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Published 24 Oct 2023

Fun & Frightening Things to Do in NYC

There’s no place like New York City during the spooky season. Every Halloween, the Big (candy) Apple is one of the best places to find thrills and chills across five world-famous boroughs.

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One thing that’s not scary on Halloween? Driving to NYC and finding the perfect parking spot with Icon Parking. We make parking a treat, with nearly 200 garages and an easy booking process — no tricks here! When it comes to exploring New York City on Halloween, parking is just the start. Here are some of our must-see things to do around the City that Never Sleeps, complete with convenient Icon Parking options.

INTERween at INTER_: Now through Nov. 5.

Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit at INTER_, a must-do art experience in Manhattan and a true feast for the senses. From now until November 5, this one-of-a-kind art gallery transforms into the HALLOWverse, with enchanting and spooky experiences around every corner. It’s fun for the whole family, with even more Halloween-themed events from Thursday to Sunday every week. This includes trick-or-treating for kids, music & entertainment, live tarot readings, DIY pumpkin decorating and more. INTER_ is all about self-exploration, so naturally, our convenient self-parking options and this modern art exhibition go together like ghosts and goblins. Find more about INTERween here and secure a parking spot nearby.

Blood Manor: Now through Nov. 4

There are haunted houses, and then there’s Blood Manor: 10,000 square feet of absolutely terrifying corridors, themed rooms, and a labyrinth of passageways with creepy creatures lurking in the shadows. It’s a perfect attraction for horror fans. And if you’re feeling brave, check it out on November 3 and 4 for Lights Out Nights, where your group will have a single glowstick to navigate this house of horrors. Park your car nearby in Tribeca and get ready to be truly frightened at Blood Manor.

Halloween House at The Oculus: Now through November 1

If you like your haunted houses to be more fun than frightening, look no further than Halloween House at The Oculus. There are no jump scares or spooky actors, just loads of fun throughout this immersive Halloween world. Themed rooms in this haunted house include a trick-or-treat room, a glow-in-the-dark room, the horror movie graveyard, and a vampires’ lair. Find your parking nearby and be on your way to a fun Halloween experience.

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade: October 31

It all started with a neighborhood walk in 1973. That’s when mask maker and puppeteer Ralph Lee and his family and friends would walk from house to house. Now, 50 years later, it’s one of the biggest Halloween parades in the world, with approximately 70,000 participants in costumes and around 2 million people coming to watch it every year. Even with its large size, it stays true to its grassroots origins and has art at the heart of it all. The Village Halloween Parade goes on rain or shine, and our nearby parking locations make it easy to start an adventure in NYC, no matter the weather.

Find Your Parking This Halloween

Icon Parking takes the fear out of parking with a seamless website and app for mobile check-in, check-out and payment. If you have any questions, let us know. After all, we take great pride in your and your car’s safety, as shown by our industry-leading TrustPilot scores. Parking is just the start of a Halloween adventure in New York City.

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Fall Festivals & Annual Events

There are lots of festivals and annual events that are held in New York City. These festivals take place in the different NYC Parks and other popular landmarks. Whether you are looking forward to basking in the sun during an art festival or finding out as much as you can about books during a book festival, it’s important to start planning ahead to ensure that things like parking are covered. Here are some NYC travel fall festivals and annual events to consider.

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Memorial Day Done Right – In NYC!

Nothing beats Memorial Day in New York City! Icon and Quik Park encourage you to take advantage of what our city has to offer and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. With museums, sports, parks, and events, there’s no better time of year to be out and about and enjoy the best that NYC has to offer. Here are some tips and activities happening across the city this weekend to help you narrow the playing field in planning your weekend adventures.

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How Should You Spend Your Labor Day in NYC?

Labor Day is an official United States federal government holiday meant to celebrate the successes of working Americans. Labor Day falls on different dates each year, but you can expect one day free from work between first and seventh September. However, most people recognize it as the unofficial culmination of summer. So, if you’re back in New York city for the summer, here are some events you can check out with help from our parking app.

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 5 Ways to Celebrate

Hispanic Heritage month kicks off on September 15 and runs through October 15. There are a lot of ways you can celebrate the great Hispanic culture in the tri-state area. If you are not ready to take the plunge and join festivities in person or are not ready to deal with NYC traffic or worry about NYC safe parking, don’t worry because there are also ways you can celebrate virtually.

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Safe Holiday Parking for Shows in NYC

Finding guaranteed parking in New York can be a challenge. That can be quite a problem seeing as, on average, a vehicle is generally parked for about 95% of the time in the U.S. However, it’s not entirely impossible. With the right tips, you can find guaranteed parking readily available. Here are some spots for safe holiday parking for shows in NYC.

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Things To Do in NYC & Where to Park

While the pandemic has drastically changed travel, you can still navigate the Big Apple safely and keep your loved ones protected. There are many things to do in New York, such as bands playing live, eating at restaurants, etc. Anyone from around the world can find entertainment in the city. In fact, New York City’s citizens speak over 200 languages. But you will likely need to show your vaccination card at most of these venues.

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