There’s always 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. I will update this list as events are added.

WASHINGTON MARKET PARK
11th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Friends of Washington Market Park will hold its annual Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 6p. Bring your carved pumpkin to the park between 3 and 5; judges will announce awards at 5:30.

Annual Halloween Parade & Concert
Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 26, 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!

THE DISPLAY AT 21 JAY STREET
The residents of 21 Jay put up an elaborate Halloween installation on the corner at Greenwich — it’s on its way. )The install was delayed a couple days because of rain, but it’s happening this week.) The building is also hoping to close the street for a block party, but they have not received the permits yet.

PUMPKIN POINT AT GOVERNORS ISLAND
Governors Island will host its free family-friendly pumpkin patch at Nolan Park on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, from 10a to 5p. Festivities will include trick-or-treating, music and crafts, a Fall Foliage Tree Tour, fall-themed food and drink from island vendors, and more. Performances will include traditional and contemporary folk music curated by long-time Governors Island event partner Porch Stomp, daily performances by Hopalong Andrew, and puppet theater by Cara’s Caterpillars. More info here.

THE SEAPORT
Bowne & Co. will host free Halloween Paper Crafts and Letterpress Printing on October 12 from noon to 2p at 207 Water. Come for a free hands-on experience crafting Halloween paper decorations, paper chains and folded-paper bats. Pre-registration is encouraged and walkups will be accommodated. Ages 5 and up.

Halloweekend at the Seaport Museum
October 25 | 11AM–5PM | Free museum admission
The tall ship Wavertree will host a Sailors’ Superstitions spooky scavenger hunt plus tours above the lightship Ambrose.

BROOKFIELD PLACE
Brookfield is hosting a Halloween Hunt throughout the mall from October 25 – November 2. 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.