Halloween happens all week long in NYC which is why I put this handy little guide together for you of the best Halloween parties going on in the city that never sleeps. NOTE: this is strictly a Halloween list, visit our full NYC Nightlife calendar for more happenings.

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Monday:

Animal Fair Halloween Pet Costume Party At Mansion: Monday, the 27th.Benefiting the Humane Society of NYC. Celebrity guest judges include Beth Ostrosky, Jill Zarin and Jeanine Pirro. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased by calling 212-752-4842 or emailing yappy [at] animalfair.com. (ALERT the Nonsociety girls!!!)

Tuesday:

The Central Park Conservatory's 13th Annual Halloween Ball: At the Bandshell in Central Park. Cocktails are at 7:00 with dinner and desert following. This is one of THE Halloween parties to be at for the social elite set. There is a costume contest with prizes courtesy of Chanel. Black Tie, Masks, and costumes encouraged. More»

FROM: Hamptons.guestofaguest.com:

An Open Letter From Rachelle Hruska - Editor Guest of a Guest

Like all good things, the summer of 2008, as much as I would like it to, can not be endless and must inevitably fade. Consistent with my good-willed wishes, temperatures have been hanging out in "Indian Summer" territory, but I'm afraid that too will soon pass. This weekend, after the Oyster Bay "Oyster Fest" and the Hampton's International Film Festival, it will finally be time say goodbye to all things summer, and all things Hamptons. So, it's also time for us here at Guest of a Guest to officially say adios to summer, but on the way out we thought we'd share some of our fondest memories that will hopefully help us through those cold winter days until next season.

First off, the launch of the Hamptons blog was a big step for us as a company. I enlisted the help of Claire Willett, an NYU undergrad, to accompany me on my adventure out East which proved to be one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. Yes, at times it was hectic, running back and forth between the city and the Hamptons, (god knows I've logged in my time on the Jitney), but at the end of the day we created a sister blog that I am very proud of and which I believe had wonderful content. And so, without further ado, my homage to Summer '08:

From Quogue to Montauk, Shelter Island to East Hampton, and everywhere in between....here are some of my favorite memories from this summer (tear):

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