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Between Halloween on Saturday, the marathon on Sunday, and the gaining of one hour in between thanks to the end of Daylight Savings Time, there are lots of tricks AND treats to be had in New York City this weekend. Here are a few free events to help you celebrate the weekend:
Friday (Oct. 30)
Tonight, historic Trinity Church presents “Hallowe’en is Happening”, with the following events scheduled:
- Ghouls, Games, and Graves (4:00PM – 6:00 PM): the souls who inhabit the churchyard entertain guests of all ages with tricks, treats, and stories.
- Haunted Hamilton Happy Hour (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Alexander Hamilton, one of the illustrious inhabitants of the churchyard, is celebrated, appropriately enough, with spirits (of the liquid kind). Non-alcoholic beverages are also available.
- "Phantom of the Opera" (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Rupert Julian’s 1925 classic silent film, starring Lon Cheney, is screened in a Gothic, candlelit setting. Robert Ridgell accompanies on the organ.
Trinity Church is located on Broadway at Wall Street.
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Saturday (Oct. 31)
El Museo del Barrio presents “Day of the Dead: Día de los Muertos”, to mark the November 1 Mexican tradition of celebrating the dearly departed. The event runs all day (11:00 AM to 10:30 PM) and includes story telling, mask making, music, and an outdoor procession through Central Park, complete with skeletons. Check the event page for scheduling details.
El Museo del Barrio is located at 1230 5th Avenue, between 104th and 105th Streets.
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Bryant Park presents “Tricks and Treats at Le Carrousel”, a child-friendly Halloween party that includes scary stories, magic, and crafts. The event takes place from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Le Carrousel is located in the center of Bryant Park, on the south side (40th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues).
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The most raucous street party of the year happens tonight, thanks to the New York Village Halloween Parade. The 36-year-old tradition of marching in costume through the West Village has grown into a spectacle that includes numerous bands, dancers, artists, and thousands of New Yorkers sporting some very creative costumes of all sorts. Marchers are invited to line up on 6th Avenue between Canal and Spring Streets between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, in advance of the procession up 6th Avenue.
Not in the mood to get dressed up and march? Go to the parade, anyway, and stand along the route. You will experience some of the best people watching in New York City. Keep in mind that the parade gets very crowded, so do not expect to drive around, park, or even walk quickly through the area.
Sunday (Nov. 1)
The ING New York City Marathon is not a Halloween event, technically. However, the thought of running 26.2 miles can be frightening or thrilling, depending on how you see things. It is therefore not inappropriate that this adrenaline-inducing event follows Halloween this year. Besides, with live entertainment all along the route, and thousands of spectators lining the streets, watching the marathon live can be a great follow-up to the revelry of Halloween.
Not sure where to go to support the runners? Consult these guides:
- The official ING New York City Marathon spectator guide
- About.com’s spectator guide
- The offManhattan watchers’ guide, for watching in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx
- Central Park’s guide to the final stage
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