Things to do on a Sunday in New York

The Village Halloween Parade—NYC’s creative and spooky procession—is one of the best Halloween events in Greenwich Village and it's coming back this year on Halloween, Friday, October 31. Each year, more than 50,000 zombies, ghouls, witches, monsters, robots, Jedis, giant puppets and more things that go bump in the night take to the streets for a night of costumed revelry that you won't want to miss. 

Whether you march or watch from the sidelines, don't miss this iconic Halloween event.

Spend your Halloween night immersed in the world of The Phantom of the Opera. Masquerade, the immersive Phantom performance, is hosting a Halloween soiree called Le Bal Macabre following its regular evening showing. The party promises a chance to revel after-hours beneath the glittering chandelier, marvel at live performances provided by The Box and dance to the music of the night all night long.

For ticket options, you can go to the show first, then hit the party. Or just buy party-only tickets. Prices range from $95-$345 depending on what you choose. Extravagant and macabre attire in black, silver or white is requested. Masquerade masks are, as ever, required.

Being single on Halloween doesn't have to be scary. Find your "boo" at the Halloween Singles Soiree happening on Halloween night hosted by Single and the City at House Watch in the East Village. 

Things will kick off around 8pm with a "Scary Movie" icebreaker designed to get conversations flowing. The rest of the night will be full of dancing, with a DJ spinning hip-hop, R&B and top 40. Costumes are also highly recommended, as there will be a costume contest voted on by all attendees. The night ends around 2am—plenty of time to find your person for life (or just the night). 

Earlybird tickets are $25 if purchased online beforehand, otherwise they're $40 at the door (they might sell out, so booook early). 

Need some plans for Halloween? Queens' iconic Bohemian Hall Beer Garden will play host to Quiet Events Silent Scream Halloween Extravaganza, a silent disco experience from 9pm to 1am on October 31. 

Upon arrival, every guest will receive glow sticks and a pair of glowing wireless headphones to wear for the night, which will play three different live DJs, spinning different genres all night. Pick from the red channel to hear '80s and '90s throwbacks; the blue channel will have hip-hop and R&B; green will have EDM and a top 40 playlist. 

The night promises costumes, craft brews, a full bar and a historic beer garden as the backdrop. Tickets are $25 if purchased early online, or $35 at the door. 

On Halloween night, step into the shadows of the Financial District for a night of cinematic mischief and Halloween heat at NYC's very own crimson Continental Club, A.K.A., the iconic spot where they filmed some scenes from the John Wick movies. 

The doors open at 8pm (arrive before 10:30 at least), and start off with some drink specials until 9pm to fuel up before the mayhem begins. The rest of the night will have DJs, dancing and of course, wicked costumes. The night doesn't end until 1am so you can keep the dance floor alive all night long. 

Expect a night that feels like a scene out of a movie (literally) and you're the star. Earlybird tickets are on sale now for $25, or you can get in for $40 at the door. 

On Halloween night, don't miss out on the biggest (and freakiest) party at Industry City in Brooklyn—The Vampire Ball. Serving as the official afterparty for the Village Halloween Parade, the event features seven stages of music and spectacle, including a full Blade "Blood Rave" recreation (blood will literatty rain from above you as you're dancing), kinky activations in the "House of Pain" and a live heavy metal ritual led by The Pale Hand. 

Also expect seven uniquely different genres, spanning house, techno, baltimore and jersey club, electro and more. The programming is spread out across a labyrinth of indoor and outdoor spaces spanning multiple cavernous buildings. Come prepared to get messy. 

Early arrival tickets are on sale now for $35—get them soon before the price increases. 

More than 100 businesses in the East Midtown district are throwing open their doors to welcome trick-or-treaters aged 12 and under and their families to their annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 31 from 3pm to 7pm.

Families are invited to painting pumpkins at Sunrise at East 56th, get their faces painted, snap photos under the Maniac Pumpkin jack-o-lantern arch display at 919 3rd Avenue and, of course, go trick-or-treating at the participating businesses.

Families can check in at one of two locations: 919 Third Avenue (56 Street) or Sunrise at E. 56th. You can check out more information at their website here. 

Shhh... an unbelievable, exclusive four-night Halloween Masquerade Party is taking over the former McKittrick Hotel at the end of October. Every floor of this historic location will be transformed into a multi-level, immersive nightlife production, each night offering a unique theme inspired by Hieronymus Bosch’s oil painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights."

More than 250 artists, performers and musicians are coming together to make this experience unlike anything the city has ever seen, inviting guests to wander through six levels of hidden chambers, forbidden gardens and surreal stages, all with live music, art and interactive installations. Each night is a living labyrinth where worlds collide, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that evolves with every visit.

Guests are encouraged to dress to seduce in "a decadent masquerade that blurs boundaries and heightens fantasy." Events run on October 24, 25, 31 and November 1. October 31, Halloween night, promises to be one of the largest gay Halloween parties in NYC. 

Don't miss out, get your tickets now. 

At this Irish Halloween celebration, kids can learn about the spooky traditions indigenous to the Emerald Isle. Irish Arts Center's Oíche Shamhna (that's EE-huh how-nah) promises spooky shows, creepy crafts and magical music.

This year's event will explore the similarities and differences between the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and the Latin American celebrations of Día de los Muertos, with performances from Darrah Carr Dance and Mazarte Dance Company, storytelling in Spanish, Irish, and English, and a visual arts project by Chilean artist Niktalope.  

The fun takes place on Sunday, November 2 at the Irish Arts Center in Hell's Kitchen. It's recommended for ages 4–8, but kids of all ages are welcome. Be sure to buy tickets in advance.

The fun doesn't stop on Halloween night! On Saturday, November 1, A.K.A., the Day of the Dead, join Vinyl Night's "Night of the Zombies" Skate Night presented by Rebecca Lynn. Spend the night in Bushwick at Xanadu with the Thriller Dancers of the NYC Parade, and enjoy lively performances from DJ's Misbehaviour, Operator Emz and Carozilla. And don't forget—the dress code is zombies.

The event is from 7pm to 2am (showtimes at 9pm, 10:30pm and midnight). Also don't miss the costume contest at 10:35! Lace up your skates for a fun late night out.