On October 29th, the Picture House Bronxville Presented Halloween Magic & Kicked Off Its Centennial Celebration with Local and State Officials
By Kate Verni
Nov. 20, 2026:
Halloween Magic & Kick Off of Picture House Centennial Celebration
On October 29, Halloween magic took over The Picture House Bronxville as its "Party on Witch-Kraft" brought a spectacular night of costumes, film, food, live music, and community to the heart of Bronxville.
The spirited celebration also marked the official kickoff of The Picture House Bronxville’s Centennial Celebration, launching a year of special programming honoring the historic theater’s 100th birthday.
From spooky lighting and theatrical fog to festive decorations that transformed the theater, Halloween was in full swing as guests arrived in creative costumes, bringing plenty of energy and excitement to downtown Bronxville.
The evening kicked off with live music from Freeway & Friends, award-winning margaritas from La Casa, and delicious food from two local favorites. Pugsley Pizza's vintage truck served up piping-hot pizzas, complete with dazzling sparklers that wowed the crowd, while Tecas Tacos kept guests coming back for more.
The costumes were a show of their own! Leading the Halloween spirit was The Picture House Executive Director Clayton Bushong, who made a convincingly creepy appearance as a vampire zombie. Witches, cowboys, and an impressive cast of characters filled the theater, with standout costumes including TPH Comptroller Matt Krieger & Anne Tinsley as Thomas and Grace Shelby from Peaky Blinders, event chair Gina and Michael Lander as Jenny and Forrest Gump, and Kathryn Whitney as whimsical Cat in the Hat. A group dressed as a vintage movie theater concession crew served up some serious nostalgia, bringing a little old-school cinema charm to the celebration— and taking home the Best Costume prize of free movie passes for the entire crew!
Following the festivities, guests headed into the theater for screenings of three Halloween favorites: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Friday the 13th, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Adding to the evening's excitement, Araxi Macaulay was announced as the lucky winner of the Party on Witch-Kraft raffle, taking home the prize of a private screening party at The Picture House for up to 30 guests. The Picture House looks forward to rolling out the red carpet for Araxi and her guests!
A Century of Cinema and Community
Beyond the Halloween festivities, the evening marked an exciting milestone for The Picture House Bronxville as the theater officially launched its yearlong Centennial Celebration.
“For 100 years, this theater has been part of the fabric of Bronxville, bringing generations together through the magic of movies,” said Clayton Bushong, Executive Director of The Picture House Regional Film Center. “We're excited to celebrate this remarkable milestone with a year of programming that honors our history while looking ahead to the next century.
From a monthly film series tracing the history of the theater through cinema to our My Favorite Film series featuring selections from local favorites, along with special filmmaking camps, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.”
Local and State Official Attended
The evening also welcomed local and state officials who joined in celebrating the theater's milestone and its role in the community. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins stopped by to join the festivities and enjoy some of The Picture House's award-winning popcorn. New York State Senator Shelley Mayer shared her personal connection to the theater, recalling growing up attending movies there.
New York State Assemblymember Amy Paulin presented a special proclamation from the New York State Assembly recognizing the theater's 100th anniversary, while Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin thanked The Picture House for bringing the historic theater back to life and helping establish it as a vibrant cultural center for the village.
