Good morning, Astoria!
Halloween has officially taken over the neighborhood. The Ditmars Blvd Halloween Parade & Block Party kicked off Saturday, the stoops are fully decked out, and even the dogs got in on the costume competition.
Need more ways to get spooky? Our Halloween Guide has plenty more tricks, treats and questionable costume decisions to keep your Halloweek booked.
Early voting has also begun - you can check out our local voting guide here for all the deets and some takes on the ballot proposals: Astoria Voting Guide 2026
Have you explored our new website? It now has a full event calendar and guides to everything you could want to do in Astoria! Let us know if you have any feedback and feel free to submit events & listings!
We’ve also got the last of our outdoor park workouts, Astoria Anime Fest, free sourdough, a Gilded Age watch party and plenty more highlighted local happenings below!
Cheers,
Angelina & Stacey
Local Gossip & Community Updates:
- Our full Astoria Halloween Guide is LIVE! From spooky movies to parties, festivals, karaoke and more, we’ve rounded up the neighborhood’s Halloweek plans. Go make your schedule.
- Early Voting is underway! Check our our voting guide.
- Get ready to cheer on your friends at the NYC Marathon this Sunday! You can watch over in LIC - and get a special sticker if that's when you vote.
- Día de Muertos: El Búho Mezcal is celebrating Día de Muertos October 27–November 2 with community ofrendas and special cocktails. Bring a 3"x5" photo of someone you love to add to the altar at participating locations, including Mayahuel Astoria, de Mole, and Ay Guey.
- The HUGE Astoria Stoop Sale is coming to 31st Ave Open Streets on November 7! About 60 vendors will be selling, swapping and giving away gently used stuff — plus a few special guests helping repair and restore your finds. There are still a few seller spots left if your apartment is starting to look like a storage unit. Seller registration here.
- The Burger King at 3310 Astoria Blvd is back to an A rating after being temporarily closed by the DOH this summer over sanitary and pest-related violations. Proceed with caution!
- Another FREE sourdough tasting! Serving up samples of fresh-baked sourdough, baguettes and focaccia this Tuesday from 3:30–7:30pm outside of Sac's Place. Grab a loaf, it's soup season!
- Calling all Gilded Age fans: A free season premiere watch party is happening at QED on Sunday, November 1 at 8:30pm. Reservations are filling up, and there will be trivia, treats and a door prize. Reserve your spot here.
Cheers,
Angelina & Stacey
This week in Astoria
October 26th - November 1st |
Monday, October 26, 2026
Astoria Indie Game Playtest Night
6:30pm, Our House, Astoria Game Developers
Come try indie games, meet local developers, and share your feedback at Our House on October 26, 6:30–8:30pm. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free with an optional $5 fee to help cover the venue if you can!
The Dread Ball: Masquerade
7pm, Medusa Art Studios, @dragoneventsnyc
Join us for an evening of Live Action Roleplay inspired by the gothic horror of Dungeons & Dragon's Ravenloft setting. Your $30 ticket includes a lace mask and a brief waltz lesson as you step into the deadly social intrigue game of The Duchess.
Halloween II on VHS
7:00pm, The Ditty, @astoriahorrorclub
Free Halloweek screening of the 1981 Michael Myers sequel, on VHS.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Hocus Pocus
Screenings at 6, 7:45 and 9:30pm, Medusa Art Studios, @medusaartstudios
Some Medusa events are ticketed; check their Instagram.
Gaf’s Pumpkin Carving Contest
7pm, The Gaf Astoria, @TheGafAstoria
For only $10 you’ll get a LARGE pumpkin (pre-hollowed out!), carving kit, and Sam Adam’s beer! We’re so happy to have our favorite bartender/ professional carver Brent judging, and there will be MANY spooky prizes (AND SNACKS) going around!! ALONG WITH THE GRAND PRIZE!!
Powerful Breathwork Journey
7:30pm, Forte Lab, Astoria, @human_powered_llc
When life keeps piling it on and the world won’t quiet down, come breathe in a room where you can finally let go of the pressure, frustration, and tension you’ve been carrying. You don’t have to hold it all together here—give yourself permission to release it and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Literacy Sings: Boo Bash
10am, Greats of Craft - Warehouse Location, @literacysings
A friendly fall class for stay-at-home littles and their caregivers, filled with music, stories, and more! $30/child; sibling discount offered. Geared toward children ages 6 months to 3 years old.
Spooky Candle-Making Class
5pm, Medusa Art Studios, @medusaartstudios
Come join us this Wednesday for a spooky candle-making class with @2nd_chance_candles! Let’s make the most of the last spooky week of October with a little creativity and candles in awhimsically haunting space 🎃✨ We’ll also be playing a Halloween movie of the class’s choice to celebrate spooky season at Medusa! 🦇🍂
Survivor Viewing Party
8pm, Kween, @kweenastoria
Held every week! It's time to grab a torch, approach the flame.. dip it in, and get fire. No cover! Happy Hour specials 4-7pm, followed by the screening and closing out with karaoke, hosted by Hassan.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Free Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
6pm, Astoria Park Pool Deck, @nycparks
Mobilize and restore your body’s movement capacity with this evenly-paced class designed for beginners and those who prefer a low level of intensity. Class normally meets at the Astoria Park Pool Deck, and in the event of light rain class will be moved to Playground A under the Triboro Bridge.
Tim Curry Costume Ball
7pm, Sanger Hall, @staceykulow
FREE! Celebrate the legendary Tim Curry at a free Halloween party featuring costumes inspired by his iconic characters, trivia, games, prizes, and plenty of Curry-centric chaos! Come dressed as your favorite Curry character and compete in our costume contests, with awards at 10 PM.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Spooky Songwriters Showcase
8pm, The Gaf, @astoriamusiccollectivenyc
Our 6th installment of our monthly songwriters showcase is gonna be a spooky one 👻 👀 Astoria Music Collective presents SPOOKY SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE: Halloween Edition 🎃 Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm!
Vampire Movies
4-8pm, Medusa Art Studios, @medusaartstudios
Some Medusa events are ticketed; check their Instagram.
Nosferatu with Live Piano
8pm, Museum of the Moving Image, @movingimagenyc
The 1922 silent vampire classic on 35mm, with live piano by Makia Matsumura.
Halloween Eve New Orleans Vampires: Medusa Goth Night Dj + Nightmarket
9pm, Medusa Art Studios, @medusaartstudios
Get ready to dance with dark vibes, spooky shop along with haunted bites and drinks, with the vampires of New Orleans. Wear velvet. Wear fangs. Wear whatever you want to get lost in… The countdown to Halloween starts here. 🕯️
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Asian Vegetable Pop Up Market
10am, Bench Flour Bakers (43-18 25th Ave, Astoria, NY 11103), @choydivision
We're hosting East Asian vegetable pop-up markets this fall at our old stomping grounds in Astoria! Lots of goodies for fermentation like napa, head mustard, chilies, daikon! Plus sprouting cauliflower, broccoli, flat cabbage, sweet peppers, sweet potatoes, and winter squash! We'll be outside Bench Flour Bakers from 10am-2pm.
Slashback Halloween (80s 90s 2000s)
9pm, Sha's karaoke and Poetry Cafe, Tashjara
Last Disco Show presents SLASHBACK Halloween! Channel the grit and glamour of vintage NYC nightlife. @storiesinmusik takes over the decks for a high-voltage, genre-bending trip through the sounds that defined the era. Rock your favorite '80s, '90s, or 2000s fit! First drink free with ticket!
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Astoria Anime Fest
1pm, 31st Street Open Streets, @astoriaanimefest
Astoria Anime Fest is a free, community-focused celebration of anime, manga, & comics, featuring local vendors, interactive activities, games, cosplay, and more! Join us November 1st on 31st Ave Open Streets in Astoria for a fun day for fans of all ages!
Pumpkin Smash
1pm–3pm, Astoria Park, Hosted by Astoria Park Alliance
Astoria Park Alliance's 6th yearly Pumpkin Smash: bring your old Halloween pumpkins to smash (they get composted). Free. At Ditmars Blvd and 19th St.
Make sure to confirm all event details with the organizers!
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