Welcome to Spooky Season in NYC 👻

Find Broadway ghosts, a giant costume parade and literal downtown haunts [This is a photograph of the Belasco Theater in Manhat]( Urban legends and powerful superstitions persist in NYC, particularly in the theater world. Come along to meet the ghosts—and ghost lights, some say left on to keep spirits away—of Broadway, as we cast aside our doubts to become believers. [Get Stage Fright →]( [This is a photograph of large skeleton puppets at the Village Halloween Parade.]( Your Guide to the Village Halloween Parade This West Village procession has been taking place since 1974. What began as a small puppet parade to entertain kids has morphed into one of the City's most beloved traditions, as thousands of costumed revelers take over Sixth Avenue. Bonus: Laurie Anderson is this year’s grand marshal. [Walk on the Wild Side →]( [This is a photograph of St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery at night.]( Even More Haunted Spots in NYC What do Washington Square Park, St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery and historic restaurant One if by Land, Two if by Sea have in common—besides being in downtown Manhattan? You guessed it: supernatural sightings. Learn the legends behind these and other city locations with campfire-worthy stories. [Scare Up Fun →]( [This is a photograph of an exhibit inside the Empire State Building.]( SPONSORED 6 Tips for a Visit to the Empire State Building The world’s most famous skyscraper needs no introduction. But as well as you think you might know it, being there in person always provides something new. A longtime building tour guide gives us advice on how to get the most out of a visit to the observatory. [Touch the Sky →]( Seasonal Events [This is an image of kids picking pumpkins at Decker Farm.]( Oct 29 Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm [This is an image of large skeleton puppets at the Village Halloween Parade.]( Oct 31 Village Halloween Parade NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS 810 SEVENTH AVE, 3RD FL NEW YORK, NY 10019 [SUBSCRIBE]( [UNSUBSCRIBE]( [PRIVACY POLICY]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( ©2023 NEW YORK CITY TOURISM + CONVENTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.