{"id":20533,"date":"2019-09-30T07:12:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T11:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=20533"},"modified":"2023-10-24T13:41:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:41:49","slug":"new-york-all-borough-halloween-guide-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/30\/new-york-all-borough-halloween-guide-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween in New York: A Tour of the City\u2019s Spookiest Phantoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Enjoy Manhattan\u2019s flair and spirit during Halloween through a tour of the city\u2019s best stoop decorations and displays. [Photo Credit: @newyorkcitykopp<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Most New Yorkers can agree that losing a MetroCard is one of the spookiest possibilities this Halloween<\/strong>\u2014or ruining one\u2019s clothing through unidentifiable subway liquids. Either way, New York is never short of stories, grand fables where the impossible somehow becomes\u2026possible, and Halloween is no exception. Even the city\u2019s skeptics can\u2019t help but feel fall-spirited as the city transforms into a bubbling cauldron: night clubs with Tim Burton-inspired doormen, Manhattan stoops lined with intricate spider webs, and spook-tacular fall-themed cocktails in local speakeasies.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re brave enough to go ghost hunting in New York City this Halloween<\/a>, New York Habitat is happy to be your spirit guide through all five boroughs. Visit the New York apartment search page<\/a> \u00a0on our website to find the perfect place to rent near the city\u2019s most prominent festivities, so you can ghost hunt without fearing the roof over your head.<\/p>\n

A wholesome Halloween in Staten Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Enjoy family-friendly activities at a local pumpkin patch this fall. [Photo Credit: Parker Knight<\/a>\/Flickr, CC<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Start your spook-tacular adventures by visiting Staten Island<\/strong> via ferry. Enjoy the Statue of Liberty<\/strong> and a day at the Mount Loretto Fall Festival<\/strong>, a wonderful day celebration with food vendors, rides, games, and a live DJ. Build a scarecrow with the family or get lost in the sprawling pumpkin patch. Have a babysitter? Take some time alone in the sangria and beer gardens with fall-oriented d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n

The Greenbelt Annual Pumpkin Festival<\/strong> is a family-friendly event where guests can meet with the horses from NYC Parks Equine unit. Find a new hobby in gardening this fall with the Staten Island Native Plant Society<\/strong>, an organization that educates locals on the importance of native plants and the sensitive ecosystem we\u2019re tasked with preserving.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn, Brooklyn\u2026Read all about it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll find the city\u2019s liveliest bars and speakeasies in Brooklyn, home to House of Yes. [Photo Credit: Hube Salamanca\/Flickr<\/a>, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Calling all Brooklynites! You\u2019ve heard of House of Yes<\/strong>, right? A former ice warehouse converted into a performance venue, this Bushwick destination is locally loved for its eccentric holiday parties and its inclusive LGBTQ+ community. House of Yes is where you go when you feel like dousing yourself in glitter, watching gravity-defying aerial performances<\/strong>, and partying with strangers decorated in sequins and neon colors. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n

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A Brooklyn studio rental off the L line with hardwood floors, exposed wooden beams, and an indoor jacuzzi bath. (Rental ID: NY-10856)<\/p><\/div>\n

This furnished rental located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn<\/a> is just thirty minutes away from House of Yes (off the G train) and twelve minutes by cab. Explore neighborhood favorites, Juliette<\/strong>, known for its lush indoor garden room and nouveau offerings, and Radegast Hall & Biergarten<\/strong>, a contemporary beer hall offering craft brews and live music.<\/p>\n

Williamsburg has wonderful energy, with many creative types migrating to the neighborhood for its eclectic street art<\/strong>, lively bars, and beautiful waterfront views<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A twenty-minute trip from your Williamsburg studio rental will put you near the House of Wax<\/strong>\u2014located in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Multiplex. This 19th-century pub with macabre d\u00e9cor is guaranteed to quench any Halloween cravings: An uncanny collection of wax figures (check!); an eerie ambiance \u00e0 la Frankenstein\u2019s corridors with a hint of hipster charisma (check!); and a dine-in cinema equipped with a variety of October-esque fall showings, art-house films, and mainstream blockbusters\u2026check! NYC movie buffs will agree that Alamo Drafthouse is a must-visit during October with delicious seasonal drinks and fall-themed fare. Dare we say, you\u2019ll have a spookalicious time.<\/p>\n

An all-day trip to Queens<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Queens Botanical Garden features a petting zoo and face painting for a day of autumn fun. [Photo Credit: Dan Gold\/Unsplash<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Venturing into Queens this Halloween is the perfect way to enjoy NYC\u2019s fall festivities<\/a>. Start your spine-chilling journey at the Queens Botanical Garden<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find a pumpkin patch, live music, inflatables, a petting zoo<\/strong>, face painting, a spooky pumpkin garden<\/strong>, craft and food vendors, and a beer and wine garden.<\/p>\n

If you’re courageous enough, visit the Haunted House at the Queens County Farm<\/strong>. There have been many ghost sightings near the hayride<\/strong>, where several shocked moms and dads have dropped their mulled ciders at the sight of ghoulish figures wandering the 47 acres, amidst farm-grown pumpkins and apples. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/p>\n

The phantoms of the Lower East Side<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Will you be among the 50,000 participants to walk in New York City\u2019s Village Halloween Parade this year? [Photo Credit: John St John<\/a> \/Flickr<\/a>, cc<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Oh, Manhattan. It\u2019s times like these that we must celebrate the borough for its cultural ingenuity. In 1973, puppeteer and mask maker, Ralph Lee, initiated the Village Halloween Parade<\/strong>\u2014the only nighttime parade in NYC with over a reported 50,000 costumed participants and macabre galore. The Annual Village Parade is on Oct. 31st (based in Greenwich Village), and it\u2019s a celebration of love and community for the Lower East Side\u2019s counterculture and hub of artists.<\/p>\n

The official route of the parade starts on Sixth Avenue. Parade veterans have been known to voice their lackluster enthusiasm for those too cool for costumed fun, so be sure to wear your most riveting Halloween attire.<\/p>\n

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This elegant penthouse rental in the Lower East Side is one of several apartments located near the main route of the Village Parade.<\/p><\/div>\n

Immerse yourself in the fun and festivities in downtown Manhattan when you rent a unique furnished apartment for the fall season in NYC like this 1 bedroom furnished rental in Manhattan\u2019s East Village<\/a> that can sleep four. Head the West Village where you\u2019ll find some of the trendiest bars, cafes, and live jazz venues like Blue Note<\/strong> to continue the party well into the morning.<\/p>\n

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These pups in costume are so cute they\u2019re scary. Dog lovers beware! [Photo Credit: Stacie Joy<\/a>\/Flickr<\/a>, cc<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Not in the mood to march in a parade or party with apparitions on the dance floor? We completely understand. Twenty minutes by foot on Delancey Street will put you near the cutest Halloween excursion you\u2019ve ever seen and provide a splendid stroll along the East River Park. Enjoy a more laidback celebration at the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade<\/strong>. This East Village event is free and open to the public. The competition is fierce\u2026or so we\u2019ve been told by our local dog owners.<\/p>\n

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This stunning brownstone apartment is near beautiful parks and popular local eateries. (Rental ID: NY-1587)<\/p><\/div>\n

Among our other furnished rentals in the East Village, this 3-bedroom apartment<\/a> stands out for its cozy albeit spooky decorative chandelier, exposed brick, and a full-service kitchenette. Located on East 12th St. (between Second Ave. and Third Ave.), this beautiful brownstone is nestled between Bowery and the East Village and is a fifteen-minute walk from Washington Square Park<\/strong>. This apartment will put you in walking distance to the start of the Village Parade and other popular attraction in downtown Manhattan.<\/p>\n

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Sightseeing begins with a stroll through Manhattan\u2019s charming Lower East Side, awash in Halloween-themed decorations during the fall.<\/p><\/div>\n

Along the parade route is the Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour<\/strong>, which will guide you through the ghoulish pathways of St. Mark\u2019s Church-In-The-Bowery<\/strong>, Washington Square Park, and Mark Twain\u2019s \u201cHouse of Horror.\u201d We recommend you wear comfortable shoes\u2026in case you have to make a run for it.<\/p>\n

During the fall season, a simple stroll around the neighborhood along the parade route is a feast for the eyes. Explore the quaint neighborhoods of the West Village and East Village<\/a> through the eclectic stoop and storefront displays that pop up. Ghost hunters will revel in the creativity of New York natives.<\/p>\n