After a one year, COVID hiatus. Halloween will be celebrated once again in Yonkers. Several events include programs from the Yonkers Public Library, the Hudson River Museum, the Downtown Waterfront BID, and more.
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced that the Yonkers Police Department will issue a citywide curfew for children 16 years of age and younger on Halloween night – Sunday, October 31. “Halloween is a spooky holiday meant to be enjoyed by all, which is why we are taking a proactive approach in providing a safe, fun-filled night for our communities,” said Mayor Spano. “The City will impose its traditional late-night curfew on young people, and I ask that residents remain vigilant – Halloween is a holiday that is meant to be fun, but you can do so while being safe. Protect yourselves and others by making smart choices.”
Exceptions include: Accompanied by parent or guardian. On an errand with parental permission, with prior notice to YPD Community Affairs Division – 914-377-7900. ½ hour after the end of school, religious and volunteer public entertainment — no later than 12:30AM unless police are notified by host organization 24 hours in advance. ½ hour after work — with proof from Employer. All youngsters 16 and under not subject to curfew if on or immediately next to their home (and if neighbor does not object)
Violators of the curfew will be taken to the nearest Yonkers Police Precinct, and parent/guardian will be notified. For more information about the Halloween curfew, contact the Yonkers Police Department at 914-377-7900.
The Crestwood Library has a day of Halloween event on Oct. 31. Bake the World a Better Place! Trick or No Bake Treats! October 31, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Crestwood Library, Courtyard Join us to create Dracula Teeth, Witches Hats, & Spider Oreos in this delicious Halloween “no bake” delight. Halloween Fun with Wickity Stitch October 31, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Crestwood Library, Courtyard Celebrate Halloween with a reading of Wickity Stitch’s Sweet Halloween with local author Elle L. Stone. Hear some cool bat facts in honor of Bat Week. Wear a costume if you like and take a photo with a book to enter Friends of Crestwood Library Literary Halloween Contest. Trick or Treat at Crestwood Library October 31, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Crestwood Library, Courtyard Crestwood Library is closed but swing by to Trick or Treat!
The Hudson River Museum has a family fun weekend of events, called Halloweekend, featuring a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31, 12-5pm! Highlights include costume parades, Gothic Glenview Tours, Spooky Stoytelling with Tom Lee, a special extraterrestrial planetarium show, The Sky Tonight: Is it Aliens Yet?, Visit HRM.org.
And a Halloween traditon, the Yonkers Downtown Waterfront BID Pet Parade, flyer above, will take place on October 30 at 12pm, starting at 12 noon. Visit Yonkers Downtown.com for more information.
Several Yonkers elected officials have joined together to hold Halloween events. On October 30, City Council President candidate Lakisha Collins-Bellamy and State Supreme Court candidates Tom Quinones, James Hyer, Tom Davis and Christie D’Alessio will hold a Trunk or Treat party at the Nepperhan Community Center from 2-4pm, see flyer above.
And on Friday, October 29, County Legislator Jose Alvarado, Councilmember Tasha Diaz, Assemblymember Nader Sayegh, County Legislators Ruth Walter, David Tubiolo and Christopher Johnson will hold a grab and go candy event at Tibbets Brook Park from 530-8pm, see the flyer below
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
