Asphalt Green to Welcome Thousands of New Yorkers for Asphalt Screams Halloween Festival
Media Contact: Karen Borsari, kborsari@aspahltgreen.org
(New York, N.Y.) – On October 25, 2024, New York City not-for-profit Asphalt Green will host its annual free Asphalt Screams event open to all New Yorkers. Attendees of all ages and abilities will have the chance to get in costume, get active, and in the spirit through Halloween-themed activities, entertainment, and goodies. Asphalt Green projects this year’s Asphalt Screams to be its largest ever, a testament to the organization’s significant growth over recent years, with over [insert #] expected to attend.
For the first time ever, Asphalt Screams will extend beyond Litwin Field and include a street festival. Notable activities include the perennial community favorite haunted maze, bounce house, spooky soccer darts, an obstacle course, and more. To accommodate new activities and unprecedented attendance, the organization has secured the closure of E 90 Street between East End Ave and York Ave between 10am and 7pm.
As part of the organization’s commitment to accessibility, Asphalt Screams will also feature its first-ever sensory hour for children who experience sensory or large crowd challenges. The sensory hour will cater to individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, and similar conditions, offering a quieter, less overwhelming experience. In addition, the haunted maze will include an alternate, and more relaxed option to ensure all participants can enjoy the experience.
WHAT: Asphalt Screams – A free Halloween festival for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities.
WHERE: Litwin Field at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side campus, 1750 York Ave. (at 91st Street)
WHEN: October 25, 2024. Sensory Hour: 2:30pm-3:30pm Event: 3:30pm-6pm
WHO: Everyone is welcome.
RSVP: Families can RSVP for Asphalt Screams at asphaltscreams.com
WHY: Asphalt Screams advances Asphalt Green’s mission to build community and transform lives through sports, fitness, and play for all. We also welcome donations, with all proceeds from the event advancing programs such as Asphalt Green’s free Community Sports Leagues, Waterproofing, and Recess Enhancement Program, which offer organized sports and play to tens of thousands of public-school students, and scholarship program that, last year, surpassed over $430,000 and empowers gifted young athletes to join the organization’s regionally and nationally competitive travel teams.
“Asphalt Screams invites our incredible community and neighbors from all across New York City for an unforgettable afternoon of Halloween fun,” said Asphalt Green’s Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Brackett. “Asphalt Screams offers space for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities to gather and get active, highlighting how Asphalt Green’s programs spread joy and strengthen our communities. This year’s Asphalt Screams will be the largest in our history and feature its first-ever sensory hour, a reflection of our growth and commitment to inclusive programming.”
About Asphalt Green:
Asphalt Green is a not-for-profit organization that transforms lives and builds community through sports, fitness, and play for all. We offer world-class fitness memberships, nationally competitive sports and aquatics teams, recreational sports programming, and leading camp programs that empower our community members to live active and healthier lives. In addition, our unique model uses funds raised from fee-based programing to provide free and low-cost programs to those with limited access to high-quality fitness and recreational programs.