Quality Time: Halloween 2015

halloweentable__ — Photographed at the Craft Studio. Photo by Andrew Schwartz.

[Editor’s note: Click HERE for a list of local Halloween events!]

Planning a Halloween party this year? Get set for the most festive fete ever with our top picks for crafts, sweets, and DIY decor!

Each element of the spooky treats table you see here can be re-created at home–simply click the links below to find how-to and where-to-buy information for each project and its materials (also pictured in the slideshow below). Happy Haunting!

*Embellished Ball Jars — Click HERE!

*Glitter Pumpkins — Click HERE!

*Ghost Decorations — Click HERE!

*Paper Bat Cones — Click HERE!

*Twine & Paper Banner — Click HERE!

*Finishing Touches — Click HERE!

Note: We set up our treats table at the Craft Studio on the Upper East Side, and used sweets from Treat House. For more Halloween crafts, and plenty of other seasonal projects and happenings, visit craftstudionyc.com! For the gourmet crisped rice treats you see here, which come in seasonal looks and flavors, try the Halloween offerings from Treat House (available locally on the UES and UWS). Visit treathouse.com for more info!

Embellished Ball Jars
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Glitter Pumpkins
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Ghost Decorations
Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Paper Bat Cones
Click to download our template! Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Twine & Paper Banner
Click to download our template! Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Finishing Touches
Photo by Andrew Schwartz

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.