Halloween in Bay Ridge or Nearby in Brooklyn 2019
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2020 Halloween Events – see here
2020 Halloween Events – see here
Saturday, October 12th
1) Christopher Columbus Parade on 18th Avenue in Brooklyn – info here The parade begins at 60th Street at 1:00 pm. It ends at Benson Avenue – 4:00. Text 91999 for more details.
AFTER THE PARADE:
2) Volunteer to plant daffodils on Third Avenue with Good & Green Bay Ridge – see here.
3) Kitty Adoption in Bay Ridge
4) Cleanup at Owl’s Head Park from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
5) Brooklyn Poker Run – New Event this year! 1:00 – 5:00 pm
6) Thunder Road, a Springstein cover band is playing at THE LEIF BAR at 6725 5TH AVENUE at 6:00 pm.
7) Kitty Kieran’s Annual Corn Harvest – it’s real
8) Rock Ocktoberfest at Schnitzel Haus – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. Steinhoist contest at 9:00 pm. Live music – see here
9) St. Athanasius Comedy and Karaoke Night
10) Green Meadow Pumpkin Patch at Aviator $9 (includes pumpkin, visit with animals, hayride, kid-friendly haunted house, giant wagon slide Get ticket online
10) Decker Farms in Staten Island – info here
11) Rolling Thunders Ocktoberfest in Staten Island
12) In Staten Island – Snug Harbor
13) Boo at the Bronx Zoo – Every weekend until November 3rd.
Sunday, October 13th
a) Narrows Botanical Gardens Harvest Festival and Dog Costume Contest
The Fall Harvest Festival by the Narrows Botanical Garden will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Shore Road Park (70th Street and Shore Road)
Talented Crafters and Artisans will be selling their items
The Great Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Three Guys from Brooklyn
The Annual Canine Costume Contest
B) Luna Park Dog Costume Contest in Coney Island – register here
Tuesday, October 15th
1) Bitchfest 6 in Bay Ridge – info here
2) Halloween Drag Show at South Brooklyn Foundry at 6909 3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm. Call 718-333-5287 to reserve a spot. Wear your costumes (or don’t). Prizes for the best costumes.
Wednesday, October 16th
Community Education Council to discuss rezoning and the new school – see here.
Thursday, October 17th
1) Paint pumpkins and sip wine at Pinot’s Palette – see here
2) Free drive in movie kids love this!
Friday, October 18th
Hom is having a Golden Girls Murder Mystery Dinner. Call 718-238-4466 to reserve a spot. Hom is at 8810 3rd Avenue.
Saturday, October 19th
1) Hero’s Benefit at the Wicked Monk 4:00 – 10:00 pm
2) Schnitzel Haus Hunter Mountain Oktoberfest Trip
3) Kaiser Park Festival – free and awesome. Nice event for kids – worth going.
4) Rhapsody Players at Saint Patrick’s – 7:30 pm.
5) Green Meadow Pumpkin Patch at Aviator $9 (includes pumpkin, visit with animals, hayride, kid-friendly haunted house, giant wagon slide Get ticket online
6) NYCRuns Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon – starts at: 7:00 AM at the Brooklyn Museum. Register here
7) Staten Island Haunted House
Boo at the Bronx Zoo – Every weekend until November 3rd.
Sunday October 20th
1) St.Pats has a new pastor party!
2) Pet Adoption in Bay Ridge at Assemblywoman Mathylde Frontus’ office – 3rd Avenue and 85th Street – 12:00 -4:00 pm
3) Sean Casey Howl-o-ween Bark Block Party
Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s 12th Annual Howl-o-ween Bark Block Party is on Sunday, October 20th from 12:00 – 5:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the fun, family-friendly party that spans the entire block on which the Rescue is located. Admission is free! Enjoy games, contests, prizes & activities for kids and pups alike. Face painting and tattoos at the Goblins & Ghouls parlor.
4) Brooklyn Botanic Garden Harvest Homecoming
5) Free Concert – the event is outside of Bay Ridge, but the performer, Daniel Rodriguez is from Bay Ridge! Children welcome.
Friday, October 25th
1) Grapetober at Henry Harde’s Wine and Liquor Store at 9314 3rd Avenue from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
2) Saint Pats Halloween Party
2)Printspace at 509 Senator Street in Bay Ridge is doing a free Linocut workshop from 10 am – 1:00 pm.
3) Mama Rao’s Halloween Party – $60 a person
4) Paint Scream at Pinot’s Palette – see here
5) City Tech’s GRAVESEND INN Haunted Houseat Voorhees Theatre, 186 Jay Street opens. (Too scary for small children)
2019 SCHEDULE:
Friday 10/25 5 to 9pm
Saturday 10/26 12 to 4pm and 5 to 9pm
Sunday 10/27 12 to 4pm and 5 to 9pm
Monday 10/28 5 to 9pm
Tuesday 10/29 5 to 9pm
Wednesday 10/30 10am to 3pm 5 to 9pm
Thursday 10/31 10am to 3pm and 5 to 9pm
Tickets are $10 general admission,
Saturday, October 26th
1) Saint Anselm Halloween Party – 2:00 – 5:00 pm
2) NIA Halloween Festival – 11th Avenue between 66th Street and Ovington Avenue, 10 am – 7 pm
3) St. Finbar’s Family Halloween Party
4) Industry City Halloween -10:00 – 4:00 pm. This is fun!
5) Dyker Beach Golf Course Halloween Party – 718-836-9722 ext 261 or [email protected]
Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26th 7:30 pm-12:30 am
Premium Open Bar, Dinner & Dessert Stations
Best Costume Contest and more!
6) Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway, Pop & Classic Entertainment – FDR
7) Oktoberfest at Industry City
8) SK Academy Halloween Party – 1-3pm at 3071 Brighton 13th St
For children ages 4-10 – Spooky Trails, Pizza, Games & Dancing, Facepaint & More
Sunday October 27th
1. Halloween Haunted Walk and Fair in Prospect Park for children 7-12 years old. 12:00 – 3:00 pm Register here
2. Blood Drive at St. Ephrem
3. Wegmans Grocery Store opens at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
3. Not in Bay Ridge, but really good because it is so well organized!
4. Spooky Slimefest in Brooklyn
Monday, October 28th
The Bay Ridge Bid is inviting residents to their meeting at the manor. Register here.
Tuesday, October 29th
Veterans Breakfast at Fort Hamilton Army Base. Call Sen. Gounardes office if you are a vet. 718-238-6044
Wednesday, October 30th
a) Free mammograms in Bay Ridge for women 40-79 years old. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. The bus will be outside 8018 – 5th Avenue. Call 718-238-6044 to arrange your spot.
b) Blood Drive
Thursday, 10/31 Happy Halloween!
a) Owls Head Park – Halloween Festival from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
b) Dyker Frights – 79th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, everyone will be out having fun!
Friday, November 1st
1) Trick or Trunk at the Fort Hamilton Army Base – new event for card holders – see info here
Do not miss the haunted mansion and FUN HOUSE! Enter a pool of balloons, walk around distorting mirrors and a wall full of neon clowns, go through the pool noodle maze, guess the flavor, and find the clown are some of the activities you can experience!
Enjoy FREE black light bowling games with the purchase of a meal, crafts, La Leyenda de la Llorona movie, and more!
2) Halloween Party at Irish Haven – 5721 – 4th Avenue (slightly outside of Bay Ridge)
Sunday, November 3rd
The NYC Marathon is on 11/3 this year. More info here. Free for spectators.
Friday, November 8th
Guild for Exceptional Children Autumn Gala at Garguilo’s. Info here
Saturday November 9th
New for 2019 – Green Meadows is having a Pumpkin Smash at Aviator.
Houses to See
88th Street and Colonial Road
Dyker Frights – 79th between 11th & 12th Avenue
Trick or Treat Bags in Bay Ridge
Bookmark Shoppe 8415 3rd Avenue 718-833-5115
Tony makes the personalized Trick or Treat bags or buckets – see here
Stores with Costumes
Raine & Riley – nice fabric costumes – 9002 – 3rd Avenue
The Gap on 86th Street has Halloween attire
Spirit Halloween – Cesear’s Bay Shopping – Bay Parkway – near Toys R Us
Toys R Us – Cesear’s Bay Shopping – Bay Parkway
Kohls – Cesear’s Bay Shopping – Bay Parkway
We’re Having a Party – 5th Avenue between 84th and 85th Street (rents them too)
NY Party Land – 7624 – 5th Avenue
Walgreens – 3rd Avenue and 95th Street
Century – 86th between 4th and 5th Avenue
TJMaxx – 86th and 5th Avenue
Costco – 976 – 3rd Avenue (near 38th Street)
Party City – 625 Atlantic Avenue 718-399-7252
Target – 1598 Flatbush Ave, Atlantic Avenue Mall or Gateway Mall
5th Avenue Liquidators – 5th Avenue between 76th and 77th Street
Disney Store in the Staten Island Mall – 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island
Stores with Decorations
Spirit Halloween
We’re Having a Party – 5th Avenue between 84th and 85th Street
NY Party Land – 7624 – 5th Avenue
Rite Aid – 3rd Avenue and 93rd Street
Walgreens – 95th Street and 4th Avenue
Other Events
The Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel – it’s at 186 Jay Street in Downtown Brooklyn – not for small kids. $10 tickets ($5 for students with ID)
Night of the Jack-o-Lanterns
Hugs,
marlene
Topics: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn | 1 Comment »
October 31st, 2017 at 10:23 am
Hi Marlene,
Thanks for all this information. My family and I appreciate you sharing the things going on in our neighborhood.
Hugs from your neighbor,
Tyson