There’s lots going on for Halloween, starting the weekend before the big day. As usual, neighborhood storefronts will be handing out candy on Thursday, Oct. 31, shortly after school gets out. 

WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
10th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Friends of Washington Market Park will hold its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 6p. Bring your carved pumpkin to the park between 3 and 5; judges will give out awards at 5:30.

Annual Halloween Parade & Concert
Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27, starting at 1p from Greenwich and Beach. The parade will queue up starting at approximately 12:45p and will be led by The Queer Big Apple Marching Corps!

DUANE PARK HALLOWEEN CONCERT
Duane Park will host a Halloween concert on Thursday, Oct. 31, 4–5:30p with performers from Church Street School for Music and Art during peak trick-or-treat for hours.

THE DISPLAY AT 21 JAY
The owners at 21 Jay have their annual display up, which includes sound effects and this year, even a rearing horse. Beware: it’s creepy.

GOVERNORS ISLAND
Pump­kin Point, Gov­er­nors Island’s annu­al free pump­kin patch and fall fes­ti­val, returns to Nolan Park on Octo­ber 26 and 27, from 10am to 5pm. Vis­i­tors can pick out their own pump­kins (free with sug­gest­ed dona­tion); food ven­dors will be on-site both week­ends with fall-themed food and drink avail­able for purchase. NB: a lot of vis­i­tors are expect­ed, so leave extra time to board and ride the fer­ry. See the full schedule here.

LEMAN MANHATTAN
The 10th annual Leman Manhattan Halloween Bash will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 to noon, at the school at 41 Broad. Enjoy a bubble show, slime-making, crafts, music, food, and more! This event is for children in 2nd grade and below only. $20 per family for the general public. Get tickets here.

BOGARDUS PLAZA SCAVENGER HUNT
The Friends of Bogardus Plaza will host its Annual Great Tribeca Scavenger Hunt — not a Halloween event per se, but since it’s the big Halloween weekend, it’s added here. Your team (self selected) will race around Tribeca collecting points by solving missions, learning local lore through trivia questions and being creative with photos and videos. The top 11 teams will get prizes – and they are GREAT this year. Tickets are $35 and the game is intended for kids over 8 and adults. Sign up here. 

THE SEAPORT
The pumpkin arch on the north side of Pier 17 is up now through Nov. 3. There will also be a Block Party for kids on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5p: live music performance from urban cowboy musician Hopalong Andrew from 4:00-4:45pm, as well as pumpkin-painting, face-painting, Halloween crafts activities and, of course, a celebration of attendees’ fabulous costumes. Register here since it sells out.

BROOKFIELD PLACE
Brookfield is hosting a Halloween Hunt throughout the mall from October 25 – 31. Grab a map from the Concierge at 230 Vesey Street and complete fun activities around BFPL. Finish four tasks for a coloring bag and treats.