Halloween Fun in Prospect Park

Prospect Park Alliance is gearing up for Halloween fun in Brooklyn’s Backyard with Creepy Crawly Halloween at the Audubon Center and the Haunted Carousel at the beloved historic Carousel! Make the most of the season and don’t miss these fun filled festive events.

Creepy Crawly Halloween
Sunday, October 26, 10 am-1 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center

Take a second look at the creatures that give you the creeps, you may find you like them! Participate in fun activities and experiments that will make your spine tingle at Prospect Park Alliance’s Creepy Crawly Halloween.
Owl Pellet Dissection, 10 am-1 pm
Participants will have the opportunity to pick apart owl pellets, masses of undigested parts of food that owl species occasionally regurgitate!
Nature Chef’s Surprise, 11 am – 12 pm
Our nature chef has some tasty treats for you to try that are delicious, nutritious, and crunchy!  Take a nibble and earn a special certificate and boasting button.  Learn how this mystery treat is a sustainable alternative protein source filled with nutritional benefits.
Creepy Crawly Walk, 12-1 pm
Join the Creepy Crawly walk to search for Prospect Park’s creepy residents and explore the park.

Haunted Carousel
Saturday, October 25 – Sunday, October 26 + Thursday, October 30 + Friday October 31, 12–5 pm
Prospect Park Carousel, $3 per ride; $13 for a book of 5 tickets; Free with Prospect Park Alliance Family Supporter membership or higher.

Don’t be scared when you see the haunted carousel! Take a spin on the spooky ride to your favorite Halloween jams at the beloved Prospect Park Carousel.

Join the Alliance at the Family Supporter  level and your family (up to 4 people) will receive unlimited rides on the Carousel for a full year!

Prospect Park Murder Mystery Audio Tour
Gesso App, Free

Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery audio-tour, set in Prospect Park. When a key player goes missing at the marriage ceremony of the summer, reluctant wedding columnist Bobbi Rossetti transforms into an ad hoc investigative reporter on the case. Follow Bobbi through a fictional version of 1920s Prospect Park as she decodes the clues and uncovers a stunning secret in this immersive audio mystery. All you need are headphones and the Gesso mobile app to get started!