PATCH

By Nick Garber

HARLEM, NY — Halloween is almost here, and no neighborhood in New York knows how to throw down like Harlem.

From costume contests to pumpkin carving to haunted houses to, of course, treats, here's Harlem Patch's roundup of the most notable Halloween events happening this weekend in the neighborhood.

Sunday, Oct. 31 (Halloween)

Trick-Or-Treat on East Harlem Open Streets

When: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Where: TWO LOCATIONS: Pleasant Avenue and East 118th Street; and East 101st Street and Lexington Avenue
Description: Back by popular demand, this event from Uptown Grand Central will feature candy, pumpkins, music and photo backdrops for pumpkin pics with kids. Free pre-registration is welcomed but not required for the event, which was supported by Councilmember Diana Ayala and East River Plaza.