Your Guide to Halloween in NYC 2025

If there’s one city that knows how to do Halloween right, it’s New York. From haunted parades and immersive nightlife to costume-filled rooftop parties that run until sunrise, Halloween in NYC is a full-blown season of spectacle. Whether you’re looking for eerie entertainment or upscale chaos, here’s your guide to the best Halloween events in NYC this year: starting with the one you can’t miss.

Psycho at the Penthouse: The Ultimate Halloween Party in NYC

Get ready to lose your mind, in the best possible way. This year, Riff Raff (situated in Virgin Hotels NYC) is hosting the much anticipated, Psycho at the Penthouse, an unforgettable Halloween night high above the city skyline.

Step inside the Penthouse at Virgin Hotels, where luxury meets lunacy. Expect dark glamour, surreal performances, and a pulse-raising soundtrack that keeps the night alive well past midnight. Guests are encouraged to dress to kill, literally and figuratively. Think cinematic horror meets haute couture.

With panoramic city views, VIP tables, and that signature Riff Raff edge, this rooftop takeover is set to be one of the best Halloween parties in NYC.

🎟️ Tickets: Reserve your spot on Eventbrite 

📍 Location: Virgin Hotels NYC, NoMad 

🕒 Date: October 31, 2025 - 10PM(EDT)

Psycho at 1227 at Everdene Terrace

Before heading upstairs, start your night at Psycho at 1227, Virgin Hotels’ immersive Halloween experience at Everdene Terrace. Inspired by the cult classic American Psycho, this one-night-only event turns the 4th floor terrace into a haunting playground where fashion, horror, and nightlife collide.

Enjoy an open bar, dance to electrifying beats, and take in sweeping Manhattan skyline views from one of the city’s most dynamic indoor-outdoor venues.

🎟️ Tickets: Available through Virgin Hotels NYC 

📍 Location: Everdene Terrace, Virgin Hotels NYC 

🕒 Date: October 31, 2025 - 7PM–12AM

Who says the party has to end? Once midnight hits, head upstairs to continue the night at Psycho at the Penthouse, running from 10PM until late.

Other Can’t-Miss Halloween Events in NYC

Looking to make your Halloween weekend a full-blown adventure? Here are a few other Halloween activities in NYC to build your itinerary around Psycho at the Penthouse.

1. The Village Halloween Parade

No New York Halloween is complete without the iconic Greenwich Village Parade. Tens of thousands of costumed revelers take over Sixth Avenue with puppets, live bands, and pure creative energy.

• 📅 When: October 31, 2025

• 📍 Where: Sixth Avenue from Canal to 15th StreeT

 🕒 Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)

2. City of Gods Halloween Festival (Brooklyn)

For the music lovers: this three-day festival in Brooklyn transforms industrial spaces into an immersive world of art, sound, and spectacle. Expect DJs, themed stages, and mind-bending visuals.

• 📅 When: October 24–26, 2025

•  📍 Where: Secret Brooklyn location (announced closer to date) 

3. Magic Hour Rooftop’s LYRA Halloween Party

If your vibe is upscale nightlife with a view, Magic Hour at Moxy Times Square hosts one of the best Halloween parties in NYC every year. DJs, photo ops, and rooftop drinks under glowing spiderwebs.

• 📅 When: October 26, 2025

• 📍 Where: 485 7th Ave

• 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM (EDT)

4. NYC Halloween Bar Crawl

For a more casual (but still spooky) night out, join the city-wide Halloween bar crawl with drink specials and costume contests across multiple venues.

📅 When: November 1, 2025

 📍 Where: Multiple Manhattan & Brooklyn bars

Best Bars in NYC for Halloween Vibes

Even outside the big events, New York’s cocktail scene gets deliciously dark in October. These bars go all-in on spooky ambiance:

• Beetle House (East Village) – A Tim Burton-themed bar serving “Weird and Unusual” cocktails year-round.

• Lillie’s Victorian Establishment – A haunted Victorian fantasy that leans into the season with eerie decor and themed drinks.

• The Headless Widow – East Village haunt with candlelight, absinthe, and classic horror inspiration.

• Paradise Lost (Brooklyn) – Gothic interiors and creative cocktails make it a local Halloween favorite.

Make a night of it: start at Beetle House, grab dinner nearby, then head to the Penthouse for the main event.

Plan the Perfect Halloween Weekend in NYC

• Friday, Oct 24–26: Hit pre-Halloween events like City of Gods or a haunted house in Brooklyn.

• Saturday, Oct 25: Check out a rooftop party like Magic Hour’s LYRA or join the Halloween Bar Crawl.

• Friday, Oct 31: Parade, dinner, then Psycho at the Penthouse, your grand finale.

Whether you’re visiting or local, this lineup gives you plenty of fun things to do in NYC for Halloween, from iconic parades to unforgettable parties.