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New Yorkers who like their spooky season with a side of skyline views are in for a treat: Edge at Hudson Yards is turning into a “Garden of Shadows” this fall—and it’s going to be dramatic.
From now through November 3, the city’s highest observation deck will be adorned with floor-to-ceiling Gothic floral installations designed by Fleurs de Villes, the global outfit renowned for its extravagant flower shows. The result is a Halloween spectacle that trades pumpkins for petals, all 1,131 feet in the air.
The floral takeover isn’t just for snapping envy-inducing selfies (though, yes, it’s perfect for that). Select nights and Sundays will bring the displays to life with an eclectic roster of performance artists. The lineup ranges from balloon couture by Molly Balloons and stilt acts by Allegra Meshuggah to illusionist Justin Sight and the avant-garde clown troupe Fou York. On three Sunday afternoons—October 5, 19 and 26—families can catch free-spirited performances from 11am to 2pm. Evening shows on October 7, 21 and 28 will shift the vibe into something a little more spectral, running from 6pm to 9pm.
Bars curated by Tao Group will keep things seasonally spirited with themed cocktails like the Pumpkin Patch Margarita, Apple Cider Sangria and a Maple Old Fashioned. For those really leaning into the vibe, the “Black Shadow” cocktail will only be available during the Garden of Shadows run. Rising glass walls and a transparent floor make Edge itself a thrill, but add a gothic bouquet and some live performance art and you’ve got a very New York kind of Halloween.
The deck is also extending its partnership with Candlelight Concerts by Fever, offering music experiences surrounded by thousands of glowing candles. A Halloween-inspired edition will join the series, layering live string music over the already moody floral setting. Tickets for the Candlelight nights are available now, while general entry to Edge during Garden of Shadows is included with standard admission.
“Guests are invited to immerse themselves in floor-to-ceiling floral installations that will frame the New York City skyline in an otherworldly atmosphere of shadowy blooms,” the organizers said in announcing the event, meaning you can expect your Instagram feed to look a lot darker—and a lot more glamorous—this October.