Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade Returns to the East Village for its 36th Year

This Saturday, October 17th, 2026, the 26th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns, as thousands of New Yorkers and their elaborately costumed dogs come together for one of the city’s most joyful Halloween traditions. Led by New York Dog Parade, the nonprofit dedicated to celebrating dog-human friendship, and presented by Kismet, a premium pet […]

NYC to Host Largest Trick-or-Streets Ever

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NYC Department of Transportation announced the return of Trick-or-Streets; it’s coming back bigger than ever. 160 open streets and plazas across five boroughs will keep cars out and host Halloween- and fall-related celebrations. Community groups and schools will transform neighborhood streets and plazas into trick-or-treating games, live performances, and so […]

How indie horror games make use of PS1 style graphics effectively

Indie games are often the most experimental and creative games out there, especially when it comes to horror games. However, when it comes to any type of media in general, they each have their tropes, and that’s no different with indie horror. One of the most interesting tropes is when a horror game takes older […]

What Kind of Music Is Best for the Spookiest Time of the Year?

Halloween has come once again and with the holiday being so popular, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of the most popular ways to celebrate is with music; however, with so many good picks to choose from, it’s hard to decide what’s the best. There are, of course, the classic songs such as […]

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