Monster Mash: Local Halloween Parties For Toddlers
/Hi everyone!
For moms, having a toddler at Halloween is the best. You get to dress them however you want, get home early, and eat their candy! There's lots of spooky Halloween activities for kids, but they tend to be too scary, candy-focussed, or grown-up for the littlest ghosts and goblins. That doesn't meant they can't get in on the fun. There's still plenty of toddler-centric Halloween events if you know where to look. We've scoured the corners of the Westchester Web to find all the best places to take your kids for Halloween fun.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Cross County Mall's Halloween Spooktacular
Yonkers, 10am & 1pm
Free! RSVP required for either 10am or 1pm. Call 914-968-9571, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm only to RSVP. When you RSVP please let us know if you are attending the morning or afternoon event. The Halloween Spooktacular includes the following activities:
-Trick-or-Treating throughout the mall
-Halloween Arts & Crafts, near Forever 21
-Fortune Teller with palm readings, near Hyatt Place Hotel
-Strolling entertainers around the center
-Story Time, near Michael Kors
-Inflatable Kid's Maze, near Gap
-Coloring Station, near Victoria's Secret
-Selfies with Binx the Inflatable Cat, near NY&CO.
Lasdon Park Halloween Train Show
2610 Amawalk Road, Somers, 11:00am-4:00pm
Dozens of toy trains chugging through a miniature world, an enchanted castle with a magical fairy garden, a “live” friendly dinosaur and much more will be featured in 10th annual Halloween Train Show, beginning Saturday, Sept. 30 and continuing weekends through October at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Museum. Food will be available from Fork in the Road Café food truck, which will have a full menu for lunch or early dinner. The Garden Shop will offer fall mums, pumpkins, gifts, food and refreshments. The entrance fees are $5 per child and $10 per adult.
A day of Halloween fun
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Avenue, Portchester
11:30am: Singalongs with Chloe: babies, toddlers, and preschoolers will have fun singing songs, and playing with instruments and bubbles.
2:30pm: The Remarkable Renaldo: children ages 5 and up will enjoy this interactive circus, magic and juggling show. We encourage children to come in costume, and parents to bring cameras to take pictures of them with Halloween characters.
Ridge Hill's HarvestFest
Fountain Plaza, Market Street at Cole & Fitzgerald Streets, Yonkers
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Kids trick-or-treat 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Discover fun for the whole family at Ridge Hill's 5th annual HarvestFest, including pony rides, arts & crafts and much more! Enjoy live bluegrass music and square dancing with the Foot & Fiddle Dance Company and celebrate autumn’s arrival with seasonal fare, drinks and kids activities. Plus, Kids are invited to get their fill of candies, treats and more at treat-stops located throughout the center (costume-friendly!). More HarvestFest information: http://bit.ly/2wJSFZE
Spooktoberfest
Hart's Brook Park and Reserve, Hartsdale, 12:00pm-4:30pm
Larger Than Life DJ: 12:00-4:30, Confetti Clowns: 12:45-1:15, Greetings from Anywhere (Americana Stomp ‘n’ Twang-Live Music): 1:00-3:00, Jester Jim: 1:45-2:30, Bubble Bus: 1:00-3:00, The Captain Charlini (magic): 2:45-3:30, Ned Gelfars, the Comedy Juggler 3:30-4:15
All Day: Inflatable Slide & Obstacle Course, Halloween Crafts & Games, Halloween Trail Hay Ride, Transformation Face Painting, Greenburgh Nature Center, Petting Zoo & Cider Press, Scarsdale Children’s Hair Salon, Food Vendors. $6 per person (children under 2 free) All parking/tickets for this event: Ridge Road Park Ridge Rd., Hartsdale. Rain or shine.
Larchmont Ragamuffin Parade
Village of Larchmont, 12:30 pm
Line up begins at 12:30 PM on the corner of Larchmont & Palmer Avenues and will start at 1:00 PM Sharp. Rain date: October 28.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
Spooktacular 2017
Stephen E Johnston Beach & Pavilion, 1 Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck, NY
10:30am - 4:00pm
Ghosts and goblins will be all around our Village as we celebrate Halloween in this Spooktacular! Starting with a holiday tradition, window decorating at 10:30AM, continuing with a costume parade, assembling at Mamaroneck and Halstead Aves. and marching to Harbor Island where the fun continues! Ride the hayride to the Haunted House. Enjoy craft activities at the Kid's Korner, Sunny the Clown and musical performances by the School of Rock Mamaroneck House Band and so much more!
Lasdon Park Halloween Train Show
2610 Amawalk Road, Somers, 11:00am-4:00pm
Dozens of toy trains chugging through a miniature world, an enchanted castle with a magical fairy garden, a “live” friendly dinosaur and much more will be featured in 10th annual Halloween Train Show, beginning Saturday, Sept. 30 and continuing weekends through October at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Museum. Food will be available from Fork in the Road Café food truck, which will have a full menu for lunch or early dinner. The Garden Shop will offer fall mums, pumpkins, gifts, food and refreshments. The entrance fees are $5 per child and $10 per adult.
Chappaqua Ragamuffin Parade
Chappaqua Train Station, Carnival at 12pm, Parade at 3:30pm
Rides, food, and music at this children's parade.
Bronxville Children's Fall Festival
Leonard Morange Square, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Activities for kids including safety day, pony rides, games, inflatables, live music, a free martial arts class, food, and more! Provisions for Pets will also be holding a pet adoption event from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
Halloween Craft
Bronxville Public Library, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Themed craft projects for children ages 3 & up.
Halloween Fun with Wickity Stitch & Tibbits
Crestwood Public Library, Yonkers NY
4:00pm-5:00pm
Come join the fun and chocolate loving witch and cat duo Wickity Stitch and Tibbits as we celebrate Halloween with the reading of "Wickity Stitch's Sweet Halloween" followed by crafts, snacks and more! Ages 0-12
Spooky Halloween Maze
Rye Free Reading Room, 6:00pm-7:00pm
The Library's Meeting Room will be transformed into a spooky good time for the whole family. Wear your costume and walk the haunted maze if you dare! Those brave enough to complete the walk will find a halloween goodie bag at the end of their journey. Maze will be available from Thursday to Saturday. Goodie bags available only on Thursday. Family Event. Ages 4 & up.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
Spooky Halloween Maze
Rye Free Reading Room, 10:00am-11:30am & 3:00pm-5:00pm
The Library's Meeting Room will be transformed into a spooky good time for the whole family. Wear your costume and walk the haunted maze if you dare! Those brave enough to complete the walk will find a halloween goodie bag at the end of their journey. Maze will be available from Thursday to Saturday. Goodie bags available only on Thursday. Family Event. Ages 4 & up.
Great Play Halloween Party
Scarsdale, NY, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Please join us for our annual Halloween Party! For children, ages 1 to 5, and their parents or caretakers. We'll start with a Halloween Costume Parade followed by some of Great Play's most loved games and activities--all with a Halloween twist! We'll even trick or treat for a few trinkets and end the afternoon with a Halloween treat! All children must be accompanied by a parent/caretaker. Children friendly costumes are welcomed but not required. We will serve a Halloween cupcake or apple. Contact us about any dietary restrictions. The party will not be scary or spooky. Members $25/Siblings $20, Non-members $30/Siblings $25
My Gym Halloween Party
Larchmont, 2:00pm-5:00pm
0yrs to 10yrs. Halloween Party is Here! No Registration Needed!
Halloween Parade and Haunted House
Bronxville High School, 4:00pm
The Bronxville Youth Council will be hosting its annual Halloween Parade and Haunted House. The parade will start from the High School Flagpole. The Haunted House is immediately following in the Multi Purpose Room in the Elementary School.
Halloween Story & Craft
Riverfront Library Room 2B, Yonkers, NY
4:00pm-4:45pm
Halloween is just a few days away! Get ready to celebrate with a story and craft about the spookiest holiday of the year. Ages 3-8.
Halloween Fun
Chappaqua Public Library, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Stories, songs and trick-or-treating in our Library. Costumes welcome! (not required...) Ages 4-6
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Merchant's Urchins Parade and Halloween Festival
New Street, New Roc City, 9:45am
Don't miss New Rochelle's Children's Halloween Costume parade (Merchant's Urchins Parade) and Halloween festival. Line up for the annual parade at 9:45 a.m. at New Street, New Roc City (in front of Regal Cinema). Parade begins at 10 a.m. and ends at the New Rochelle Grand Market (Library Green in front of the downtown public library). Pumpkin painting, crafts, treats and face painting to follow! (In the event of inclement weather, the market will remain open. The parade will be canceled and pumpkin painting will take place in the library's meeting room.)
Shake, Rattle & Roll Halloween free music class
Larchmont Toddler, 9:00am-9:45am
Come to a free music class for kids 0-5. Visit shakerattleandrollmusic.com to register.
Larchmont Toddler Halloween Party
Larchmont, 10:30pm-12:30pm
Annual Halloween party in the Larchmont Toddler gym. Indoor playground for ages 0-3. Arts and crafts activities and treats. Wear your Halloween costume in our spooky gym. $15 includes goody bag. Email larchmonttoddler@gmail.com to RSVP
Lasdon Park Halloween Train Show
2610 Amawalk Road, Somers, 11:00am-4:00pm
Dozens of toy trains chugging through a miniature world, an enchanted castle with a magical fairy garden, a “live” friendly dinosaur and much more will be featured in 10th annual Halloween Train Show, beginning Saturday, Sept. 30 and continuing weekends through October at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Museum. Food will be available from Fork in the Road Café food truck, which will have a full menu for lunch or early dinner. The Garden Shop will offer fall mums, pumpkins, gifts, food and refreshments. The entrance fees are $5 per child and $10 per adult.
Children's Halloween Party
Pound Ridge Library, 11:00am-11:45am
Come to the Library and show off your Halloween costumes!! Our "Library Witch" will read Halloween stories and sing Halloween songs!! Afterward, march proudly outside the Library in your costumes! Halloween souvenirs and refreshments will then be served!! This promises to be a fun, exciting event for the entire family!
Smallcakes First Annual Halloween Party
Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery, Scarsdale, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Raffles, Costume Contest, Free Samples, and more. Face painting and Balloon making by FunFaces by Brenda. Live music by DJ BAPHLD.
Halloween Celebration & Village Halloween Parade
Ardsley Public Library, 1:00pm
Join us in costume to decorate a Halloween treat bag. Then join the Village Halloween Parade that will leave from the library parking lot at 2pm. All ages welcome.
Drop-in Halloween Craft
Ardsley Public Library, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Stop by the children's room to create a spooky craft for Halloween. Ages 3+ . No registration required.
Trunk or Treat
A.F. Veteran Park, Ardsley, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Park your car, set up your site, bring your costumed kids and then pass out your treats to kids as they come by. How much candy/treats should I bring? Enough for about 50 cars. Larger Than Life DJ and clowns will provide Halloween Music and entertainment. Trunk Decorating Contest! 3 Winners will be chosen for the best decorated cars. Have fun and get creative. Pre-Registration is required. Sign up online or in our registration office. Only $5/car for residents, $10 non-residents.
Spooky Halloween Maze
Rye Free Reading Room, 2:00pm-4:30pm
The Library's Meeting Room will be transformed into a spooky good time for the whole family. Wear your costume and walk the haunted maze if you dare! Those brave enough to complete the walk will find a halloween goodie bag at the end of their journey. Maze will be available from Thursday to Saturday. Goodie bags available only on Thursday. Family Event. Ages 4 & up.
Halloween Party
Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, North Salem, 3:00pm-4:00pm
For kids of all ages – come in costume, games, and fun. No registration required.
Apple Moms Trunk Or Treat at the Jefferson Valley Mall
Yorktown Heights, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Apple Moms Trunk or Treat will be taking place at the Jefferson Valley Mall. Last year almost 500 kids attend the Trunk or Treat in Brewster, so we decided to bring one to Westchester. There will be a prize for best costume and best car! If you are a family or business interested in participating please message or email Apple Moms at applemomshv@gmail.com.
Dobbs Ferry Haunted House
The Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club, 54 Clinton Avenue, 4pm-8:30pm
The Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club and Dobbs Ferry PTSA invites the public to attend its annual haunting event that includes participation in ghost stories acted out in the rooms of a Victorian house, an activity room for children, and refreshments for participants. Admission: $5, $3 for children ages 9 and under. Ages 4 and under are free.
Nyack Halloween Parade
Memorial Park, Piermont Avenue, NY, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Nyack's Halloween parade is the second largest parade behind New York City. You can find floats, marching bands, a roller derby, live entertainment etc. The parade starts at Memorial Park and proceeds along Main Street and Broadway. Line up along the route for a view.
Monster Mash at Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Stepping Stones Museum, Norwalk, CT, 5:00pm-8:30pm
Join us for a BOO-tiful night of TRICKS and treats jam-packed with family fun. Featuring live animals from Animal Embassy. Our Monster Mash promises to be SPOOK-tacular. Food will be available for purchase in the cafe. Our visitors LOVE when Animal Embassy comes for a visit because children get an up close look at exotic creatures in a safe and welcoming environment. Come meet their animals at this year's Monster Mash! Space is limited so register early online.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Lasdon Park Halloween Train Show
2610 Amawalk Road, Somers, 11:00am-4:00pm
Dozens of toy trains chugging through a miniature world, an enchanted castle with a magical fairy garden, a “live” friendly dinosaur and much more will be featured in 10th annual Halloween Train Show, beginning Saturday, Sept. 30 and continuing weekends through October at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Museum. Food will be available from Fork in the Road Café food truck, which will have a full menu for lunch or early dinner. The Garden Shop will offer fall mums, pumpkins, gifts, food and refreshments. The entrance fees are $5 per child and $10 per adult.
Halloween Party with Wolves
Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem
Two times: 11:00am-12:30pm and 2:00pm-3:30pm
Trick or treat! Join ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr for the WCC’s Halloween Party! Our Ambassador wolves don’t do tricks but sharing a howl is always a treat. Holiday appropriate goodies will be offered to our guests and our wolves! Guests will also visit critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves too. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required. $14 Adults, 11 Children under 12
Boo Walk
Muscoot Farm, Katonah, 1:00pm-3:00pm
This is a non-scary, kid-friendly, Halloween-themed scavenger hunt! Please come in costume and explore our wooded trail decorated for the fall season! Free admission.
Visitors can arrive any time between 1:00 and 3:00.
Halloween Party with Clowns, Inc.
Will Library Auditorium, Yonkers, NY
2:00pm-4:00pm
Join us for games, face painting, and magic fun! No registration. Ages 0-12.
Eastchester Ragamuffin Parade
Eastchester Middle School, 2:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled walk from Eastchester Middle School to Town Hall where you will enjoy snacks provided by the Eastchester Little League. The parade is open to all pre-schoolers through 6th graders. Once at Town Hall join us for a spooktacular dance party. A DJ will play Halloween favorites and dance songs for all to enjoy. All participants will receive a goody bag.
Irvington Halloween Parade
Immaculate Conception Church parking lot, Irvington, 3:00pm
Parade will begin at Immaculate Conception Church and end at Main Street School. Music and treat bags provided courtesy of “The Irvington Fire Company.”
Dobbs Ferry Haunted House
The Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club, 54 Clinton Avenue, 4pm-8:30pm
The Dobbs Ferry Woman’s Club and Dobbs Ferry PTSA invites the public to attend its annual haunting event that includes participation in ghost stories acted out in the rooms of a Victorian house, an activity room for children, and refreshments for participants. Admission: $5, $3 for children ages 9 and under. Ages 4 and under are free.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
Great Play Halloween Party
Scarsdale, NY, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Please join us for our annual Halloween Party! For children, ages 1 to 5, and their parents or caretakers. We'll start with a Halloween Costume Parade followed by some of Great Play's most loved games and activities--all with a Halloween twist! We'll even trick or treat for a few trinkets and end the afternoon with a Halloween treat! All children must be accompanied by a parent/caretaker. Children friendly costumes are welcomed but not required. We will serve a Halloween cupcake or apple. Contact us about any dietary restrictions. The party will not be scary or spooky. Members $25/Siblings $20, Non-members $30/Siblings $25
Halloween Party for Babies & Toddlers
Sprout Wellness, Pleasantville, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Sing-along with Joannas 'n Bananas, yummy treats, Halloween crafts, and monster photo booth. Admission cost is suggested donation.
Halloween at the Library
Lewisboro Library, South Salem, 4:30pm-5:00pm
All ages. Take your costume for a test run while listening to spooky stories and doing a little trick o’ treating at the Library.
Halloween "Boo" Bounce & Scavenger Hunt
Bounce U, Elmsford, 5:00pm-6:56pm
A holiday special open bounce is near. Kids are encouraged to show off their favorite Halloween costume. Enjoy 1hr in the bounce stadiums for bouncing and Halloween scavenger Hunt, followed by 45 minutes in the party room for a Halloween themed games, craft activity & snack. Reservations required, space is limited. Only $18.95 per child. Parents are FREE.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31
Trick or Treat at the Warner Library
Warner Library, Tarrytown, 10am-6pm
Come in costume and haunt the library by visiting each desk to get a sweet treat! All ages welcome!
Halloween Puppet Playtime with Miss Nicola
Scarsdale Public Library, 10:30am
An interactive, story based puppet show. Ages 3 to 5. No registration required.
Preschool Halloween Party and Parade
Larchmont Public Library, 11:00am
Calling all ghosts and ghouls! Come to the library to show off your costume, enjoy some Halloween stories and snacks, and trick or treat around the library. Ages 3 and up. Online registration required.
Trick-or-Treat at the library!
Bronxville Public Library, 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Stop by the library in costume & receive a special treat!
Free Book on Halloween!
Field Library, Peekskill, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Stop by the Children's Room in costume on Halloween and pick up a FREE book! Happy Halloween!
Lil Chameleon Monster Mash
Lil Chameleon, Tuckahoe, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Calling all monsters! Join us for treats and games! Wear your favorite costume. RSVP by October 30 at rsvp@lilchameleon.com.
Ghoulie Gala
First Five, Armonk, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Halloween at First Five! Come in costume for trick or treat art projects and adventures. .$25 per child
Halloween storytime
Scarsdale Public Library, 4:00pm
Come in costume to savor some stories before you trick or treat! Ages 3 to 6.
Kids Halloween Costume Party
Riverfront Library Community Room A & B, Yonkers, NY
4:00pm-5:30pm
Children are invited to dress up and enjoy Halloween at the Riverfront Library with a Scary Movie and snacks! Ages 0-12.
Bedford Halloween Parade
Bedford Presbyterian Church, 4:00pm
Parade lineup starts at the Bedford Presbyterian Church and ends at the Bedford Elementary School where donuts and cider will be provided.
Ghosts and Goblins on Parade
Will Library Story Room, Yonkers, NY
4:30pm-5:00pm
Come in costume for Halloween stories and a parade around the library for ages 4 & up. No registration necessary.
Know of an event that's not on my list? Leave a comment below, on Facebook, or on Instagram. And as always, check our website for events and weekly library programs.
See you next time!
Andrea
