police Precinct at 2121 Eastchester Rd. from 4 to 7 p.m. It’s free, and the organizers are promising treats, bouncy houses, free food and giveaways. Come in costume. The event is pitched at children, friends and neighbors alike.
Also Friday, over in Manhattan, the AKC Museum of the Dog at 101 Park Ave. hosts Bark After Dark: Howl-O-Ween from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. The early window, 4 to 6 p.m., is family-friendly, and the 6 to 8 p.m. block is geared toward a grown-up crowd. The museum is billing it as its annual Halloween celebration, with costumes encouraged.
Saturday, Oct. 24, is parade day. Over on Randall’s Island, the Randall’s Island Park Alliance runs its free, family-friendly Halloween Boo Bash from noon to 3 p.m. at the park, 10 Central Rd. Expect themed activities, crafts, music and treats, and kids are invited to come in costume.
The big one in the Bronx is the 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade, also free, running noon to 5 p.m. at Southern Blvd. and Westchester Ave. This year’s theme is “Carnival of Nightmares: The Greatest Fear on Earth.” The lineup includes marching bands, performers, stilt walkers, spooky characters, free candy and community organizations, with a post-parade festival to follow.
Sunday, Oct. 25, shifts from spooky to speedy. The TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, billed as the city’s premier youth running event, sets up in Central Park at 972 Fifth Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is free and open to participants ages 8 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher gets a medal and a New Balance T-shirt, while supplies last. It’s the kickoff to marathon week.
Also Sunday, Brooklyn gets a bluegrass-flavored Halloween. The Boograss Spooktacular Concert at the Old Stone House, 366 Third St., features fiddler Melody Allegra and friends, with two shows at 10:30 a.m. and noon. Tickets are $40, and children younger than 13 get in free. The listing invites families to dress up for spooky favorites and interactive moments set to bluegrass.
For more listings, amNewYork points readers to events.amNY.com, where you can also list your own event, and to its sister sites QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade?
The parade runs noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Southern Blvd. and Westchester Ave. in the Bronx, and it is free. This year’s theme is “Carnival of Nightmares: The Greatest Fear on Earth.”
How much are tickets for Bark After Dark: Howl-O-Ween at the AKC Museum of the Dog?
Tickets cost $20 for the event, which runs 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at 101 Park Ave. The 4 to 6 p.m. window is family-friendly, while 6 to 8 p.m. is geared toward adults.
Is the TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff free, and who can attend?
Yes, registration is free for participants ages 8 to 18 of all abilities. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, in Central Park at 972 Fifth Ave., and every finisher receives a medal and a New Balance T-shirt while supplies last.
What is the Boograss Spooktacular Concert and how much does it cost?
It is a bluegrass-flavored Halloween concert at the Old Stone House, 366 Third St. in Brooklyn, featuring fiddler Melody Allegra and friends, with shows at 10:30 a.m. and noon on Sunday, Oct. 25. Tickets are $40, and children under 13 get in free.
What is happening at the Annual Bronx Halloween Festival on Friday, Oct. 23?
The festival takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. at the 49th Police Precinct, 2121 Eastchester Rd., and is free. Organizers are offering treats, bouncy houses, free food and giveaways, and attendees are encouraged to come in costume.
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