Charles A. Dana Discovery Center

Watch the Harlem Meer get spooky! Drop off your carved pumpkin and find a spot along the edge of the Harlem Meer to watch as the jack-o’-lanterns float by in New York’s largest pumpkin flotilla.

Central Park is home to lawns, benches, and picnic tables across its 843 acres, providing countless great picnic spots.

Escape the chaos of New York City in Central Park’s North Woods, an idyllic woodland oasis showcasing cascades, streams, and thriving greenery.

Check out our Halloween crafts and grab a front-row seat at our magical family-friendly entertainment.

Watch the Harlem Meer get spooky! Join us for a host of FREE family-friendly activities and an enchanting pumpkin flotilla. Costumes encouraged!

Celebrate the season at our 25th Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park.

Young explorers are invited to borrow an official Central Park Conservancy Discovery Kit or take away a complimentary Discovery Journal from our visitor centers!

Lace up your comfortable walking shoes for an energetic hike through Central Park’s north end!

Borrow fishing poles for catch-and-release fishing in the Harlem Meer.

Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join us for a scavenger hunt adventure around the Harlem Meer! Walk away with more than a few ghostly treats.

Borrow a variety of lawn games like bocce ball, horseshoes, kubb, cornhole and ring toss, for outdoor play in fair weather!

Since 1993, the Harlem Meer Performance Festival has been a cultural cornerstone of the community surrounding the north end of Central Park.

The Halloween Pumpkin Flotilla returns to the Harlem Meer in late October with family-friendly entertainment, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and more.