Dumboween
Sometimes scary, always adorable..and always on October 31!
One of our favorite neighborhood traditions, Dumboween brings hundreds of costumed Dumbonians out for our Annual March to the Arch through Brooklyn Bridge Park with brass bands + puppets, followed an Archway Party featuring crafts with Creatively Wild Art Studio, a photobooth, and of course, candy!
Plus, trick-or-treat at 50+ Dumbo small businesses around the neighborhood!
Held Annually on October 31
March to the Arch @ 4pm
Gather on Washington Street between Front and Water Streets at 4pm, and then parade with us through Dumbo en route to the Dumbo Archway, led by a brass band and puppets!
Dumbo Archway Party @ 4:30-7pm
Get crafty with Creatively Wild Art Studio, snap your photo in our free spooktacular photobooth, win a prize for the best (human!) costumes, enjoy live music and, of course, grab some candy! Drinks will be for sale from The Archway Bar.
Costume contest rules: There is no formal runway for the costume contest. Every costumed Dumbonian who joins the March to the Arch will be considered. Winners will be announced from the stage at 5:00pm.
Howl-o-Ween @ 6pm
Deck out your four-legged friend and come to Washington Street for the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest. This year we thrilled to partner with judges from HEAL Veterinary Hospital, Hounds Town, K-9 Butcher and Lazy Sundaes!
Amazing prizes await for (1) Most Original, (2) Best Owner/Pet Duo, and (3) Best in Show/Cutest/Coolest.
Trick-or-Treat in Dumbo from 4-7pm
It’s a neighborhood-wide tradition! 50+ small businesses hand out candy on Halloween from 4-7pm (while supplies last). Look for the pumpkin sign in the window of participating locations.
Photo Fun for Everyone: All Weekend!
We’re creating festive photo experiences, perfect for showing off that creepy costume or commemorating a day in Dumbo. Find them on Washington Street and in the Dumbo Archway during Halloween week.
Spooky Projections: All Week!
Our new favorite tradition! The Manhattan Bridge (Plaza side and Adams Street sides) come alive with the work of Motomichi from Friday, October 24 – through Halloween (dusk-10pm). Plus, stop by Leonard Ursachi’s Fat Boy (York and Pearl Streets) for an extra surprise on 10/31.