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
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 30th, 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.
