Every October, New York City hosts a terrifying number of Halloween activities. In fact, there are so many great ways to celebrate, you may need a magic eight ball to decide where to go. Luckily, your kids will be so hopped up on candy, they'll probably have the energy to hit several events in one day.
In honor of the season, we've decided to give parents a real treat: Halloween fun that's easy on the wallet. We've rounded up 34 FREE Halloween events for kids in all five boroughs, including big annual family favorites like Central Park's massive Pumpkin Festival, Fort Greene's BAMboo! street fair, the Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Sail at the Harlem Meer, the one-night-only theatrical spectacle at Fort Green's Halloween 313 House and Screamin' Green Halloween at the World Financial Center. Read on to find out where and when you can see spooky stilt-walkers, hop on hayrides, visit haunted houses and get the whole family dressed up—even the dog. And check our Halloween Guide for even more ways to celebrate the season.
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