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Halloween 2016: All the best 'Boo!' events on Staten Island

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DON'T MISS OUT

It's the spookiest time of the year, and Staten Island is ready to celebrate accordingly. Here is our rundown of season’s best Halloween and fall-related events and activities. Click through if you dare!

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Rob Bailey | bailey@siadvance.com

MIGHTY DEMONS & A MONSTER MASH DANCE

Staten Island Children's Museum is dedicating the entire day of Sunday Oct. 30, to Halloween-themed activities and trick-or-treating throughout the venue.

"Halloween is all about spooky and silly fun," says said Dina Rosenthal, SICM's executive director. "Listening to scary stories, dancing in costume and learning about and touching "scary" bugs and animals gives children a safe, fun space to explore some of their fears, and participate in one of the most memorable and fun childhood celebrations!"

Noon: Cr eate a batch of glow in the dark "Oobleck" in the walk-in workshop—non-Newtonion fluids are slippery, slimy, scientific fun!

1 p.m. Come listen to a spine-tingly tale during "Spooky Storytime."

2 p.m. Join young Staten Island violinists, the Might String Demons for a spooky fun Halloween concert.

3 p.m. Get on your dancing shoes, and join the Monster Mash Dance in the gallery.

4 p.m. Meet the Museum's "scariest" creepy crawlies at "Animal Time."

your costumes, and to trick or treat at each exhibit! SICM, located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden at 1000 Richmond Terrace in Livingston, is accessible via the S40 bus. Program times may vary, please check the calendar ( www.sichildrensmuseum.org ) for more information. Don't forget to wear

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ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Wanna do the "Time Warp" again with Halloween's premier cult classic? Get all the details on the St. George Theatre's annual "Rocky Horror Picture Show" event RIGHT HERE.

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WELCOME TO TERROR TOWN

For those daring enough to enter, Fun Station USA will be the home of Terror Town for the Halloween season. For the month of October, the "newest extreme indoor haunted attraction" will be letting visitors experience the horror from 7 p.m until midnight. The "not-so-scary" little kids matinee is every Sunday from 2 p.m until 5 p.m.

Fun Station USA is located at 3555 Victory Blvd, 10314. For more information, check out their Facebook page.

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A HAUNTED BIKE RIDE

On October 28, the Transportation Alternatives Staten Island Activist Committee will host the Halloween Social Bike Ride in search of the scariest Halloween decorations. Riders will meet in front of the New Dorp SIR stop at 7 p.m and end by the Great Kills SIR stop.

You won't need to dress up, but having a bike light is highly recommended. For more info on how to R.S.V.P, check the Facebook page.

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MYSTERIOUS HARBOR

Gather 'round for "Mysterious Harbor" at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016. This event will take place at the Noble Maritime Collection, Building D, Snug Harbor Cultural, 1000 Richmond Terrace.

Strange events have occurred in and around Sailors’ Snug Harbor over the years. Several of these episodes will be recounted including the murder of Chaplain Robert Quinn at the Sailors' Snug Harbor Chapel in 1863. The disappearance of Mary Tobin from the nearby Livingston train station in 1889, the murder of Dr. Charles W. Townsend on Westervelt Avenue and the slaying of a Prohibition era night watchman guarding legal liquor in a Richmond Terrace warehouse will also be detailed. We will also examine the history of the little-known Sailors' Snug Harbor Cemeteries.

Admission is by donation. For further information please respond to this e-mail or call the Noble Maritime Collection at 718-447-6490. Please visit noblemaritime.org to learn more about this unique cultural gem.

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DECKER FARM PUMPKINS

Historic Richmond Town's got pumpkins for the pickin' weekends throughout October at its 1800s Decker Farm, complete with a farmhouse tour, hayrides, cornstalk maze, arts and crafts, and pumpkin picking.

Decker Farm is located at 441 Clarke Ave. (718-351-1611, HistoricRichmondTown.org), Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free shuttle bus service from the Historic Richmond Town parking lot to the farm.

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BOO!MINGDALE PARK

Borough President James Oddo will host "Halloween Hoopla," a free Halloween event for children and their families, on Monday, October 31 from 2 to 5 p.m.

For the event, Bloomingdale Park will be transformed into “Boo!mingdale Park.” The event will feature a hay maze, pony rides, inflatable attractions, photo spots, a costume parade and trick-or-treating. The event will also feature music and spooky story-telling.

“We are happy to once again host this fun family event on Halloween and are adding a couple new features to make it the best one yet,” Oddo said. “We invite all Staten Island families to ‘Boo!mingdale Park’ for a special Halloween celebration that kids of all ages will enjoy.”

Council Member Joe Borelli is co-sponsoring the event.

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"The Bridge" by Sophia Ambio taken at the Alice Austen House Sunday, April 24, 2016 during World Wide Pinhole Photography Day

GHOSTLY INTIMATIONS

On Saturday, October 29 from 8 to 10 p.m., get spooked at Fort Wadsworth! The museum will lead presentations exploring the fringes of photography, Victorian art and occult phenomena. This program is produced in conjunction with Morbid Anatomy Museum and National Park Service. Cocktail party at Alice Austen House to follow at 10 p.m. Additional event and presenter information can be found at aliceausten.org/ghostly. Tickets: $12-35.

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THE GHOSTLY GALA

On October 28, Chelsea Playground will be hosting their Ghostly Gala from 4 p.m until 7 p.m. The venue is located on 400 Chelsea Rd, 10314. Admission is $25 per child and $5 per adult. Be ready for an afternoon of games, music, food and Halloween fun.

And, yes, costumes are a must. For more info on the event and tickets, visit the Chelsea Playground Facebook page.

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HALLOWEEN BY THE SEA

Marina Cafe on 154 Mansion Avenue is hosting a Halloween dinner event and party on Saturday October 29. The festivities include a prix fixe dinner, a costume contest and DJ dancing.

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HALLOWEEN AT HRT

Ditch the neighborhood and go trick-or-treating in Historic Richmond Town on Friday October 30 starting at 3:30 p.m. till 5 p.m. The living history village will offer tasty treats for costumed kids as well as crafts, apple bobbing and games. Tickets are $10 for children, $5 for adults.Prepaid reservation required, call 718-351-1611 x 280.

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MOTHER PUG'S HALLOWEEN

For the ninth year in a row, Mother Pugs is the home of the Halloween Punk Rock Cover Show on Saturday October 29 starting at 7 p.m. at the saloon on 1371 Forest Avenue. Costume contest with prizes for best and worst costume.

Featured cover bands include:

Angelf**k as The Misfits

Bottled Violence as Minor Threat

Husker Don't as The Replacements

Sunday Spiderwebs as No Doubt

Blink 182 Yoots as Blink 182

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LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS

The Hop Shoppe will hold their Halloween party on October 29 from 10 p.m until midnight. The bar, located at 372 Van Duzer St, 10304, will have live performances from Phoebe Blue and the Make Baleaves and Cookie Tounge. It will be hosted by Vince Vok. For more information, check out the event Facebook page.

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A HAUNTED HIKE

Clay Pit Pond will hold a Haunted Hike around their premises on October 29 from 2 p.m until 3:30 p.m. Hikers, who need to be over the age of 10, will get a tour of the brave and mysterious past of Gericke Farm. Those interested should meet at the school bus depot, located at 2876 Arthur Kill Rd. For more information on the event, check out the event Facebook page.

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FIT OR FRIGHT

Staten Island CrossFit will be hosting an adult-only costume party on October 29 from 8 p.m until midnight. The event will be at 3801 Victory Blvd, 10314 and food and drinks will be provided. For more information on the event, visit the Staten Island CrossFit Facebook page.

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Lauren Steussy | lsteussy@siadvance.com

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

The Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership is celebrating the Stapleton community with a free Fall Family Festival on Saturday October 29 starting at noon. Rain date Sunday October 30th. There will be food, drinks, art, vendors, entertainment, kids stuff, music and more.

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MUSEUM MAYHEM

The Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum, located at 338 Lighthouse Ave 10306, will hold their fifth annual Halloween Haunt on October 29. The 21 and over party will go from 7 p.m until 11 p.m and admission is $75 per person. There will an open 'coffin' bar, fortune tellers and a costume contest. For ticket information, visit the Jacques Marchais Tibetian Museum website for more information.

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Samantha Rosenberg will make an appearance at 'Kostume Karaoke' set for Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Desert Rose Bar & Restaurant, Eltingville. (Staten Island Advance photo/Derek Alve

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KOSTUME KARAOKE

Those who can't get enough of the holiday of ghosts, goblins and gourds, will be interested to learn about a fundraising event called "Kostume Karaoke," the set to come off Sunday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Desert Rose Bar & Restaurant, 4459 Amboy Rd., Eltingville.

The holiday event will be staged in a completely peanut free environment — and proceeds will benefit FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)

Prizes will be distributed for best costume. The $30 per person tab includes appetizers, karaoke and soda. A cash bar is available for those 21 years of age and over.

On tap will be Samantha Rosenberg, a contestant in the Miss Staten Island/Richmond County Pageant slated for Sunday, Nov. 6, at the College of Staten Island, where Samantha's platform will be FARE.

For more information, email samantharosemao@gmail.com

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DINE AND DANCE

Get ready to 'Dine and Dance' at Old Bermuda Inn from 8 p.m until midnight on October 29 for their annual Halloween Dance. Party goers will get a four-course meal and a night of dancing to music provided by Partners in Sound Productions for $40 per person. Beverages are not included.

Call 718-948-7600 to make your reservations. The venue is at 301 Veterans Rd, 10309.

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MONSTER MANOR

On Saturday October 29 and Halloween Night, a Port Richmond home turns into "Monster Manor." The elaborate outdoor haunted house on 96 Anderson Avenue is the trick-or-treat destination of Port Richmond, perfect for families to visit on Halloween night.

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HAUNTED WALK AND HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

Walk through the terrifying trails of Ocean Breeze Park on October 29 and 30. The event takes place after an all-day Halloween festival at 625 Father Capodanno Blvd, 10305. Visit the Ocean Breeze Park & Athletic Complex Facebook page for more information.

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SPOOKY ROCK CLIMBING

Rock 'Em Not Sock 'Em, a rock climbing gym on Victory Blvd, will be hosting their first Halloween party on October 30. Both kids and adults are invited to celebrate the spooky holiday while getting a great workout. Prizes for the best costume will be awarded throughout the night.

Those that want to climb must either wear a costume that allows them to or change into athletic clothing. Rock 'Em Not Sock 'Em is located at 3801 Victory Blvd, 10314. For more information on the event, check out their Facebook page.

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KREISCHER MANSION IMMERSIVE THEATER

To experience a real-life ghost story, head over the Kreischer Mansion on Saturday October 29 at 8 p.m. For the second year in a row, they've created a horror fantasy, a theatrical performance and a Halloween thriller, all in the same supposedly haunted house. The story borrows from the characters and plot twists that are alleged to have happened in this gorgeous Victorian home. Tickets are at TheKreischerMansionHalloween.bpt.me.

Tickets for the 21+ event include admission onto the grounds and into the landmarked mansion, dance party, immersive performances from local theater company Illuminart, and basement art installation, as well as a VIP Attic Performance for those willing to throw in a few extra bucks.

There will be Halloween treats, we well as art for sale and music from DJ Grizzle.

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TRICK OR JEEP

The New York Bully Crew is hosting a “Trick or Jeep Pumpkin Pick” on Sunday October 30, from noon to 3 p.m. It’s a full day of family fun, pumpkins, “trunk or treating” and costume contests. $10 donation per child — all proceeds go to the NYBC for the care of their rescue dogs. RSVP to NYBC20@gmail.com for attendance and pre-payment to ensure your pumpkin.

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HALLOWEEN HOUSE CLASSICS

This year's first annual Halloween classics party takes place at Eve Ultra Lounge on October 28 at 10 p.m. The classic dance music party at the nightclub on 2354 Arthur Kill Road presents a huge lineup of DJs who were there at the start of the classic dance music movement. Join them for a night of dancing. Get tickets and more information at wantickets.com.

Check out the lineup of DJs on the event's Facebook page.

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Bill Lyons

FRIGHT NIGHT

The Church of St. Andrew transforms into "The Hemsley Hotel of Horrors" continues October 28 and 29. Their annual Fright Night festivities include a haunted house and other spooky activities. Tickets can be purchased by calling the church office at 718-351-0900, or at the door.

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Lauren Steussy | lsteussy@siadvance.com

MARTY THE PSYCHIC

What's the life of a psychic medium? Marty The Psychic's (Marty Zinicola) readings, forensic profiling and medically intuitive spiritual healing has made her one of the area's most sought after psychics. She'll host a discussion at the Staten Island Museum in Snug Harbor on October 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Her new book "Soul Bonding: One Woman's Amazing Journey as a Psychic Medium" will be available.

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TIP THE WAGON OPEN MIC NIGHT

Come in your Halloween costume and share your talents at Tip the Wagon Italian Ices on Monday October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. The shop on 70 Van Duzer Street will also be open during the day giving treats for trick-or-treaters.

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Lauren Steussy | lsteussy@siadvance.com

HALLOWEEN FEST

The Victory Boulevard Merchant's Association's "Victory Boulevard Halloween Fest" is this Sunday, October 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Kids can Trick or Treat a day early, decorate pumpkins, get goodies from local merchants and more.