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NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is hosting “Trick or Streets” at various locations acorss the city through Oct. 31. NYC DOT partners with Open Streets, plazas, and other corridors on Halloween to add pedestrian space. Click here to see a full list of events.
East New York Farms is hosting it’s Annual Pumpkin Festival featuring a pumpkin carving, Dia de los Muertos altar building, a seed saving workshop, a costume contest, and a mariachi band Event takes place at 620 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn.
Harlem Presents, Inc. is hosting HarlemWeen 2023 on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building located at 163 West 125th Street. There will be storytelling, a costume contest, a magic show by Jazzman “S” Magic and “Thriller” dance lessons with Michael Jackson Tribute Artist Joye “Moses” Harper. Admission is free.
Harlem Mothers SAVE is hosting its Annual Halloween Candy Bag Giveaway on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 306A West 128th Street. The free candy giveaway is for children ages 0-12 and will also feature games. Go to harlemmotherssave.org for more information.
The Cypress Hils East New York Community Center (276 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn) is hosting a Halloween Movie Marathon on Oct. 31st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free Halloween movies will be shown with free popcorn, candy, beverages, and a costume contest for children. The College STEPS team is hosting a Halloween night for residents of all ages. There will be films shown in 2 rooms, for children and adults over the age of 18. Click here for more information.
ManUp! Inc. is hosting Hallow Neighbor Hood a positive Halloween Costume Contest & Halloween Party on Oct. 31st from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Prince Joshua Avitto Community Center, 876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn. There will be music, family resources and fun for the kids.
Council Member Rita Joseph is hosting a Halloween Story Time on Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. at the Brooklyn Public Library – Cortelyou Branch (1305 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn). Cal 718-287-8762 for more information.
Byrtant Park (between 40th and 42nd Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Manhattan) is hosting its free annual spookfest, Tricks and Treats offering children of all ages the opportunity to display their costumes on Halloween. Held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m., the evening is filled with shops and activities. Click here for more information.
Milani Rae Events is hosting “Harlem’s Fright Night on a Tuesday” for children on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 308 East 109th Street. The event will include a Tik Tok dance competition and prizes for the most creative costume. Go to @milaniraesevents on Instagram or call 917-213-5435 for more information
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is hosting BAMBoo! on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Peter Jay Sharp Lobby and Lepercq Space located at 30 Lafayette Avenue. The free community Halloween celebration will feature music, games and arts and crafts. Go to bam.org for more information.