Still looking for some last minute ways to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve this year? Look no further. Whether you’re looking to splurge with a vacation or staycation in the city, want something fun for the whole family, or just want to dance til the vampires go back to bed, there is plenty to sip, see, and do all over New York City this year.
Ghoulish Stays
Say it with me: “beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice!” Head to the New York Marriott Marquis for a one-of-a-kind stay at their otherworldly Beetlesuite. Here, fans of the movie and Broadway show can spend the evening in a room designed by the same team that created the set for Beetlejuice The Musical. A polaroid camera, The Handbook for the Recently Decreased, gummy worms, and green bedside lights add to the ghoulish ambiance. Book your tickets, starting at $599, here.
Parties
Williamsburg’s Ethyl’s is hosting the ultimate Halloween dance party every night from October 27th through 30th. Enjoy beats by DJ Ronnie Mari on the 27th and 28th, DJ Omen on the 29th, and DJ DMs on the 30th. Paying homage to the roaring days of Studio 54 and Max’s Kansas City, guests can not only dance the night away, but also enjoy bites like Banana Spiders (crispy plantains with chimichurri aioli), the Original Fi’Dolla’ Burger, Ethylz Pretzel, and fresh popcorn. Drinks include Hot Blooded (Espolon tequila, blood orange, agave, and jalapeño), and Smoke on the Water (Vida Mezcal, blue curaçao, and fresh lemon).
Head to the Carnival of Horrors Halloween Bash, taking place on October 29th. Located at the RoofTop at Exchange Place, the late night party will feature themed cocktails, circus performers, music by DJ Wallah, as well as a fortune teller. Come dressed to impress, or simply take in the stunning views of the NYC skyline. Tickets are $90 and can be purchased here or at the door (they include a buffet and entrance into the Halloween costume contest).
If you’re looking for a different kind of Halloween, head to The Algonquin Hotel, which is hosting a Pink Masquerade Party to benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. In lieu of tricks and treats, the hotel will host a night of fantastic fun featuring live music, pink cocktails, and a silent auction with exclusive memorabilia. Personalized drawings by fashion artist Steve Q will be available, as well as an exhibition of work from artist Sandra Muss, and jewelry from Gorgeous Gems Design.
Arlo SoHo is hosting a Haunted Hotel Halloween Extravaganza on October 29th from 9pm – 1am. The event will span the entire hotel with DJs, live music, burlesque performers, and a 4-hour open bar with passed appetizers. Come dressed for your chance to win prizes for the best costume and more. Tickets start at $96 and can be purchased here.
Rooftop bar Somewhere Nowhere is hosting a 7 Deadly Sins party every night from the 27th through 31st. There will be multiple DJ performances all weekend long, and guests are encouraged to dress in sinful costumes to correspond with your favorite sin. Ticket prices begin at $100 and can be purchased here.
Flatiron’s newest steakhouse, Vinyl Steakhouse, is prepping its guests for the holiday with a spooktacular drag brunch on Sunday, October 30th from 12-1pm. Guests can partake in a $65 prix fixe brunch that comes with two complimentary cocktails, and then NYC’s most popular drag queens will begin their performance at 1pm. Reservations are recommended and can booked here.
The most festive Halloween party of them all, The McKittrick Hotel’s Halloween Ball: The Lost Garden, will take place October 28th, 29th, and 31st. Heavenly and earthly delights intertwine in a mythical celebration for all, with standard entry pricing starting at $139. Guests are encouraged to dress in elemental, animal, and floral-themed costumes inspired by nature. Tickets can be purchased here.
Family Friendly Activities
On October 30th, head to the Estuary at One15° Brooklyn Marina for Treats! No Tricks. The event, which takes place from 12-3pm, is open to kids of all ages. Children can dip complimentary candied apples and decorate Halloween-inspired cookies in fun, ghoulish shapes. For adults, Halloween-themed cocktails will be available to enjoy and if you come in costume, you’ll score 10% off drinks. Ebb & Flow Bakery also has decorated Halloween cookie packages available for purchase for a few days prior to Halloween.
One of the most magical spots in New York, The Cauldron is going all out for Halloween this year. Every Thursday-Sunday all month long, you can book 45-minute time slots at 1 and 3pm for pumpkin carving. Each session comes with carving materials, 1 pre-shelled pumpkin per ticket, and a specialty HallowCream Cider (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are available). Tickets are $20 for children and $25 for adults and can be booked here.
In addition to their family-friendly pumpkin carving experience, The Cauldron also has other fun options taking place all month long. Their Spooktacular Potions Experience allows guests to brew their own tasty potions, including the limited edition The Blood of Your Enemies cocktail. The experience, which lasts an hour and 45 minutes, includes two cocktails to brew, as well as a mug of warm HallowCream Cider for kids or prosecco for adults, as well as an ectoplasm shot for adults. Prices are $59.99 for adults and $49.99 for children 5+. Reservations can be made here.
Not one to just offer two experiences, The Cauldron also offers a Halloween Wizard Afternoon Tea Experience that also lasts for an hour and 45 minutes. Along with your mug of warm HallowCream Cider for kids of prosecco for adults, guests will also have the option to choose between two build-your-own teas with a Halloween twist. The Traditional Tea with a Halloween Twist has selections from 10 different teas, seasonal spices, and flowers to crush and create your own personalized tea blend, while The Cauldron’s Spooked Tea includes a fusion of Earl Grey, orange marmalade, lemon and other tasty ingredients to make iced tea. Those of age can up the ante by adding some gin. Additionally, there will be a range of sand-witches, scones, and Halloween-themed desserts, all placed upon a magic wand-activated tea stand. Prices are $64.99 for adults and $54.99 for children 5+ and reservations can be booked here.
Week Of Specials
SAINT, a New American restaurant located in NoHo, is whipping up themed cocktails throughout the weekend, beginning October 27th. Options like Sol of Saint and Casa del Sol will be available, and on the 27th, guests can enjoy Saint Downstairs in the lounge, along with signature drinks and a DJ.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge at the Moxy Times Square is serving up Halloween specials all weekend long. From the 28th through 31st, guests can sip on specialty cocktails like the Kiss of Death, as well as special desserts like the Flaming Pink Pumpkin, while taking in gorgeous views of the city.
Need a post-party hangover cure? Head to Nat’s on Bleecker on Sunday, October 30th for their Halloween Hangover Brunch. Taking place essentially all day long from 11am-9pm, guests can stop by and enjoy Halloween games, drag queen performances, and take part in their make your own Bloody Mary bar. Reservations can be made on Resy. Oh, and feel free to come in costume.
The award-winning pop-up Halloween bar, Black Lagoon, bring its immersive and spooky experience to NYC’s Our Wicked Lady all month long. The bar pays homage to the macabre, goth, and metal. Learn more about it here, and make sure to stop by.
One of New York City’s spookiest venues, The McKittrick Hotel, has concocted a trio of potions for you to try this Halloween season. Clocking in at $18, guests can head to the hotel’s bars all month long to try the Serpent’s Kiss, Sleep No More, and Gallow Green cocktails.
Shows
FRIGID New York and Something From Abroad is presenting the Days of the Dead Festival inspired by the Mexican holiday. The festival will be comprised of shows that have death and the afterlife as a theme, including the poems of Edgar Allan Poe, a Día de los Muertos cabaret, a queer retelling of Red Riding Hood, a Halloween drag show, and so much more. The festival runs from October 20-November 1 at The Kraine Theater and UNDER St. Marks. Ticket prices are $25 live and $20 for streaming, and can be purchased here.
