Spooky exhibits are haunting neighborhoods in Brooklyn and New Jersey as thousands flock to the suburbs to see spooky performances

New Yorkers enthusiastically decorated their homes with spooky decorations and enjoyed the Halloween weekend to the fullest, while children flocked to Brooklyn and New Jersey to enjoy spooky displays.

From skeletons Barbie and Ken lounging in a pink bathtub to zombies and clowns crawling across tombstone-adorned lawns, residents of Brooklyn and New Jersey put their best foot forward when it came to decorating.

Halloween enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the New York City suburbs to witness some of the scariest Halloween shows captured by DailyMail.com.

Local children have been lured by a scary zombie invasion in Hackensack. New Jerseywhere one creative resident has transformed his lawn into a scene straight from a horror movie.

A dozen zombies, dressed in tattered human clothing, stand in the middle of the grass, dripping with blood and letting out menacing roars as a foreboding sign proclaims “OUTDOOR.”

Local children have been lured by a spine-tingling zombie invasion in Hackensack, New Jersey, where a creative resident has transformed his lawn into a scene straight out of a horror movie

Local children have been lured by a spine-tingling zombie invasion in Hackensack, New Jersey, where a creative resident has transformed his lawn into a scene straight out of a horror movie

A person has playfully placed two skeletons in the front yard: one is a blonde wearing a striped swimsuit with a raffia-woven vacation bag, the other is wearing a sleeveless shirt that says

A person has playfully placed two skeletons in the front yard: one is a blonde wearing a striped swimsuit with a raffia-woven vacation bag, the other is wearing a sleeveless shirt that says “Ken.”

Another film-inspired display featured Barbie in an adorable pink and white vintage check dress with heart-shaped sunglasses.

Another film-inspired display featured Barbie in an adorable pink and white vintage check dress with heart-shaped sunglasses.

Brave locals from a New Jersey neighborhood sat on the steps of a brownstone and chatted freely, seemingly undisturbed by the ghost in tattered white clothes staring back at them

Brave locals from a New Jersey neighborhood sat on the steps of a brownstone and chatted freely, seemingly undisturbed by the ghost in tattered white clothes staring back at them

A person has playfully placed two skeletons in the front yard: one is a blonde wearing a striped swimsuit with a raffia-woven vacation bag, the other is wearing a sleeveless shirt that says “Ken.”

They sit in a bathtub lit by bright pink decorative light bulbs, accompanied by their best friend, the skeleton Allen, who stands and waves in his signature button-down shirt.

With gracefully gliding pink swans and pink roses as a backdrop, they created a whimsical Halloween scene together.

Another film-inspired display featured Barbie in an adorable pink and white vintage check dress with heart-shaped sunglasses.

She was accompanied by a skeleton wearing an “I am Kenough” shirt and a bright pink headband, adding a touch of whimsy to the scene.

Brave locals from a New Jersey neighborhood sat on the steps of a brownstone and chatted freely, seemingly undisturbed by the ghost in tattered white clothes staring back at them.

A dozen zombies, dressed in tattered human clothing, stand in the middle of the grass, dripping with blood and screaming

A dozen zombies, dressed in tattered human clothing, stand in the middle of the grass, dripping with blood and screaming

Another enthusiastic decorator erected a towering Batman ghost almost two stories high that menacingly stalked and looked down on passers-by on the street

Another enthusiastic decorator erected a towering Batman ghost almost two stories high that menacingly stalked and looked down on passers-by on the street

Creative has created Halloween displays both indoors and outdoors

Creative has created Halloween displays both indoors and outdoors

Miniature skeletal animals, including snakes, dinosaurs, dogs and more, took over the steps of a home in Hoboken, New Jersey

Miniature skeletal animals, including snakes, dinosaurs, dogs and more, took over the steps of a home in Hoboken, New Jersey

Fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their romance with Halloween decorations

Fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their romance with Halloween decorations

New Yorkers have enthusiastically decorated their homes with some of the spookiest decorations

New Yorkers have enthusiastically decorated their homes with some of the spookiest decorations

Halloween enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the suburbs of New York City to witness some of the spookiest Halloween displays

Halloween enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the suburbs of New York City to witness some of the spookiest Halloween displays

New Yorkers celebrate elaborate haunted house facades and ghostly figures adorn the sidewalks

New Yorkers celebrate elaborate haunted house facades and ghostly figures adorn the sidewalks

DailyMail.com has captured some of the best Halloween shows in Brooklyn and New Jersey

DailyMail.com has captured some of the best Halloween shows in Brooklyn and New Jersey

Another enthusiastic decorator erected a towering Batman ghost almost two stories high that menacingly stalked and looked down on passers-by on the street.

Miniature skeletal animals, including snakes, dinosaurs, dogs and more, took over the steps of a home in Hoboken, New Jersey. For the building’s residents, it is a mystery how to navigate around these creatures to gain access to their home.

Fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated their romance with Halloween decorations. In one exhibit, a skeleton of Taylor Swift was worn with a blonde wig and bangs, while a skeleton of Travis wore a pink jersey with the number 87.

The two figures appeared to be in the middle of a marriage proposal, surrounded by an LED sign reading “MARRY ME” bathed in soft pink light.

It is a mystery for the building's residents how to navigate the steps around these creatures to get to their home

It is a mystery for the building’s residents how to navigate the steps around these creatures to get to their home

Clowns have taken over the lawn of a home in Hackensack, New Jersey

Clowns have taken over the lawn of a home in Hackensack, New Jersey

A ghostly bride takes center stage at the Halloween exhibition

A ghostly bride takes center stage at the Halloween exhibition

New Jersey residents did their best to decorate

New Jersey residents did their best to decorate

Amid an eerie glow of lights and a creeping cloud of smoke, another courtyard comes to life with the presence of ghosts and tombstones with the eerie inscription

Amid an eerie glow of lights and a creeping cloud of smoke, another courtyard comes to life with the presence of ghosts and tombstones with the eerie inscription “RIP.”

Halloween enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the suburbs of New York City to witness some of the spookiest Halloween displays

Halloween enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the suburbs of New York City to witness some of the spookiest Halloween displays

A creative resident has transformed his lawn into a scene straight from a horror film

A creative resident has transformed his lawn into a scene straight from a horror film

A skeletal ghost looks down on passers-by on the street

A skeletal ghost looks down on passers-by on the street

A skeletal ghost is surrounded by several gravestones, one of which ceremoniously bears the inscription

A skeletal ghost is surrounded by several gravestones, one of which ceremoniously bears the inscription “RIP John.”

Amid an eerie glow of lights and a creeping cloud of smoke, another courtyard comes to life with the presence of ghosts and tombstones with the eerie inscription “RIP.”

With ornate haunted house facades and ghostly figures on the sidewalks, New York awaits the iconic Greenwich Village parade on October 31st.

More than 50,000 costumed New Yorkers will fill the streets and parade from King Street to 15th Street in Manhattan as they enjoy the Halloween festivities.

Emma Colton

Janice Dean is a WSTPost U.S. News Reporter based in London. His focus is on U.S. politics and the environment. He has covered climate change extensively, as well as healthcare and crime. Janice Dean joined WSTPost in 2023 from the Daily Express and previously worked for Chemist and Druggist and the Jewish Chronicle. He is a graduate of Cambridge University. Languages: English. You can get in touch with me by emailing: janicedean@wstpost.com.

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