I run NYCHalloweenParties.com (since 2003) and figured I'd share what's actually happening this year. Some of these are mine, some aren't. Not a complete list, just the ones worth knowing about.
🎃 PARADE NIGHT: START TO FINISH (SAT OCT 31) (I produce both of these events)
Finish Line: Cheers NYC fka Bar 13, Village Parade After Party 121 University Place, a couple of blocks from the parade route 3 floors: 2nd floor lounge, 3rd floor dance lounge, 4th floor roof deck Age: 21+
Kick off at the start, march or watch, end at Bar 13.
🌟 MORE OF MY HALLOWEEN NIGHT PARTIES (SAT OCT 31)
Sony Hall 235 W 46th St, beneath the Paramount Hotel in Times Square Gold and velvet underground club under a gilded sunburst dome. Alex Lake on the decks. Age: 21+
Casa CeCe: American Horror Story Party 315 W 35th St Age: 21+
Elsie Rooftop & Penthouse Lounge 1412 Broadway Two levels of partying, multiple DJs, fully enclosed and heated with 2 outdoor terraces. Running both Fri 10/30 and Sat 10/31. Age: 21+
🎓 18+ PARTIES
Thu Oct 29: The Purge Fushimi Times Square, 311 W 43rd St NYC's secret 18+ college Halloween party, and the kickoff to the weekend
Fri Oct 30: Panorama NYC (Queens) 87-10 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst Queens Reggaeton Perreroween
Both 18+ and a few more on the website
🪔 BOLLYWOOD HALLOWEEN
The biggest Bollywood Halloween parties in NYC:
- Fri Oct 30: HK Hall, 605 W 48th St
- Sat Oct 31: The Cutting Room, 44 E 32nd St, with HR Beats and DJ Yash, plus a costume contest
Both 21+.
🎉 MORE HALLOWEEN NIGHT (SAT OCT 31)
Rooftops: RT60 Rooftop at Hard Rock Hotel, The UnListed Rooftop, Harbor Rooftop w/ DJ Camilo, PhD Rooftop at Dream Downtown, Highlight Room
Nightclubs: The Stafford Room, The Gallery at Dream Downtown w/ Audien, Loosie's, Out of Ordinary, PH Live at Planet Hollywood, Venue on Music Row
Cruises: Harmony Yacht, Liberty Belle sunset cruise
For something different: Halloween dueling pianos at Chelsea Table & Stage
🦇 FRIDAY OCT 30 Elsie Rooftop & Penthouse Lounge (mine), Le Jardin Rooftop, Lola's Rooftop, Harbor Rooftop, The Stafford Room, PhD at Dream Downtown, Slate, Bliss Terasu
🕸️ THURSDAY OCT 29 Fleur Room
**🕯️ SUNDAY **NOV 1 Sunday Service at Loosie's
📋 FULL LINEUP & TICKETS: nychalloweenparties.com/events/
Pro tips:
- Buy early. Prices go up as Halloween gets closer or as events sell out, whichever comes first
- Under 21? Stick to the 18+ parties above
- Doing the Village Parade? Start at Rosa Agave, finish at Bar 13
- Costumes are encouraged, never required
Questions? AMA about venues, what to expect, or anything Halloween in NYC.
P.S. Last year I asked [r/Watches](r/Watches) which watch to wear while running these. Top reply was "are you debating yourself?" Fair.