New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the annual HarlemWeen family-friendly event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, located at 163 West 125th Street in Harlem.

“Our annual HarlemWeen event brings all the ghosts, goblins, and ghouls together at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building for an evening full of magic, spooky tales, and fun for everyone,” Commissioner Moy said. “OGS invites you to join us in Harlem on October 31 with your costumes and Halloween spirit for an evening of family-friendly fun. I want to thank all the generous sponsors, performers, and volunteers for making this great holiday event possible.”

The event will be hosted by actor, storyteller, and poet Daniel Carlton, with music provided by DJ Stormin’ Norman.

There will be activities and performances throughout the event, including:

• Costume contests presented by Pollo Campero
• A “Thriller” dance demonstration with Michael Jackson tribute artist Joye “Moses” Harper & Harlem School of the Arts
• A magic show with Jazzman “S” Magic
• Stilt walking by Brooklyn Jumbies Inc.
• Candy giveaways (while supplies last)
• Children’s arts and crafts activities by Lucky Ladybug

Sponsors include NYS Office of General Services, WBLS 107.5, Harlem Presents, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, Harlem Community Development Corporation, Starbucks, Pollo Campero, Touro College of Medicine, NYS Council on the Arts, SUNY Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), and P.C. Richard & Son. With special thanks to Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. and Pen & Scroll Organization Inc.

For event updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @PlazaEventsHarlem or visit us at: ogs.ny.gov/plaza-events-harlem.