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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- From haunted history tours and spooky movie nights to dog costume contests and paranormal workshops, this weekend’s events promise thrills for all ages. Here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend on Staten Island. Multi-day events Pumpkin Picking at Decker Farm| October weekends, noon-5 p.m. Search the patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride with family and friends, and indulge in delicious fall food favorites at New York City’s oldest continuously working family farm. Activities include pumpkin picking (priced by weight), hayrides, pumpkin chucking, fall photo opportunities, pumpkin painting, and seasonal food and treats from vendors. Cost: Adults (12+): $12, Seniors (65+): $10, HRT Members: $10, Youth (3–11): $8, Children (0–2): Free (tickets here) Location: Decker Farm, 435 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island, NY 10314 More information here Spooky Snug Harbor Tours | Dates below Explore Snug Harbor’s darker history on these nighttime walking tours. Guided by Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island, you’ll learn about murder, mayhem and hauntings while visiting historic sites including Captain Robert Randall’s final resting place and hearing about the mysterious murder of Chaplain Quinn. Cost: General Admission $25 | Snug Harbor Member $20 Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301 Dates & Times: Oct. 23, 30: Tours at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. Oct. 24-26: Tours at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. More information here Staten Island Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market | Dates below Celebrate the season with a frightfully festive weekend at the Staten Island Spook-tacular Craft and Vendor Market! Browse handmade goods, spooky treats and seasonal specialties from local vendors. Dates & Times: Oct. 24: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Oct. 25: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Oct. 26: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: Free (register here) Location: Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Spooky Snug Harbor Séance | Oct. 24-25, 10:30-11:15 p.m. Explore tools used to contact spirits from other dimensions in this late-night program. Learn about the evolution of the Ouija board from occult tool to pop phenomenon, and discover modern electromagnetic field detectors used in paranormal investigations. Cost: $15 | Snug Harbor Member $12 Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Sternfeld Studio’s Into the Woods | Oct. 23-25 Experience Sondheim and Lapine’s musical like never before — outdoors, under the stars, in an immersive, site-specific production at Camp Pouch. Featuring acoustic folk orchestrations and intimate seating around a campfire. Optional overnight camping available. Cost: $55.20 (tickets here) Location: William H. Pouch Boy Scout Camp, 1465 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314 More information here Friday, Oct. 24 Wicked Walker Haunted House & Family Fun Event | 3:30-6 p.m. Dare to enter the Wicked Walker Haunted House at Walker Park! This spooky walk-through is packed with eerie lights, creepy surprises, and ghoulish fun. After your haunted adventure, enjoy seasonal activities including pumpkin picking, spooky crafts, and bone-chilling games. Cost: Free Location: Walker Park Field House, enter at Bard Avenue and Delafield Place in Walker Park, Staten Island, NY 10310 More information here Staten Island Children’s Museum: Members Only Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | 6-8 p.m. A special evening event exclusively for museum members, this not-so-scary Halloween celebration provides a fun, family-friendly environment perfect for young children. The event will include special crafts, free play on exhibits, spooky crafts, a light dinner and treats! Cost: $21 per adult, $26 per child with pumpkin decorating activity (tickets here) Location: Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Ghostbusters Movie Screening with The Flesh Junkies Live! | Doors at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 6:45 p.m. Join fellow ghost-hunting enthusiasts for a special screening of the classic film “Ghostbusters” accompanied by a live shadow cast performance by The Flesh Junkies. Experience this beloved supernatural comedy in a whole new way as performers bring the action to life right before your eyes while the movie plays on the big screen. Cost: $20 general admission, $15 for members (tickets here) Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters (1984) | 6:30-8 p.m. Who you gonna call? Bring a blanket and enjoy a classic supernatural comedy under the stars at Walker Park. Presented by NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, this free outdoor screening is perfect for families and film lovers alike. Rated PG. Cost: Free Location: Bard Avenue and Delafield Place in Walker Park, Staten Island, NY 10310 More information here Saturday, Oct. 25 Trick-Or-Treating At The Museum | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to put on their favorite costumes (though costumes are optional) for a day of trick-or-treating throughout the Staten Island Children’s Museum. All children are welcome to participate in this festive, family-friendly event. The trick-or-treating experience is expected to run during regular museum hours, likely until 5 p.m. Cost: Included with regular museum admission Location: Staten Island Children’s Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr., Building M, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Tree Count | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Volunteer for NYC Parks for Trees Count 2025! Receive a tote bag with materials needed to count trees and participate in a 20-minute training session on tree identification and measurement. Using NYC Parks Tree Census app, you’ll help count trees throughout Snug Harbor. Cost: Free (register here) Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Howl-oween Doggie Day Hike | 11 a.m.-noon Leash up your pup and head to Willowbrook Park for a festive fall hike! Dress your dog in their best costume and join fellow pet lovers for a stroll through the forest. Enjoy treats (no tricks!) and celebrate Halloween with your four-legged friend. Dog lovers without dogs are welcome too. All dogs must remain on-leash during the event. Cost: Free Location: Eton Place Parking Lot in Willowbrook Park, Staten Island, NY 10314 More information here Harbor Hounds Dog Halloween Costume Contest | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your four-legged friend to Snug Harbor for a spook-tacular day of fun! Dress your pup in their most creative, cute or creepy costume to strut the runway for a chance to win prizes. Cost: Free for Harbor Hounds Members, $5 for Non-Members (tickets here) Location: South Meadow at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terr., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Subtle Bodies: Self-Reflection Through Aura Photography | noon-1:30 p.m. Explore the unseen with this seasonal aura photography workshop at Alice Austen House. Using the AuraCam6000, participants will receive a personalized aura portrait and engage in guided journaling to interpret the colors and energies captured. The session includes group discussion, writing prompts and optional book-making to create your own reflection journal. Cost: $30 (tickets here) Location: Alice Austen House, 2 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305 More information here Trees of Snug Harbor Walk | 1-2 p.m. Join Director of Horticulture Greg Lord on a walking tour of his favorite trees across the historic campus. With over 30 years of experience stewarding Snug Harbor’s landscapes, he’ll share the unique qualities, fascinating histories, and ecological significance of these remarkable trees. Cost: Free (reservation requested) Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Farm Cooking Club with Pam Silvestri: Pepper Party Finale! Seed Saving Time | 1-4 p.m. Join Staten Island Advance Food Editor Pamela Silvestri and Heritage Farm Manager Claudia Diaz Pina for a hands-on Pepper Seed Saving Workshop. Learn seed saving techniques, an essential practice for preserving plant diversity and ensuring future harvests. Cost: $25 (Students, seniors, and Snug Harbor members receive a 10% discount) (tickets here) Location: Visitor Info Booth at Snug Harbor on Chapel and Gazebo roads, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Pourmania 2025 | 1-5 p.m. Raise a glass at Pourmania, Staten Island’s annual celebration of homebrewed beer, cider and mead. Hosted by Pour Standards, this Halloween weekend tasting event features unlimited samples of handcrafted drinks at Flagship Brewing Company. Costumes are encouraged, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Seagull Solar. Flagship beer will be available for purchase, and guests are welcome to bring food from nearby restaurants. Cost: $40 (includes unlimited tastings) (tickets here) Location: Flagship Brewing Company, 40 Minthorne St., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Halloween Bash | 2:30-4 p.m. Bring your ghouls and boils for games, crafts, and more treats than tricks! This event is great for kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Cost: Free Location: Charleston Library, 225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309 More information here Joe Avati – Comedy Night | 4 p.m. Catch award-winning comedian Joe Avati live at Max’s Es-Ca Pavilion. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious takes on family life, Avati brings his internationally acclaimed comedy to Staten Island for one night only. Suitable for ages 12 and up, this show promises laughs for the whole family. Cost: $76.54 (tickets here) Location: Max’s Es-Ca, 1559 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10304 More information here Movies Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo (2002) | 6:30–8 p.m. Zoinks! Join Scooby and the gang for a spooky mystery on Spooky Island in this live-action adventure. As paranormal events threaten spring break, the Mystery Inc. crew must crack the case and save the day. Bring a blanket and enjoy this family-friendly screening under the stars, presented by NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Cost: Free Location: Great Lawn, Conference House Park, Staten Island, NY 10307 More information here The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Screening with The Flesh Junkies Live! | Doors at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ultimate cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with an immersive screening featuring The Flesh Junkies performing live. Don your best Brad, Janet or Dr. Frank-N-Furter costume and participate in this interactive theatrical experience that has been thrilling audiences for five decades. Cost: $25 general admission, $20 for members (tickets here) Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Sunday, Oct. 26 Murder and Mayhem on the High Seas of Staten Island | 2-4 p.m. Dive into Staten Island’s darker history with historian Patricia M. Salmon at the National Lighthouse Museum. From mysterious bodies washing ashore to unsolved crimes in local waters, this gripping talk explores some of the borough’s most chilling maritime murders and secrets. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members (tickets here) Location: National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here Frankenstem Returns: The Musical | Doors at 4:30 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m. Cap off your Halloween weekend with “Frankenstem Returns: The Musical,” a theatrical production that puts a musical twist on the classic Frankenstein tale. This original production promises to deliver laughs, frights and memorable musical numbers perfect for the spooky season. Cost: $30 general admission, $25 for members (tickets here) Location: St. George Theatre, 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY 10301 More information here
