This list was compiled by Susan Fox, the list-serve dynamo and visionary behind Park Slope Parents.
There is so much, almost too much, to do in the next few days. Just about every kid-oriented venue you can imagine is doing something. And on Tuesday, don’t miss the Halloween Parade. That starts on 12th Street and Seventh Avenue at 6:30 on Tuesday night.
Here’s just one thing from Susan’s insanely detailed list of Halloween happening. Everything else is in the extended body of this post. Click below.
Prospect Park Is Haunted All Over!
Saturday, Sunday: October 28- 29th
Prospect Park celebrates Halloween with good old fashioned fright.
Deep in the Park, where there is no one to hear you scream, the
Woods are haunted by monsters of all shapes and sizes. There’s also
a carnival on the Nethermead, with all kinds of fun, games, seasonal
treats, and a puppet parade. Free. Begin at Prospect Park Southwest
and 16th Street.Haunted Walk and Carnival
12 – 3 p.m.
Take a scary walk through Prospect Park’s woods, haunted by friendly
gouls and goblins. Explore Lookout Hill and emerge in the Nethermead
for a carnival full of fun, games, and surprises. Free. Begin at
Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street. October 28 only!
Haunted Carousel12 – 5 p.m.
Chilling music, ravens, bats, and spiders make a spin on the
Carousel the perfect Halloween treat. $1.50. Also October 29.
Scary Stories from the Past2 & 3 p.m.
Meet the old ghosts of Flatbush in haunting tales passed down from
Lefferts ancestors. Free. Lefferts Historic House. Also October 29.
Skeleton Scharen-Knippen Cut-Outs1 – 4 p.m.
Make your own Halloween headbands using a traditional paper-cutting
artform. Free. Lefferts Historic House. Also October 29.
Creepy Crawly Halloween12 – 5 p.m.
It’s a critter-fest in Prospect Park with lots of spiders, worms,
and other creepy creatures that are sure to make your skin crawl!
Creepy crafts, live critters and hands-on experiments. For families
with children ages 3 to 12. Free. Audubon Center. Also October 29.
Boo at the Zoo
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Go batty for Halloween with activities like face painting, craft
making, encounters with "spooky" creatures and a trip throught the
Zoo’s legendary haunted barn. Free with Zoo admission. Also October
29
OCTOBER 28th, 2006
Halloween Party
At the historical
Montauk Club on Sunday, October 29th
4-7 pm
for kids 2-10 and parents
$5 Cover charge payable at the door,
kids UNDER 2 free
25 Eighth Ave between Lincoln & St. Johns
<http://www.montaukclub.com> www.montaukclub.com
Lots and Lots of
Games and Prizes,
Music provided by MUSIC FOR aardvarks,
Sea Monsters Weekend: A Halloween Celebration
Neighborhood: Coney Island
Venue name: New York Aquarium
Address: Surf Ave at W 8th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Subway: D, F, N, Q to Coney Islandï¿1⁄2Stillwell Ave.
Phone: 718-265-FISH, for tickets call 718-265-3454
Homepage: http://www.nyaquarium.org
Date/Time: Oct 28 – Oct 29 Saturday from 11am to 4pm, Sunday from
11am to 4pm
Prices: Free with aquarium admission, ; costumed children under age
12 are free with a paying adult. , $11, seniors and children: $7,
under 2 free
Ages: All ages
Category: Around Town
The aquarium’s creatures are accustomed to people gaping at them,
but what happens when the fish look out and see little Spider-Men
and SpongeBobs peering in? Kids can try to scare (or at least
surprise) the watery inhabitants before heading off to play carnival
games and collect free candy (while supplies last). Those in search
of a last-minute costume should sit still while Agostino and Company
provide aquarium-inspired full-face painting.
October 28th, 2006
THE PUPPETRY ARTS THEATRE, INC.
339 2ND ST. 1R BROOKLYN, NY 11215
718-768-3703
What’s better then a Trick Or Treat Bag filled with just candy? How
about a Trick Or Treat Bag filled with arts and crafts, cool prizes,
crazy hats, and so much more? You’ll find it all at The Puppetry
Arts Theatre’s first Annual Haunted Halloween Carnival Saturday
October 28th 2006.
This creative and educational carnival open to everyone is the
design of The Puppetry Arts Theatre (TPAT) Executive Director Tim
Young. The event has been established as a fundraiser to support the
Arts In Education and Theatrical Programs TPAT offers to area
hospitals, shelters, schools, and community events.
Mr. Young felt that an event with so many rewarding and fun
activities and such high profile sponsors should itself be part of
the Theatre’s outreach program. In turn, over 300 youth living with
HIV, domestic violence, and abuse will be given the chance to pick
out their very own Halloween Costumes donated to the occasion at a
pre event Pizza Party sponsored in part by Famous Pino’s Pizzeria of
7th Ave Park Slope.
Youth are also invited to paint self-portraits on tiles at the
Pottery Cafï¿1⁄2′ Booth which will be used to create the new Welcome
Mural at the Brooklyn Hospital Children’s Floor.
These 300 kids, as well as the first 200 kids from the general
public, will receive a free Trick Or Treat Bag with valuable toys,
games, hats, and magazines from such companies as Elope Hats, Wham-O
Toys, and Regal Cinemas.
The event offers carnival games including Basket Ball Toss and Ski
Ball, special games with Score! Educational Center and The NY Daily
News. Youth can explore arts and crafts featuring puppet and mask
making with the volunteers from TPAT and Arts for All. The Fire
Safety Team will sponsor a fire drill activity and Mc Gruff the
Crime Dog will be on set to watch as the Good Dog Foundation greets
dog lovers of all ages.
Maggie Moo the Cow will be on hand to offer the scoop on some really
great carnival treats with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Bonnie’s Grill,
and Gus Soda. With plenty of fun to go around TPAT will showcase
selections from its new family puppet musical "In A Round About Way"
and performances by the YDR Dance Ensemble.
Enjoy music and games with the Eventique DJ and win great prizes in
the Kid’s Costume Contest or bring the family dog for the Doggy
Costume Contest sponsored by Buttercup’s Pawtisserie of 5th Ave Park
Slope and New York Dog Magazine. Take a spooky tour of the Haunted
Lab funded by Commerce Bank or jump all about in the Bounce House
sponsored by Send In The Clowns.
So much excitement to be had at this amazing event for the entire
family! Handicap accessible and hosted by Camp Friendship 339 8th
Street at 6th Ave, Park Slope. F or R train to 9th St. 2pm-6pm. $1
Games/Activities $2 Food/Beverages $3 Haunted Lab/Bounce House $5
Doggy Costume Contest entry fee. 718-768-3703/ www.puppetryarts.org
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
10/28/2006
1. 11:00:00 AM
Halloween and Harvest Festival Weekend
Boo! Join us for a weekend full of activities celebrating Halloween
and the harvest season. Touch slithery snakes, get your face
painted, and hear spooky stories. Come in a costume, if you like. On
October 28, Maria Sangiolo sings a Family Songfest at 1:30 and 3pm.
On October 29, enjoy a concert by Francis Mbappe at 1:30 and 3pm.
Due to construction, the Museum will not be hosting Monster Mash
this year. The Museum will be closed on October 31.
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OCTOBER 29th, 2006
October 29th, 2006
Ghouls & Gourds
Sunday, October 29, Noonï¿1⁄24:30 p.m.
Let the "wild rumpus" start! Bring your costumes, instruments, and
silly attitudes and prepare to be charmed by one of New York City’s
wackiest Halloween extravaganzas. Hot Peas ‘N Butterï¿1⁄2who stunned
audiences from Symphony Space to the Tribeca Film Festival with
their upbeat blend of Puerto Rican bomba plena, American folk, and
groovy R&Bï¿1⁄2will have audiences of all ages dancing in the grass. The
group will be joined by nine-year-old Puerto Rican dance prodigy
Alize Roid. Rebecca Frezza and her Big Truck Band became an instant
smash hit on Nickelodeon cable television with her song about
gardening entitled Hï¿1⁄2O + Oï¿1⁄2 + Sun. She promises to bring that song
and more of her award-winning high octane rock ‘n’ roll sounds to
BBG audiences on the Cherry Esplanade. Parent’s Choice Gold Awardï¿1⁄2
winner Billy Jonas returns from Asheville, North Carolina, to sing
about recycling, watermelon seeds, and Mount St. Helen with his one-
man "industrial re-percussion" band. Plus use Sassafras-leaf
rubbings to make a "ghost portrait," check out displays of "shrunken
apple heads" and Thai pumpkin carving, or make your own recycled
instrument to take home. The afternoon culminates with a Halloween
costume parade led by drummers from the Brazilian percussion corps,
Maracatu NY. Visiting ghouls and goblins can march to the beat of
hundreds of zany percussion instruments, carry an assortment of
larger-than-life puppets, or just show off their own costumes for
all to see!
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
10/29/2006
11:00:00 AM
Halloween and Harvest Festival Weekend
Boo! Join us for a weekend full of activities celebrating Halloween
and the harvest season. Touch slithery snakes, get your face
painted, and hear spooky stories. Come in a costume, if you like. On
October 28, Maria Sangiolo sings a Family Songfest at 1:30 and 3pm.
On October 29, enjoy a concert by Francis Mbappe at 1:30 and 3pm.
Due to construction, the Museum will not be hosting Monster Mash
this year. The Museum will be closed on October 31.
Sea Monsters Weekend: A Halloween Celebration
Neighborhood: Coney Island
Venue name: New York Aquarium
Address: Surf Ave at W 8th St, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Subway: D, F, N, Q to Coney Islandï¿1⁄2Stillwell Ave.
Phone: 718-265-FISH, for tickets call 718-265-3454
Homepage: http://www.nyaquarium.org
Date/Time: Oct 28 – Oct 29 Saturday from 11am to 4pm, Sunday from
11am to 4pm
Prices: Free with aquarium admission, ; costumed children under age
12 are free with a paying adult. , $11, seniors and children: $7,
under 2 free
Ages: All ages
Category: Around Town
The aquarium’s creatures are accustomed to people gaping at them,
but what happens when the fish look out and see little Spider-Men
and SpongeBobs peering in? Kids can try to scare (or at least
surprise) the watery inhabitants before heading off to play carnival
games and collect free candy (while supplies last). Those in search
of a last-minute costume should sit still while Agostino and Company
provide aquarium-inspired full-face painting.
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OCTOBER 31st, 2006
Halloween Party
3-6:30PM-ish
at the YMCA on 9th St
18th Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade
6:30 pm (line up behind 12th Street)
Join the Headless Horsewoman and other Halloween friends on Tuesday,
October 31 at the Civic Council’s Halloween Parade. The parade, for
children of all ages, starts at 6:30 pm at 7th Avenue and 12th
Street and proceeds to Union Street. Participants may join the
parade at any point along the route. Our usual Parade bands –
Paprika and The Eternal Buzz Brass Band – will be on hand. The
Parade is preceded by a Children’s Party at Prospect Park YMCA.
Watch this space for additional information.