Halloween Harvest Festival at Socrates

Halloween Harvest Festival

On Saturday, October 31st, from 12 to 5 p.m., Socrates will host its annual Halloween Harvest Festival, bringing an afternoon of art, creativity, and Halloween fun to the park. Activities include pumpkin decorating, costume-making workshops, henna artists, and a pumpkin carving contest.

Halloween Dog Costume Contest

On Saturday, October 31st, from 3 to 5 p.m., Socrates and Château Le Woof will host their annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest, featuring costumed dogs and their owners celebrating the holiday.

Artmaking Workshops and Performances

Throughout the afternoon, visitors can participate in hands-on artmaking workshops led by local artists and community organizations. Flying Leap will present The Garden, with performances scheduled for 12:30 and 2 p.m.

Planted Culture Vegan Food Market

On Saturday, October 31st, from 12 to 5 p.m., the Planted Culture Vegan Food Market will return with a Halloween edition featuring culturally diverse plant-based food from NYC vendors, curated by Erica Muñoz.

Artists Choose Artists: Fellowship Anniversary

The festival will also mark the unveiling of new installations by 2026 Artist Fellows Xayvier Haughton and Andrew Robinson. Their work is part of Artists Choose Artists: The Socrates Annual Fellowship Anniversary, celebrating the park’s longstanding commitment to supporting emerging artists.

Visit the Socrates Sculpture Park website for more here: https://socratessculpturepark.org/event/2026-halloween-harvest-festival-season-closeout/