Yonkers announces series of Halloween community events

Yonkers will host several Halloween-themed community events in October 2026. The Yonkers Downtown Waterfront Business Improvement District has scheduled a Halloween Pet Parade and Fashion Contest for Saturday, October 24, at the Yonkers Waterfront Amphitheater. The parade features categories for Most Creative, Scariest, and Cutest pets, with winners receiving gift cards.

Following the parade, a Halloween Bar Crawl will take place on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, involving various participating downtown restaurants.

Additionally, the Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site will hold activities on Saturday, October 31. The schedule includes a waterfront walking tour focused on the city's history from Indigenous origins through the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as a family-oriented movie marathon featuring the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, crafts, and trick-or-treating.