Halloween in the hood – East 78th Street night edition

 

Last year when I went to the 78^th Street Halloween block party,

 I realized that it was way too crowded to get any good shots of the decorations.

So, I made a note to swing by earlier in the week this year.

There were some pretty impressive displays.

Some were so scary I heard children shrieking.

I also heard many different languages being spoken.

So clearly the word has gotten out.

I love the fact that everyone on the block wants to get in on the action.

But not all the decorations were lit up, so you end up missing some of the most creative ones if you go at night.

And you’ll miss Alice and Wonderland for sure.  So, if you have to choose, I definitely recommend a daytime visit instead.

Here are more previous Halloween blogs…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween-in-hood-2024-p2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween-in-hood-2024-p2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2025/10/halloween-in-hood-2025-edition.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2025/11/ues-halloween-at-night.html

Happy Halloween!

PJ

© 2026 PJ Lehrer

Halloween in the hood – East 90’s edition

With so many to choose from, it’s impossible to see all the Halloween decorations on the Upper East Side.

Since I did not get to visit the east 90’s last year,

 I moved them to the top of the list this year.

As I noted on a previous visit,

they tend to have more blow-up decorations than the blocks further south.

I thought it might be because they are near several schools.

I’m sure that they are easier to take care of and probably last longer.

And clearly, they can be equally creative.

This year I'm also seeing more animation then in previous years.

It’s tough keeping up with the Joneses. 😉

Here are some previous Halloween blogs…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2020/11/halloween-in-hood-4.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2021/10/halloween-street-fair-on-88th-street.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/10/halloween-gone-wild-part-1.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/11/halloween-gone-wild-part-2.html

I just ordered more candy – so much for taking it easy.

PJ

© 2026 PJ Lehrer

Halloween in the hood – Titanic edition

 

The 2026 Halloween wars of the Upper East Side have begun. 

And the competition is already fierce.

Check out this Titanic themed beauty,

on 64^th Street between Madison & Fifth Avenue.

I thought it was water-proof because it survived an epic downpour earlier this week.  But then I read that someone covers everything when it rains.

And I’m pretty sure they have a full-time guard.

I have to wonder why they went to all the trouble, but I’m glad they did.

Maybe I should bring them some candy on Halloween to thank them,

or dress up and try to crash their party.

I have a sailor suit.

Here are some other Halloween NYC blogs…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2014/11/halloween-in-hood.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/11/halloween-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/10/halloween-3.html

 

Take it easy on the candy!

PJ

© 2026 PJ Lehrer

UES Halloween at night

 

This year I finally managed to shoot Halloween decorations at night.

And it was a mob scene.

I probably shouldn’t be surprised since the Upper East Side has become Instagram famous for their decorations.

Probably TikTok too.

Someone posting on Instagram mentioned that there were 30+ buildings decorated on the UES.

I would imagine that they have undercounted.

They fall within a roughly two mile square so catching them all can be quite exhausting.

The same person also mentioned that most of the buildings would be decorating for the holidays as well.

No pressure there.

And next year, Halloween falls on a Saturday.  I can hardly wait. 😉

More NYC Halloween pics…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween-in-hood-2024.html

 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/10/halloween-gone-wild-part-1.html

 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2021/10/halloween-street-fair-on-88th-street.html

 

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2016/10/halloween-3.html

 

Cheers!

PJ

 

© 2025 PJ Lehrer

Halloween in the hood - 2025 edition

 

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday.

So, I just love the fact that my hood has turned into the go-to-place for over-the-top decorations in Manhattan.

When people began posting photos and addresses from last year on Instagram, I was a bit concerned. 

 What if these folks didn’t feel like decorating this year?

Worse yet, what if they moved?

If they did, I sure hope they told the people who bought their houses what was expected of them.

Can you imagine what it would be like to have bunches of disappointed people stalking your house?

When I saw a pic of this set up online, I just had to go check it out.  (60 East 85^th St.)  It’s going to be hard to beat.

Meanwhile 78^th Street between Park and 2^nd is particularly festive.  Apparently, they have a block party planned.

I may just have to crash. 😉

Here are some blogs from previous years…

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2024/10/halloween-in-hood-2024-p2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2023/11/halloween-gone-wild-part-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2020/11/halloween-in-hood-4.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2015/11/halloween-2.html

https://pj-studio.blogspot.com/2014/11/halloween-in-hood.html

Trick or treat!

PJ

© 2025 PJ Lehrer