Crisp air, cozy flavors, and spooky thrills — October has officially arrived in Downtown Brooklyn. This month brings markets, music, games, and gatherings that capture the spirit of fall and Halloween. Keep reading to find your guide to the flavors, fun, and frights of autumn in Downtown Brooklyn.
Celebrate Halloween at DTBK’s newest public space
On Friday, October 31, put on your best Halloween costume and head on over to Abolitionist Place for BKLYN BOO!, Downtown Brooklyn’s Halloween extravaganza. Bring the whole family from 2:00 to 5:00 PM for an afterschool afternoon of spooky bops by DJ Mike Doelo, a puppet show by Puppets Come Home, and a very special Labubu dance-off!
Delight in the flavors of fall with cheesecake
The seasonal menu at Junior’s Cheesecake has been updated just in time for the fall. Their pumpkin, pumpkin pie, and orange creamsicle cheesecakes are now available — grab one before they’re gone!
Photo: Atlantic Terminal
Watch scary movies at Sound + Fury Bewery
Sound + Fury Brewery and Kitchen at 141 Lawrence St. is hosting Boos & Brews all month long, featuring showings of some of the best Halloween flicks. Face your fears (AND your beers) with their curated selection — check out the lineup.
Level up your spooky season at Game-A-Palooza Fall 2025
IGDA NYC’s indie game showcase at Hana House on Saturday, October 18 brings together 50+ games from indie developers, offering plenty of thrills, chills, and fall fun. Whether you’re hunting for jump scares, cozy autumn vibes, or just the next big gaming hit, this is the perfect way to celebrate October. Register!
Send someone a scary message with this greeting card
The Brooklyn Made Store carries this funny greeting card complete with three dancing skeletons — a perfect way to share a spooky laugh with a friend this October and beyond.
Pick up fall vegetables at Farm Fresh Saturdays
Every Saturday morning this month, BRIC teams up with Liberty Farms to bring fresh produce to Farm Fresh Saturdays, BRIC House’s community-supported market. Stock up on squash, pumpkin, and more for your cozy fall meals, seasonal recipes, and front porch decorations.
Photo: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Watch a scary movie at Alamo Drafthouse
Now through October 31, Alamo Drafthouse will host limited screenings of some of your favorite throwback Halloween flicks. Browse their schedule for showings of The Mummy (1999), The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Night of the Living Dead, Scream, and more. After the show, head up to Alamo’s uncanny House of Wax Bar for creepy cocktails and a museum of macabre wax figures.
Take photos with a giant Labubu
Families are invited to City Point BKLYN’s Labubu Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, October 19. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, kids age 2 to 10 are welcome to decorate a pumpkin, twist balloons, engage in crafts, and take selfies with a living, walking Labubu!
Kids can get active yet spooky with My Gym
Parents: dress your kids up in their favorite costume for an afternoon of Halloween-themed songs, ghoulish games, a costume parade, and hair-raising fun with My Gym on Monday, October 27! All kids get a goody bag at this event! Learn more and nab a ticket.
Photo: The Escape Game
Keep the pressure high with a day at The Escape Game
Put your wits to the test this spooky season at The Escape Game at City Point BKLYN. With immersive rooms that challenge you to solve puzzles and beat the clock, it’s the perfect way to get your heart racing this October — no haunted house required! See how we managed to escape.
Book lovers can explore horror novels set in NYC at this online event
The Center for Fiction invites horror fans to discuss horror novels set in our beloved city, like You, The Manhattan Hunt Club, and When No One Is Watching. This event series continues every month through January, so save the dates and keep the chills coming through the winter. Register!
Enjoy a frightening evening at BAM’s block party
BAMboo! returns to BAM on Halloween Day! From 4:00 to 7:00 PM, families can take home candy, play carnival games, and have a monstrously good time at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building.
From family-friendly festivals to late-night scares, Downtown Brooklyn is brimming with ways to make the most of the season. Bundle up, bring your friends (and maybe a costume), and join us in celebrating all the fun that makes Halloween and the early fall so unforgettable in DTBK.
