Looking for things to do in Brooklyn this weekend? From neighborhood Halloween parades and family-friendly celebrations to open streets, volunteer projects and late-night events, Brooklyn has plenty happening Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1, 2026. Here is a locally focused guide from The NA Times. Event details can change, so check the organizer’s official page before heading out.
Friday, October 30: Halloween fun in Crown Heights
Haunted House and Hallow Gala at Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center
Time: 3 p.m.–7 p.m. · Location: Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, Brooklyn
The city’s HalloWeek programming brings a spooky carnival, haunted house, arts and crafts, games, music, pumpkin decorating, and costume and dance contests to the recreation center. The event is free, and registration is not required. Check the Mayor’s Office event announcement for updates and weather information.
Saturday, October 31: Halloween across Brooklyn
Urban Meadow Halloween Party & Parade
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. · Location: Mother Cabrini Park and Playground, President Street and Van Brunt Street
Bring the costumes for this neighborhood tradition. The Urban Meadow Community Garden’s annual parade features the Underground Horns brass band leading a procession through the neighborhood around noon. See the Brooklyn Community Board 6 calendar for event details.
Thomas Greene Park Community Halloween Celebration
Time: Noon · Location: Thomas Greene Park, 3rd Avenue and Degraw Street
A family-friendly afternoon is planned with games, face painting, pumpkin decorating and activities with MakeInspires and Brooklyn Builders Studio. Check the Community Board 6 listing for any updates.
Park Slope Open Streets: Halloween
When: Saturday, October 31 · Where: Park Slope
Park Slope’s Halloween open-streets programming is on the neighborhood calendar. It is a good opportunity to enjoy the area on foot and look out for local activities. Confirm the participating blocks and schedule with the Community Board 6 event calendar.
Halloween block parties and street closures
Several Brooklyn neighborhoods are scheduled to host Halloween street events on Saturday. NYC DOT’s official Trick-or-Streets listing includes block events such as:
- 11th Street, Park Slope: 1 p.m.–8 p.m., Prospect Park West to 8th Avenue.
- Dean Street: 1 p.m.–10 p.m., Bond Street to Nevins Street.
- Leonard Street: 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Maujer Street to Grand Street.
- Varet Street: 2 p.m.–4 p.m., Graham Avenue to Humboldt Street.
- Hoyt Street Open Street: 2 p.m.–5 p.m., State Street to Atlantic Avenue.
- Clinton Hill Halloween Safety Walk: 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Waverly Avenue between DeKalb Avenue and Willoughby Avenue.
- Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade: 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m., 7th Avenue from 3rd Street to 14th Street.
Street events are organized locally and schedules can change. Review the NYC DOT page before traveling, and be mindful of posted street closures.
Halloween movies at Nitehawk Cinema
Location: Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park, 188 Prospect Park West
For a classic horror double feature, the Community Board 6 calendar lists Godzilla (1954) at 11 a.m. and a restored screening of Halloween (1978) at noon on Saturday. Confirm showtimes and ticket availability directly with Nitehawk Cinema.
Sunday, November 1: Community, culture and a slower pace
Haunted Garden Halloween Party in Greenpoint
When: October 31–November 1 · Location: 61 Franklin Street Garden, Greenpoint
The 61 Franklin Street Community Garden welcomes neighbors of all ages for Halloween decorations, treats and seasonal surprises. Costumes are encouraged, and the event is listed as free and open to the community. Check the official NYC event listing for details.
Sunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
When: Sunday, November 1 · Neighborhood: Sunset Park
A free Sunday music listing appears in the weekend events guide. Confirm the venue, performance time and any entry requirements with the organizer before making the trip.
Make a difference: Brooklyn volunteer opportunities
Gowanus Canal Conservancy street-tree stewardship
Time: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Location: 3rd Street, Gowanus
Volunteers can help weed, cultivate soil, plant and water young street trees. Training and tools are provided, so it is a practical way to give the neighborhood a hand. Check the Community Board 6 calendar for the organizer’s latest details.
Thomas Greene Park clean-up and tree care
Time: Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. · Location: Thomas Greene Park, 3rd Avenue and Degraw Street
Help care for the park by pulling weeds, spreading mulch and planting bulbs. Advance registration is encouraged but not required; check the Community Board 6 listing before arriving.
Election reminder: Early voting continues Saturday
Early voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election is listed for Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Poll sites and hours can vary. Find your assigned location and confirm the latest information through the NYC Board of Elections.
Plan your Brooklyn weekend
Whether you are taking the kids to a neighborhood parade, catching a horror movie, volunteering in Gowanus or checking out a local street event, there are ways to make the most of the final October weekend in Brooklyn. Save the official links, confirm details before leaving home, and remember that outdoor programming may change with the weather.
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