It's the weekend before Halloween and there are plenty of opportunities to get into some mischief in Central Brooklyn. We have compiled a list of family-friendly events that guarantee mighty spooky times! Happy haunting!
Ghouls & Gourds at Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Ghoulish fun awaits you at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden with Brussels Sprout Bowling, a Dynamite Drum Circle and to-die-for performances by Mexican brass band Banda de los Muertos and Michael Hearst's Songs for Unusual Creatures, among others. And don't mind the rain, they're bringing the fun inside!
When: Saturday, October 27, 12:00pm - 5:30pm
Where: Brooklyn Botanical Garden, 990 Washington Avenue, 11225 Brooklyn, NY
How much: General admission: $8 - $15, kids under 12 free!
Pitkin Avenue BID Halloween Parade and Harvest
The Pitkin Avenue Bid, in partnership with the Brooklyn Community Justice Center, is hosting its annual Halloween Parade and Harvest Festival including a costume contest, puppet show and pumpkin giveaway.
When: Saturday, October 27, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: 1572 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11212
Hoch much: Free!
Bklyn Boo at City Point
Enjoy boo-gie down tunes, ghastly face painting, ghoulish balloon twists, wicked nail art and more spooky activities for ghosts and goblins! This event was initially planned as the afterparty to the Haunted Walk and Halloween Fair in Prospect Park, which was canceled due to inclement weather. But: The party must and will go in at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn.
When: Saturday, October 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: City Point, 445 Albee Square West, Brooklyn, NY 11201
How much: Free!
Trilok Halloween Festival
This annual festival leaves nothing to desire for your little monsters: pony rides, bouncy castle, face painting, food and, of course, a costume parade!
When: Saturday, October 27, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Trilok School, 143 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 United States
How much: Free!
PSA 3 Halloween
Police Service Area 3 is hosting a Halloween bash for the entire community. Fun activities include games, a costume contest and a teen dance competition. And, there will be free candy!
When: Saturday, 27, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: P.S. 059 William Floyd, 211 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
How much: Free!
Fulton Hell
This free spooky celebration for the whole family is an all-day event and features a dance party, pumpkin pie eating contest, games, seasonal beer, cider and cocktails. Kids can take part in a costume contest during the day, and a party for the grown-ups follows at 10:00pm. The evening fun includes a midnight costume competition that rewards the winner with a grand prize: free beer for a whole year!
When: Saturday, October 27, beginning at 2:00pm
Where: Fulton Hall at 250 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
How much: Free!
Halloweek at Brooklyn Cider House
Bushwick Cider House is kicking of its Halloweek festivities with an all-day scary movie marathon of classic black and white horror films like Nosferatu. Guests in costume will be rewarded with free tastes of mulled cider and candied apples. The scariest, funniest and most outrageous costumes will have a chance to win gift cards! Beginning at 8:00pm, DJ Hard Candy will entertain the crowds with horrific tunes.
When: Saturday, October 27, starting at 11:00am
Where: Bushwick Cider House, 1100 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
How much: No cover.
Twisted Toy Factory: Making Mischief at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Twisted Toy Factory, Making Mischief is a free, all-ages Halloween charity event that features an immersive scenery, trick-or-treating, themed activities and more.
When: Saturday, October 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Bldg 77, 141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
How much: Free! For tickets, go here.
Musical Haunted House
The Musical Haunted House at Brooklyn Music School (BMS) is quite the Halloween affair, filled with thrills, costumes, candy and especially music. Guests will be led through BMS's spooky decorated building including a "shtick-or-treat." Participants can also explore themed classrooms such as Zombeethoven, Glenn Ghoul, Knife at the Opera etc. Younger guests can take part in an instrument petting zoo/graveyard. Special performances include the "Scary Garcia and the Hateful Dead" and "Radiodead."
When: Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: Brooklyn Music School, 126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
How much: $8 - $10, tickets are available here.
Annual Fort Greene Park Halloween Festival Feat. The Great PUPkin
Pumpkins, pups and more!
The Fort Greene Park Halloween Festival returns on Sunday, October 28, with the annual Great PUPkin Costume Contest, a show-stopping parade filled with one creatively dressed pooch after another. This free, family-friendly event also offers a vast array of holiday activities such as a pumpkin patch, face painting and train rides.
When: Sunday, October 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Fort Greene Park, Washington Park St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
How much: Free!
Photo courtesy Myrtle Avenue Partnership
2nd Annual Thriller Dance Party
Celebrate Halloween with a fun dance party in the Myrtle Avenue Plaza!
A DJ will kick off the festivities at 4:00pm, ending with a group dance of Michael Jackson's Thriller! There will also be self-serve face painting and photo station, giveaways and other holiday fun throughout the event!
When: Wednesday, October 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Rehearsal of the Thriller dance begins at 5:00pm)
Where: Myrtle Avenue Plaza, 484-550 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
How much: Free!
BAMBoo Block Party
Start your trick-or-treating off right at this free outdoor Halloween block party with candy giveaways, carnival games, costume contest, arts and crafts. Family-friendly music and mischief kicks off at 4:00pm!
When: Wednesday, October 31, 4:00pm
Where: BAM, 30 Lafayette Ave between Ashland Pl and St. Felix St
How much: Free!
Masquerade on Macon -- A Halloween Play
What happens when the library closes and the characters in the books come to life?
The Friends of Macon Library present Masquerade on Macon: Midnight at the Library, an original stage play featuring villains, heroes and a boy's quest to save Halloween. The show will take place right outside the library on Macon Street, at the corner of Lewis Avenue.
When: Wednesday, October 31| Showtimes: 6:00pm, 6:45pm, 7:30pm
Where: Macon Library, 361 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
How much: Free!
All Souls' Eve at The Ides
The Wythe Hotel will be transforming The Ides Rooftop Bar into a one-stop destination for spooky concoctions and future-telling curated by Tarot Society. Enjoy specialty drinks such as Soul Vibrations or Astonishing Tales while getting your palms or tarot cards read. Music will be provided by The Avant Ghetto.
When: Wednesday, October 31, 8:00pm
Where: Ides Rooftop Bar, 80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
How much: $10 at the door, or make a reservation here. (All proceeds will benefit The ACLU
Brooklynites, have a spooooktacular time and stay tuned for our list of safe trick-or-treat routes in Central Brooklyn!
