https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/halloween Halloween! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:54:06 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:13:46 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/halloween https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/world/europe/halloween-party-canceled-russia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/world/europe/halloween-party-canceled-russia.html The Russian authorities canceled a festival in St. Petersburg, branding it “Satanist,” as part of a larger assault on anything viewed as a Western influence. Valerie Hopkins Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:03:38 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Halloween Russian Orthodox Church Festivals Parties (Social) St Petersburg (Russia) Russia https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/style/heidi-klum-halloween-party-photos-costumes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/style/heidi-klum-halloween-party-photos-costumes.html The model and television presenter, dressed as Medusa, hosted her annual bash, filled with zany costumes. Alisha Haridasani Gupta and Nina Westervelt Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:48:04 +0000 Halloween Costumes Parties (Social) Klum, Heidi New York City Hard Rock Hotel Inc https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/nyregion/mamdani-sliwa-halloween-nyc-costumes.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/nyregion/mamdani-sliwa-halloween-nyc-costumes.html For the candidates, the holiday was yet another campaigning opportunity. Tim Balk Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:20:56 +0000 Park Slope (Brooklyn, NY) Greenwich Village (Manhattan, NY) Mamdani, Zohran Sliwa, Curtis Cuomo, Andrew M Halloween Elections, Mayors Parades https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/dining/village-halloween-parade-potluck.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/dining/village-halloween-parade-potluck.html A bag of Cheetos, Ronald McDonald and a pack of fries under attack by sea gulls all made an appearance at this year’s Village Halloween Parade. Nate Schweber and Liam Kennedy Sat, 01 Nov 2025 20:19:29 +0000 vis-photo Halloween Parades Greenwich Village (Manhattan, NY) New York City https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/style/heidi-klum-halloween-costume-medusa.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/style/heidi-klum-halloween-costume-medusa.html The model and TV personality dressed like Medusa for her annual Halloween party in New York City this year. Alisha Haridasani Gupta Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:43:05 +0000 Halloween Klum, Heidi Costumes Myths and Mythical Creatures https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/us/politics/chicago-ice-immigration-agents.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/us/politics/chicago-ice-immigration-agents.html The state’s governor had called for a pause in the federal immigration crackdown over the Halloween weekend, citing concerns for children’s safety. Katie Thomas and Julie Bosman Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:41:16 +0000 Chicago (Ill) Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings Illegal Immigration Immigration Detention Border Patrol (US) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Homeland Security Department Evanston (Ill) Halloween United States Politics and Government Federal-State Relations (US) Federal Actions in US Cities https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/style/julio-torres-halloween-party-bushwick.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/style/julio-torres-halloween-party-bushwick.html A windmill, a cockroach, a salad: A costumed bash in Bushwick drew guests who weren’t shy around a glue gun. Callie Holtermann and Lanna Apisukh Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:25:54 +0000 Parties (Social) Halloween Costumes Torres, Julio (Comedian) Fox, Julia (1990- ) Bushwick (Brooklyn, NY) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/nyregion/nyc-mayor-early-voting-halloween-sticker.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/nyregion/nyc-mayor-early-voting-halloween-sticker.html The first 1,000 voters at early voting sites across New York City were to receive a “Halloween voter 2025” sticker depicting a pigeon in a witch’s hat. Ashley Ahn Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:10:25 +0000 Halloween New York City Pigeons Cuomo, Andrew M Sliwa, Curtis Mamdani, Zohran Elections, Mayors https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/nyregion/new-york-city-halloween-photos.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/nyregion/new-york-city-halloween-photos.html The spooky season comes to end with what is billed as the world’s largest Halloween parade. Victor Mather and Nate Schweber Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:33:15 +0000 Halloween New York City Costumes Parades