Greenpoint and Williamsburg are offering several ways enjoy Halloween and the weeks leading up to it. Below is an updated list for kids and families (you can find our list for grown-ups here)

P.S. 110’s Freaky Friday

P.S. 110 is hosting an event called Freaky Friday on Friday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. The school will turn into a freaky fun spectacle with face painting, a magic show, costume contests, music and a bake sale. Halloween costumes are encouraged.

The event is open to everyone, not just students of P.S. 110. Every guest needs a ticket and the price will include all activities inside. A standard ticket that admits one person is $10 online or $15 at the door. A family ticket admits four people total. It is $35 online or $50 at the door. 100% of the proceeds of the ticket sales go to the school. Purchase tickets here.

Berry Spooky Halloween

Screenshot from @thehort and @nbkopenstreets

Have a “Berry” spooky Halloween with NBK Open Streets, alongside the NYC DOT, and the Hort. Ghouls and goblins of all ages are invited to enjoy free activities, such as a pumpkin patch, treat bag decoration, and a costume contest.

The fun takes place on October 27, from 12-8 pm, at South 5th and Berry streets.

P.S. 31’s Fall Fest

Greenpoint’s P.S. 31 (75 Meserole Ave.) is hosting a Fall Fest on Sunday, October 27 from noon to 3 p.m. It will be in the school yard and include games, food, bouncy houses, face painting, cotton candy, and a dunk tank. Plus, admission is free.

Citroen Halloween Face Painting

Citroen’s new Halloween-inspired cocktail Children of the Candy Corn. Photo: Citroen

On October 26, from noon to 3 p.m., Citroen (931 Manhattan Ave.) will offer special Halloween-themed face painting for all kids. 

While kids are getting their faces painted, parents can enjoy Citroen’s new Halloween-inspired cocktails like the Children of the Candy Corn with bourbon, dark rum, pumpkin spice, and apple cider.

Town Square’s Children’s Halloween Parade and Spooktacular Party

Townsquare’s annual Halloween parade for children and parents in 2020. Photo: Town Square

On Sunday, October 27, Town Square is hosting its annual Halloween parade and party. 

The parade starts at noon at the corner of Manhattan and Driggs avenues in McCarren Park and will be led by the NYPD Jazz Band. The parade will run north on Manhattan Avenue, turn around at Greenpoint Avenue, and proceed back south. Parade participation and viewing is free, and costumed kids of all ages can take part.

Town Square’s Spooktacular Party is happening on the same day at Hide & Seek (593 Manhattan Ave.). The ticketed event has timed 50-minute sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 

Kids tickets cost $20 in advance and $30 at the door while supplies last. Parents tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door, and these tickets allow entry for two parents.

The party includes live music with Anna Banana and TrebleTime Music, arts and crafts, a spooky movie, and candy. Face painting and alcoholic drinks are available for an extra cost. 

McGHOULrick Halloween

On October 31, McGolrick Park’s second annual McGHOULrick Halloween celebration is back from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be packed with treats, games, and prizes, plus a children’s parade that will begin at 4 p.m.

There will be a dance party for kids, costume bingo, spooky story time with the Greenpoint Library, temporary tattoo and Polaroid stations, a painting scavenger hunt courtesy of Steve Wasterval, tarot readings, and bulk candy giveaways from Maison Jar. 

The event will also have raffles from local spots like The Esters, Bathhouse, Twinkle, Lucent Yoga, Smoochie Baby, Minnows, Variety, and Exhibit Salon.

The event is sponsored by Friends of McGolrick Park and other local businesses. It’s free, but RSVPs are requested. 

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