Media Advisory: Spooky Halloween Party at Gracie Mansion

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray invite families across the five boroughs to join them at Gracie Mansion this Halloween. For the third year, New York City families are welcome to enter a ticket giveaway to enjoy a time of tricks and treats at Gracie Mansion. Go to www.nyc.gov/GracieHalloween or call 311 between Friday, October 14 at 12 PM and Monday, October 17 at 5:00 PM to sign up for your chance to attend.

Children who reside in homeless shelters and foster care homes will be joining us thanks to our partnership with the Department of Homeless Services and the Administration for Children’s Services. Through the Department of Education, NYC public school children will also attend.

WHAT:

2016 Halloween Party

WHEN:

Friday, October 28 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 29 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 30 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

WHERE:

Gracie Mansion
88th Street and East End Avenue
New York, NY 10128

WHAT:

Guests will embark on a Halloween Party tour through Gracie Mansion, and will be able to participate in activities on the front lawn, including face painting, story-telling, a magic show and an art activity.

New York City families are welcome to enter to win four admission tickets. The recommended age range for this event is six to ten.

This year, we are working with City Harvest to help feed those in need. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Halloween Food Drive. Sponsors for this event include the May Ellen & Gerald Ritter Foundation, Investors Bank, Discovery Communications, Blick Art Supplies, The LEGO Group, Whole Foods Market, Skeeter Nut Free Snacks, Utz, Bazooka Candy Brands, TDF Costume Collection, New York Film Academy Music Theatre Program, Make-up Designory, The Twisted Balloon Company and Materials for the Arts.