Although October has just begun, it’s never too early to start planning your Halloween fun! Get your costume on and spend a fun fall day out with family and friends. Whether you want to get scared or have more low-key fun, there is Halloween fun for everyone. Check out our 2023 Halloween fun in the Hudson Valley guide.
*As always, please check directly with the attraction for the most up-to-date information.
Bethel Woods Peace Love & Pumpkins (Bethel, NY)
Wind through our garden trails marvel at thousands of unique hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing pumpkin art. Delight in displays featuring Woodstock festival icons, dinosaurs, mermaids, witches, and much more! Halfway thru the walk, take a break to enjoy a drink, get a snack, warm up by the fire, and on select nights, hear live music!
Location: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
200 Hurd Road
Bethel, NY 12720
Dates: October 13-29, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
October 20 and 27 are Friday Night Frights at Peace, Love, & Pumpkins. This event is not recommended for children.
The walk-thru experience gets a spooky makeover as the ghosts and ghouls come out to roam the grounds. A dark, terrifying experience that will leave you trembling as you exit – If you can make it out alive, that is!
Tickets: $25/adults 18+, $15/youth (age 3-17), Free/kids 2 and under
*Price increases day of, pre-purchasing tickets recommended
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. New this year is “Spooky Stories to Tickle Your Spine” and “Bones Tell a Story: Animal Skeletons.”
Location: Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10460
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, September 30 – October 29, and Monday, October 9
10 AM – 5:30 PM (weekends and holidays)
Tickets: Starting at $33.95/adults (13+), $28.95/seniors (65+), $23.95/children (3-12), Free/children 2 & under
*Advanced ticket purchases are required. Please see the site for their new flex pricing info.
Pumpkin Nights Tickets: The walk-thru experience gets a spooky makeover as the ghosts and ghouls come out to roam the grounds. A dark, terrifying experience that will leave you trembling as you exit – If you can make it out alive, that is! Tickets: $34.95/adults, $24.95/children (3-12)
Parking: $20
Boundless Adventures Halloween Glow Nights (Purchase, NY)
There is no better way to celebrate Halloween than ziplining in costumes. We will have spooky music and candy.
Location: Boundless Adventures
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577
Dates: Saturday, October 7
Price: $55 for a 2 hour climb
Goosefeather Halloween Party (Tarrytown, NY)
Goosefeather’s annual Halloween party is back! Bring the whole family (even well-behaved pets are welcome!) for a fun-filled day of spook-tacular activities including a candy hunt (which begins promptly at 12:00PM), bounce houses, face painting, balloon artist, pumpkin decorating, and coloring station. There will also be lawn games, costume contests, raffles, and live music from Goosefeather’s resident DJ. Food and drink will be available for purchase. The event will take place on the Front Lawn; please note, in the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled with no rain date and tickets will be refunded.
Food Menu (beverages will be available for purchase as well):
- Burgers ($10)
- Hot Dogs ($5)
- Beef, Chicken, Pork Skewers ($14/4 pc)
- Wings ($8)
- Corn ($5)
- Hummus w/ Carrots ($12)
Location: Goosefeather
The Tarrytown House Estate
49 East Sunnyside Lane
Tarrytown, NY 10591
Date: Sunday October 29th, 12 PM-3 PM (weather permitting)
Entry: $15/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 15-November 19
Tickets: Start at $24, depending on date and time
*Advance reservations required, no tickets are sold onsite
*Free Parking
Headless Horseman Drive-Thru Haunted Experience & Haunted House (Ulster Park, NY)
The hayride is back! Plus enjoy the 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 23, 2023.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October, 7 PM – 9 PM timed entry, every 15 minutes
Tickets:
$64.95/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
$78.90/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 7th and Saturday October 21st
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
$21.95/person plus service charge and tax in advance
$29.95/person + tax onsite
Hotel Nyack Halloween Party (Nyack, NY)
Come have a night of fright in your Halloween costume and dance the night away in Hotel Nyack’s private ballroom featuring DJ Super Kiss. The party starts sharply at 8:00pm until 12:00am. Admission price includes a four-hour open bar and passed hors d’ oeuvres! We will be offering a special discounted price of $80.00+ for tickets purchased before Friday, October 13th. Tickets purchased after that date will be priced at $100.00+ Ages 21 and over only, IDs will be checked at the door. All tickets will have 8.375% New York state sales tax and 20% service charge added on at the time of checkout.
Location: Hotel Nyack
400 High Avenue
Nyack, NY 10960
Date: October 28, 2023 8 PM – 12 AM
Tickets: $102.70 (advance price, includes fees). $128.38 (after October 13th)
Irving’s Legend (Irvington, NY)
Irving’s ‘Legend’ returns reimagined this fall. Performed outdoors under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. This experience is outdoors and requires walking.
Location:
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
3 W. Sunnyside Lane
Irvington, NY 10533
Dates: September 29 – October 31- Friday-Sunday only + Columbus Day, October 30th and Halloween, 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM
Tickets: Prices vary depending on date/time of show. Advance tickets required.
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: September 30 – October 31:
Fridays: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturdays: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Monday, October 30th – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halloween: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: Begin at $30 plus online ticketing fee and sales tax (dependent on day and date that you attend)
*reservations are required
*No refunds
*Free parking
*This event is not recommended for young children
Kid’s Day: October 9th. 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM. A special show for the young ones that won’t give them nightmares. Kids day entertainment includes magic shows, and activities including trick or treating with friendly monsters. General Admission: $17.50
Lake Compounce Phantom Fall Fest (Southington, CT)
Phantom Fall Fest returns to Lake Compounce. Thrill all day on your favorite rides, then fright all night with even more horror around every corner. Hang on to your friends through more fog, more freaks, more FX- like the new, next-level mayhem of mAlice in Wonderland. Now, your trip down the rabbit hole is included with park admission. Plus, escape the zombie madness in new scare zones like Deadsville. This year, the scare is everywhere. Don’t miss the return of Phantom Fall Fest, with more of things that make you scream. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 29. Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce 185 Enterprise Drive Bristol, CT 06010 USA – you gotta scream it to believe it.
Location: Lake Compounce Family Theme Park
185 Enterprise Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays – through October 29th
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! 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. 16 – October 29
Tickets: $47/one day theme park + Brick-or-Treat ticket, $94/at the gate
Ticket + hotel packages available
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Brick-or-Treat Monster Party (Yonkers, NY)
There’s an awesome LEGO® Brick-or-Treat Monster Party happening this Halloween and you’re on the guest list! Join the Monsters as they take over LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester and watch the spook-tastic Halloween 4D Movie, ‘The Great Monster Chase! It’s non-stop Halloween party fun, with spooky Halloween decorations, amazing LEGO® activities, and a screening of the LEGO® 4D Halloween Movie. You won’t want to miss THE LEGO® party of the season! Come along and bring your best Monster moves with you.
Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
Ridge Hill Shopping Center
39 Fitzgerald Street
Yonkers, NY 10710
Dates: September 25 – November 1
Weekdays: 10 AM – 5:00 PM
Weekends: 10 AM – 7:00 PM
Tickets: Prices start at $19.99
Myths and Mysteries Tour at Armour-Stiner Octagon House (Irvington, NY)
“During the month of October, tours at The Armour-Stiner Octagon House transform into a more spirited experience with its ‘Myths and Mysteries’ tour. For years, local rumors have swirled around The Octagon House, implying its connection to the spirit world. Join us as we delve into the myths and mysteries of the house — from its unique dome shape resembling an ancient Roman temple, to its octagonal floor plan rooted in 19th century Phrenology, to speculations of a resident ghost, we’ll share stories from the current owners who have described their experiences of the house as something otherworldly. Come hear tales of the unexplained and uncanny events that have occurred in this magical house while experiencing the delight of this meticulously restored architectural wonder.”
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.
Pumpkin Jubilee Weekend at Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
Celebrate everything fall at our Pumpkin Jubilee weekend!! We’ll have plenty of pumpkins for picking. Enjoy the taste of fall with our signature apple cider donuts, food trucks and Tap Room with twenty on tap! The orchard will be fully open with many apple varieties to choose from! Admission includes live music, entertainment by Magician Zach Alexander (Saturday), Reptile Encounters (Sunday), Pig Races, the Fun Park featuring our new MEGA SLIDE, Rock & Roll themed Corn Maze, unlimited 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: $29.95/ ages 13+, $15/ children (ages 4 to 12) Free/Children three and under (tax included)
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 13 different haunted attractions filled with characters and special effects. Pure Terror introduces 3 all-new attractions for the 2023 season! Including Jungle Rot, Pumpkin Alley, and the Monster Midway where you can get one-of-a-kind pictures with our monsters!
Location: 299 Museum Village Road
Monroe, NY 10950
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays September 23 – October 29:
Fridays – 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturdays – 7 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays – 7 PM – 10:30 PM
Tickets: – Limited online timed tickets
General Admission – $59.99 + 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)
“Scared by the Sound will return for the 2023 Halloween season in our brand new location! The cleanup in aisle 13 at this abandoned food market won’t be at all what you expected to find now that it’s the new home of Scared by the Sound Haunted House! We’ve relocated from last years’ Kmart building to the old Uncle G’s Market across the street. This year’s new indoor haunt location is again going to be occupied by the undead who previously called Playland Amusement Park their home for over 20 years. Those along with creatures from the Crypt, Asylum, Cemetery plus more NEW scenes eagerly await your arrival this Halloween season. With the convenience of General Admittance timed tickets that are purchased exclusively in advance and on-line, or the now available Speed Pass tickets, this year’s return of the Scared by the Sound haunted house experience will be like no other! Open rain or shine starting September 30th plus all weekends in October. Purchase your preferred night *tickets early as prime time slots will sell out fast!“
Location: 380 Downing Drive
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Dates: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays October 6 – October 29:
Fridays – 8 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturdays – 7 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays – 7 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets: – $29/person, Speed pass: $40/person
*Open rain or shine
*Not recommended for children under 10
*No refunds
Tract or Treat Weekend at Barton Orchards (Poughquag, NY)
Celebrate fall with costumes and candy during our Tract-Or-Treat weekend at the farm! In addition to apples and pumpkins to pick, we’ll have a costume contest for kids, adults and dogs too starting at 2:30 PM at the Main Stage! After that, kids can have fun getting candy at our Tract-Or-Treat starting at 3:00 PM! Enjoy the taste of fall with our signature apple cider donuts and food trucks too! Admission includes live music, trick-or-treat candy (while supplies last), Pig Races, the Fun Park featuring our new MEGA SLIDE, Rock & Roll themed Corn Maze, unlimited Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Wooden Ship Playground, and Dog Park too!
Location: Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Lane
Poughquag, NY 12570
Dates: October 28 & 29 – 11 AM – 6 PM (open until 9 PM Saturday)
Westchester County Parks Spooktacular Oktoberfest (Cross River, NY)
“From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. kids of all ages will get to trick-or-treat, visit the Haunted Sugar Shack, pet animals, go on pony rides, have snacks and more! Bring cash for pony rides and pictures with animals. The Oktoberfest area will be open from 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where there will be live music, Captain Lawrence beer/food truck, Bona Bona and more.“
Location: Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Date: October 28th, 1 PM
Tickets: $25/person, Free/Children 3 and under
