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Things To Do This Weekend in Westchester and Beyond (September 30th - October 2nd)

9/28/2016

 
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This weekend marks the start of October and the beginning of Halloween Festivities! As we kickoff our fun filled month of pumpkins, scarecrows, haunted houses, costumes and festivals, don't forget to reserve tickets for any popular attractions as they may sell out. You can take a look at our Fall Festivals & Halloween Events article to get a heads up as to what is coming.

You may also want to take a look at our Apple & Pumpkin Picking Picks and  Fall Carnivals for additional ideas.

Here is our list of things you don't want to miss! Visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of all events. Enjoy!
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Carnivals & Fairs

​Sts. Peter & Paul - St. Ursula Church Fall Carnival
Summary: Carnival rides, games and attractions, merchandise vendors and plenty of great food from local merchants and restaurants.
Schedule: September 28th - October 2nd. Wednesday - Friday, 4 - 10 pm, Saturday noon - 11 pm, Sunday 2 - 11 pm.
Location: Church Parking Lot at 129 Birch Street, Mount Vernon, NY

The New York Renaissance Fair- FINAL WEEKEND!
Summary: Enter the world of 16th Century England and enjoy themed games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance. Dress in costume and be part of the experience! This weekend's theme is Oktoberfest.
Schedule: Saturday, October 1st - Sunday, October 2nd  10 am - 7 pm 
Location: 600 Rt. 17A, Tuxedo Park, NY

World Maker Faire
Summary: Faire showcasing creative and resourceful people in the areas of science and technology, engineering, food, and arts and crafts.
Schedule: Saturday, October 1st - Sunday, October 2nd  10 am - 6 pm
Location: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St, Corona, NY

​Harrison Harrison Elementary Enrichment Committee Carnival
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Summary: Multi-day family carnival with rides, games and food.
​Schedule: September 30th - October 2nd. Friday, 5 - 10 pm, Saturday 1 - 10 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm. 
Location: Louis M. Klein Middle School, 50 Union Ave, Harrison, NY

Fall & Halloween Events

Stone Barns Center Harvest Fest
Summary: Family friendly farm festival includes hands-on farming and food activities, live music, a seasonal farm and food market with delicious fare, hayrides, a turkey parade and more. This event is sold out and is open to ticket holders only.
Schedule: Saturday, October 1st 10 am - 3 pm.
Location: Stone Barns Center, 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills, NY

Neuberger Museum of Art Fall Family Festival
Summary: A creative afternoon of exploration and experimentation for visitors of all ages. A team of artists will guide visitors as they experiment with a wide range of media and techniques.
Schedule: Saturday, October 1st 1 - 4 pm
Location: Neuberger Museum of Art, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY

Warwick Applefest
Summary: Festival features over 200 juried crafters and dozens of vendors offering a wonderful variety of food, free musical entertainment, a carnival for the children, pony rides, Farmers' Market, and more.
Schedule: Sunday, October 2nd 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Warwick, NY 
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Weinberg Nature Center Fall Festival
Summary: Family festival includes face paint, crafts, music, animal shows, hay dive, Native American lifestyles demonstration, stream ecology activity, refreshments and more. Cost is $8.
Schedule: Sunday, October 2nd 1 - 4 pm
Location: Weinberg Nature Center, 455 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale, NY

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze (ongoing event)
Summary: Experience a Halloween spectacular of thousands of  jack o' lanterns by walking through an 18th century riverside landscape. Recommended for all ages. This event sells out so you need to purchase tickets or a membership through Historic Hudson Valley in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends plus some additional evenings September 30th - November 13th
Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Scarecrow Making
Summary: 7th annual scarecrow making program where you can create a life-sized scarecrow that will be exhibited and entered in the upcoming scarecrow contest at Harvest Festival, October 15 & 16. You can then take your scarecrow home to decorate the lawn for Halloween. Pre-registration is recommended due to popularity.
Schedule: Sunday, October 2nd & 9th. Each date has two times 2 - 3 pm &  3 - 4 pm.
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT

Scarecrows and Pumpkins (ongoing event)
Summary: Enjoy fall attractions including extraordinary pumpkins, spooky scarecrows, and plenty of fun at the New York Botanical Garden.
Schedule: September 17th - October 30th, see details for exact entertainment line-up and times per day.
Location: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Festival Weekends at Harvest Moon Orchard (ongoing event)
​Summary: Weekly fall festival with hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, live music, face painting, pony rides, bouncy castles, BBQ and more.
Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm (final weekend is October 30th).
Location: Harvest Moon Orchard, 130 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 

Fishkill Farms Fall Harvest Festival Weekends (ongoing event)
Summary: Weekly fall festival with apple picking, wagon rides, donuts, live music, hard cider tasting, the Fishkill Farms grill and lots more family fun.
Schedule: Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm (final weekend is October 30th).
Location: Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY ​

Brick or Treat at Legoland (ongoing event) 
Summary: Have a Franken-tastic time at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Westchester. There will be Halloween themed activities including a MINILAND Scavenger Hunt and receive a Limited Edition Halloween Brick.
Schedule: Weekends October 1st - October 30th
Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester – 39 Fitzgerald St. Yonkers, NY

The Legend Behind the 'Legend' at Washington Irving's Sunnyside (ongoing event)
Summary: To celebrate it's
 connection to Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, this event will showcase numerous objects related to Irving’s famous story. Visitors can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Irving's spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Purchase tickets in advance.
Schedule: Weekends October 1st - October 30th
Location: Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 9 W Sunnyside Ln, Irvington, NY

Boo at the Zoo (ongoing event)
Summary: One of the Bronx Zoo's most popular traditions, Boo at the Zoo includes a series of Halloween themed activities and attractions including: Jack O'Lantern Creatures, hay maze, the costume parade, pumpkin carving, treat stations, music shows, creepy crafts and more. Many children attend in costume.
Schedule: Weekends October 1st - October 30th
Location: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY

Halloween Hayride Spooktacular (ongoing event)
Summary: Family friendly hayride at Stew Leonard's. While you are there, take advantage of free face painting every Saturday and Sunday in October from noon - 3 pm.
Schedule: Every day Saturday, October 1st - Monday October 31st. Monday through Thursday: 3 - 7 pm, Friday 3 - 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 8 pm.
Location: Stew Leonard's, 1 Stew Leonard Dr, Yonkers

Lasdon Park Halloween Train Show​ (ongoing event)
Summary: Watch Lionel trains making their way through 100 feet of spooky train track in their decorated house, a scavenger hunt, wagon rides and more. Perfect for young children.
Schedule: Weekends October 1st - October 30th 11 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Lasdon Park & Arboretum, 2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY

Bats & Ghosts: The Art of Adam Handler (ongoing event)
Summary: A bright and seasonal multi-media art exhibition featuring colorful and bigger than life bats and ghosts by Westchester based artist Adam Handler.
Schedule: October - December 15th during museum hours
Location: Westchester Children's Museum, 100 Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY
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Other Fun Events

Be Green Kids Consignments Fall Sale
Summary: Annual Fall consignment event where parents from all over sell their outgrown, gently used kids items for 50-90% off retail prices. Clothes, toys, books, dvds, equipment (high chairs, strollers, bath equipment), nursery furniture (activity centers, pack & plays) and much, much more!
Schedule: Friday, September 30th 9 am - 7 pm - Saturday, October 1st 8 am - 1 pm. 
Location: Purchase College Athletic Facility, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY

​Fall Flicks Outdoor Movies at Cross County
Summary: Watch Zootopia for free outdoors.
Schedule: Friday, September 30th. Pre-show entertainment begins at 6pm and the movie will start at sundown (around 7pm).
Location: Cross County Shopping Center, 8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY

Muscoot Movies presents The Wizard of Oz
Summary: Watch the Wizard of Oz on the big screen at Muscoot Farm's upper dairy barn.
Schedule: Friday, September 30th 7 - 9 pm.
Location: Muscoot Fa
rm, 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY

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