The air is crisp, the leaves are falling and Halloween is around the corner! Get in the spirit of the season by heading to one (or more!) of the many Halloween events on Staten Island planned throughout the season, from pumpkin picking to fall festivals and so much in between. Browse our list of spooky season events, and have a hauntingly fun good time!
Halloween Events on Staten Island
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice Fall Market
Empire Outlets • 55 Richmond Terr.
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WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25; 11am-7pm
WHAT: Browse jewelry, clothing, home decor and other items at this fall-inspired market. Special guests will be Louie’s Legacy Animal Rescue. The organization will be at the event with their animals for adoption and foster fur parents. Come see these amazing animals that need a loving family and home.
WANT TO GO? The market will be located on the second floor, across from Old Navy.
Staten Island Octoberfest
William H. Pouch Boy Scout Camp • 1465 Manor Rd.
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WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24; 12-7pm
WHAT: Head to this fun event to support veterans while having a great time. Enjoy German beer. Activities include carnival games, rides and food.
WANT TO GO? $10; free for children 12 and younger
Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus
Conference House Park • 298 Satterlee St.
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WHEN: Friday, Sept. 30; 6pm
WHAT: Gather up the kids and see this family flick in the park.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Pumpkin Patch Fun
Greenside Up Garden Center • 2777Arthur Kill Rd.
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WHEN: Daily, Oct. 1-31. Monday-Friday, 12-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10-6pm
WHAT: Head to this local garden center to pick your perfect pumpkin throughout the entire month of October. The patch has pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy a variety of kids’ activities, including a corn maze, pumpkin painting, games and lots more.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm
Historic Richmond Town’s Decker Farm • 435 Richmond Hill Rd.
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WHEN: Saturdays and Sundays in October, and Monday, Oct. 10; 11am-5pm.
WHAT: Search the patch for your favorite pumpkin, learn about 19th century farm life and enjoy delicious fall foods.
WANT TO GO? Call or check online for more information.
Make a Paper-Plate Spider Craft
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library • 2550 Victory Blvd.
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WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 4; 3:30-4:30pm
WHAT: Get in the Halloween spirit by making an adorable paper-plate spider craft. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? Free.
JCC Fall Harvest Festival
Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC • 1466 Manor Rd.
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WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 9; 11am-2pm
WHAT: Enjoy a live performance by Honey Child Band, fall crafts, photo ops, giveaways and more. There will also be kids sports and fitness samplers, as well as music and ballet demos. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Gaming Hour: Halloween Edition
Pride Center of Staten Island • 66 Willow Ave. Suite 202
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WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 12; 11:15am-12pm
WHAT: Enjoy a fun Halloween-themed card game event.
WANT TO GO? Contact Nicole Mule at [email protected] or call 718-808-1364 for more information.
Staten Island Zoo Spooktacular 2022
Staten Island Zoo • 705 Clove Rd.
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WHEN: Friday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 16; 5:30-8:30pm
WHAT: Enjoy scare zones, live music, games, theater shows and so much more. Light snacks and grab-and-go foods will be available for purchase. Costumes are welcomed, so come dressed in your Halloween best.
WANT TO GO? $28; Free for children 2 and younger.
Masters of Illusion – Live!
St. George Theatre • 35 Hyatt St.
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WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 16; 5pm
WHAT: Get ready for a magical experience, filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. Masters of Illusion has performed live in front of tens of thousands of people around the United States for the past six years and been seen by over 100 million viewers on the CW network as well as in 126 countries around the world.
WANT TO GO? $35-85
Family JAMboree for Halloween
Richmondtown Library • 200 Clarke Ave.
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WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 25; 3:30-4:15pm
WHAT: Celebrate Halloween at this music and movement program for ages 2-6. Costumes are welcome. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Autumn Leaves Sun Catcher Craft
Todt Hill-Westerleigh Library • 2550 Victory Blvd.
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WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:30-4:30pm
WHAT: Get in the spirit of the season by making a cool autumn leaves sun catcher. Space is limited, and registration is required. Registration opens two weeks before the event date.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Spider Sun Catcher Craft
Richmondtown Library • 200 Clarke Ave.
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WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 26; 4-5pm
WHAT: Celebrate Halloween by making a cute spooky spider sun catcher craft that you can hang up at home. Registration opens Oct. 12.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Halloween BINGO Party
Richmondtown Library • 200 Clarke Ave.
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WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 27; 4-4:45pm
WHAT: Head to the library to enjoy a few rounds of Monster Picture BINGO, and win a prize from a Halloween treasure chest. Fun for all ages. Registration is required and opens Oct. 1.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Halloween Story-Time Party
New Dorp Library • 309 New Dorp Ln.
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WHEN: Friday, Oct. 28; 3:30-4:30pm
WHAT: Enjoy stories, dancing, games and a craft at this fun Halloween party. Costumes welcome. For ages 4-12 with parent or caregiver.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Trick-or-Treat at Lo-Kel-Li
Staten Island Mall • 2655 Richmond Ave.
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WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 29; 10am-8pm
WHAT: Trick or treat at Lo-Kel-Li Market Place at the Staten Island Mall and get candy from participating vendors. Costumes welcome. Located on Level 1 of the mall.
WANT TO GO? More information available online.
Halloween Craft Fun
Richmondtown Library • 200 Clarke Ave.
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WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 29; 11am-3pm
WHAT: Stop by the Richmondtown Library to make a fun silly ghost craft. For ages 4 and older.
WANT TO GO? Free.
Kid’s Halloween Boo Brunch
Old Bermuda Inn • 301 Veterans Rd. W.
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WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 30; 12-4pm
WHAT: Enjoy a fun Halloween brunch for kids complete with games and prizes. Reservations required at 718-948-7600.
WANT TO GO? $40; $25 for ages 3-10
Haunted Halloween Cruise
National Lighthouse Museum • 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point
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WHEN: Friday, Oct. 28; 6:30-10:30pm
WHAT: Cruise the East River recalling haunted tales of lighthouses along the way to Execution Rocks. Enjoy a three-course dinner that includes salad, chicken or fish, potato and vegetable, wine, dessert, and tea or coffee. The tour departs from Pier 1 in St. George, adjacent to the National Lighthouse Museum.
WANT TO GO? $54.98-97.54
South Shore Community Food Pantry Halloween Spooktacular
South Shore Community Food Pantry • Chisholm Street and Amboy Road
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WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 15; 10am
WHAT: The outdoor pantry will be decked out for Halloween! Partners will set up tables, decorate them and hand out candy. Fresh produce and pantry items will be available.
WANT TO GO? Free
Boo-tacular at Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese • 1775-P South Ave.
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WHEN: Daily, Sept. 19-Oct. 31; Sunday-Monday, 11am-9pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-9pm; Friday, 11am-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm
WHAT: Chuck E. Cheese transforms into an immersive Halloween-themed celebration featuring discounts and a limited-time Monster Menu. There’s also a Sensory Sensitive Halloween event when the entertainment center opens two hours early on Oct. 30 for a sensory-friendly celebration.
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