Trick or treat? Halloween is knocking on the door and if you haven’t yet figured out your party plans, we’ve gathered a list of offerings. This is not comprehensive, but rather our picks from what’s going down party-wise in New York City this weekend. We tend to look for budget-conscious options and also tried to leave off the sold out stuff. Happy haunting!

Thursday, October 27
Fear Bazaar
The Upright Citizens Brigade is once again getting in the Halloween spirit with a day of Fear Bazaar. Billed as an immersive theatrical comedy experience that’s 95% cheaper than Sleep No More, Fear Bazaar features some of the UCB’s top improvisers, including Anthony Atamanuik, Shannon O’Neill, Connor Ratliff, James Dwyer, Max Brand, Morgan Grace Jarrett, Julia Kelly, and Yoni Lotan. There will be six performances of the show, with the first one starting at 2pm and the last one clocking in at the witching hour. They’re sure to get more zany as the day progresses. Check out this year’s promo here.
UCBT East Village, 153 East 3rd St, New York, NY 10009
2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 11:59pm
$5

Rebel Rouser Club House Halloween Special
Rebel Rouser record store hosts its annual night of ‘shock rock ’n’ roll’ at the Soho Grand. Dance the night away to all vinyl dj sets spun by Josh Styles, Avi Spivak, Reyes Rodriguez and William Martin featuring garage, RnB, glam, soul, horror, and more. Also on tap, crazy costumes, a costume contest, and free giveaways.
Soho Grand Hotel, 310 W Broadway, New York, New York 10013
10pm-2am
Free

Friday, October 28
Daybreaker NYC Morning Masquerade
Nothing says Halloween devotion than waking up at the crack of dawn, putting on a costume and heading to a dance party on a boat on a brisk October morning. Daybreaker is throwing one of their signature soirees to kick off Halloween weekend so you can do just that. DJ Alex Cruz will be manning the decks and the official NYC cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show will on board to give the festivities an added kick. Revelers will also be treated to free Califia Cold Brew, healthy juices & breakfast treats.
Hornblower Infinity, 353 West St, New York, NY 10014
6am-9am
$32 & up

DFA Records Ghost Dog No 1
Any party hosted by DFA Records is guaranteed to be an excellent time with plenty to dance to. Slip into a comfortable costume and be prepared to sweat the night away with DJ sets by members of the DFA family and some “scary good live performances.”
Good Room, 98 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11222
9PM
$25 Early Bird / $30 Normal admission

Supercinema Presents Inferno A Monster Dance Party
Those devilish darlings at Supercinema are up to their old tricks with the October edition of their film-themed immersive dance party at The McKittrick Hotel. This time around they are going full freak to celebrate the greatest monster movies off all time. When purchasing tickets, revelers can chose to go as Dracula, a vampire, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, a witch, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, a mummy, a zombie, the Wolfman, the Invisible Man or a damsel in distress. Of course, the venue will be dolled up to recreate some of the Golden Age of Hollywood’s most memorable monster movies, and there will be pop-up theatrical performances, guest DJs, live music and open bar all night long. This party is a little bit on the pricey side, but if you have the dough, it’s worth it.
The McKittrick Hotel, 530 W 27th St, New York, New York 10001
October 28, 29 & 31
$85 & up

2MR & The Lot Radio: Halloween at The Mission
If ambient techno is what you desire this Halloween, then head to this concert/party in a church in Greenpoint. Hans Berg [Official] (UFO Station Recordings/Berlin), and Mike Simonetti (2MR) & The Real Cristiano? (analog ambient synth set) will be performing live. Plus his party, which is organized by The Lot Radio, is for a good cause, part of the proceeds go towards renovating the neighboring church’s pipe organ.
San Damiano Mission, 21 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11222
8pm
Suggested donation at the door: $10 (cash/credit)

JunXion Presents Crossroads: A Haunted Masquerade
If you like a shindig that’s made up of a variety of rooms each with a different musical vibe, then Junxion’s soiree in an industrial-chic hotel that was once a paper factory should be on your short list. You can get down to deep house and ancient rhythms in the Hideout, or let your body pulse to global bass beats in the Room of rRverence. There’s also going to be a speak-easy room offering up jazz and burlesque performances, and the back garden vibe is deep house. Also on the menu: tarot and astrology readings, a haunted house, Occult magick, face/body painting and more. The Transcendence Golden Ticket includes a pre-party and transportation to the soiree from a secret location in Bushwick.
Paper Factory, 37-06 36th Street, Queens, NY 11101
9pm-6am
$40 & up

Halloween Extravaganza
Things get downright spooky at The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine around Halloween. This year they will be screening The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) with live organ accompaniment by Timothy Brumfield. After the film, the Cathedral’s Nave becomes a haunted house of sorts, animated with creatures of the night courtesy of Ralph Lee’s Mettawee River Theater Company.
The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
7pm & 10pm
$25

Saturday, October 29
Halloween Harvest Festival
A bit of daytime family-and-pet-friendly Halloween revelry comes to Socrates Sculpture Park this Saturday. There will be local vendors, costume making, a performance by Circus Amok, and the park’s annual Canine Costume Contest.
Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106
11am-3pm
Free

Gemini & Scorpio Stranger Things Halloween (8th Annual Masquerade Macabre)
Party provocateurs Gemini & Scorpio are going full on “Stranger Things” for their annual Halloween fête that inhabits a two-floor 10,000 sq ft warehouse. Once there, you can get lost in the forest, face off with a mind-reading government agent, play Dungeons & Dragons, eat Eggos, join a seance, dip in a sensory deprivation pool and more.
9pm-5am
600 Degraw Street, Gowanus, BK
$20 & up, $15 after 1am at the door, based on capacity

HalloWolfbat Halloween Party
Read more about this party here.
House of Vans, 25 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Free with RSVP

Critical Halloween
If you’re looking for an intellectual Halloween party, then the Storefront for Art and Architecture’s Critical Halloween fete is where it’s at. Attracting a who’s who of New York City’s design and art communities, the annual party centers around a feared ghost of art and architectural production and inspires the cleverest costumes. This year, they’ve selected the theme of luxury. Dancing, open bar, and a costume competition fill out the evening.
United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York, New York 10033
9pm-2am
$50-$1,000

Headless Halloween BBQ
This Ridgewood-dwelling Halloween soiree is being billed as an off the hook ‘FREAKNIC’. It features music by BEARCAT, Oscar Nñ, HD, Shyboi and Mistervacation.
Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Ave., Queens, New York 11378
9pm
$15

The Second Annual Halloween S(t)singing Spooktacular!
Here’s a party that marries Halloween and karaoke. Hosted by Joe McGinty and famed New York City go-go dancer Anna Copa Cabanna, you can sing along to your favorite Halloween songs or dress up as Beyonce and blast out her hits. Plus, there will be a costume contest, bobbing for apples and b-movie classics projected.
Sid Gold’s Request Room, 165 West 26th Street, New York, NY
9pm

TIKI DISCO Halloween Edition
If there’s one crew that know about crafting good dance times its kids at Tiki Disco. Not a lot of bells and whistles for this one, just good vibes and costumes are encouraged.
The Wick, 260 Merserole St, Brooklyn, New York 11206
10pm
$20

Phantasmagorey: The Haunted Ballroom
Dances of Vice are another group who throw their all into their immersive soirees. This Halloween they have some otherworldly Samhain revelry planned. Going down at the Grand Prospect Hall, the nocturnal celebration promises entertainment by a live funeral jazz orchestra, an absinthe parlor, and macabre merriment.
The Grand Prospect Hall, 263 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11215
10pm
$59

You Are So Lucky – Halloween
This one is pricey, so if you don’t have the cash, look away now. After launching last Halloween, You Are So Lucky are throwing another epic victorian-themed masquerade in a 72-room gothic manor built by a copper baron at the beginning of the 20th Century. On tap will be séances, music, performances, dancing, and plenty of cocktails.
Secret Location
10pm-5am
$77 & up

Rubulad: The Groovy Graveyard…A Carnival of Souls
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a Rubulad party. The weird and quirky underground party addicts are putting their new Bushwick space to use by throwing an indoor/outdoor carnival of souls-themed soiree. There will live performances by The YeahTones, Morricone Youth and Miles Francis, as well as DJ sets by Repoman, Sandy Darling, MeKristo and more. Plus G. Scopitronic’s Non-Stop Horror Film Fest, Dark Circus Extraordinaire by Norm Francoeur and more. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite undead rock star.
RSVP for location to rubulad@outlook.com
8:00 pm doors; 9:00 pm show
$15 before 9pm or after performances, $25 otherwise

MoMA PS1 Halloween Ball After Party Hosted by Susanne Bartsch
Missed out on tickets to MoMA PS1’s Halloween Ball? You can catch up with the merriment at the afterparty which is hosted and curated by party diva Susanne Bartsch. Expect a mix of the madcap and the chic with music by MJ Hall, and Onehalf Nelson, and shows by Kevin Aviance, Leonide the Magnificent and more. May want to get there early, as there will be limited tickets at the door.
Schimanski, 54 North 11th Street Brooklyn 11211
Midnight till Dawn
$30

Sunday, October 30
Ladyfag Presents Battle Hymn
This All Hallow’s Eve-themed edition of Ladyfag’s notorious Sunday night party finds Honey Dijon, The Carry Nation and Eli Escobar on the decks.
Flash Factory, 229 West 28th Street, New York, NY
Doors open at 10 PM
$15, or $10 with a SERIOUS costume/LQQK! (no advance tickets)

Monday, October 31, 2016
Halloween Party at BK Bazaar with A Place to Bury Strangers, Honey, Way Out & Vinyl Williams
Head to Brooklyn Bazaar’s art deco paradise for a Halloween show that features the haunting, shoegazy sounds of A Place to Bury Strangers. Costumes encouraged.
Brooklyn Bazaar, 150 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
7pm
$15

Jonathan Toubin/New York Night Train Haunted Hop x Alana Amram’s Monster Mash
Jonathan Toubin’s Haunted Hop and Alana Amram’s Monster Mash are cozying up again this Halloween. This time their double bill takes over the Knockdown Center in Ridgewood. For the first part of the night, a curated selection of Amram’s pals dress up and perform covers by their favorite bands. Among those rumored to be sent up include Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, Siouxsie, Slayer, The Damned, Dio and Danzig. Come 11pm, soul dj extraordinaire Jonathan Toubin takes over to spin gems from his collection of Halloween 45s. A haunted house, mind-melting projections, a costume contest, gogo dancers, and a hula hoop performance are also part of the fun. For those looking to for a wallet-friendly option, this is a great bet.
Knockdown Center, 52-19 Flushing Avenue, Queens, NY 11378
7pm-11pm Monster Mash, 11pm-late The Haunted Hop
$10/$20 without costume

CHERYL Presents ChERYL: CROW
Artist collective CHERYL is throwing another Halloween spectacle. This year’s theme is “CHERYL: Crow” (pronounced “Sheryl Crow”) and they describe the dance party as being “a celebration of celebrity failure, resurrected goth super heroes, birds, and public transportation wormholes.” In the DJ booth you’ll find JD Samson, Amber Valentine, DJ Nick, and DJ Grandma Internet.
Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
9pm-2am
$15-$20

Queens Of The Night: Mozart In Space
Heartbeat Opera’s Third Annual Benefit Drag Extravaganza
Heartbeat Opera isn’t your grandma’s opera. Founded by four graduates of the Yale School of Drama and Yale School of Music, the troupe reimagines the opera experience with new adaptations that deliver a more visceral experience for the audience. This Halloween they take audiences on a outer space journey complete with interstellar-baroque costumes and a soundtrack inspired by Mozart.
National Sawdust, 80 N 6th St. Brooklyn, NY
7pm & 10pm
$25 & up

The Roxy Hotel Presents: David Bowie Scary Monsters Halloween!
It’s your ultimate Bowie-themed Halloween party. Michael T and the Vanities are sent to perform, plus there will be glam-tinged dj sets by Miss Guy and Miles Robbins. In the Roxy Hotel’s cinema, you’ll find free screenings of The Hunger and Ziggy Sardust starting at 7pm. RIP Bowie.
The Django, 2 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013, USA
8pm-2am
$15 at the door, RSVP: events@grandlifehotels.com

A Very Special Halloween Night Train with Wyatt Cenac
Wyatt Cenac hosts a special Halloween stand-up show with guests Jon Glaser, Rob Cantrell, Jean Grae, Reformed Whores, Tawanda Gona, Puppeteer James Godwin, Donwill (DJ set) and more.
Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
8pm
$5

Quintron & Miss Pussycat

Quintron & Miss Pussycat
It’s most certainly a dance party when New Orleans’ Quintron & Miss Pussycat are in the house. Quintron turns out an amalgamation of soul, garage and R&B on an assortment of self-made electronic instruments while Miss Pussycat plays plays maracas and sings. There’s also an entertaining and colorful puppet show to open the set. Once you’ve experienced Quintron & Miss Pussycat, you’ll never want to go back.
Baby’s All Right, 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, 11211
11:59pm
$15

Hitchcock Disco
This recurring Alfred Hitchcock-inspired Tuesday night party is moving to Monday for one week only in honor of Halloween. Hosted by Kayvon Zand and friends this ghoulish endeavor features a number of disorderly New York City personalities including Amanda Lepore, Anna Zand, Beverly Sage, Justin Angel, Nicky Ottav and more. Watch the trailer below to get an idea of what to expect.
Rumpus Room, 249 Eldridge Street, New York, NY
10pm-4am
Free

Image above courtesy of Dances of Vice.