ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With Halloween here, Rockaway is packed with the creepiest, coolest events including costume parties, parades, haunted houses and more. So, map out your Rockaway Good Times creepy crawl with our guide below.
FRIDAY, October 25
6:30 p.m.
What’s on the menu tonight at Bungalow? Bay-licious food, bevies and music by Arturo Rivera.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, October 25
7 p.m.
Boombox Radio is back at Tap That ushering in a two-hour music trivia with bite.
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 25
7 p.m.
Joker’s Wild whips into The Bayhouse with ’70s and ’80s rock.
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 25
7 p.m.
Upscale your Saturday plans at Kennedy’s with divine sunset views, food and music by Lauren Jaimes.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 25
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Round up your posse for music by LL Duo and line dance instruction at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY, October 25
8 p.m.
Recline into the weekend at Adrienne’s with soothing piano tunes from Phil Kadet.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
FRIDAY, October 25
9 p.m.
Friday nights with Kyle Wade at Rogers ignites the sweetest memories.
203 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, October 26
2 p.m.
It’s Saturday! So, unwind with the Rock-A-Wades’ classic rock jam at Batesy’s.
6820F Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 26
6:30 p.m.
Bungalow Bar serves up a coastal country treat—Lauren Jaimes!
377 Beach 92nd Street
SATURDAY, October 26
8 p.m.
Get into a rockin’ groove with Brian Ripps’ acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SATURDAY, October 26
Harbor Light serves up Oktoberfest specials as DJ Poppa D raises the tempo. For info, call: (718) 474-2202.
129-18 Newport Avenue
SUNDAY, October 27
1 p.m.
Bask in the last day of the weekend with Evan Kuriga’s sweet acoustic tunes at Adrienne’s.
25 Van Brunt Road, Broad Channel
SUNDAY, October 27
1 p.m.
Mike T’s acoustic groove will put you in a sunny mood at Bungalow Bar.
377 Beach 92nd Street
SUNDAY, October 27
4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bob Miley of the dynamic duo, Mike & Miley, plays his first solo gig at Rogers jammin’ ‘60s and ‘70s rock.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 27
With Harbor Light in full Oktoberfest mode, get your chops ready, plus, music by—Greg Parr! For showtime, call: (718) 474-2202.
129-18 Newport Avenue
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Thursday, October 24
7:30 p.m.
Show what mama gave yer at FamJam open mic night hosted by local surf cowboy/musician, Patsy Does at Smoke & Barrel.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
TRIVIA
THURSDAY, October 24
7 p.m.
By George, Bungie’s got it! At tonight’s Trivia Thursdays—from Washington, the Prince of Wales, Costanza and more—see how much you know about George.
377 Beach 92nd Street
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
BUNGALOW HALLOWEEN PARTY
FRIDAY, October 25
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Put on your best costume and spook your friends at Bungalow Bar’s Halloween Party with DJ John Doe. $50 admission includes bottled beer, and select mixed drinks. For more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW” AT SMOKE & BARREL
FRIDAY, October 25
10 p.m.
Step into “The Rocky Horror Show” at Smoke & Barrel, where you’ll get to yell show lines, dress up in costume and act out the film. Prize for best dressed! Limited seating. To RSVP, call: (347) 727-7429
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
CONNOLLY’S HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
SATURDAY, October 26
12 noon / 8 p.m.
Connolly’s opens for one day only just for your boo-riffic pleasure! First up, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., a dog costume competition where the best doggie outfit scores a free t-shirt. Then at 8 p.m., DJ Paddy Tubz’ boo bash. Win best costume and get your photo on Connolly’s wall! Admission: $25. For more info, visit: connollysbar on Instagram.
155 Beach 95th Street
DOG HALLOWEEN PARTY
SATURDAY, October 26
1 p.m.
Join The Tail Waggers Task Force Dog Halloween Pawty at the Rockaway Freeway Dog Park featuring raffles, dog costume contest, trick-or-treat, “paw-some” crafts and photo booth.
83-02 Beach Channel Drive
DAWN MCINTYRE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE
SATURDAY, October 26
1 p.m.
Dress up for another year of fun at the Dawn McIntyre Memorial Halloween Parade hosted by the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department. Lineup 12:45 p.m. at 17th Road Park. Parade proceeds up Cross Bay Blvd, ending at the BCVFD Fire House (15 Noel Road). Cupcakes and juice served.
17th Road Park, Broad Channel
BCVFD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, October 26
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Immediately following the BCVFD Dawn McIntyre Memorial Halloween Parade, bring the entire family to the Second Annual Fall Festival. Enjoy refreshments, autumn activities and local vendors. (The BCVFD Haunted House is open from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 2. For more info, call: (718) 474-8888).
Church Road (between 7th & Noel Road), Broad Channel
JAMESON’S HALLOWEEN
COSTUME PARTY w/ ROCK SOUP
SATURDAY, October 26
7 p.m.
Get ready for a wicked good time at Jameson’s Halloween Costume Party with Rock Soup ushering in killer tunes. Best costume cashes in $200.
421 Beach 129th Street
THE ROCKAWAY HOTEL
HALLOWEEN ROOFTOP BASH
SATURDAY, October 26
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Rockaway Hotel throws spookiness into high gear at their Halloween Rooftop Bash. Come in your best costume and enjoy light bites, costume contest, DJ and three-hour open bar. Tickets are $100. For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/things-to-do-rockaway-beach/event-calendar
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
10OTH PRECINCT CHILDREN’S PARADE & TRUNK OR TREAT
SUNDAY, October 27
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The 100th Precinct beckons kids of all ages to their Children’s Parade & Trunk Or Treat! Parade starts at Beach 102nd Street and the boardwalk, then immediately following, Trunk Or Treat at the 100th Precinct (92-24 Rockaway Beach Blvd.). Prizes for best costume. Plus, bouncy house, giveaways and community resources.
BOARDWALK HALLOWEEN PARADE
SUNDAY, October 27
1 p.m.
St. James NYC/ Boarders is back with their annual spooky kids parade. Meet 1 p.m. on the boardwalk at Beach 91st Street. Parade ends at Beach 97th Street with games, prizes for best costumes, and arts and crafts. Music kicks off at 3 p.m. with Carroll McNeill Duo.
Beach 97th Street Concession
ROCCO’S HALLOWEEN BRUNCH
SUNDAY, October 27
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Rocco’s hosts a Halloween Brunch with DJ Nicky G, food and bottomless mimosas! Best costume wins $300. Admission is $99. For info, call (718) 799-5050.
115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
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