“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies.”
This quote from You’ve Got Mail could not sum up the vibes in New York right now. Sweaters are out and about, and the people are exploring the city. What better way to explore than to see what annual festivals are worth checking out.
Manhattan
Hallowscream Fright Walk
Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park)
October 16, 2026 – Free – 4pm – 7pm
A spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Fall Festival
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (in Dyckman House Museum)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 10am – 3pm
A day packed with fun, creativity, and a touch of history.
Fall Fest – West 104th Street Garden – October 17, 2026 – Free – 11am – 3pm – Annual harvest party that brings together the entire neighborhood with a number of educational and family-friendly activities, from a seed swap to big games.
Hallowscream Fright Walk & Fall Festival
Basketball Courts (in J. Hood Wright Park)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
A spooky celebration at J. Hood Wright Park. Wear your best costume and get ready for the scariest party in town in our interactive haunted house!
Fall Celebration at Family Community Garden
Family Community Garden
October 17, 2026 – Free – 3pm – 5pm
Fall Celebration with a children’s story time, arts & crafts, and the garden group will also be giving out FREE books and bookbags! While supplies last.
Gatehouse Garden’s Fall Festival
Gatehouse Garden
October 18, 2026 – Free – 1pm – 5pm
A celebration of another good season! Festivities will include Pumpkin Piñata Smash (sweets for kids of any age), Autumn Arts & Crafts, games, and more!
Bronx
Boo Bash in the Bronx
St. James Park
October 10, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Pierina Sanchez at St. James Park for the ultimate fall celebration! Don your best costume for a jam-packed day of seasonal fun. Activities will include carnival games, creative crafts, face painting, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Williamsbridge Fall Fiesta
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 11am – 2pm
Join NYC Parks at Williamsbridge Oval Park for A Fall Fiesta: Where Memories Take Flight! Dive into a colorful day of pumpkin decorating, creative autumn crafts, interactive science adventures, a cheerful pumpkin patch, and a spirited dog costume parade.
The Great Pumpkin Spooktacular
Lafayette Avenue and Morrison Avenue (in Soundview Park)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Amanda Farias at Soundview Park for the ultimate fall celebration! Bring the whole family down for a jam-packed day of seasonal fun, activities will include festive games, pumpkin picking & decorating, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Spooktacular Fiesta
Loreto Playground
October 24, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Shirley Aldebol at Loreto Playground for a spooktacular fiesta! Bring the family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a day of games, seasonal crafts, family fun, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Pumpkin Palooza
Basketball Courts (in St. Mary’s Park)
October 31, 2026 – Free – 1pm – 4pm
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Elsie Encarnacion at St. Mary’s Playground West for the ultimate fall celebration! Bring the whole family down for a jam-packed day of fall colors, games, and unforgettable family fun. This event is free and open to the public.
Brooklyn
Fall Festival with Councilmember Vernikov
Asser Levy Park Play Area (in Asser Levy Park)
October 11, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
Join NYC Parks for a Fall Festival Celebration with Councilmember Inna Vernikov! Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, and a pumpkin patch for all to enjoy!
Paint, Party & Connect: Artists & the Garden Harvest
Concerned Residents of Barbey Street Community Garden
October 11, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
The garden group is inviting artists to paint alongside what they’re growing and to bring their creativity by painting together, adding color to our garden and connecting with neighbors.
Hart to Hart Fall Festival
Hart to Hart Community Garden
October 17, 2026 – Free – 11am – 4pm
Join the garden group for activities in the garden including Pumpkin and plant pot painting, face painting, Día de los Muertos crafts, herb harvesting and drying and more.
Fall Festival with Councilmember Santosuosso
Kaiser Park Lawn 2 (in Kaiser Park)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join NYC Parks for a Fall Festival Celebration with Councilmember Kayla Santosuosso! Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, inflatables, and a pumpkin patch for all to enjoy!
Prospect Farm Fall Harvest Festival
Prospect Farm
October 18, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Prospect Farm will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival with music, bake sale, arts and crafts for all ages, and compost giveaway.
Fall Children’s Harvest Celebration
Union St. Garden and Community Development
October 24, 2026 – Free – 1pm – 5pm
Please join us for our annual Fall Children’s Harvest Festival as we close out the garden with fun (and spooky!) activities.
Queens
Rockaway Fall Festival
Beach 17 O’Donohue Park (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk)
October 12, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day at the Rockaway Fall Festival. There will be a pumpkin maze, pumpkin patch, Mechanical rides, light refreshments, giveaways, arts & crafts, games, and music.
Fall Festival at Victory Field
Victory Field (in Forest Park)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
Welcome to the fall with fun activities, including games and entertainment, pumpkins and more. This event is sponsored by Councilmember Joann Ariola and The Forest Park Trust.
Springfield Park Fall Festival
Lawn Area (in Springfield Park)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Springfield Park featuring activities including pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, music, inflatables, animal education, face painting, sensory activities, games & more!
Juniper Valley Park Fall Festival
Multipurpose Play Area (Hard Top) (in Juniper Valley Park)
October 24, 2026 – Free – 11:30am – 2:30pm
Join NYC Parks and Council Member Phil Wong for a day of fun Halloween activities including inflatables, crafts, games, music, pumpkin picking and more.
Wayanda Park Fall Festival
Grass Field (in Wayanda Park)
October 24, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 4pm
Join us for a day of Fall Family Fun at Wayanda Park featuring activities including pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, music, inflatables, a trackless train ride, animal education, games & more!
Mad Monster Lab Haunted House & Fall Festival
Bowne Park Field House (in Bowne Park)
October 30, 2026 – Free – 4pm – 8pm
Join NYC Parks for an afternoon of family friendly fun and frights, with a pumpkin patch, create fun arts & crafts projects, bounce on inflatables, and dance & party to Halloween themed music.
Staten Island
Faber Park Fright Fest
Outdoors at Faber Park Recreation Center (in Faber Park Recreation Center)
October 17, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
Get ready for a frightfully fun time at Faber Park Fright Fest! Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with festive fun. Pick and paint your own pumpkin, create spooky arts and crafts, enjoy jumbo games, and take part in other Halloween activities. Looking for a little competition? Hit the court and show off your skills in our 3-on-3 basketball tournament!
De Matti’s Tot Pumpkin Patch
DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)
October 21, 2026 – Free – 10am – 5pm
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at De Matti Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail
Lower Parking Lot (in Greenbelt Recreation Center)
October 23, 2026 – Free – 3pm – 7pm
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for Greenbelt’s Haunted Trail, a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Conference House Haunted Trail
H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)
October 24, 2026 – Free – 12pm – 3pm
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at the historic Conference House for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun!
McDonald’s Pumpkin Patch
Front Entrance (in Austin J. McDonald Playground)
October 29, 2026 – Free – 3pm – 5pm
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation at McDonald’s Playground for a spooktacular Halloween celebration for the whole family!
Wicked Walker Family Fun & Halloween Event
Walker Park Field House (in Walker Park)
October 30, 2026 – Free – 3:30pm – 6pm
Join NYC Parks and Staten Island Recreation for Wicked Walker, a spooktacular, family-friendly Halloween celebration at Walker Park!
