For many people, some of the best things about fall in NYC are pumpkin spice everything, nearby leaf-peeping, apple-picking and other autumnal activities. But for a ghastly segment of the population, fall is all about Halloween. If your little ones turn into ghostly ghouls (the nice kind of course) at the first hint of fall, NYC has plenty of spooky activities to embrace the spirit of the season. Halloween with kids in NYC can be a family-friendly affair, with just enough scares to keep them on their toes. From costume contests and pumpkin carving sessions to trick or treating and spooky story times, there are plenty of kid-friendly Halloween activities around the city. Even the most haunted of haunted houses tone things down for the sake of the young ones. So gather up the frightful little folks and check out these Halloween events for kids (or just settle in with a scary movie for kids at home).