ROCKAWAY GOOD TIMES
By Kami-Leigh Agard
With no rain and temps estimated in the 70s—the weather this weekend is SPOOKY! So, folks, from Irish Halloween and more—costume up for a boo-rrific Halloween weekend. Use our guide below, and be prepared to double up!
LIVE MUSIC
FRIDAY, October 27
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Last Friday with SeaNY Pizza serving up his famous pizza and favorite DJs on the boards at Beach 97th Street Concession. Tonight, don’t miss hip hop connoisseur DJ Monk-One!
Beach 97th Street Concession
FRIDAY, October 27
7 p.m.
Get into the groove and let Joe K’s acoustic vibes take control at Bungalow Bar before their annual Halloween party.
377 Beach 92nd Street
FRIDAY, October 27
6 p.m.
Move those hips, tap those feet, and sing out loud—it’s Friday music night with Kyle Wade at the Belle Harbor Yacht Club’s upstairs lounge!
533 Beach 126th Street
FRIDAY, October 27
7 p.m.
With Irish Halloween at The BayHouse and The Brooklyn Bards on the music menu—get ready for a ghoulish green Oíche Shamhna shona duit!
500 Bayside Drive, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 27
7 p.m.
Head to Ruffle Bar for Mystery Darts Costume Party. Come in costume and get a free jello shot! Sign up starts at 7 p.m. Games kick off at 8 p.m.
919 Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel
FRIDAY, October 27
8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the Cat Nip Duo as they costume up for their special Halloween show at Kennedy’s.
406 Bayside, Breezy Point
FRIDAY, October 27
9 p.m.
Sláinte to the start of another rockin’ Rockaway weekend with Mike and Miley’s acoustic jam at Rogers.
203 Beach 116th Street
FRIDAY, October 27
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Ignite the weekend at Bar Marseille! Bring the crew for an unforgettable Friday night of music with Chris Warren.
190 Beach 69th Street
SATURDAY, October 28
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Pull out your lederhosen and dirndl for Smoke & Barrel’s Oktoberfest featuring Food-Music-Beer-Games! $20 includes one refillable beer stein and one free beer/ $10 includes one free beer. Plus, prize for best Oktoberfest outfit.
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 28
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Need a costume idea for Saturday night? Why not wear a rock-n-roll themed do at Tap That’s Halloween costume contest party, while rockin’ to The Band Then Again jammin’ all the hits you sported eyeliner! Best costume gets $100 Beer card!
111-04 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 28
8 p.m. to midnight
DJ Cash will be on the ones and boos at The Wharf’s Halloween Costume Party! $60 open bar and passed appetizers. Prize for best costume!
416 Beach 116th Street
SATURDAY, October 28
8 p.m.
Don’t miss Mixed Bag as they make their debut at new smokin’ boulevard spot, Smoke & Barrel!
97-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
SATURDAY, October 28
9 p.m.
Turn your Halloween shenanigans up a notch with Rockaway’s #1 party band at Rogers!
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 29
5 p.m.
Should Jameson’s be drunk neat or on the rocks? Murphy’s Lawyer is back at Rogers with the ultimate soundtrack to life’s most baffling questions.
203 Beach 116th Street
SUNDAY, October 29
With Harbor Light in full Oktoberfest mode, get your chops ready for traditional das Essen (food) and das Bier (beer). Plus, on the music menu—Greg Parr! For menu and showtime, visit: harborlightpub on Instagram.
129-18 Newport Ave.
ONGOING
Wine WEDNESDAYS
7 p.m.
Channel your inner Spice Girl at Rockaway Tiki’s karaoke night.
67-20 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bask in an evening of rhythmic storytelling with Ireland’s Cork-born renowned folk songsmith, Niall Connolly at Sayra’s.
91-11 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
7 p.m.
Take a break from the kitchen and head to Margie’s at The Rockaway Hotel for a heavenly dining experience as Phil Kadet serenades you with classics and standards from the American Songbook. For reservations and more info, visit: https://www.therockawayhotel.com/dining/margies
108-10 Rockaway Beach Drive
7 p.m.
Don’t miss Bungie’s Trivia Tent Thursdays, with music by DJs At Work.
377 Beach 92nd Street
Fab FRIDAYS
9 p.m.
DJ Baroque spins an eclectic vibe with the best of acid jazz, electro funk, instrumental hip hop, rare grooves, and classics at The Rose Den.
174 Beach 116th Street
SPECIAL MENTIONS
BUNGALOW HALLOWEEN PARTY
FRIDAY, October 27
9 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Get ready to spook your friends in the moonlight at Bungalow Bar’s bayside Halloween Party. $50 admission includes domestic bottled beer, wine, other beverages incl. huckleberries and nectarine iced tea. Plus, prizes for best costume! For more info, visit: bungalowbarny on Instagram.
377 Beach 92nd Street
DAWN MCINTYRE MEMORIAL HALLOWEEN PARADE
SATURDAY, October 28
1 p.m.
Dress up for another year of fun at the Annual Dawn McIntyre Memorial Halloween Parade hosted by the Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department. Lineup 12:30 p.m. at 17th Road Park. Parade then proceeds up Cross Bay Blvd, ending at the BCVFD Fire House (15 Noel Road). Cupcakes and juice given out, followed by trunk-o-treat on Noel Road.
East 17th Road Park, Broad Channel
BCVFD FIRST ANNUAL FALL
FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, October 28
2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Immediately following the BCVFD Dawn McIntyre Memorial Halloween Parade, bring the entire family to their First Annual Fall Festival. Enjoy refreshments, autumn activities and local vendors, plus, haunted house to follow!
Church Road (between 7th & Noel Road), Broad Channel
BEACH CHURCH HARVEST PARTY
Saturday, October 28
6 p.m.
Join Beach Church for a free evening of candy, games and a photo booth at their Harvest Party!
224 Beach 97th Street
CONNOLLY’S HALLOWEEN PARTY
SATURDAY, October 28
8 p.m.
Connolly’s is opening one night only for Halloween. So, if you’re craving’ a green frozen, you betta’ get it in by twilight. Plus, DJ Poppa D spins the scariest boo bash! Prize for best costume. Admission: $25, includes a tee shirt and Sol. For tickets and more, visit Connolly’s Instagram bio: connollysbar.
155 Beach 95th Street
RBAF ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BEACH TREASURE HUNT
Sunday, October 29
11 a.m.
Ahoy mateys! Meet Rockaway Beach Autism Families at Beach 96th Street on the boardwalk for their annual Halloween Beach Treasure Hunt! Come dressed in costume (encouraged, not required), and collect the most gold coins to win the coveted treasure (grand prize)! Blue buckets and treats given out to trick-o-treaters to support autism awareness. For more info, visit Rockaway Beach Autism Families on Facebook/Instagram.
Beach 96th Street Boardwalk
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