Celebrate Halloween with a little scare and a lot of fun at the Whitney. Grab an art-inspired costume and enjoy the festivities for all ages. On Halloween, join us for a family-friendly dance party, and the return of the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers (including a special gourd). Plus, explore the Whitney after dark at a Member Night inspired by our new show, Roy Lichtenstein: Like New. It’s going to be a spooky good time!
Events
Roy and Dorothy as Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick at Idelle and Julian Weber's Halloween party, Brooklyn, New York, October 1965. ©️ The Estate of Idelle Weber. Courtesy Roy Lichtenstein Foundation Archive and the Estate of Idelle Weber.
Halloween Member Night: Pop Party
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7:30–10 pm
Celebrate Roy Lichtenstein: Like New and the artist’s 103rd birthday with a special costume party! Members are invited to experience our full exhibition lineup after hours with artmaking, live music, and more.
Courtesy the artists
Halloween DJ Sets: TYLERFROMWHERE and Lord Fascinator
Friday, October 30, 2026
6–10 pm
Kick off Halloween weekend with DJ sets all night long by TYLERFROMWHERE and Lord Fascinator. Plus, enjoy evening access to world-class exhibitions, including Roy Lichtenstein: Like New, drinks and snacks from Frenchette Bakery, skyline views from our terraces, and more as part of Free Friday Nights.
Halloween Teen Night at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Photograph by Filip Wolak.
Halloween Teen Night
Friday, October 30, 2026
4–7 pm
Get ready for a night of art, music, costumes, and spooky fun at Halloween Teen Night at the Whitney, hosted by our Youth Insights Leaders.
Halloween at the Whitney, 2023. Photograph by Filip Wolak.
Halloween Open Studio
Saturday, October 31, 2026
11 am–3 pm
Kick off Halloween at the Whitney! Come in costume for a day of art, music, and dancing before heading out to trick-or-treat. Explore the galleries, make original artworks inspired by Roy Lichtenstein: Like New, and boogie down at a Family Halloween Dance Party. Show off costumes on the dance floor and enjoy a few fun surprises along the way!
Boogie Baby NYC: Family Halloween Dance Party
Saturday, October 31, 2026
11 am–3 pm
Throw on a costume and kick off Halloween at the Whitney with Boogie Baby, a daytime dance party for tiny dancers and the grown-ups who love them.
A Whitney Halloween Playlist
Get in the mood this Halloween with some spooky tunes.
A note on costumes
Halloween Weekend at the Whitney is an inclusive and safe celebration for all. In that spirit, we do not allow costumes that perpetuate cultural appropriation, discrimination, or violence of any kind. Fake weapons are also not permitted. Find inspiration in our collection and check out the #IAmNotACostume campaign to learn more about choosing a respectful costume.
To learn more about the accommodations offered at each program, please visit the individual event pages. Email accessfeedback@whitney.org or call (646) 666-5574 with additional questions.