Spooktober in NYC

Who’s excited for Halloween?!  As the spooky holiday grows near, festivities are at an all-time high - so join in on the fun! On Saturday, October 26^th, head to the Haunted Highline Halloween! Not familiar with it? The Highline is a 1-mile-long elevated section of the former New York Central Railroad that has been renovated into a beautiful park on the lower west side of Manhattan. Sound intriguing? Then head over for an afternoon of art, music, and haunted tunnels! Admission is free, and to get there just get on the E train to 23^rd Street. Festivities begin at 11 AM and go until 3 PM, don’t forget your costume!

Real-life-Clue, anyone? On October 25^th and 26^th, at Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden, experience a chilling murder mystery while searching for clues and working together to reveal suspects. Admission for students is $7, and the games begin at 6:30 PM. To get there, just take the E or F train to Forest Hills, and transfer to the R to get to 59^th Street. The address is 421 E 61^st Street. Time to get your sleuthing on!

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Love everything about fall festivities, but not so much Halloween? Perfect! Head over to the Lexington Avenue Fall Festival between 42^nd and 57^th Streets on October 26th! Food, music, shopping – what more could you ask for? Just hop on an F train to 42^nd street. Festivities start at 10 AM!