11 Ways To Celebrate Halloween In South Slope
Halloween is this Friday, October 31, and there are plenty of ways for neighbors young and young-at-heart to celebrate in the area. From creepy crafts to costume contests to the big parade, here’s what’s coming up for the spookiest night of the year in South Slope:
Halloween Crafts
When: Thursday, October 30, 4pm
Where: Park Slope Library, 431 6th Avenue
What: Get ready for the big day by making some spooooky crafts! This event is geared toward school-aged children, though younger siblings are welcome.
How much: Free!
Super Halloween
When: Friday, October 31, 3-5pm
Where: Greenwood Park, 555 7th Avenue
What: Swing by with the kids for a super-hero good time! They’ll have face painting, treats, activities, and more.
How much: Free!
Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade
When: Friday, October 31, 6:30pm
Where: Starts at 14th Street and 7th Avenue
What: Walk along with your creepy, crawly, and fantastically costumed neighbors to a party at the conclusion point at the Old Stone House.
How much: Free!
Halloween Night With DJ Felgzzz
When: Friday, October 31, 9pm-2am
Where: Greenwood Park, 555 7th Avenue
What: Wear a costume, get a drink on the house! Then stick around for some terrifying tunes.
How much: Free!
Beats From Beyond The Grave
When: Friday, October 31, 9pm
Where: Freddy’s Bar & Backroom, 627 5th Avenue
What: Eat, drink, and be scary across two rooms featuring four DJs, drink specials, a kitchen that’s cooking up snacks until 2am, a midnight costume contest, prize pack giveaways, and more.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Friday, October 31, 9pm
Where: South, 629 5th Avenue
What: Enjoy drink specials all night with some of your favorite scary neighbors while all dressed up — the contest to pick the best costume is at 11pm.
How much: No cover.
Carrie Halloween Party
When: Friday, October 31, 9pm-2am
Where: Mary’s Bar, 708 5th Avenue
What: Will you go to prom with me? Modeled after the bloody senior prom scene from Carrie, this party will be killer. There will be a costume contest at midnight, and the winners, who will be crowned King and Queen, will drink free all night.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Friday, October 31, 9pm-4am
Where: Supercollider, 609 4th Avenue
What: Promise of music, drinks, movies, and more! Costumes are encouraged and there’s a contest judged by the bartenders featuring “super secret spooky prizes.” Don’t have a costume? Christy Hall will be on hand to zombify your faces. Music provided by Twigg Von Wünderkind, so get ready to dance.
How much: No cover.
Halloween Party
When: Friday, October 31, 10pm
Where: The Monro Pub, 481 5th Avenue
What: Spooky drinks, scary tunes, a costume contest, and — oh yes — a smoke machine. Drink specials and treats all night long, and the backyard will be open until midnight.
How much: No cover.
4th Annual Halloween Costume Contest
When: Saturday, November 1, 8pm
Where: Brooklyn Pub, 689 6th Avenue
What: Yes there’s a costume contest, but also there’s karaoke — so brush up on the words to Monster Mash!
How much: $25 for an open bar and food between 8-10pm.
Biscuits And Gravy Annual Halloween Bash
When: Saturday, November 1, 8pm-4am
Where: Freddy’s Bar & Backroom, 627 5th Avenue
What: The Halloween celebration continues on the Day of the Dead with resident DJs Mikey Palms and Ben the Beyonder, plus another chance to get dressed up for a costume contest, and more.
How much: No cover.
Know about any fun, local Halloween events that we missed? Share the details in the comments below!