Here Are 10 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Queens
Here lie the best ways to celebrate Halloween in Queens.
From scream-inducing scares to sophisticated fall photo-opps and hokey Halloween hilarity, there’s no end to the fun that Halloween could bring. You’ll be running the graveyard shift trying to experience all of these!
Unveil what goes bump in the night in two of the oldest Queens neighborhoods, Flushing and Astoria. These two-hour walks will introduce you to the greatest fears of these neighborhoods’ residents, from poverty and to ghosts and ghouls. This business is woman-owned and Andrea Janes, the owner, also writes for the page and screen.
We’re proud to introduce you to this Black-owned business. We dare you to enter the REAL Haunted House in Hollis where you're sure to have an eerie fright you won’t forget. As goblins & ghouls and hungry zombies try to get a piece of you, make your way through the horrific mazes and into the experimental labs where zombies chase you and all things go wrong.
Believe in Bellaire is inviting you to a carnival-themed Fall Family Festival, with train hayrides, pumpkin patches, funnel cake, and warm apple cider. Race your siblings to pop a balloon by aiming your water gun at the bullseye, bungy jump on the Extreme Trampoline, pop some balloons with darts, play skee-ball, and test out your skills on their rock climbing wall.
Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates Sculpture Park
Please join us for this annual Halloween Harvest Festival, featuring NYC’s second largest doggie costume contest; pumpkin carving and catapulting competition; artist-led workshops, and the Shinbone Alley Stilt Band.
Harvest Fest and Pumpkin Patch at Queens Botanical Garden
QBG's ever-popular Pumpkin Patch is back to bring you the quintessential fall family experience Saturdays and Sundays, October 16 through October 31 (Halloween)! Little ones can show off their Halloween costumes, walk our Trick-or-Treat Trail, and enjoy performances, including a magic show! Adults 21+ can enjoy harvest beers and ciders for purchase at the Beer & Wine Garden. Be sure to meet and take pictures with the friendly costumed nature creatures roaming the Farm!
Navigate the Amazing Maize Maze by the starry night! Bring your flashlight and enjoy the fun. Don’t miss this exclusive event. The adventure begins with a stalk talk to prepare you for the 3-acre challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and making your way out of this interactive maze. Feel up to the challenge? A visit to Maze by Moonlight is must-see NYC!
Sip on a fresh NY apple cider or nibble on a donut or pie before you go.
Halloween at Bohemian Beer Garden Silent Disco – NYC
It was a dark and gloomy night… for all of us who didn’t get to celebrate last year’s Halloween! Meanwhile at Bohemian, the banshees will be wailing — or, maybe they are just singing along to the throwbacks on the red channel. It will be a frightfully fun night to be had by all in attendance.
Hell on Earth in Richmond Hill
The Hell on Earth Halloween 5k is the spookiest race you'll ever run! Or at least the most fun! The family friendly vibes and great swag will leave you haunted with good feelings. So whether you are a veteran runner or this is your first 5k, they’ve got a spot for you to enjoy!
Queens Underground International Film Festival Black & Brown & Halloween Costume Party
Halloween will never be the same without their indie film festival / Halloween party where costumes are a must. This is an adult-only event including food and beverages, which will be available along with desserts and bits and baubles from local vendors.
Everyday People NYC: Roller Disco Halloween Edition
This HALLOWEEN, Sunday 10/31, they’re back on the roll alongside THE ROLLER WAVE to bring you their annual Studio 54-themed ROLLER DISCO. That’s big hair, big flair and big steppas. Disco/Glam/Studio54-theme is mandatory.
You can come with your own skates OR you can rent a pair from them OR you can just come to DANCE.
Queens Underground International Film Festival Black & Brown & Halloween Costume Party
Halloween will never be the same without their indie film festival / Halloween party where costumes are a must. This is an adult-only event including food and beverages, which will be available along with desserts and bits and baubles from local vendors.
