Fall Festivals, Halloween Activities, and Events In Staten Island 2025
October means it is officially time for all things fall, Halloween, and more! Celebrating Halloween offers a wonderful opportunity for family bonding, and we’ve compiled a list of fantastic events and activities to enjoy this spooky season! Looking for things to do this month? We got you covered with all fall festivals, Halloween activities, and events happening here in Staten Island!
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Saturday, October 4, 12 pm – 8 pm
SIUH Community Park, Staten Island Ferry Hawk Stadium, 75 Richmond Terrace
All Ages
General Admission: $10, Veteran Admission: Free
Get ready for a full day of food, music, games, shopping, and fun; all while supporting local veterans. Gates open at 12:00 pm, with live entertainment and activities for the whole family, capped off by a fireworks show at 7:30 pm!
Sunday, October 5, 10 am – 11:15 am
Simply Gather SI, 29 Nelson Avenue
All Ages
$20
Join Simply Gather on Sunday, October 5, for a spooky-good morning of crafts, music & FUN! Featuring the amazing Music With Patrick, wear your favorite Halloween colors, make a spooky craft, Dance, sing & laugh with friends.
Oktoberfest – Celebrate at Snug Harbor
Sunday, October 5, 12 pm – 4 pm
Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace
All Ages
$30-$75
This exciting new event will bring together the Staten Island community and beyond for an afternoon of authentic cuisine, seasonal beverages, and entertainment in our historic and picturesque setting in the Tented Pavilion. Guests will enjoy a festive atmosphere designed to highlight both tradition and local spirit, creating a unique experience that’s perfect for families, friends, and colleagues alike.
2nd Annual Fall Freedom Festival at Tappen Park
Saturday, October 11, 12 pm – 6 pm
Tappen Park, Bay Street
All Ages
General Admission: Free
Join Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc’s Fall Freedom Festival at Tappen Park, in collaboration with NYC Parks, for the entire family. Enjoy music by DJ Vinny Giles, Haunted walkthrough, storytelling, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting by Diana Daniels, Game of Chess with Killsboro Chess Club, Kids Zone sponsored by NYC Parks Playmobile, local entertainment, Resource Vendors, and more.
Saturday, October 11, 3 pm – 5 pm
Rab’s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd.
All Ages
Ghoul Bowler $50 Perfect for ghouls, goblins, and lone wolves alike! One bowler, 2 hours of play, shoes, 2 slices of pizza, and a drink.
IlluminArt Productions invites the Staten Island community to join them for Spares & Scares, a family-friendly Halloween bowling fundraiser on Saturday, October 11th. Guests can enjoy two hours of bowling, pizza, soda, raffles, and a costume contest—all while supporting free and low-cost theatre for young audiences. Costumes are encouraged, and spooky raffle baskets will be up for grabs. Thanks to the Staten Island Foundation’s Diamond Matching Grant, every ticket and sponsorship doubles in impact.
4th Annual Sensory Friendly Pumpkin Picking
Sunday, October 12, 1 pm – 3 pm
PS42, 380 Genesse Avenue
All Ages
Free
Enjoy this sensory-friendly pumpkin-picking event, featuring bouncy houses, carnival games, sensory stations, and more!
Saturday, October 18th & Sunday, October 19th, 2:30 – 7:30 pm
Staten Island Zoo, 614 Broadway
All Ages
General Admission: $30, Members: $25
Enjoy your day at the Staten Island Zoo’s 2025 Spooktacular! Enjoy trick or treat zones, fun activities, and more!
South Shore YMCA Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 18, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
South Shore YMCA, 3939 Richmond Ave.
All Ages
$10 per child
Enjoy a fun-filled night at the South Shore YMCA! This Trunk or Treat event is sure to be the most fun you could have this Halloween season. Enjoy games, trick or treating, pizza, and more! Donate your trunk, and the whole family gets in for free!
Saturday, October 18, 6 pm
460W Brielle Avenue
All Ages
$25
Ready to experience the island’s newest haunted interactive attraction? Nightmare On Seaview is an exclusive walk-through Haunted House Experience like no other, featuring live actors and theatrical rooms tapping into the spirits that already lurk over the abandoned Seaview Hospital next door! This year, they’ve made the event even bigger with the addition of axe-throwing, live music, food, vendors, and more!
Trick-Or-Treating At The Museum
Saturday, October 25, 10 am – 5 pm
Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M
All Ages
Included with $8 admission
In honor of Halloween, the museum is welcoming young visitors in the form of robots, superheroes, princesses, animals, ghosts, mummies, witches, and more for a fantastic day of trick-or-treating. Costumes are warmly welcomed but entirely optional.
Friday, October 25th & Saturday, October 26th, 12 pm – 6 pm
Mount Loretto, Hylan Boulevard
All Ages
$5
Come to Mt. Loretto on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th, from 12 pm to 6 pm each day for the island’s biggest pumpkin patch, rides, vendors, food, beer, sangria garden, and more! PLUS check out the exclusive one-night only haunted house experience, Mayhem at The Mount on Saturday, October 26th! Why travel to New Jersey when the fun is right here!
Saturday, October 26, 1 pm – 3 pm
Forest Avenue
All Ages
Join the Forest Avenue BID’s Trick or Treat for All! Bring the whole family (pets too ) for an afternoon of fun featuring: Allergy-friendly candy stroll, Scavenger Hunt with prizes, and Pet Costume Contest!
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