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November Events in Westchester County

Posted on October 30, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Before the craziness of the holidays begin, we have rounded up some November Events in Westchester County (and the surrounding area). Plan some family fun or a date night out this month!

Comedy:

Levity Live (Palisade Center – West Nyack) Enjoy a comedy show at Levity Live in November. Upcoming shows include Preacher Lawson (Nov. 4-6), Shawn Wayans (Nov. 11-12), Rachel Feinstein (Nov. 18-20) and Mark Viera (Nov. 25-27). *Check the site for the full lineup

Nov. 4 (Mahopac) Comedy with Clam Sauce at Putnam County Golf Course. “Laugh the Night Away with 3 Italian Stallions… Bob DiBuono, Eric Tartaglione, and Pat Marone and a special guest…you’ll have to wait and see! Enjoy a night of laughter and a delicious Italian Buffet that includes many Italian favorites including Sausage & Peppers, Eggplant Rollatini, Chicken Francese, and of course Linguini with Clam Sauce. Cookies & coffee for dessert during intermission.” Doors Open at 6:30 PM, Dinner 7 PM – 8 PM, Show 8 PM Tickets: $45+tax includes an Italian buffet dinner

Date Night/Girls Night Out:

November 16 (Bedford) Trivia Night Rock Paper Scissors Events presents trivia night at the Bedford Playhouse. 7-8 PM. Teams of up to 6 players.

Eat & Drink:

Taste of Westchester Cooking Demo Classes: (restaurants throughout Westchester County) Enjoy cooking demos from local chefs and then sample their creations. There are several November classes including: AJ’s (Nov.1), Baked by Susan (Nov. 2), Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio (Nov. 7 & 8), Fin & Brew (Nov. 10), Meraki Taverna (Nov. 15), GoSu Meats & Noodles (Nov. 16), Chutney Masala Indian Bistro (Nov. 19), Clock Tower Grill (Nov. 30)

November 7 – 20: (throughout the Hudson Valley) Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Enjoy a 3 course lunch or 3 course dinner at one of over a hundred restaurants throughout the Hudson Valley. New this year, there are four different price points: $24.95, $29.95, $39.95 and $44.95 (prices vary by restaurant). Beverages, tax and tip not included. Select days may apply. Check out the Valley Table website for more details.

Family Fun:

November 2022 – January 2023 (FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights) Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – “A nighttime woodland trail experience filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films. Explore after dark the sounds, lights, and special effects that bring the magic of the Wizarding World to life. Guests will also be able to enjoy a wide range of delicious food and drinks at the village! Set in a beautiful woodland, this nighttime trail experience has been created by award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators.” Parking: $8/online, $10 on-site, Tickets: Adults (16+) $46-$75 + $9.00 booking fee (depends on date), Child (5-15) $35-$64 +$9.00 booking fee (depends on date)

Holiday Fun:

November 9 – It’s a Wonderful Life movie showing at The Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown) Watch this holiday classic on the big screen. 8 PM, $10/non-members, $5/members

November 12-December 4 Greenburgh Nature Center Holiday Train Show (weekends only)
“Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The display includes detailed features such as a mountain with a train tunnel, a ravine with a train trestle crossing over it, a stream, a model village, railroad crossings, and much more.” The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House. 10AM-4PM.

November 16 – Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester) “As Moscow Ballet and its acclaimed Great Russian Nutcracker celebrate their 30th anniversary of touring North America, the production has been rebranded as “NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet. This new name is representative of the diverse international cast that comes together from around the world to tour the country and promote an appreciation of ballet and the unity that the art form brings. Bringing people together during the Christmas season has always been at the forefront of the production, and after 30 years of bringing joy and celebration to families nationwide, they continue to welcome new and returning guests to take part in the holiday classic that is “NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet.” Doors open 6 PM, Show begins at 7 PM. Tickets: $35-$85

November 26 – World Ballet Series: Nutcracker at the Paramount Hudson Valley (Peekskill) “A part of the World Ballet Series, the Nutcracker is performed live by a multinational cast of 50 professional ballet dancers gathered to bring the most beloved holiday tradition to life. A family-friendly experience accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, over 150 hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets and classic Marius Petipa choreography. This fairytale will take you on a Christmas night adventure with Clara and the Nutcracker to the Land of Sweets. See the iconic Waltz of Flowers, and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, meet Mother Ginger and the Drosselmeyer.” 7 PM, Tickets: $33-$175

November 25-27 (and December dates) – Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods (Bethel) “Drive-thru holiday winter lights on the Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car. Simply turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow. There is nothing else quite like this the area.” One ticket per carload – $30, 5 PM – 10 PM, last entry at 9 PM

Live Music & Performances:

Bethel Woods: (Bethel) A little further to travel but some great musicians worth checking out play here. In November you can see: Jim Messina (Nov. 5), Valerie June (Nov. 6), *Check the site for the full lineup

Caramoor: (Katonah) This month performances at Caramoor include Jeremy Denk (Nov. 6), Ivalas Quartet (Nov. 13), Iestyn Davies, countertenor Thomas Dunford, lute (Nov. 20) *Check the site for the full lineup

The Capitol Theatre: (Port Chester) This month’s lineup includes: The Last Waltz (Nov. 3-4), Get the Led Out (Nov. 5), The Revivalists (Nov. 12), Twiddle (Nov. 25-26) *Check the site for the full lineup

Emelin Theatre: (Mamaroneck) This month’s lineup includes Valerie June (Nov. 5), Joe Matarese: Mullets and Mixtapes (Nov. 12), The Sixties Show (Nov. 18), Bill Frisell Trio (Nov. 20) *Check the site for the full lineup

Paramount Hudson Valley: (Peekskill) November’s lineup includes: The Association (Nov. 5), “Soultown to Motown” featuring The Sensational Soul Cruisers (Nov. 18), ZEBRA- Celebrating 40 Years Since Their Debut Album (Nov. 25) *Check the site for the full lineup

Tarrytown Music Hall: (Tarrytown) November’s lineup includes: Westchester Symphonic Winds (Nov. 6), Vic DiBitetto (Nov. 12), Joan Osborne w/ special guests Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams (Nov. 18), Stella Blue’s Band & Soulshine – Celebrating the Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers (Nov. 23), Lotus Land – The American RUSH Tribute (Nov. 26) *Check the site for the full lineup

November 16 – Broadway Divafest (White Plains) Taking place at the White Plains Performing Arts Center. “Produced and hosted by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis exclusively for the White Plain Performing Arts Center, BROADWAY DIVAFEST will showcase the talents of five of Broadway’s finest vocalists who will celebrate the roles and musical selections that underscore the leading lady’s influence in the “Great Bright Way”. The cast will recreate their most memorable musical moments and career highlights as well as display their versatility, share backstage behind-the scenes-anecdotes and participate in an enlightening and entertaining question-and-answer session with the audience.” 8 PM, Tickets: $50-$66

Shopping:

November 6 – MADE Hudson Valley Holiday Market at City Winery Hudson Valley (Montgomery)
11 AM-5 PM “Guests will enjoy an elevated and immersive shopping adventure and indulge in hand-crafted cocktails, cozy bonfires, live music, winery tours, and delicious food, all while meeting the best local Makers and shopping their unique wares.” General Admission tickets $12 in advance/$15 at the door.

November 12-13 – Greenburgh Nature Center Holiday Market (Greenburgh) – “An outdoor Holiday Market featuring live music, with local artists and vendors selling sustainable items. Visitors will enjoy homemade apple cider and hot chocolate while shopping for unique environmentally friendly gifts.”10AM-2PM.

November 26–27 – Holiday Market at Bethel Woods (Bethel) “More than 75 craft, artisan, and specialty food vendors will be placed throughout the site, giving you access to one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, provisions, and more.”

Five on Friday {October 28, 2022}

Posted on October 28, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

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Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe that October will soon be over! We’ve been so busy this month has flown by! Here are five from this week:

1. Eating– Saturday my husband and I took a quick trip to Woodbury Commons so I could try to find a new pair of sneakers. We had dinner at Shake Shack and had Shroom Burgers and shared an Apple Doughnut milkshake.

I tried Trader Joe’s Ube ice cream. It was okay but not as good as the Salted Maple ice cream.

If you like olives, these Trader Joes olives are really good and less than $2!

2. Field Hockey – Monday my daughter’s field hockey team won their Sectional quarterfinals game 5-0 and their semi-finals game yesterday 3-0. They play for the Section Championship tomorrow!

3. Reading – I haven’t finished any books this week and am halfway through two. I’m reading the non-fiction book The Gospel of Wellness by Rina Raphael. I’ve also started my holiday reads with The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox.

4. Cooking – This week’s menu included Chik’n Nachos using Sweet Earth Chik’n, Boca Chik’n sandwiches and fries, Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls (with tofu for my husband and daughter), Healthier Homemade Hamburger Helper and Easy Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Mozzarella.

5. Watching – My husband and I finished The Watcher (Netflix) this week. I was really disappointed after finishing the last episode.

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Five on Friday {October 21, 2022}

Posted on October 21, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Hooray for Friday! Things are finally starting to calm down around here! Last Saturday my daughter took the PSATs and my son spent the day at the Thunderbird Games with Boy Scouts. My son’s soccer season is over but he’s been busy with stage crew for the upcoming school play. My daughter’s field hockey team is playing their sectionals game on Monday, so they’ve been practicing in preparation for their big game. This week I also took her to a college fair and my husband went to a financial aid meeting at our high school. This whole college process is starting to get very real! Here are five from this week:

1. Nail Polish – I’m loving this essie bahama mama nail polish. It’s a great fall color. I used the essie good to go top coat. I’m curious to see how long this polish will last before it starts chipping. So far it’s been five days and they are still looking good.

2. Serious Fun Arts Fest- Saturday my husband and I visited the Serious Fun Arts Fest in White Plains. I love seeing street art and The Social Fabric exhibition at the ArtsWestchester gallery is pretty amazing! It’s on display through January 22, 2023, so if you didn’t get to attend the Serious Fun Arts Fest you can still visit the exhibit.

3. Peekskill Brewery Anniversary Block Party – Saturday after the Serious Fun Arts Fest we stopped in Peekskill for the Peekskill Brewery Anniversary Block Party. We got to see the Fat City Rockers sing a couple of songs before we had to leave to pick our son up from his Boy Scout event.

4. Reading – Last night I finished reading The Winners by Fredrik Backman. It’s so good but not a quick read at over 600 pages! I was on a deadline since it was a two week loan and is due back at the library tomorrow. If you’ve never read Backman, I highly recommend reading the first book in the series, Beartown. His writing is filled with all of these nuggets that are so insightful and relatable.

5. Cooking – This week’s menu included Trader Joes’s Vegan Beefless Bulgogi with rice and Trader Joe’s Taiwanese Green Onion Pancakes, Vegan Bombay Potatoes, Sheet Pan Vegan Teriyaki Meatballs with rice and roasted broccoli and Creamy Shrimp Pesto Tortellini (no shrimp for my husband and daughter).

6. Too Good to Go – Sunday I used the Too Good to Go app and tried Terra Dulce Bakery in Peekskill. We got a bunch of different rolls, cookies and a muffin for $4.99! You can read more about the app in this post that I wrote.

7. Watching – My husband and I watched Sheng Wang Sweet and Juicy on Netflix. This was a fun comedy that I heard about from the Forever35 Facebook group.

8. Lunch Date – Sunday my husband and I went out for a quick lunch date. We went to Bangkok Spice, a Thai restaurant near our house. I got a Thai Iced Tea and we shared an order of Summer Rolls, Massaman Curry and Pad See Ew with tofu and vegetables.

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Five on Friday {October 14, 2022}

Posted on October 14, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Happy Friday! It was another four day work and school week since we had Monday off for Columbus Day. But why do short weeks always feel so long?! It was another super busy week. However, things will hopefully start to slow down now. The kids had their last games of the season this week. They still have practices until they play their sectional games but the end is in sight! Here are five from this week:

1. Eating – My daughter had me buy these Oreo Brookie-O cookies. They are filled with brownie, original and cookie dough cremes. We all thought that they were really sweet.

2. Mochinut – Monday after the kids’ sport practices we took them out for lunch. We went to the recently opened Mochinut in New City. They enjoyed bubble tea, rice hotdogs and we shared some mochinuts. This was our first time having mochi donuts, which we all loved! We shared the Vietnamese coffee, Chocolate Caramel and Mango varieties, but they had so many more that we’ll need to go back and try! It was also our first time having rice hotdogs (mozzarella for us non-meat-eaters) which were so good too! I was happy that the four of us got to to spend some quality time together.

3. Reading – This week I did not get to finish reading a book. I am almost halfway through The Winners by Fredrik Backman. This is the third, and I believe final, book in the Beartown series. It was just published and it’s over 650 pages! So far, I’m really enjoying it!

4. Cooking – This week’s menu included One Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo, Curried Egg Noodle Soup, Pierogies and Roasted Broccoli, Crunchy Roll Bowls using Sweet Earth’s Korean Chik’n this time instead of tofu and homemade pizza.

5. Puzzle – I completed this White Mountain The Movies 1,000 piece puzzle in a 24-hour time period. It wasn’t a very challenging puzzle, but was fun to put together. My husband now wants us to watch/rewatch all of the movies featured in the puzzle!

6. Watching – I’ve finished watching the first season of The Morning Show (Apple+) and am halfway through the second. For mindless fun, I’ve started watching Bachelor in Paradise (Hulu) and my husband and I just started watching the newest season of the Great British Baking Show (Netflix).

7. Drinking – My sister sent my son a box of Warheads Sour! sodas. There are five cans in the box, but so far, he’s only tried the Watermelon soda. I of course had to give it a try. It was tart but not undrinkable. He enjoyed it a lot.

ICYMI this week on the blog:

Monday I posted about the Serious Fun Arts Fest in White Plains.

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Serious Fun Arts Fest coming to White Plains

Posted on October 9, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Some people may find art stuffy and inaccessible. Parents of young children may be hesitant to bring their kids to art museums for fear of them touching the art or being too loud. However, there are many benefits to exposing kids to art, especially from a young age. Some of these benefits include improving fine motor skills, promoting creativity and helping them better understand the world around them. White Plains based ArtsWestchester has a mission, “to create an equitable, vibrant and sustainable Westchester County in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life.“ One way they are fulfilling this mission is by bringing the Serious Fun Arts Fest to White Plains. This is a five day outdoor, street art festival.

Just as the name describes, the Serious Fun Arts Fest is sure to be five filled days of fun! This is an event for art lovers of all ages and is very family-friendly. The festival has been put together by ArtsWestchester in collaboration with the New York State Division of Tourism’s, I LOVE NY. Taking place from October 12 – 16, there will be public artworks, music performances, gallery openings, family activities and more.

Altogether, the works of over 200 New York State artists will be featured. Some local artists being featured include Katonah ‘s Christopher Rios, White Plains resident, Erwin Ong and Nyack’s Chris Soria.

The fun kicks off Wednesday, October 12th with One Martine Gallery and the Serious Fun Art Fair at The Galleria, both opening at 10 AM. Live music performances begin at 12 PM and continue throughout the day until 10 PM. Every day of the festival the ArtsMobile will be onsite, with family fun art-making activities.

ArtsMobile Schedule:

Wednesday Oct. 12 (3-5pm)
• Visual art activity with teaching artist TBD – at Renaissance Plaza

Thursday Oct. 13 (3-5pm)
• Contribute to a communal watercolor artwork and/or create a painting to take home with teaching artist Erin Carney – at Renaissance Plaza

Friday Oct. 14 (3-5pm)
• Participate in building a community sculpture from recycled boxes with teaching artist Miguel Cossio – at Renaissance Plaza

Saturday Oct. 15 (11am-2pm)
• Ceramics/clay activity with teaching artist Vicky Youngman – at Renaissance Plaza
• Visual art workshop with teaching artist Aisha Nailah – on Mamaroneck Avenue
• Paper animal sculptures with teaching artist Richela Fabian Morgan – on Mamaroneck Avenue
• Visual art activity with teaching artist Ronit Levin Delgado – on Mamaroneck Avenue
• (11:30am-12:15pm) Family Fun: Songs From the Middle East with Matt Turk & Friends (part of the Serious Fun Block Party) – on Mamaroneck Avenue

Sunday Oct. 16 (11am-2pm)
• Art-making with the ArtsMobile – at Renaissance Plaza

Serious Fun Block Party

The highlight of the five day arts festival is the The Serious Fun Block Party. On Saturday, October 15th, beginning at 11:30 AM, there will be live music and dance performances, a poetry jam and more! Check out this lineup of family fun:

Performance Schedule:
11:30am-12:15pm: Family Fun: Songs From the Middle East with Matt Turk & Friends
12:30-1:15pm: Live-looping mastery of rootsy singer songwriter Will Evans (of Barefoot Truth)
1:30-2:20pm: Evolution of Cabaret (20th c. Soul/Pop Hits) with Porter Carroll, Jr.
2:35-3:25pm: Pop Now Grooves with REMY
3:40-4:30pm: Post-Rock Soundscapes with Wess Meets West
4:45-6pm: Indie Folk Rock with Slambovian Circus of Dreams
5:30-6:00pm: Reflective storytelling improv experience with NYC Queer Playback Theater.

Enjoy a Pop-Up Dance event as Westchester Dance Artists A HYPE SQUAD responds to the music from 2:30-5:30pm! (back end of concert area)

The five day festival closes out with a headliner concert by Sammy Rae & the Friends. This Brooklyn-based alternative band has indie and R&B influences and will sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Tickets to the headliner concert on Sunday at 5 PM cost $25.

When you get hungry, do not worry! One thing White Plains does not lack is an abundance of good restaurants. On just the festival concert stage block alone, there are seven restaurants to choose from, including Morton’s and nearby Greca. Both of these restaurants have even created a special cocktail in honor of the festival. Take a walk further down Mamaroneck Avenue or along the cross streets and the restaurant options are endless for all budgets and food preferences.

Come enjoy the Serious Fun Arts Fest. Whether it’s for one day, or all five, there’s something for everyone!

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Five on Friday {October 7, 2022}

Posted on October 7, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Hello Friday! I hope everyone had a great week! It was so nice having a day off in the middle of the week. The kids had no practice, no activities and my daughter wasn’t scheduled to work. It was such a relaxing day! I’m excited for another long weekend. My husband is up in Binghamton today through Sunday afternoon, so I’m parenting solo! Here are five from this week:

1. Lunch date – Sunday my husband and I had a lunch date at The Red Pepper Diner in Wappingers. This is not a diner, it’s actually a Sri Lankan restaurant. This was our first time having Sri Lankan food and it was delicious! This is the kothu roti with a hopper.

2. Reading – This week I finished reading Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim. This book made me want to go back to Paris. And I loved all the food descriptions!

3. Cooking – This week’s menu included Maple Sriracha Tofu with rice and roasted broccoli, vegan meatball subs (using Beyond Meatballs) with Caesar salad, Creamed Spinach Gnocchi Bake, 15 Minute Soy Sauce Butter Fried Rice and homemade pizza.

4. Eating – Salted Maple Ice Cream from Trader Joe’s. Eating this under a blanket with a cat sleeping on my lap is fall bliss!

I also bought this pretzel roll from Trader Joe’s. The sign recommended serving it warm with pub cheese. I didn’t see pub cheese there, so I bought a jar of salsa con queso at Shoprite. It was tasty but was more roll like than pretzel. Back when we ate meat, fried bologna on a pretzel roll was delicious!

I’m writing a post on plant-based snacks for Guilty Eats and have been sampling different snacks. This week we tried these mushroom chips that Popadelics sent me for consideration. If you like mushrooms, like I do, these are tasty!

5. Watching – The show isn’t new, but I’ve started watching The Morning Show on Apple +. I’m not sure why I didn’t start this sooner since I love Reese Witherspoon. It also stars Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell.

6. McDonald’s Cactus Plant Flea Market – Wednesday the kids and I were off from school and work. I got my son the Big Mac McDonald’s Cactus Plant Flea Market, aka the adult happy meal. Of course I also got myself a vanilla shake and some fries. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity and honestly I couldn’t remember the last time we had McDonald’s!

ICYMI this week on the blog:

Monday I posted Halloween Events in the Hudson Valley.

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2022 Halloween Fun in the Hudson Valley

Posted on October 3, 2022 by nyfoodiefamily@gmail.com

Fall is in full effect with cooler temps and everything apple and pumpkin spice. It’s time once again to start getting ready for spooky season! Whether you want to get dressed up, spend a fun fall day out with the family or want to get scared, there is Halloween fun for everyone. Check out this guide to Halloween Fun in the Hudson Valley for 2022.

*As always, please check directly with the attraction for the most up-to-date information.

Bethel Woods Peace Love & Pumpkins (Bethel, NY)
Back for its second year. “During this walk-thru experience, guests will wind through the garden trails of beautiful Bethel Woods, highlighting thousands of unique hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing themed pumpkin art. Delight in displays featuring Woodstock festival icons, dinosaurs, mermaids, witches and much more!”

Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd Road
Bethel, NY 12720

Dates: October 14-30, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
October 21 and 28 is Friday Night Frights at Peace, Love, & Pumpkins and not recommended for children.

Tickets: $18/adults 18+, $8/youth (age 3-17), Free/kids 2 and under
Price increases day of

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Boo & Brew (Yorktown Heights, NY)
Enjoy live music, beer garden, kids’ activities, trick or treating and more.

Location: Jefferson Valley Mall
650 Lee Boulevard
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Date: October 28, 5 PM – 9 PM
Tickets: Free admission, food and activities have costs

Boo at the Zoo (Bronx, NY)
The Bronx Zoo is continuing its annual Halloween celebration. Children can come in costume and enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations, the candy trail, a costume parade, Halloween crafts and more.

Location: Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10460

Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, October 1 – October 30, and Monday, October 10
10 AM – 5:30 PM (weekends and holidays)

Tickets: $41.95/adults (13+), $36.95/seniors (65+), $31.95/children (3-12)
*Advanced ticket purchases are required

Parking: $20

Boundless Adventures Halloween Glow Nights (Purchase, NY)
HallowGlow events are taking place every Saturday between now and Halloween. ”Throw on your best costume and get ready to embrace fall! We will have candy for the trick or treaters and creepy music to add to the festivities.”

Location: Boundless Adventures
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577

Dates: Saturdays in October

Price: $50 for a 2 hour climb.

Goosefeather Halloween Celebration (Tarrytown, NY)
Enjoy, “a festive fall day for the whole family, including a costume parade (with prizes for the best kids costume and best family costume), a candy hunt and food & drinks!” Tickets can be purchased here. There is no rain date. If there is inclement weather, tickets will be refunded.

Candy hunt starts at 12:15 PM. Costume contest starts at 2 PM. Complimentary apple cider, popcorn and cotton candy.

Food Menu (beveages will be available for purchase as well):
Braised Duck Bao, Plum Sauce, Savory Granola – $20.50
Dry-Aged Beef Potstickers, Chinese Mustard Horseradish – $17.50
Crispy Pork Wontons, Chili Oil, Aged Soy – $13.50
Fried Chicken Dumplings, Nashville Hot Oil, Scallion – $13.50
Smashed Crispy Fingerling Potatoes, Turmeric Caramel, Pickled Chilis, Scallion (V, GF) – $16.50
Kung Pao Chicken Wings, Shaved Celery, Peanuts, Buttermilk Dill Ranch – $17.50
Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Chinese Sausage, Pickled Raisins, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Peanuts (GF) – $19.50
Goosefeather Double Cheeseburger, Kimchi Special Sauce, Tater Tots – $24.50
Chicken Fingers, French Fries, ChiChow Ketchup – $19.50

Location: Goosefeather
The Tarrytown House Estate
49 East Sunnyside Lane
Tarrytown, NY 10591

Date: Sunday October 30^th,12 PM-3 PM (weather permitting)

Entry: $10/person (ages 10+)

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Croton-on-Hudson, NY)
This is the Hudson Valley’s most famous fall event. Enjoy seeing thousands of hand-carved, illuminated jack o’lanterns in amazing displays of artistry. Tickets are very limited for this attraction!

Location: Van Cortlandt Manor
525 South Riverside
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

Dates:
Select Dates September 16-November 20

Tickets: $48/adults, $40/children 3-17

*Advance reservations required, no tickets are sold onsite
*Free Parking

Halloween House (White Plains)
This is a fully indoor, immersive, family-friendly Halloween attraction. Each room of the house has a different Halloween theme. Although some rooms may be spooky, this attraction is not scary.

Location: The Westchester
125 Westchester Ave.
White Plains, NY 10601

Dates: Daily through Halloween, times vary by day

Tickets: $24.99/adult + $1.50 fee, $19.99/children (3-10) +$1.50 fee, free/children under 3

Halloween Spooktacular (with The Rock and Roll Playhouse) at City Winery (Montgomery, NY)
“Come sing and dance with the Rock and Roll Playhouse as we jam out to our favorite fun and spooky Halloween tunes… from Monster Mash to Thriller and more! Masks, costumes and dancing shoes encouraged”

Location: City Winery Hudson Valley
23 Factory Street
Montgomery, NY 12549

Date: October 30th at 12 PM

Tickets: $30/Stage Premier, $20/General Admission

HallowWINE Walk at City Winery (Montgomery, NY)
“Brave patrons can experience a haunted Halloween walk along the Wallkill River, with a wine glass in hand. Guests of all ages will experience frights and delights throughout the 30 minute(ish) event. The walk is $5 at the door (children under 10 free) and will be open from 5:00-9:00 PM. All proceeds will be donated to the Montgomery Fire Department. Costumes are optional and dinner reservations following the walk are suggested.” After parking at the winery, guests will be directed to the HallowWINE Walk.

Location: City Winery Hudson Valley
23 Factory Street
Montgomery, NY 12549

Dates: October 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and 31, 5 PM – 9 PM

Headless Horseman Drive-Thru Haunted Experience & Haunted House (Ulster Park, NY)
Haunted Walking Trail plus 9 additional attractions. The event experience will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to complete.

Location: Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses
778 Broadway, Route 9W
Ulster Park, NY 12487

Dates: Opening Night September 24, 2022.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October, 7 PM – 9 PM timed entry, every 15 minutes

Tickets:

$59.95/person plus service charge and tax) in advance: General Admission on Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
$74.95/person + tax onsite

*This event is not recommended for children under the age of 13
*Children 8 or younger will not be admitted
*Children 15 or younger must be accompanied by an adult
*No refunds

Special Children’s Days: “On Children’s Day, the park tones down its scare level. You will enjoy a hayride and visit friendly characters along the way. In addition, you will experience our Magic Moon Maze, Haunted Gardens, Witch Hazel’s Halloween House, Dino Zone, enjoy music, and other surprises making this the perfect outing for families with young children.”

Dates: Saturday October 8th and Saturday October 22nd

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

$17.95/person plus service charge and tax in advance
$24.90/person + tax onsite

Hearts of the Hollow (Carmel, NY)
“So you think you know the legend of Sleepy Hollow? Well, then come join us and see the new twists and turns of the legendary tale in HEARTS OF THE HOLLOW – a must see for ALL. An exciting new musical inspired by Washington Irving’s short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. This special seasonal event will delight audiences with 20 original songs and a story where suspense, adventure and romance come together.”

Location: The Whipple Feeley Chapel
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
200 Gipsy Trail Road
Carmel, NY 10512

Dates: Weekends now through October 31, Friday and Saturday 8 PM -10 PM, Sunday 2 PM -4 PM

Tickets: $27.50/adults, $22.50/seniors, military, students 12 and under

Hocus Pocus Live at Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
“Summer Orlando Productions presents HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!! A 50 minute theatrical stage production based off the cult classic Disney film “Hocus Pocus”. A tribute production like no other filled with drag queens, special effects, replica props and costumes, live singing , magic, and surprises.”

Location: Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570

Date: October 29, 2022 – 8 PM – 10 PM

Tickets: $49.95/person + $4.06 fee

Suggested age 13+, advanced ticket purchase recommended

Hotel Nyack Halloween Party (Nyack, NY)
“Come celebrate in your Halloween costume and dance the night away in Hotel Nyack’s private ballroom featuring DJ Run The Fade. Party starts sharply at 8:00pm until 12:00am. Purchase a ticket prior to September 30th, 2022 to receive special ticket price $90+, includes four-hour open bar and passed hors d’ oeuvres. Ticket price will increase to $100++ after 9/30/22.” Ages 21+

Location: Hotel Nyack
400 High Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960

Date: October 29, 2022 – 8 PM – 12 AM

Tickets: $127.56 ($118.24 + fees)

Irving’s Legend (Irvington, NY)
Performed under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, enjoy seeing the classical tale performed by master storyteller Jonathan Kruk.

Location:
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
3 W. Sunnyside Lane
Irvington, NY 10533

Dates: September 30 – October 31- Friday-Sunday only + Columbus Day and Halloween, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM

Tickets: Prices vary depending on date/time of show, tickets are $2 more the day of

Advance tickets required

Jack O’Lantern Jubilee at Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
“Join us for our Jack O’Lantern Jubilee Weekend on Saturday 10/15 & Sunday 10/16. Fun for the whole family, enjoy live music, magic shows, Pig Races and more! Admission includes access to our Fun Park with our new GIANT SLIDE, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Wooden Ship Playground, and Dog Park too!”

Location: Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570

Dates: October 15 & 16 – 10 AM – 6 PM

Tickets: $27/ ages 13+, $15/ children (ages 4 to 12) Free/Children three and under (tax included)

Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion (Wappingers Fall, NY)
This year, Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion presents: “Asylum” and “The Wicked Woods.” Guests will walk an almost one mile trail of Halloween horrors.

Location: 38 Sheafe Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Dates: October 1 -31:
Fridays: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tickets: From $30 plus online ticketing fee and sales tax

*reservations are required
*No refunds
*Free parking
*This event is not recommended for young children

Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest (Southington, CT)
“Get ready for two totally different Halloween experiences based on the time of day. Come early for kid-size thrills, then at 6 PM the fear kicks in gear. Bring the whole family and get ready to celebrate Halloween with the kids during our fun for all ages daytime event. Enjoy themed fall foods, several kiddie land rides and attractions throughout the park. It’s a whole different park after dark. With four haunted houses, three scare zones, and themed food and drinks, it’s Lake Compounce as you’ve never seen before. Get ready for screams all October long.”

Location: Lake Compounce Family Theme Park
185 Enterprise Drive
Bristol, CT 06010

Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays – September 30 – October 30

Tickets: $59.99, Current online price: $29.99 (limited time offer)

LEGOLAND New York Resort Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party (Goshen, NY)
“Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® New York Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show line up, never-before-seen exclusive LEGO® characters, and more!”

Location: LEGOLAND New York Resort
1 LEGOLAND Way
Goshen, NY 10924

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays Sept. 24 – October 30

Tickets: $84.99/one day theme park ticket, $89.99/at the gate
Ticket + hotel packages available

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Brick-or-Treat (Yonkers, NY)
Get into the Halloween spirt with fun activities including brick-or-treating around the attraction, a 4-D movie, monster training and more.

Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Ridge Hill Shopping Center
39 Fitzgerald Street
Yonkers, NY 10710

Dates: September 23 – November 1

Weekdays: 12 PM – 5:30 PM
Weekends: 10 AM – 5:30 PM

Tickets: $27.99/one day, $32.99/admission + collectible, $39.99/admission +activity pack +collectible + Virtual Reality

Myths and Mysteries Tour at Armour-Stiner Octagon House (Irvington, NY)
“The Octagon House is a short horse ride away from The Legendary town of Sleepy Hollow, and for this reason, Fall/Halloween is our most popular season. Tours during this time of the year concentrate on themes that intersect the season, the house, and the surrounding area during the 19th Century. This year, our “Myths and Mysteries of The Octagon House” is a tour that focuses on supernatural myths and mysteries about the house not included in The Classic Tour.”

Location: The Armour-Stiner House
45 West Clinton Avenue
Irvington, NY 10533

Dates: Thursdays through Sundays, tours are offered multiple times throughout each day

Tickets: $29/person

Nightmare Circus (Mahopac, NY)
Nightmare Circus is a family operated haunted house. “Step right up! Come inside our circus tent and enter the world of an eye-corrupting, mind-distorting funhouse, where the clowns and carnies have their own definition of fun. Nothing is what it seems in this mind-boggling maze of optical delusions, death-defying acts and remorseless maniacal clowns that will have you running for the exit. Too bad there isn’t one.”

Location: 24 Sycamore Road
Mahopac, NY 10541

Dates: October 30th – Sundown – 9:30 PM
October 31st – Sundown – 9:30 PM

Admission: Free

*Recommended for teens and adults only.

Pure Terror Scream Park (Monroe, NY)
Pure Terror Scream Park is the Guinness World Record holder for “longest haunted house scream park in the world.” Guests walk through 10 different themed haunted houses filled with characters and special effects.

Location: 299 Museum Village Road
Monroe, NY 10950

Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays September 24 – October 30:
Fridays – 7 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays – 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Sundays – 7 PM – 9:30 PM

Tickets: – Limited online timed tickets
General Admission – $59.95 + online service fee + NY sales tax

General Admission onsite – $64.74+tax – cash only
*VIP upgrades available
*No refunds – all sales are final

Scared by the Sound Haunted House (Yorktown Heights)
“Attention Kmart Shoppers! You won’t find your back to school supplies or new bathroom towels here this fall! But you will find that Scared by the Sound has taken over the entire abandoned Kmart building for its new and totally indoor haunt location for 2022! It’s now occupied by the undead (who previously called Playland Amusement Park home for the last 20 years), along with creatures from the crypt, asylum, cemetery and more who eagerly await your arrival this Halloween season.” This is a walk-through haunted house attraction.

Location: 355 Downing Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays October 1 – October 30:
Fridays – 8 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturdays – 7 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays – 7 PM – 10:00 PM

Tickets: – $27/person
*Open rain or shine
*Not recommended for children under 10
*No refunds

Trick or Treat Weekend at Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
“Join us for our Trick or Treat Weekend on Saturday 10/29 & Sunday 10/30. Fun for the whole family, enjoy live music, magic shows, Pig Races and more! Admission includes access to our Fun Park with our new GIANT SLIDE, Corn Maze, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Wooden Ship Playground, and Dog Park too! We’ll have delicious food options available at our concession, and we’ll also have food trucks this year! Be sure to stop by the Tap Room where we have twenty local beers and ciders on tap. Tickets will be available at the door.”

Location: Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570

Dates: October 29 & 30 – 10 AM – 6 PM

Tickets: $27/ ages 13+, $15/ children (ages 4 to 12) Free/Children three and under (tax included)

Westchester County Parks Spooktacular Oktoberfest (Cross River, NY)
“Activities at the event include costume contests for children and adults; fall treats like s’mores, apple cider and donuts; cotton candy; hayrides; campfire ghost stories, crafts and more. Captain Lawrence will be on site in the designated food and drink area where refreshments will be available for purchase and attendees can hear live music.”

Location: Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Date: October 29th, 2 PM

Tickets: Early bird tickets go on sale, Monday, Oct. 3, 12 noon, and are available through Friday, Oct. 7. Early bird price: $20/person (ages 3+) Tickets provide entry to all activities and the food and drink section.

Beginning Saturday, Oct. 8, ticket prices increase to $25/person. Pumpkin carving is $15. Tickets to the food and drink only area are $15 per person, where refreshments will be available to purchase.