The air has turned crips, leaves have trade green for colors and New York City has transformed into a playground for pumpkin lovers, scare seekers, and costume connoisseurs. From the legendary Blood Manor haunted house tucked in the West Village and cider strolls to pick pumpkins at Gregg’s Trees, there’s no shortage of autumnal adventures. Whether you’re searching out decorated stoops, sipping lattes at a cozy café, or marching in the legendary Village Halloween Parade, NYC in the fall is equal parts spooky and spectacular.
Blood Manor
If you’re ready to crank up the fear factor, there’s no better place to do it than Blood Manor, NYC’s ultimate haunted house at 359 Broadway. Celebrating over 20 years of spine-tingling screams, this iconic attraction has become a Halloween must for thrill-seekers across the city. Through Saturday, November 8, Blood Manor will dish out bigger scares, darker rooms, and a whole new level of horror. This year’s experience features fresh rooms, jaw-dropping costumes from Abracadabra, and a terrifyingly talented crew of actors, designers, and makeup artists who bring your worst nightmares to life. As you wander through pitch-black hallways and eerie themed spaces—from cursed mansions to abandoned asylums—prepare for jump scares, heart-pounding effects, and a few moments that might just make you questions your decisions. Every inch of this 10,000-square-foot house of horrors is designed to blur the line between fantasy and fear, making Blood Manor a must-do for anyone who lives for a good adrenaline rush and appreciates
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Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch
For over 35 years, Gregory Walsh, founder of Greg’s Trees, has been bringing holiday magic to New York City, and this fall he’s doing it again with Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch Patch at the Greenwood Park Beer Garden (555 Seventh Ave., Brooklyn). Following last year’s hit Christmas tree market at Domino Park with Two Trees Management, Greg is now turning Brooklyn into a fall wonderland with over 1,000 pumpkins, festive décor, and plenty of fun for all ages. From pumpkin painting and a hay maze for kids to Instagram-worthy photo ops and a dog costume parade, this patch offers the kind of cozy, small-town experience New Yorkers don’t often get without heading to the suburbs. Visitors can also explore Greg’s Halloween Shop, filled with scarecrows, cornstalks, flowers, gourds, and New York’s best pumpkin selection—from classic Howdens to rare varieties like Cinderella, Lumina White, and Jarrahdale. With easy checkout, delivery options, and that signature Greg’s Trees charm, Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch brings all the warmth, wonder, and nostalgia of fall right to the heart of Brooklyn—no road trip required.
Gitano NYC “Death & Opulence Banquet”
This Halloween, Gitano NYC is the place to be for a night of dark glamour and decadent fun. On Thursday, October 31st, the Seaport hotspot transforms into a tropical-gothic wonderland for its “Death & Opulence Banquet”, complete with flickering candles, shadowy palms, velvet drapery, and glimmering gold accents. Guests can indulge in a modern Mexican shared feast paired with signature mezcal cocktails, then slip into the after-dark celebration, where seductive attire and impressive dance moves are highly encouraged. For a Halloween experience that’s as immersive as it is indulgent, Gitano offers an unforgettable night of dining, dancing, and darkly glamorous fun.
Edge at Hudson Yards GARDEN OF SHADOWS
This fall, Edge at Hudson Yards transformed into the GARDEN OF SHADOWS, a stunning world of gothic-inspired floral art created by Fleurs de Villes. From September 26 through November 3, visitors wandered through floor-to-ceiling floral installations that framed the NYC skyline in a shadowy, Halloween-ready atmosphere. The experience featured performances by Polycarp Flowers and internationally acclaimed artists, including balloon designer Molly Balloons, costume artist Darrell Thorne, stilt-walker Allegra, illusionist Justin Sight, avant-garde clown troupe Fou York, and sculptor Charlie Le Mindu. Family-friendly shows and evening performances brought the space to life, offering a hauntingly beautiful experience for all ages.
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Tiny Zaps
Why not commemorate your favorite holiday with a little permanent ink? Tiny Zaps in Nolita (185 Mulberry St., New York, NY) is the perfect spot to do it. I’ve gotten tattoos from them before, and the whole process was amazing—super professional, clean, creative, and affordable! Tiny Zaps specializes in small, permanent tattoos done by professional artists who believe that getting inked shouldn’t be intimidating. They’re building a vast library of tiny designs—from seasonal motifs like pumpkins and ghosts to everyday symbols—making it easy for anyone to find a design they love and wear it forever. Whether you want a delicate Halloween-themed tattoo or a timeless tiny piece, Tiny Zaps makes it fun, easy, and memorable.
