Halloween can be magical, with over-the-top decorations and plenty of family-friendly Halloween events in NYC, but little revelers are often overwhelmed by its trappings. With that in mind, we've tracked down a bunch of Halloween activities that are perfect for preschoolers and deliver just the right amount of "treats" for the pint-sized crowd, including our very own FREE Mommy Poppins Halloween bash.

Enjoy these gentle Halloween events for the under 5 set while you can—your kids will be celebrating at the Village Halloween Parade before you know it. You can find more festive happenings for all age groups in our New York City Kids Halloween Guide, and our Family Activity Calendar, which is continually updated with new, fun events as we learn about them.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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