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Check out these Halloween-themed events in Queens
BY KAYLA WONG
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
Th e air outside is getting chillier and
pumpkins are beginning to appear in
doorways as the spooky season is upon
us. If traditional trick-or-treating is not
thrilling enough, there are many events in
Queens to help you get into the Halloween
spirit.
As the big night fast approaches, there
are a number of Halloween-themed
events leading up to the holiday that are
worth checking out. Here are 10 events
around the borough to consider if you
want to have a wicked awesome time,
from family-friendly events to spinechilling
experiences.
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
Queens Underground Black
& Brown Film Festival
& Costume Party
The 4th Annual Queens
Underground International Black &
Brown Film Festival features indie
fi lmmakers from across the globe
with a special focus on local producers,
directors, cast and crew from New
York City. Th is adults-only fi lm festival
is the Halloween edition, so costumes are
a must. Th e event has food and beverages
available, along with desserts and other
vendors.
Time: 7 p.m. to midnight
Location: Jamaica Performing Arts
Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
Admission: $25 and up
queensunderground718.com
Halloween Spooktacular
Activities at this event include a haunted
house, a costume contest, goodie bags,
a photo booth and a hayride to the onsite
pumpkin patch, where each child will
receive a pumpkin. You can either show
up the day of and pay in cash or pre-register
online.
Time: Slot 1 is 10 to 11:15 a.m., and
Slot 2 is 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Location: Flushing YMCA, 138-46
Northern Blvd., Flushing
Admission: $12
eventbrite.com/e/flushing-y-familyhalloween
event-tickets-178234222357
SUNDAY, OCT. 24
Halloween Brunch
If you’re looking for a morning event
to get into the Halloween spirit, join
Cupkins Play Cafe for a kid-friendly
Halloween brunch. A child’s ticket
includes food, drink and play, and an
adult ticket includes a pastry and a beverage.
All children and adults are welcome
to come in a costume.
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Cupkins Play Cafe, 208-03
35th Ave., Bayside
Admission: $30 for
children, $15 per adult
Thursday, Oct. 28
Terror on Totten Haunted House
NYPD’s haunted house returns, but
the two-story building is not for the faint
of heart. Th e old Army installation was
transformed into the police department’s
haunted house, dubbed “Terror on
Totten.” Created by NYPD’s TARU and
Community Aff airs offi cers, Terror on
Totten Haunted House is open Th ursdays
through Saturdays until Halloween in
Fort Totten. You don’t even have to pay
to get scared — it’s completely free for
the public. Recommended for kids 12
and up.
Time: 4 to 11 p.m.
Location: Fort Totten in Willets Point
Admission: Free
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
Fall Family Festival
Th is carnival-themed event has everything
from skee-ball and rock climbing
to face painting and pony rides. You can
even ride on a train hayride to the pumpkin
patch where you can pick a pumpkin
and carve it. Advanced registration
is required.
Time: Saturday, Oct. 30, noon to 6 p.m.
Location: Hollis Congregational
Church, 211-04 Hollis Ave., Queens
Village
Admission: $10 for children, $5 per
adult (concessions, rides and games
are additional)
eventbrite.com/e/fall-family-festivalhalloween
carnival-pumpkin-pickinghayrides
in-ny-tickets-164582018247
Day of
the Deadthemed
Halloween Party
JCI Philippine-New York and Knights
of Rizal – NY Chapter invite you to the
Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
themed Halloween party. Th ere will be
food, drinks, singing, contests, raffl es,
games and more. It’s a family-friendly
event, so kids are welcome. Don’t forget
your costume and face paint! Food
and non-alcoholic drinks are included in
the ticket.
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Location: D’Haven Ballroom, 58-02
37th Ave., Woodside
Advance tickets: $55 adult/$10 kid (up
to age 10)
At the door tickets: $65 adult/$10 kid
(up to age 10)
jciphilny-halloween2021.eventbrite.
com/
Halloween Harvest Festival
Th e annual Halloween Harvest Festival
in Long Island City features a dog costume
contest, pumpkin carving and catapulting
competition, artist-led workshops
and more. No registration is necessary.
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Location: Socrates Sculpture Park,
32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Admission: Free
socratessculpturepark.org
Sunday, Oct. 31
Halloween at the Garden
Little ones can show off their Halloween
costumes, walk their Trick-or-Treat Trail
and enjoy performances, including a
magic show. Adults 21 and up can enjoy
harvest beers and ciders for purchase at
the Beer and Wine Garden.
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Queens Botanical Garden,
43-50 Main St.
Admission: $6v
queensbotanical.org
Halloween on the Farm
Th is family-friendly spooktacular features
the full Halloween on the farm with
things like the Amazing Maize Maze, hayrides,
a haunted farmhouse and trick-ortreating
with the farm animals, along with
other things. Local food vendors will be
on site, and Halloween costumes encouraged.
Online tickets are required; no tickets
are sold at the door.
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Queens County Farm
Museum, 7350 Little Neck Pkwy., Floral
Park
Admission: $20 (ages 0-3 free)
eventbrite.com/e/halloween-on-thefarm
tickets-176665399967
Hell on Earth Halloween 5K
The family-friendly vibes and great
swag will leave you haunted with good
feelings. Whether you are a veteran
runner or this is your first 5K, this
spooky race has a spot for you. All
finishers will receive a customized
Halloween medal, and if you register
by Oct. 15, you’ll get a limited edition
custom race shirt. Special Halloween
treats and drinks are available at the
start and finish, and you’ll want to
stick around for some post-race raffles.
Costumes are encouraged! If you can’t
make it in person, you can sign up for
the virtual race.
Start Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 108-14 Myrtle Ave.,
Richmond Hill
Race Fee: $35
runsignup.com/Race/NY/
RichmondHill/HellonEarth
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