Howard Beach Family Holds Final Halloween Home Display
Local residents have one last chance to view the long-running holiday attraction before the Raia family moves away.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Home Organization
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The Raia family is holding their final Halloween display at their Howard Beach residence this October. After 15 years of decorating the 157th Avenue home, the family is moving to Delaware.
Why it matters
The display has become a neighborhood landmark over the last decade and a half, drawing an estimated 200,000 visitors. The home's transition follows the family's decision to sell the property.
The tradition, which started when Daniel Raia was 5, has spanned 15 years and attracted an estimated 200,000 visitors. The final display at the Howard Beach home on 157th Avenue features a new attraction modeled after Freddy Fazbear.
The players
Daniel Raia
The 21-year-old local creator who has produced the annual Halloween display at his family home for 15 years.
The details
Daniel Raia, now 21, has transformed the residence into a seasonal destination using ghouls, monsters, and various slasher-themed decorations. The installation process involves complex staging to create the immersive horror environment that defines the site's annual presence in the neighborhood.
Timeline
2011: Daniel Raia began decorating the home at age 5.
2011-2026: The Halloween display operated for 15 years.
October 2026: The final Halloween display takes place at the house.
The Home Front
The conclusion of this annual installation marks a common shift in neighborhood traditions as long-time residents sell properties. This transition reflects broader trends where community-focused holiday displays often conclude when the original organizing household relocates.
Neighborhood residents planning to visit should note that this is the final year of the display at the 157th Avenue location. If you are inspired by the display, consider cataloging your own holiday inventory to manage setup logistics effectively each year.
The takeaway
The Raia family ends a 15-year tradition of elaborate Halloween displays this month following the sale of their Howard Beach home. Local visitors should plan their final viewing of the Freddy Fazbear attraction for this October before the family relocates.
Further reading
For tips on seasonal decorating and home staging, visit Home Organization.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WPIX.
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