Our Favorite Halloween Activities You Can't Miss!
It’s officially fall in New York! Looking for something outside traditional fall activities? Look no further! Below are two new activities for those craving more experiential activities this fall and into the Halloween season.
What to expect:
A look into the mysterious universe of the Bristol-born street artist Banksy
Features 80+ genuine and certified artworks on loan from private collectors around the world
Unique VR experience guiding you through the artist's career
Brought to life by entertainment producer Exhibition Hub and Fever
Tickets: Start at $29.50 for adults; $19.90 for kids
Where: 526 6th Avenue (at the southeast corner of West 14th Street at 6th Avenue)
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 7pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 8pm
Safety + more:
Proof of vaccination required for all attendees aged 12+; Masks will be required for all attendees, and we will provide these free of charge for those who forget; Hand sanitizers available throughout the venue
The 5th annual 849 Halloween Ball promises a hauntingly immersive journey into a weepy, creepy, dark, and wonderful world inspired by iconic writer and artist Edward Gorey.
Real Housewife of New York, Luann de Lesseps will be one of the party’s hosts and she will be joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey, Margaret Josephs Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin.
The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust has generously provided the ball with original Edward Gorey images and to honor Gorey’s creative and philanthropic legacy, the event has pledged a portion of table sales to the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. The trust is dedicated to the preservation of Gorey’s works, and it also supports animal welfare causes to which Edward Gorey was devoted.
It will be an amazing night and below are the event’s details:
- Where: SECOND. at Kimpton Hotel Eventi
- When: Saturday, October 30 from 9 pm to 3 am
- Details: This year’s ball will be an intimate, artistic affair, promising a hauntingly immersive journey that brings to life a dark and wonderful world inspired by the iconic illustrator Edward Gorey. Guests will have the opportunity to dance to thematic, spooky music by Timo Weiland and Erik Izquierdo, along with other special performances, while wandering through decked out Edwardian halls.
- Key Players: Appearances from some of New York’s most celebrated personalities including Amanda Lepore, CT Hedden, Sophia Lamar, Kayvon Zand, Luann Delesseps & more.
- Tickets: $165 (includes a full open bar)
To purchase tickets, guests can visit halloween849.com. Proof of vaccination will be required.
NOIR (357 W 16th St) will host Halloween parties from Thursday, October 28th to Sunday, October 31st. Club Calco will DJ on Thursday beginning at 10pm followed by Club Calco and Cyrus X DJing on Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. On Halloween day, DJ Ramen, Stillwell, Lai and Don Javi will be on set. Doors for all open at 10pm and more information can be found by visiting, https://noirny.com
Nebula (135 W 41st St) hosts world-class DJs spanning the spectrum of electronic music, from underground trailblazers to stadium-filling superstars, establishing a home base for nightlife and dance culture in NYC. Halloween weekend will start early with masked Frenchman and frequent DJ Snake collaborator, Malaa spinning on Thursday, October 28th and Grammy-nominated house and techno sensation Camelphat will headline at Nebula on October 30th leading up to a grand opening weekend on Friday, November 5th with special surprise musical guests.
Slate (54 W. 21st St.) in Chelsea will host a series of Halloween parties to get in the spooky spirit this season beginning with Fashion Halloween on Thursday, October 28th. New York Fashion TV will take over the scene with Dimitri Manuel as well as NYFTV Host Top Model Marina Milani. NYFTV Singer Salome Qatamadze will perform at 8pm followed by the Kikiriki Hellowin Fashion Show at 9pm with DJ's Ill Skills and Zeke Thomas. Till Death Do Us Party will be on Friday, October 29th beginning at 10pm with performances by Luke Alexander, 7 Velissaris, Sasha Troy, Tropix Striz, Markel, Flapjax and Sasha Rome. Haunted Slate will be on Saturday, October 30th beginning at 10pm with music by Lohrasp Kansara and Mike Sation.
DEG Presents Friday Beer’s The Very Scary Suckdown at the Brooklyn Hangar on Saturday, October 30th. Spend the night listening to DJ Press Play and catching free merch. The best costume gets to come on stage when DJ Press Play debuts his new song with Sommer Ray. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are sold at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Friday-BeersTheVeryScarySuckDown/449047?afflky=DEG.
Schimanski Brooklyn (54 N 11th St) will throw Halloween Weekend events on Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. Odalys & Powers Pleasant will kick off on Friday at the If You Know You Know Hollaween Party hosted by Joey Badass & friends. On Saturday, join Schimanski’s The Spooky Link costume party hosted by mylifeiskara, Israel Hoffman, Cyrese, Scrillz, and Rahilou with music by Proper Edakit, SBSoundz, Milhouse, and Silent Addy. Doors open at 10.
Army of the Dead - Viva Las Vengeance: A VR Experience
What to expect:
An epic 30 minute action-packed mission through Sin City
State-of-the-art virtual reality
Mind-blowing sensory motion platforms and sound effects
Exclusive merchandise and shareable social content
Produced by Netflix in creative collaboration with Pure Imagination, and in partnership with Fever
Recommended age 13yrs; Children 13-15yrs must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Tickets: Start at $24
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza - One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652
When: The VR experience will be open Wednesdays through Thursdays from 12:00pm-7:00pm (*last ticket sold at 6:30pm), and Fridays through Sundays from 11:00am-8:00pm (*last ticket sold at 7:30pm)
Hurl Axes & Sip Skull Cocktails at Live Axe for Halloween Weekend
All weekend long, Live Axe will be decked out with spooky decorations, while guests hurl axes channeling their favorite horror movie villains like Patrick Bateman (American Psycho) or Jack Torrance (The Shining). The weekend will include a DJ to spin those classic Halloween tunes and specialty cocktail creations as well as their signature playful sips served in skull mugs like the Mez-Skull (mezcal, Ancho Reyes, mango juice, garnished with tamarind powder and a slice of orange) and the Ursula (Lillete blond, vodka, gin, charcoal, and lemon). Pair your Mex-Skull with their tasty chicken skewers or flatbread pizzas!
Guests are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween best and enter the costume contest on Instagram for a chance to win a free Live Axe experience. Don’t leave without getting those perfect Instagram-worthy pics, posing on their wall of silver skulls with red roses or the multi-colored axe display.
