It’s almost Halloween weekend and if you haven’t already made your plans for the horrifying holiday we’ve got you covered. We rounded up the best parties, shows, and family-friendly events happening in New York City this year. These Samhain celebrations will have you shook!

The Ridgewood Asylum – NYC Haunted House
Open now through November 1st
6:00PM – 11:00PM, 8:00PM – 1:00AM
The Deep End
1080 Wyckoff Ave, Ridgewood, NY

Come experience true horror as you try to escape this fun, interactive haunted attraction with your friends and family! If you are able to escape you will end up in The Deep End bar & restaurant, where a menu of delicious food & full bar will be open and serving until late.

Murphy’s Law Hardcore Halloween
Saturday, October 29
7:00 PM
The Bowery Electric
327 Bowery, New York, NY

The hometown hardcore legends are throwing a hell of a Halloween party. Check out Murphy’s Law with openers United Blood NYC and OC Rippers. DJs, debauchery and more!

Defcon NYC Industrial Annual Halloween Party – Pyramid Club closing final event
Saturday, October 29
9:00PM – 4:00AM
Pyramid Club
101 Avenue A New York, NY

You might remember the Pyramid Club closing pre-pandemic; making a comeback and then closing again during the pandemic. Maybe it’s the Mandela Effect but the Pyramid Club announced on their Instagram that they’re closing their doors (again?!). We don’t need an excuse to celebrate Halloween at the legendary club do we?

“After many glorious years of being part of the East Village community, we will be closing our doors at the end of the month after our final party. Thank you so very much to all of our new and longtime patrons and the promoters and DJs who have hosted events at The Pyramid Club. And a heartfelt thank you to The Pyramid Club team that has kept everything running smoothly and kept everyone safe. We are appreciative and grateful to all of you, your support means the world to us. We have loved serving the community and providing a space for all to be free and expressive through the arts, fashion, music and dance. The wonderful memories and friendships we have made will be cherished forever. Spread the love and keep on dancing! With all our love and gratitude, The Pyramid Club”

Fire and Fury Burlesque Presents: “This Is Halloween”
Saturday, October 29
10:30 PM.
City Winery (the Loft)
25 11th Avenue New York, NY 10011

A night of spooky striptease, mystifying magic, and a costume contest!  This time, it’s your turn to join in on the fun.  Show up in your Halloween best for a chance to walk away with bragging rights and a bottle of wine.

NIGHTWAV – A SYNTHWAVE HALLOWEEN
Saturday, October 29
11:00PM – 4:00AM
Saint Vitus Bar
1120 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Nightwav returns for a Halloween edition with special guest performance by one of the leading synthwave pioneers RAYDAR. Celebrating the release of his new album “Evil Squad III” with DJs Valentine, Faith In The Glitch +. This party is for fans of Kavinsky, Carpenter Brut, Dance With The Dead, Power Glove, Perturbator, GosT, Drive, Terminator, Blade Runner, John Carpenter and all things synth.

Smorgasburg’s Final Date for 2022 + Halloween PARTY!
Sunday, October 30
11:00AM – 6:00PM
Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY (Breeze Hill, enter at Lincoln)

Local foodies are probably familiar with the weekend food market, Smorgasburg. They’re closing off the 2022 season with a Halloween Party. They will be giving away costume prizes all day for kids, adults and pets. Mask-making and face-painting for kids, a pet costume contest, and bar specials for the adults. Fun for all!

Washington Square Park Dog Run & Washington Square Park Conservancy Present:
Halloween Dog Parade & Costume Contest
Sunday, October 30
12:00PM – 2:00PM
Washington Square Park
Garibaldi Plaza

This annual event brings hundreds of dogs and their humans to Washington Square Park to compete for fame and prizes. The first 100 dogs to preregister get a fabulous treat bag! Free to attend, $20 donation to register your dog to compete.

GREEN-WOOD AFTER HOURS
Monday, October 31
5:30PM – 7:30PM, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Green-Wood Cemetery
500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Long after Green-Wood’s gates close to the public, explore its historic grounds under the cover of night. You’ll weave through the Cemetery’s stunning landscape and visit the graves of fascinating figures in New York and American history. This not-to-be-missed walking tour ends with a visit to the Catacombs, which are normally closed to the public.

New York City’s 49th Annual VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE
Monday, October 31, 2022
7:00PM (Live on NY1 at 8:00PM)
The Parade starts at Canal St. and 6th Avenue and goes up 6th Avenue to 15th Street on 6th Avenue.

“This year’s theme, Freedom, was inspired not by the people of New York, but by their need to experience a place where fun is the main objective; to feel joy and the freedom of being who you are,” said Jeanne Fleming the Artistic and Producing Parade Director. “Throughout history, when our country faced times of hardship, people flocked to the parade because extended the freedom to forget about whatever was going wrong and enjoy what was right in front of them, each other. As This is our parade, New York.”

WSOU Presents: GWAR – The 4th Annual GWAROWEEN
Monday, October 31, 2022
7:00 PM
Irving Plaza
17 Irving Place, New York, NY

If getting doused in fake blood is your thing, then look no further. Our favorite intergalactic scumdog warriors are back for another Gwaroween spectacular. The night’s full lineup includes: GWAR, Light The Torch, Crobot, and Nekrogoblikon.

Happy Haunting, Sinners!