What to Know
- Head down to Long Island City in Queens to check out the Cheeseburger invitational Saturday night for Goose Island beer and endless cheese
- You may remember the Tompkins Square Dog Parade is back on after getting canceled earlier this year so it is worth checking out
- If you need a Halloween party for the whole family then head down to Brooklyn's Prospect Park
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018
Happy Saturday and most importantly happy weekend! Today is going to be nasty out as this nor'easter is expected to slam the tri-state for much of the day. Sunday looks to be a bit better, however. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.
1. Head Down to LIC in Queens to Get Cheesy
Head down to Long Island City in Queens to check out the Cheeseburger invitational on Saturday night for Goose Island beer and endless cheese.
Seriously they have more than 1,000 pounds of it.
You can also check out seven champion cheese monger's sculptures made entirely of cheese.
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Read more here.
2. Popular NYC Halloween Dog Parade Canceled Is Back On
It's not Halloween in NYC without a dog parade.
You may remember the Tompkins Square Dog Parade is back on after getting canceled earlier this year so it is worth checking out.
Things are going to be different this year, however. It's going to be in East River Park and the extra space should mean it's bigger and better than ever.
Read more here.
3. Boogy Down to Prospect Park for a Halloween Party for the Family
If you need a Halloween party for the whole family then head down to Brooklyn.
The 39th annual Halloween fair in Prospect Park party is going down Saturday afternoon.
There will be plenty of tricks on the haunted walk through lookout hill and plenty of treats from food trucks too.
There is an official after party at city point in Downtown Brooklyn.
Read more here.
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