HALLOWEEN IN FORT GREENE + CLINTON HILL

COSTUMED DOGS
The 12th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest
Fort Greene Park
Saturday, October 30, 12:00 pm Sharp.
Rain date: Sunday, October 31, same time.
Registration begins at 11:30 on the monument plaza, near the stairs.
The entry fee is a suggested donation of $5.00 per dog. PUPS uses all donations given at the PUPkin to buy refill bags for the dispensers in Fort Greene Park. The official Westminster Dog Show photographers, Wild Coyote Studios, will be there to take dog portraits (in or out of costume). The suggested donation for a portrait is $25 (normally $475). Wild Coyote Studios is donating all proceeds from donations to Fort Greene PUPS. The returning Emcee is Justine Keefe.  Judges include Tracy Klonowski, owner of Who's Your Doggy, and Mike Preis, owner of Chuck & Buddah's Pet Services.

FESTIVAL!
11th Annual Fort Greene Park Halloween Festival
The Great Lawn
Saturday, October 30, 12–3 pm, Rain date, Sunday, October 31
This Fort Greene Park Conservancy festival features hay rides, pumpkin carving, face painting, games for the kids, stilt walkers, jugglers, a costume parade, pumpkins for all, a spooky (and silly) cemetery, live music, a DJ and a chance to pedal your own pumpkin smoothie on Habana Outpost's Human-Powered Bike Blender.

THEATRE ANTICS
A.R.T./NEW YORK’s 10th Annual Halloween Show
South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford | Hanson/Atlantic
Saturday, October 30, 3:30pm, doors open at 3:15
Free, no reservations required. Space is limited. No late seating.
This free show presented by The Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York), for children of all ages and their adult guests, features Freestyle Repertory Theatre’s “Theatresports – Spooky Style.”  The show is a wild and unpredictable improvisation competition between two teams of quick-witted actors who challenge each other to create scenes on the spot. Audience participation is key and the children vote to determine the winners. During this event they will focus on the Halloween theme, taking suggestions from the audience that will help foster a spooky fun atmosphere.

All attendees are encouraged to come in costume. Halloween goodie bags will be given to attending children. A neighborhood costume parade of audience and performers will directly follow the show. For more information, contact Stephanie Bok at 718-398-3078

sbok@art-newyork.org 

JACK-O-LANTERNS 
Maggie Brown, 455 Myrtle Avenue | Washington/Waverly
Saturday, October 30, 5-7
The eatery hosts a pumpkin carving party for the kiddies and their guests. Pumpkins will be provided and you may bring your own pumpkin and supplies as well.

HALLOWEEN DAY + NIGHT
Haunted House + 3rd Annual Costume Ball and Party
Dope Jams, 580 Myrtle Avenue | Classon/Emerson
Saturday, October 30, 5-8, Night party for adults
This eclectic record store on Myrtle, is offering up something for the entire family.  From 5-8 the kids may enjoy a Haunted House, and later in the evening adults can “toss aside any semblance of false reality” for the invitation-only costume ball. Call 622.7977 to find out how to get on the list.

ART, DJs, WINE + DISCOUNTS
RePOP, 68 Washington Avenue | Flushing/Park
Saturday, October 30, 7:30-11:00
Enjoy festivities among the furnishings at the store’s costume reception party, celebrating it’s expansion and new art exhibit.  The evening features live DJs, wine and refreshments, and a 20% discount on select items. Costumes strongly encouraged.

HALLOWEEN EVE FUN(D)-RAISER PARTY 

A Laboratory For Actor Training Experimental Theater Company (ALATetc)

South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street | Hanson/Atlantic
Saturday October 30th, 8-11, $20

This event is billed as "a night of riotous fun" featuring the unstoppable comedienne and star of stage and screen, Hazelle Goodman, and SKRIP Orkestra, a band of six women from all over the former Yugoslavia who share stories of war-torn childhoods, through song,

Hors d'œuvres courtesy of celebrity chef, and former Fort Greene resident, Cheryl Smith. Come dressed in costume and be eligible to win a prize.  For additional info call or email ALATetc, 718-773-6803, info@ALATetc.org

ZOMBIE ATTACK
The End of the World Zombie Attack Dance Party
Brooklyn Masonic Temple, 217 Clermont Avenue | DeKalb/Lafayette
Saturday, October 30, 10:00, $10 advance/$15 door
Five DJs spin all night and promoters of this event offer you the opportunity to choose the music.  Send your favorite track to newyork@theendoftheworld.co.uk. Free zombie makeovers on site all night to help you blend in, and photographer Niki Digital will be on hand to capture your moment. Click here to purchase tickets.
 
WHOLE BLOCK WHOLE DAY OF HALLOWEEN
Grand Avenue Block Party
Grand Avenue | Lafayette/Clifton
Sunday, October 31, 10:00 until
Grand Avenue will be filled with music all day, along with Halloween face painting and a costume parade.  DJ Sky Breaks will spin between performances by The Blue Potatoes, Tres Leches, Rene Collins, The Itty Biddies, Jah C & the Antidote, and the Bill Ware Trio. For a complete schedule check out the Still Hip website.

FUN AMID FASHION
Brooklyn Junior Celebrates Anniversary Number One
150 Clinton Avenue | Park/Myrtle
Sunday, October 31, 12-7
Halloween portraits, live music, and pop-up making at one of Clinton Hill’s über children’s boutiques. Help your little ones make a ghostly pop-up, 12-7.  Come in costume for photos by Alex Brown’s Photo Booth, 4-7 ($10); and enjoy a live performance by Toys & Tiny Instruments Band at 6:30.  Time slot reservations required for portraits.  Send an email to

info@brooklynjunior.com.

END-SEASON SENSATION
Habana Halloween and Last Call Party
Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street | South Portland
Sunday, October 31, Children, 12-4, Adults 9-4, Free
It all starts with the children. Bring them down for candy, games, crafts and prizes. There will be a dance contest at 4:00 and a costume contest around 5:00.
After the little ones are all tucked in the adults can get their groove on with DJ Juice E in the Lowpost Lounge. There will be free giveaways throughout the night and a costume contest at midnight.  

BOO!
BAM’s 9th Annual Halloween Extravaganza, BAMboo!
Lafayette Avenue | St. Felix/Ashland
Sunday, October 31, 2—5, free
A chunk of fun will be happening here.  Kids of all ages may enjoy entertainment, games, story telling, a haunted house maze and more.

SINGING TEENS
Bill Robinson Promising Vocalist Sing Out
Sunday, October 31, 4:00, free
966 Fulton Street | Cambridge/St. James
Jazz 966 presents the “Sing Out," in honor of the late Bill Robinson, a prominent doo-wop singer. Talented teens perform rock & roll, jazz, and gospel  Winners will be eligible to win cash prizes at a runoff in January 2011. 

TRICK OR TREAT!
The Society for Clinton Hill’s 17th Annual "Halloween Walk!"
Self-Guided Parade & Trick-or-Treating
Sunday, October 31, 5:00
All costumed trick-or-treaters up to age 12 are invited to pick up their maps at
the Pratt-Clinton Hill Community Garden, at the corner of DeKalb Avenue and Hall Street. The parade route winds through the neighborhood, and features the most generous homes.




THEATER ON THE LAWN
The Vampire Opera
313 Clinton Avenue | DeKalb/Lafayette
Sunday, October 31, first show 5:30, last show 9:00
The Halloween Lady and friends will excite and delight trick-or-treaters with a live performance on the lawn.  Shows take place throughout the night along with treat distribution. This strip of Clinton Avenue will be closed to traffic until 9:00 pm. This house is a stop along the Society for Clinton Hill’s Halloween Walk!

FRIGHT FILMS + FREE SANGRIA 

Luz, 177 Vanderbilt Avenue | Myrtle/Willoughby
Sunday, October 31
There’s free stuff for everyone.  Costumed children get free ice cream and costumed adults, a free glass of sangria.  Throughout the evening the restaurant will loop and stream fright films.

JAZZ + THEATER ON THE STREET
1st Annual Brooklyn Halloween Science Fair for the Mentally Deranged
227 Waverly Avenue | Willoughby/DeKalb
Sunday, October 31, 6:45, rain or shine
Live theatrical production of ghouls and goblins begins at 6:45, with two additional performances at 7:30 and 8:15. The street will be completely shut down and live jazz band performances take place between shows. 

Enjoy!