Our Favorite Halloween Activities You Can't Miss!

It’s officially fall in New York! Looking for something outside traditional fall activities? Look no further! Below are two new activities for those craving more experiential activities this fall and into the Halloween season.

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Banksy: Genius or Vandal?

What to expect:

• A look into the mysterious universe of the Bristol-born street artist Banksy

• Features 80+ genuine and certified artworks on loan from private collectors around the world

• Unique VR experience guiding you through the artist's career

• Brought to life by entertainment producer Exhibition Hub and Fever

Tickets: Start at $29.50 for adults; $19.90 for kids

Where: 526 6th Avenue (at the southeast corner of West 14th Street at 6th Avenue)

When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am - 7pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9am - 8pm

Safety + more:

Proof of vaccination required for all attendees aged 12+; Masks will be required for all attendees, and we will provide these free of charge for those who forget; Hand sanitizers available throughout the venue 

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Gorey 849

The 5th annual 849 Halloween Ball promises a hauntingly immersive journey into a weepy, creepy, dark, and wonderful world inspired by iconic writer and artist Edward Gorey.

Real Housewife of New York, Luann de Lesseps will be one of the party’s hosts and she will be joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey, Margaret Josephs Jackie Goldschneider and Jennifer Aydin.

The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust has generously provided the ball with original Edward Gorey images and to honor Gorey’s creative and philanthropic legacy, the event has pledged a portion of table sales to the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust. The trust is dedicated to the preservation of Gorey’s works, and it also supports animal welfare causes to which Edward Gorey was devoted.

It will be an amazing night and below are the event’s details:

- Where: SECOND. at Kimpton Hotel Eventi

- When: Saturday, October 30 from 9 pm to 3 am

- Details: This year’s ball will be an intimate, artistic affair, promising a hauntingly immersive journey that brings to life a dark and wonderful world inspired by the iconic illustrator Edward Gorey. Guests will have the opportunity to dance to thematic, spooky music by Timo Weiland and Erik Izquierdo, along with other special performances, while wandering through decked out Edwardian halls.

- Key Players: Appearances from some of New York’s most celebrated personalities including Amanda Lepore, CT Hedden, Sophia Lamar, Kayvon Zand, Luann Delesseps & more.

- Tickets: $165 (includes a full open bar)

To purchase tickets, guests can visit halloween849.com. Proof of vaccination will be required.

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NOIR (357 W 16th St) will host Halloween parties from Thursday, October 28th to Sunday, October 31st. Club Calco will DJ on Thursday beginning at 10pm followed by Club Calco and Cyrus X DJing on Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. On Halloween day, DJ Ramen, Stillwell, Lai and Don Javi will be on set. Doors for all open at 10pm and more information can be found by visiting, https://noirny.com

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Nebula (135 W 41st St) hosts world-class DJs spanning the spectrum of electronic music, from underground trailblazers to stadium-filling superstars, establishing a home base for nightlife and dance culture in NYC. Halloween weekend will start early with masked Frenchman and frequent DJ Snake collaborator, Malaa spinning on Thursday, October 28th and Grammy-nominated house and techno sensation Camelphat will headline at Nebula on October 30th leading up to a grand opening weekend on Friday, November 5th with special surprise musical guests.

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Slate (54 W. 21st St.) in Chelsea will host a series of Halloween parties to get in the spooky spirit this season beginning with Fashion Halloween on Thursday, October 28th. New York Fashion TV will take over the scene with Dimitri Manuel as well as NYFTV Host Top Model Marina Milani. NYFTV Singer Salome Qatamadze will perform at 8pm followed by the Kikiriki Hellowin Fashion Show at 9pm with DJ's Ill Skills and Zeke Thomas. Till Death Do Us Party will be on Friday, October 29th beginning at 10pm with performances by Luke Alexander, 7 Velissaris, Sasha Troy, Tropix Striz, Markel, Flapjax and Sasha Rome. Haunted Slate will be on Saturday, October 30th beginning at 10pm with music by Lohrasp Kansara and Mike Sation.

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DEG Presents Friday Beer’s The Very Scary Suckdown at the Brooklyn Hangar on Saturday, October 30th. Spend the night listening to DJ Press Play and catching free merch. The best costume gets to come on stage when DJ Press Play debuts his new song with Sommer Ray. Show starts at 9pm. Tickets are sold at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Friday-BeersTheVeryScarySuckDown/449047?afflky=DEG. 

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Schimanski Brooklyn (54 N 11th St) will throw Halloween Weekend events on Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th. Odalys & Powers Pleasant will kick off on Friday at the If You Know You Know Hollaween Party hosted by Joey Badass & friends. On Saturday, join Schimanski’s The Spooky Link costume party hosted by mylifeiskara, Israel Hoffman, Cyrese, Scrillz, and Rahilou with music by Proper Edakit, SBSoundz, Milhouse, and Silent Addy. Doors open at 10.

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Army of the Dead - Viva Las Vengeance: A VR Experience 

What to expect:

• An epic 30 minute action-packed mission through Sin City

• State-of-the-art virtual reality

• Mind-blowing sensory motion platforms and sound effects

• Exclusive merchandise and shareable social content

• Produced by Netflix in creative collaboration with Pure Imagination, and in partnership with Fever

• Recommended age 13yrs; Children 13-15yrs must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Tickets: Start at $24

Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza - One Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652

When: The VR experience will be open Wednesdays through Thursdays from 12:00pm-7:00pm (*last ticket sold at 6:30pm), and Fridays through Sundays from 11:00am-8:00pm (*last ticket sold at 7:30pm)

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Hurl Axes & Sip Skull Cocktails at Live Axe for Halloween Weekend

All weekend long, Live Axe will be decked out with spooky decorations, while guests hurl axes channeling their favorite horror movie villains like Patrick Bateman (American Psycho) or Jack Torrance (The Shining). The weekend will include a DJ to spin those classic Halloween tunes and specialty cocktail creations as well as their signature playful sips served in skull mugs like the Mez-Skull (mezcal, Ancho Reyes, mango juice, garnished with tamarind powder and a slice of orange) and the Ursula (Lillete blond, vodka, gin, charcoal, and lemon). Pair your Mex-Skull with their tasty chicken skewers or flatbread pizzas!

Guests are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween best and enter the costume contest on Instagram for a chance to win a free Live Axe experience. Don’t leave without getting those perfect Instagram-worthy pics, posing on their wall of silver skulls with red roses or the multi-colored axe display. 

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Our Very Spooky, Scary And Luxe Resort Guide

Annabella Pardo

Looking for the ultimate scare this spooky season? Then Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, is your terrifyingly wicked destination spot. Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, now in its 30th terrifying year, brings together the stories and visions of the world's most notorious creators of horror. This Halloween season be both frightened and pampered at these gorgeous and not-so-scary, luxurious resorts. We promise you’ll be left screaming for more!

Photo via @HorrorNightsOrl

Goblins & Giggles Weekends Return To Gaylord Hotels

This fall, as part of its signature year-round programming, Gaylord Hotels brings back the magic of its Goblins & Giggles celebration as Gaylord Palms in Florida transforms into Halloween-inspired showcases. Perfect for every member of the family and guests of all ages, running through October 31, 2021, Goblins & Giggles brings the spirit of Halloween to life.

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Goblins & Giggles offers a vast range of family-friendly Halloween-themed activities, programs and events for guests to explore. All four resorts include exciting daily activities such as the Jack-o’-lantern Walk, an imaginative experience featuring dozens of intricately carved and illuminated designs, and creative Trick or Treat Expeditions with stops along the way for some enchanting treats. Even more, visitors can take part in a fun yet challenging Hide & Seek Scavenger Hunt featuring puzzles and clues to find Spookley the Square Pumpkin among eight spooktacular hiding spots. Guests can creep into each resort’s themed Wicked Brews Spookeasy for a few haunted spirits, spine-chilling craft cocktails and terrifying, ghostly artwork.

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Gaylord Palms

Among the resort’s activities is Ghoul School where kids are invited to rhyme a tune, test a mad scientist’s latest experiment, take some seasonal selfies and play a game of Halloween charades. Guests can also catch the Phantom of the Atrium Light Display, a haunting masterpiece filled with mystery, mischief and, of course, magic in the St. Augustine atrium sky. Young explorers will enjoy Adventure Kids: A Spooky Celebration and discover Florida's collection of creepy, crawly creatures and ghoulish greenery in an eerie, interactive experience.

Photo via @GaylordPalms

A Spooky and Relaxing Holiday at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa

This Spooky Season, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is offering Halloween Horror Night hotel deals, and with close proximity to world-famous theme parks, this is a deal that would be scary to miss!

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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a full-service, lakefront resort and spa set in a prime location near Disney World, Universal and other famous theme parks.

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Offering a wide range of onsite amenities, including the pirate-themed aquatic adventure, Treasure Cove Water Park, seven pools and hot tubs, onsite food and beverage options and a variety of spacious, family-friendly four-bedroom villas, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is the perfect place to stay while venturing on a spooky Halloween trip this year.

Photo via @WestgateResorts

Fall On The Farm at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

This fall, Grande Lakes Orlando, home to The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and JW Marriott Orlando, is bringing back its coveted Fall on the Farm weekends, taking place every Saturday and Sunday between 10am-3pm throughout the month of October.

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Grande Lakes Orlando welcomes hotel guests, residents, and visitors alike to the stunning property for this festive family-friendly seasonal experience. Taking place on Whisper Creek Farm, an 18,000 square-foot farm located on-property, open year-round to visitors for tours and culinary programming, Fall on the Farm is an Ideal way for multi-general families to spend the weekend. 

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These creative wholesome weekends offer a vast range of iconic fall-themed events and activities such as pumpkin picking and carving with the resort’s Olympic World Champion culinary artist and carver Victor Dagatan. Guests can enjoy an irresistible hayride around the corn maze and can take part in a unique learning experience, such as discovering local wildlife at a falconry school with the property’s very own Master Falconer. Grande Lakes Orlando's Director of Fly Fishing, Captain Mark Benson, will be sharing fishing facts, while showing guests how to properly set up a fishing line and how to lure in fish. During all the fun activities, guests can schedule a photography session with The Photography Concierge to capture the perfect fall family portrait, packages starting at $30.

Photo via @RitzCarltonOrlando

A haven for food loving guests, Whisper Creek Farm produces an array of homemade goods such as honey, Surplus Beer, jams, BBQ sauces and rubs, and popcorn, all of which are available for purchase at the famers’ market. Additionally, each of Grande Lakes Orlando’s dining outlets will be catering a delicious lineup of food and beverage options. Even more, visitors can check out the on-site apiary, which produces honey for Grande Lakes Orlando’s restaurants and spa, as well as take a tour of the farm where an extensive selection of herbs, vegetables, and fruits are grown. Animal-loving guests can enjoy watching Whisper Creek Farm’s adorable ducks, quail, and chickens.

Photo via @RitzCarltonOrlando

Curated Experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

If you are looking to be more relaxed and less spooked, then the Ritz Curated Experiences are for you. Designed to appeal to local Orlando residents and travelers looking for an ideal weekend getaway, Curated Experiences, is made up of exclusive programming hosted by The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. In one perfectly planned weekend, November 5-7 2021, guests at Grande Lakes Orlando can enjoy the ultimate mix of relaxation and inspiration, along with master classes, guided workshops, immersive demonstrations and more led by an array of award-winning chefs, winemakers, jewelers, artists, athletes and wellness experts.

Unwind At B Resort & Spa Disney Springs

Hit a sugar crash after a bewitching night at the Disney After House Boo Bash? B Resort & Spa is the perfect place to unwind after a playful day at the parks.. Perfect for the whole family- guests young, old and immortal can don their enchanting ensembles before a night of trick or treating. At B Resort & Spa, guests can enjoy a relaxing experience infused with Walt Disney World touches just a 10-minute walk away from Disney Springs®, and a complimentary shuttle away to all Walt Disney World ® Resort theme parks.

Picture via @BResortAndSpa

Bone Chilling Steps Away From The Action At The Holiday Inn & Suites

An adrenaline rush can be just as exhausting! Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando is the ultimate safe haven for those looking to relax after a spooky night at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights. There they can kick up their feet and enjoy a newly renovated hotel with plush bedding, spacious rooms, and a calm, refreshing atmosphere. The best part? A convenient experience – the hotel is a short walk or 7-minute drive from all the horror (we mean fun!)

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Halloween-Themed Party at Melia Orlando Celebration

Having opened its doors in September 2011, Meliá Orlando Celebration has grown into one of the most popular hotels in the greater Orlando area, and a sought after destination for families seeking a more homey downtown setting. With two inviting restaurants, the casual 360 American Bistro and Bar, and the trendy SASA Sushi Garden, guests enjoy food served with care and flair! In celebration of Halloween, the hotel is hosting a Halloween themed pool party this Saturday, October 16th at 8:30 pm EST. Guests and locals are welcomed to join in on some spooky fun and stop by the party located at the pool terrace.

Photo via @meliahtlresorts

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Our Favorite Halloween Collaboration Apothic Wine Halloween At Home With Sarah Michelle Gellar

Halloween is looking a little different this year, so to help celebrate at home, Sarah Michelle Gellar teamed up with Apothic Wine to bring the mischief inside through a virtual one-of-a-kind experience.

"I've always been a fan of Apothic wine. I love how smooth their blends are and drawn in by how the wines challenge convention," said Sarah Michelle Gellar. "Creating this journey together has been so much fun—I've actually spooked myself at times. Like everyone else, I'll be celebrating Halloween at home this year. Now, I feel connected to everyone who will be watching and experiencing their own Apothic adventure."

An Evening of Intrigue: Choose Your Apothic Journey is a virtual one-of-a-kind experience that promises a night that's anything but ordinary and guides rebel wine lovers through a mysterious adventure, narrated by Sarah Michelle Gellar. Not for the faint of heart, each element of the experience will ignite curiosity and result in the discovery of the perfect Apothic wine for those who dare to take the journey.

Try for yourself through to this link to have a night that’s anything but ordinary.

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The Most Haunting Wines To Drink This Halloween

Halloween isn't just for children this year. You can get into the Halloween spirit with these delicious wines that share their colors with blood or the festive spirit and their scents with favorite Halloween treats. Unsure what to drink this Halloween? If you're not up for Cocktails to sip on Halloween, these wines will surely do the trick.

Peyrassol La Croix des Templiers Rosé 2019

a Provencal rosé with notes of gooseberry and a whisper of refreshing acidity. Although behind its cheery pink colour, lies a darker history. 

The estate Commanderie de Peyrassol was formerly owned by the Knights of Templar, an order believed to conspiracy theorists as pulling the strings of the world since the 1100s. They originally formed to protect religious pilgrims going to the Holy Land, inventing the idea of a military monk and are known for spooky practices like worshipping a severed head. The first recorded harvest at Peyrassol took place in 1256.

In 1307, on Friday the 13th of September, hundreds of Knights were thrown in jail in France for alleged heresy - leaving their lands, including the Commanderie de Peyrassol vineyard, abandoned until the Order of the Knights of Malta (an equally secretive and esoteric group) inherited their assets. The vines of the Commanderie de Peyrassol were cultivated by this group until being passed on to a local family in 1790, who started making the wine still produced there today (now owned by Philippe Austruy since 2001) and still bearing the Knights of Templar’s red cross on the label. 

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Aperture Cellars 2019 Sauvignon Blanc

 The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack Vineyard is blended with 4% Sémillon in the style of a Bordeaux Blanc and has extraordinary appeal this year. It opens with classic notes of gunflint and smoke that flesh out to a peachy core accented by notes of beeswax, lychee, floral perfume and ripe citrus. The palate is dynamic, medium-bodied and textured but bursting with ripe, mineral-laced fruits, buzzing with bright acidity and finishing long and addicting. I find it hard to resist drinking this immediately, although it could age well in bottle.

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Apothic Dark

There's a freedom in darkness, it draws our curiosity and piques the senses.  Apothic Dark blends bold dark blueberry and blackberry with opulent notes of coffee and dark chocolate with a rich, smooth finish.​

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gia coppola orange riesling

Inspired to design a brand that reflected Gia’s creative personality, she collaborated with Francis and the winemakers to present a new style of wine—one that’s light and unpretentious. Gia Orange Riesling is unfiltered, and rich in flavors of fruit and spice to warm you up on a chilly fall evening.

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Gnarly Head

 A line of bold and rebellious wines who recently introduced a new label that features perfectly spooky black and orange coloring. Boasting gnarled vines, Gnarly Head wines are perfect to enjoy whether watching scary movies or waiting for trick or treaters.

Perhaps the spookiest of the wines is Gnarly Heads’ Authentic Black. True to its name, Authentic Black opens with brooding aromas of black cherry, black licorice and vanilla providing a powerful entrée to this big, robust Petite Sirah-based blend. Dark and inky in the glass, concentrated flavors of boysenberry and dark chocolate are framed by hints of baking spice on the finish.

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Escudo Rojo 2018 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2018 Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon’s nose opens on an array of refined ripe black fruit aromas, joined on airing by light toasted hazelnut notes. This red is vinified in the Bordeaux manner, favoring extraction of the fruit and a supple, well-balanced tannic structure.

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Bonterra Equinox Red Blend

The Equinox Red Blend wine not only makes a great drink but the bottle doubles as a great decoration for your counter or table this Halloween. The bottle the wine comes in is as black as an eclipse, while the wine is a rich red. If you have some cool skull glasses, serve your wine with those to add an extra Halloween element to your day.

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Blindfold 2016

Sometimes you just need a white wine to drink. If you’re a fan of the classic butterscotch, then this is the wine for you. Blindfold 2016 has a butterscotch and citrus flavor to it. It is also a blend of several different white wines from Chardonnay to Muscat. Enjoy a glass of Blindfold 2016 wine featured after a classic Halloween candy.

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