At last year’s Seaport spooktacular, Halloween heroes Kolten and Calvin Zink protected their neighborhood from a scary zombie.
BY COLIN MIXSON
You wouldn’t be caught dead sitting indoors on Halloween, and why should you? Downtown ghosts and ghouls are already making plans for their All Hallows’ Eve. Follow their lead, and check out this list of spooky family friendly events courtesy of your friends at Downtown Express.
Washington Market Park Carved Pumpkin Contest
Chambers and Greenwich Sts.
Oct. 29, 5 p.m. start
Lower Manhattan’s ultimate pumpkin competition! Knife-wielding craftsman of the orange holiday squash will go head to head for awards recognizing the funniest, scariest, and most creatively carved pumpkins. Pumpkins must be carved ahead of time, and participants will be given electronic candles for illumination.
Entrants may choose to leave their creations in the park overnight for the park’s annual Halloween party on the following day.
Washington Market Park Halloween Costume Parade and Party
Chambers and Greenwich Sts.
Oct. 30, 1–3 p.m.
Costumed kids will be greeted by a dozen free carnival games, including a penny-in-a-haystack and sandbox bone dig, at Washington Market Park’s longest-running annual event.
The event is typically filled with stunt men and marching bands, so expect plenty of spooky sideshow antics to keep the kids entertained.
Halloween at the Seaport District
19 Fulton St. near Front St.
Oct. 30, 11 a.m.
This seaside spooktacular organized by Fidi Families has grown from a modest gathering to one of the premier family friendly Halloween events south of the Brooklyn Bridge. Kids will have access to a pumpkin decorating station, a Lego brick-building zone, and a plethora of other carnival games and snacks.
Everyone’s encouraged to come in costume, for a ghoulish dance with music courtesy of Ramblin’ Dan and the Freewheelin’ Band.
Brookfield Place Halloween Party
Winter Garden, 230 Vesey St.
Oct. 29, 12 p.m.
Costumed kids are invited to strut their stuff on a costume catwalk and watch performances featuring magic, science, and puppets to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve In the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.
There will also be face-painting, a dance party, and a station where kids can learn to make and share their own Halloween GIFs.
Halloween Kidz Karnival
Pier 26, Hudson River Park
Oct. 30, 12 p.m.
Youngsters will be treated to a bevy of rides, performances, and carnival attractions, as well as arts and crafts at this city-sponsored Halloween bash, as the riverside park is transformed into “Halloween Central.”
