NYC's 9 Best Halloween 2011 Activities And Attractions For Kids
Central Park Chess & Checkers House
Mid-Park at 64th Street, NY, NY 10022
212-794-4064
Thursday, October 27, 2011; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
nycgovparks.org
Learn which species of creepy crawlies live in the park and create your own spider arts and crafts. Take a photo of the creepiest critter you find.
Halloween At The A-Scarium
New York Aquarium
502 Surf Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11224
This weekend-only event at the New York Aquarium is an annual Halloween celebration that lets you and the family explore the monsters of the ocean. There's facepainting for the youngsters and an "Alien Stingers" exhibit. Kids ages three to 12 dressed in an animal costume get in free with a paying adult.
Fort Totten Park
Cross Island Parkway
Totten Road to 15 Road
Queens, NY 11359
718-352-4793
Friday, October 28, 2011; 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
forttottenparks.org/event.htm
Thousands visit this historic spot yearly, and for Halloween they will offer both a holiday festival and a haunted lantern tour. Park fact: Fort Totten was planned by Robert E. Lee four years before his state seceded from the Union. Located in the old water battery, join the Urban Park Rangers on a haunted lantern tour. Beware of ghosts!
Prospect Park Lookout Hill
Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Saturday, October 29, 2011; 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
prospectpark.org/calendar/event/halloween
Head to Brooklyn for a haunted walk and carnival at Prospect Park. Hike up to Lookout Hill for a harrowing glimpse of zombies, headless horseman, witches and ghouls. Find the headless horseman and ask him how he lost his head. Stick around for the carnival and scary stories at Lefferts Historic House.
The High Line
West 22nd Street NY, NY 10011
212-206-9922
Sunday, October 30, 2011; 12:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m.
nycgovparks.org
Families are invited to join the fun for tricks and treats at the High Line's first Halloween parade. Puppet Master Ralph Lee will be on hand with a giant train car puppet, created by local public school students. Join the parade march and take a break at The Porch afterwards to discuss your favorite costumes.
The Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
718-220-5103
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Oct. 29-30
bronxzoo.com
From hay mazes and hayrides to magic shows and a Haunted Safari, Boo at the Zoo has everything to get you in the Halloween spirit. Kids in costume get in free!
313 Clinton Ave
313 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
October 31, 2011; 5 p.m.
halloween313.com
Enter if you dare. Janna Kennedy Hyten and neighbors prepare months in advance for their Halloween night festivities. What originally started as a haunted house soon grew into a lawn theater with several eerie performances set for the evening. After taking in one of 313's performances, it's time for some trick-or-treating! Head to your favorite spot in the city for Halloween goodies. Tribeca's a great location for parents and kids alike as all the restaurants, stores, and galleries, participate.
Paranormal Events At Haunted Snug Harbor
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
Official Website
The historical center "with a sinister side" is featuring a number of Halloween attractions this month, including a special screening of the new documentary on Staten Island's haunted spot. The flick will be shown, and in-house paranormal investigators will be on hand to answer questions about the spooky spot with centuries of history.
Halloween At Historic Richmond Town
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Ave.
Staten Island, NY 10306
718-351-1611 ext. 281
historicrichmondtown.org/
Travel back in time at Staten Island's historic Richmond town. Trick-or-treat, play games and even go apple bobbing at the special event - just make sure to make a reservation.
