Seasonal Halloween and autumn events scheduled in New York

Various seasonal events and Halloween festivities are scheduled across New York locations throughout October.

At Destiny USA, activities include a performance by Jeff the Magic Man on October 29, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and face painting. Retailers such as IKEA, Barnes & Noble, and Bath & Body Works are offering seasonal collections, while Regal cinema is hosting classic horror film screenings for $7.99. Food offerings include seasonal items from Starbucks, P.F. Chang’s, and The Cheesecake Factory.

In Dutchess County, specifically the City of Beacon, the Happy Valley Arcade Bar is hosting several events, including a pumpkin painting and book swap on October 28, a marketplace featuring live music and tarot on October 30, and a Halloween party on October 31. Other regional attractions include Dia Beacon for contemporary art, boat tours of the Bannerman Castle ruins, and autumn escape packages at the Mirbeau Inn and Spa.