HALLOWEEN HOTSPOTS in NYC
By: Marina Kennedy Oct. 17, 2016
There are few places in the world that are as eerie and exhilarating as New York City on Halloween. From the historically haunted to the dance thrillers, New York City hosts some of the most extravagant Halloween celebrations around. And it's not too early to make your plans.
Whether you're looking for a sinister scare or a gaudy costume bash, Haven Rooftop, Cantina Rooftop, Paper Factory Hotel, Zeppelin Hall and Treadwell Park have some of the most festive events in NYC.
Check out some of these hotspots for the best in Halloween weekend fun.
Haven Rooftop's Game of Thrones Halloween Celebration
Grab the fur cloaks because winter is coming at Haven Rooftop this Halloweekend. Celebrate with a midnight costume contest, $5 shots and a specialty "Witches Brew" cocktail. Prizes for the costume contest include dinner for two at Haven Rooftop or Tender Steak & Sushi and specialty bottles of vodka and prosecco. The first 100 guests will get their first drink on the house!
Saturday, October 29th, 10pm
$20 Entry
132 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Paper Factory Hotel's "Crossroads": A Haunted Masquerade
On Friday, October 28th, Long Island City's Paper Factory Hotel will host an interactive Haunted House Halloween, themed "Crossroads" where guests choose their own adventure.
Attendees will roam through four different musical spaces, while immersive theatre experiences ask that you suspend your disbelief at the door. Wind your way through the old paper factory's basement bars and courtyards while partying your way past fire breathers, drummers, burlesque performers and visionary art pieces by Tico Chango, amongst others.
State of the art 3D mapping, mind-blowing projections and beats from DJ's including David Hohme (Where the Heart Is/Akumandra), David Kiss (House of Yes), Adam Gibbons and Anna Morgan (JunXion) will encourage a spooky state of mind. Rituals are there to be experienced while a sense of mischief is sure to ring through the dark sky. Costumes mandatory.
Friday, October 28th, 9pm - 4am
$30 Entry
37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
Zeppelin Hall Biergarten & BBQ
On Saturday, October 29th don't choose between celebrating Oktoberfest and Halloween with Zeppelin Hall's Shocktoberfest celebration. The Jersey City hot spot will feature seasonal beer selections amongst their 100-plus beers, their full menu of BBQ and German favorites and DJ Mike Mariano is spinning all night long starting at 9:30pm. Be sure to dress in your Halloween best for a chance to win $500 for best costume! As always, there is never a cover at Zeppelin Hall.
Saturday, October 29th, All night long
No cover
88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Treadwell Park
Celebrate your inner devil at Treadwell Park, the hottest beer hall on the Upper East Side. On Saturday, October 29th, they will be featuring Avery Brewing Co.'s Demons of Ale series with selections such as Avery Rumpkin (rum barrel aged pumpkin bee) and a Sweet and Savory Snack Menu including a season your own (SYO) popcorn station, cotton candy and other assorted sweets. A face painter will be on hand to create naughty and whimsical designs to compete your Halloween look. Be sure to bring your A-game when it comes to costume choice for your chance to win a beer-tastic gift basket!
Saturday, October 29th
No cover
1125 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Cantina Rooftop's Dia De Muertos Halloween
The year-round climate controlled glass rooftop of Cantina Rooftop is the perfect place to enjoy the sights and shrieks of Halloween. On Friday and Saturday, patrons are encouraged to dress their scariest, with onsite staff to complete the look with makeup and face paint. Features include a special Halloween menu, ghoulish drinks, fiendish treats and a costume contest with fabulous prizes.
Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th, 5pm - 11pm
No cover
605 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
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