Harlem Halloween: Meet Dracula, Pet Costume Party, Open Streets & More

HARLEM, NY - Whether you’re in for spooky fun or sweet treats this Halloween, there’s plenty going on in Harlem.

Those interested in ghost and ghoul sightings can expect appearances from Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and more at NYSoM’s 11th annual Halloween Havoc spooktacular. Family fun continues with the Harlem Grown Halloween Festival and Pets Halloween Costume Party in Jackie Robinson Park.

In addition to costume- and candy-filled events, several Harlem streets will be opened up to trick-or-treaters as part of the city's “trick-or-streets": a one-day expansion of the Open Streets program.

Here are a few of the best and spookiest events on tap:

Friday, Oct. 27

• Harlem Family Halloween Party: 4 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Harlem Grown Halloween Festival: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Pets Halloween Costume Party in Jackie Robinson Park: noon to 3 p.m.
• NYSoM Halloween Havoc 2023: 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 29

• Frederick Douglass Boulevard Open Street (West 120th Street to West 112th Street): Noon to 11 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• West 120th Street Open Street (Mount Morris Park West to Lennox Avenue): 4 to 8 p.m.
• East 115th Street Open Street (East 115th Street & Park Avenue): 3:30 to 7 p.m.
• East 123rd Street Open Street (3rd Avenue to 2nd Avenue): 3 to 6 p.m.
• West 139th Street Open Street (8th Avenue to 7th Avenue): 3 to 8 p.m.