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Museums
Collecting candy alongside T. rex? Sooo cool. On the 31st, the American Museum of Natural History closes early to host its annual Halloween Celebration, from 4 to 7pm, when children in costume flood the hallowed halls. Kids can trick-or-treat, craft ghost lollipops, origami and other art projects, even chat up costumed characters like Curious George. Or take your brood to the Halloween Haunted House at the Queens County Farm Museum between 4 and 7pm; little ones can score treats, Dad can sip a mulled cider, and the whole family will be creeped out by the goblins roving the grounds. See Events for details.
Residential buildings
Back in the day, city kids donned plastic masks and sought treats within the confines of their own and neighboring high-rises. If Mother Nature’s not cooperating, why not make building-hopping your family’s Plan B for holiday adventure? Outsiders are welcome to roam the Normandie Court complex on the Upper East Side (205–235 E 95th St between Second and Third Aves, 212-735-5500); just stop by the concierge’s desk for a list of participating apartments. Or head to Murray Hill, where kids are invited to trick-or-treat inside Windsor Court (151 E 31st St between Lexington and Third Aves, 212-951-4000), which holds more than 700 apartments. Little ghouls are guaranteed to score big in the candy department.
Retail outlets
Suburban kids know the drill: To really fill up that goody bag, head to the mall. At the Staten Island Mall (2665 Richmond Ave at Platinum Ave, 718-761-6800), more than half of the 180 stores dole out Halloween loot—making a tour there definitely worth the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge toll. Kids can pick up activity books, crayons and a bag to hold their treats at the Queens Center Mall’s Guest Services center (90-15 Queens Blvd at Woodhaven Blvd, Elmhurst, Queens; 718-592-3901). Participating stores post signs out front where they’re easy to spot.—Michelle Hainer
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