Halloween in New York City, Halloween NYC

Additional Information: Halloween is not a United States Federal Holiday
Fun Fact: Halloween 2011 falls on a Monday; Halloween 2012 falls on a Wednesday; Halloween 2013 falls on a Thursday; and Halloween 2014 falls on a Friday.

Halloween in New York City

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No City does Halloween like New York City and if you're unsure what to do this October 31st, you've come to the right place. New York's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade is by far the largest city-wide Halloween event in NYC. Don't miss the official Halloween Village Parade After Party at Webster Hell - one of the biggest and best adult Halloween Parties in NYC! Bring your best costume to the streets and clubs of NYC and follow this NYCTourist Halloween guide to make the most of your Halloween night! You could end up winning $5000 cash in a costume contest-- sure beats trick-or-treat candy!

New York Halloween Parties & Other Fun Things to Do on Halloween in NYC

Whether you prefer parties or parades, you won't have any trouble finding fun things to do on Halloween in New York City. If you've got kids, consider taking them to the American Museum of Natural History, which opens 30 of its halls for arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving. If you plan on enjoying Halloween NYC with a date, think about visiting Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which offers a special guided tour with a spooky "Scream" exhibit. But if you're seeking the best Halloween parties in New York City, here's our top recommendations:

Webster Hell Halloween Party 2013

Webster Hell - The Official Halloween Parade After Party 2013 : Find your inner demon and dress it up for Webster Hell - New York's Biggest Halloween Party Ever - Guaranteed! This all-out wild night will be packed full with a cash money costume contest, awarding $5,000 to the best-dressed winner, a virgin sacrifice, ghoulish goblins meandering through the crowd, a blood bath basement dance floor and much more. Watch the Webster Hell party video and get a feel for how NYC parties on Halloween.
Joonbug's Mega Halloween Party Line-Up: Joonbug is New York's mega producer when it comes to the best of the best Halloween events and party lineup. Cocktails, Costumes and DJ's... Check out the party scene and experience world-famous record spinning, the likes of heavy-handed bartenders, fabulous crawls, and outrageous costumed party-goers. Get your tickets early... check out Joonbug's listing of the most popular Halloween parties in NYC!
Wall Street Walks Ghost Tour: Take a guided tour of the most haunted neighborhood in NYC if you're feeling a little more daring this Halloween! There are tours every Friday and Saturday in October, as well as on October 31. Explore cemeteries, historic buildings and dark alleys in the Financial District of New York City!