Halloween is approaching! Check out our guide for some of the best Halloween events happening in NYC for Halloween:

a place both wonderful and strange Presents: Halloween In The Black Lodge

Elsewhere, 599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 11237 – Saturday, October 27 at 6:00 pm

Event is for adults 16+

Website: Elsewherebrooklyn.com

This is an event perfect for the ultimate David Lynch fan. Come dressed up as your favorite David Lynch character and watch live performances, listen to twisted DJ sets, and enjoy giveaways and surprises!

(Photo courtesy of TimeOUT New York)

Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Flotilla

Central Park, Harlem Meer, Enter at Central Park North and Malcolm X Blvd,
New York 10029 – Sunday, October 28 from 4-7 pm

Event is open to all ages.

Website: CentralParkNYC.org

Come carve some pumpkins, enjoy spooky stories, or the costume parade with the entire family. The evening closes with Conservancy’s signature Pumpkin Flotilla!

(Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservatory)

Madonnathon Halloween Party

Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St, New York 10011 – October 31st at 8:30 pm

Event is for adults 18+

Website: HighlineBallroom.com

Madonna fans rejoice! Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Madonnathon, the biggest tribute/dance party for Madonna this Halloween at the Highline Ballroom. With live performances and a live DJ playing the classic hits in between sets, you’ll be sure to dance the night away. There will be a costume contest including the Best Madonna-inspired look and Best Halloween look.

(Photo courtesy of TimeOut New York, Manish Gosalia Photography)

Boo at the Zoo

Bronx Zoo, October 28

Event is open to all ages

Website: BronxZoo.com

Get into the Halloween spirit early by visiting the Bronx Zoo! Each Halloween season, the zoo features a wide variety of spooky attractions such as haunted hayrides, live performances, costume parades and more.

(Photo courtesy of TimeOut New York, Julie Larsen Maher)

Dog Friendly Halloween Party hosted by Boris & Horton

Boris & Horton 195 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 – Saturday, October 20 at 6 pm

Event is open to all ages

Website: BorisandHorton.com

Bring your pups for this ultimate doggy Halloween party! Hosted by NYC’s dog-friendly coffee shop Boris & Horton, celebrate Halloween with your furry friends and enjoy seasonal beverage specials for people and treats for the pups, a costume contest with costumes you can borrow from Rubie’s Pet Shop and more!

(Photo courtesy of Event Brite)

Sources: TimeOut New York, Eventbrite