Happy Halloween Astoria!

With Halloween this Saturday, I wanted to provide you with various fun and silly goings-on in Astoria. Here they are in no particular order:

718 Restaurant - Their annual Halloween Party officially starts at 11p.m. Come dressed up for a chance to win brunch for two or a Tyku liquor gift set. Dinner will be served starting from 5:30p.m. and they'll feature a special Halloween dessert. 35-01 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria NY 11105. 718.204.5553

Ovelia - Masquerade ball with costumes starts at 11p.m. Best costume wins a fabulous prize and there will also be great music playing so you could shake it. 34-01 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11103. 718.721.7217

Yolo - While they won't be having a big party per se, they'll feature drink specials, signature pizzas and even play scary movies. 22-55 31st Street, Astoria NY 11106. 718.777.1177

Mojave - Celebrate Halloween Latin-style at Mojave. A costume party complete with music, dancing and prizes is in store. And if you're up for some real partying, you can take advantage of their $30 all-you-can-drink special from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. 22-36 31st Street, Astoria NY 11105. 718.545.4100

Indigo - Shaking things up a bit, Indigo's Halloween festivities start on Friday with their annual costume party and karaoke. There's no cover to get in and winner takes home $150 in cash. 28-50 31st Street, Astoria NY 11102. 718.728.0050

Cavo - Their 10th annual super-grand Halloween bash will begin at 11 p.m. Come in costume, as prizes are enticing (up to $4,000 in value). 42-18 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11103. 718.721.1001

Central - This is a party you're not going to want to miss, with stilt walkers, flame-throwers, magicians--oh my! Dinner service starts at 7 p.m. and the party starts at 11 p.m. Arrive in your best costume and prepare to dance your hiney off. 20-30 Steinway Street, Astoria NY 11105. 718.726.1600

Studio Square Beer Garden - While their food and drink offering will remain unchanged, they're boasting a Halloween costume contest, which will go on all day. You could start drinking at noon and hang out all day. 35-33 36th Street, Astoria NY 11106718.383.1001

Gleason's - In addition to their drink specials, a costume party with a handsome prize of $1,000 in cash could be in your future. 33-08 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106. 718.626.5393

Bistro 33 - Yummy food can't come at a better price with this 2-for-$10 menu special on Halloween. Costumes are encouraged! 19-33 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria NY 11105. 718.721.1933

Sweet Afton - Will also be hosting a boisterous Halloween costume party where winner gets a fab prize--an all you can eat & drink evening for two at Sweet Afton. Break out the face paint! 30-09 34th Street, Astoria NY 11103. 718.777.2570

More - Want more options? Here are couple of great ones compiled by my colleague Meg from Joey in Astoria.

Happy Halloween Astoria!