As we move into mid-October, Halloween events are now in full swing! Don't miss one time events like the Greenburgh Nature Center's Fall Festival, Stamford Museum & Nature Center's Harvest Festival Weekend or the Dobbs Ferry Festa. Here is our list of things you don't want to miss!
You can also visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of all events. Or take a look at our updated Fall Festivals & Halloween Events, Where to Get Spooked this Halloween in Westchester County and Apple & Pumpkin Picking Picks articles. Last but not least, if you love fall foliage, take an excursion upstate to see the beautiful colors. Check out the latest fall foliage report.
You can also visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of all events. Or take a look at our updated Fall Festivals & Halloween Events, Where to Get Spooked this Halloween in Westchester County and Apple & Pumpkin Picking Picks articles. Last but not least, if you love fall foliage, take an excursion upstate to see the beautiful colors. Check out the latest fall foliage report.
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Fairs, Festivals & Other Fun Events
Dobbs Ferry Festa
Summary: 15th annual "block party" festival includes DJ music, food, games, events, and fun.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 12 - 10 pm
Location: Main St & Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry, NY
20th Annual Sleepy Hollow Street Fair
Summary: Enjoy live music, children's carnival, science fair, and great local food.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Hudson River Museum Family Day
Summary: Exhibits, face painting, tours, art projects and see "Mr. Lincoln in Peekskill," a Gallery Stage Performance with Civil War themes. You can also see and interact with a living history encampment or watch a Planetarium show, running throughout the day.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 12 - 5 pm
Location: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY
Scarsdale Fire Fair
Summary: The fair promotes Fire Prevention Month and will include a "Smoke Trailer" (a simulated house with a smoke machine for kids to crawl through), hands on activities and demonstrations of fire, extinguishers and more.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Scarsdale Fire Station 3, 56 Crossway, Scarsdale, NY
Story Jam at Sunnyside
Summary: Join masterful storytellers from across the region as they share true personal tales. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Location: Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 9 W Sunnyside Ln, Irvington, NY
Summary: 15th annual "block party" festival includes DJ music, food, games, events, and fun.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 12 - 10 pm
Location: Main St & Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry, NY
20th Annual Sleepy Hollow Street Fair
Summary: Enjoy live music, children's carnival, science fair, and great local food.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Hudson River Museum Family Day
Summary: Exhibits, face painting, tours, art projects and see "Mr. Lincoln in Peekskill," a Gallery Stage Performance with Civil War themes. You can also see and interact with a living history encampment or watch a Planetarium show, running throughout the day.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 12 - 5 pm
Location: Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY
Scarsdale Fire Fair
Summary: The fair promotes Fire Prevention Month and will include a "Smoke Trailer" (a simulated house with a smoke machine for kids to crawl through), hands on activities and demonstrations of fire, extinguishers and more.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 10 am - 2 pm
Location: Scarsdale Fire Station 3, 56 Crossway, Scarsdale, NY
Story Jam at Sunnyside
Summary: Join masterful storytellers from across the region as they share true personal tales. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Location: Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 9 W Sunnyside Ln, Irvington, NY
Animals
Go Pokemon Go!
Summary: Meet the live animals that gave rise to these imaginary beings in an interactive program. Pre-registration required, call 914-762-2912 x 110.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY
NY State Sheep Sheep And Wool Festival
Summary: Everything related to wool! Entertainment includes workshops and kids activities, a fleece sale, herding dog demonstrations, a mad science show, Angora goat show, Leaping Llamas show, a fashion show and fiber arts contests.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, October 16th 10 am - 5pm
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY
Wings and Wolves
Summary: Join the Wolf Conservation Center for an exciting bird of prey experience presented by TALONS! Pre-registration required.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 12 pm and 2 - 3pm
Location: Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run St, South Salem, NY
Summary: Meet the live animals that gave rise to these imaginary beings in an interactive program. Pre-registration required, call 914-762-2912 x 110.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 12 pm
Location: Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY
NY State Sheep Sheep And Wool Festival
Summary: Everything related to wool! Entertainment includes workshops and kids activities, a fleece sale, herding dog demonstrations, a mad science show, Angora goat show, Leaping Llamas show, a fashion show and fiber arts contests.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday, October 16th 10 am - 5pm
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6550 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY
Wings and Wolves
Summary: Join the Wolf Conservation Center for an exciting bird of prey experience presented by TALONS! Pre-registration required.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 12 pm and 2 - 3pm
Location: Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run St, South Salem, NY
Fall Themed & Halloween Events- This Weekend Only
Autumn Celebration at Muscoot Farm
Summary: Celebrate fall with music, games, hayrides, crafts, an antique car show, and more.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 12 - 3 pm
Location: Muscoot Farm, 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY
Fall Festival at Greenburgh Nature Center
Summary: Day filled with outdoor fall activities including scarecrow building, pumpkin carving and painting, cider making, scavenger hunts, tractor rides, and more! Event held rain or shine.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY
Sheldrake’s Fall Festival & Sheldrake's Doggy Costume Contest
Summary: Explore nature, science, and books at Sheldrake’s 60-acre sanctuary. Highlights include a Doggy Costume Contest (12:30 - 1:30 pm), build a Bug House or Fairy House, nature activities, live music, face painting and more.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th, Doggy Costume Contest 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Fall Festival 2 - 5 pm,
Location: Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY
Spooktoberfest For Kids
Summary: The town of Greenburgh's fall celebration. Fall fun for the whole family including a Halloween hayride, children’s entertainment, games, music, and food vendors.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th12 - 4:30 pm
Location: Hart`s Brook Park and Preserve, 156 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Harvest Festival Weekend
Summary: A fun filled afternoon of family entertainment including a scarecrow contest, apple-cider making demonstration, hayrides, costume parade, colonial life activities, an apple slingshot, farm animal demonstrations, live music, face-painting, storytelling, children's crafts and locally popular food trucks.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 3pm
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT
Summary: Celebrate fall with music, games, hayrides, crafts, an antique car show, and more.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 12 - 3 pm
Location: Muscoot Farm, 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY
Fall Festival at Greenburgh Nature Center
Summary: Day filled with outdoor fall activities including scarecrow building, pumpkin carving and painting, cider making, scavenger hunts, tractor rides, and more! Event held rain or shine.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 3 pm
Location: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY
Sheldrake’s Fall Festival & Sheldrake's Doggy Costume Contest
Summary: Explore nature, science, and books at Sheldrake’s 60-acre sanctuary. Highlights include a Doggy Costume Contest (12:30 - 1:30 pm), build a Bug House or Fairy House, nature activities, live music, face painting and more.
Schedule: Sunday, October 16th, Doggy Costume Contest 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Fall Festival 2 - 5 pm,
Location: Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY
Spooktoberfest For Kids
Summary: The town of Greenburgh's fall celebration. Fall fun for the whole family including a Halloween hayride, children’s entertainment, games, music, and food vendors.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th12 - 4:30 pm
Location: Hart`s Brook Park and Preserve, 156 Ridge Rd, Hartsdale, NY
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Harvest Festival Weekend
Summary: A fun filled afternoon of family entertainment including a scarecrow contest, apple-cider making demonstration, hayrides, costume parade, colonial life activities, an apple slingshot, farm animal demonstrations, live music, face-painting, storytelling, children's crafts and locally popular food trucks.
Schedule: Saturday, October 15th and Sunday, October 16th 11 am - 3pm
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT
Fall Themed & Halloween Events- Ongoing Events
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
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
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
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
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. Six new dates were just added if you have not secured tickets yet: Oct. 17-18, Nov. 19-20, and Nov. 25-26.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends plus some additional evenings September 30th - November 26th
Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, 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
The Haunt at Rocky Ledge (ongoing event)
Summary: Experience a full night of live frightening entertainment featuring two mind-blowing haunted houses, a long terrifying walk through the woods, and the only haunted cornfield in Westchester. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 30th
Location: 1402 Old Orchard St, White Plains, NY
Horseman's Hollow at Philipsburgh Manor (ongoing event)
Summary: Sleepy Hollow’s premier haunted attraction featuring a terrifying landscape, haunted trail, scary scenes, twisted maze of horrors and more. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 31st
Location: Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Irving's 'Legend' at Philipsburgh Manor (ongoing event)
Summary: Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 31st
Location: Old Dutch Church at Philipsburgh Manor, Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities at Lyndhurst (ongoing event)
Summary: Take a spooky tour of the spectacular gothic Lyndhurst mansion at night, the only indoor Halloween venue in Westchester. Appeals to adults and teens, however, younger children can also participate in the performance which is appropriate for all ages.
Schedule: October 14th - October 30th except October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25
Location: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
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
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
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
Scarecrow Invasion at Lyndhurst (ongoing event)
Summary: View over 300 specialty scarecrows designed by professional artists and students from the Hudson Valley.
Schedule: October 14th - October 30th
Location: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Scared by the Sound at Playland (ongoing event)
Summary: A 12,000 square foot haunted house and cemetery located right next to the stopped rides and seaside walk at the historic Playland Amusement Park. The haunt is also home to a terrifying cast of characters eager to help you get your Halloween season adrenaline rush.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 14th - October 31st
Location: Playland Amusement Park, Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours - Evening Guided Tours in October (ongoing event)
Summary: Tour the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and learn about its famous residents, including Washington Irving, and William Rockefeller. See a dramatic site including 18th century death’s head tombstones, majestic mausoleums and more.
Schedule: Every evening, Thursday though Sunday, plus October 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 and Halloween night
Location: 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
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
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
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
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
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. Six new dates were just added if you have not secured tickets yet: Oct. 17-18, Nov. 19-20, and Nov. 25-26.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends plus some additional evenings September 30th - November 26th
Location: Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, 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
The Haunt at Rocky Ledge (ongoing event)
Summary: Experience a full night of live frightening entertainment featuring two mind-blowing haunted houses, a long terrifying walk through the woods, and the only haunted cornfield in Westchester. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 30th
Location: 1402 Old Orchard St, White Plains, NY
Horseman's Hollow at Philipsburgh Manor (ongoing event)
Summary: Sleepy Hollow’s premier haunted attraction featuring a terrifying landscape, haunted trail, scary scenes, twisted maze of horrors and more. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 31st
Location: Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Irving's 'Legend' at Philipsburgh Manor (ongoing event)
Summary: Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic performance of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Buy tickets in advance.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 7th - October 31st
Location: Old Dutch Church at Philipsburgh Manor, Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities at Lyndhurst (ongoing event)
Summary: Take a spooky tour of the spectacular gothic Lyndhurst mansion at night, the only indoor Halloween venue in Westchester. Appeals to adults and teens, however, younger children can also participate in the performance which is appropriate for all ages.
Schedule: October 14th - October 30th except October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25
Location: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
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
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
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
Scarecrow Invasion at Lyndhurst (ongoing event)
Summary: View over 300 specialty scarecrows designed by professional artists and students from the Hudson Valley.
Schedule: October 14th - October 30th
Location: Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY
Scared by the Sound at Playland (ongoing event)
Summary: A 12,000 square foot haunted house and cemetery located right next to the stopped rides and seaside walk at the historic Playland Amusement Park. The haunt is also home to a terrifying cast of characters eager to help you get your Halloween season adrenaline rush.
Schedule: Fridays and weekends October 14th - October 31st
Location: Playland Amusement Park, Playland Pkwy, Rye, NY
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours - Evening Guided Tours in October (ongoing event)
Summary: Tour the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and learn about its famous residents, including Washington Irving, and William Rockefeller. See a dramatic site including 18th century death’s head tombstones, majestic mausoleums and more.
Schedule: Every evening, Thursday though Sunday, plus October 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 and Halloween night
Location: 540 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
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