The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-HudsonCome Celebrate 20 Gourd-eous Years in the Hudson Valley! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on…
Hunter Mountain’s Oktoberfest
Hunter Mountain Resort 64 Klein Ave, HunterOktoberfest at Hunter Mountain returns! For 3 weekends this Autumn beginning September 28, surrounded by the glorious foliage of the Northern Catskills, Hunter Mountain transforms into a joyous Oktoberfest celebration…
Albany’s All-Hallow E’en Festival
Albany CountyIn 1904 & 1905, the City of Albany transformed into an enchanted Halloween-Dreamland. The streets were illuminated with festive lighting, storefronts competed in friendly decorating contests, and celebrations were held…
Discover Albany’s All-Hallow E’en Festival
Albany CountyIn 1904 & 1905, the people of Albany celebrated Halloween with an All-Hallow E’en Carnival. The city was transformed into an enchanting Halloween dreamland. Discover Albany and partners have worked…
Enjoy Autumn Splendor at Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring
Stonecrop Gardens is open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday through October 30th At its windswept elevation of 1,100 feet in the Hudson Highlands Stonecrop enjoys a Zone 6a climate.…
LGBTQIA+ Climbing Night at the Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie
Gravity Vault 6 Neptune Road, PoughkeepsieJoin your fellow LGBTQIA+ climbers to meet, hang out and climb! All experience levels welcome. This event runs once a month on the second Thursday. To complete the required registration,…
Ice Caves at Sam’s Point (Minnewaska State Park)
Minnewaska State Park Preserve 400 Sam's Point Road, CragsmoorNeed a unique spot to cool off in? Check out the Ice Caves at Sam's Point! Reservations are required - so please check out their website for openings under the…
Visit Salinger’s Orchards for a Delicious Taste of Autumn
Salinger's Orchard: Salinger’s Orchard sits on farmland in Brewster, NY that has been in the family since 1901. Over the years, our team has used the land to grow fresh…
Lyndhurst Mansion – Fall Classic Mansion Tour
The Fall Classic Mansion Tour is perfect for first-time guests. This one-hour guided tour covers the first two floors of the mansion, providing visitors with a rare glimpse of the…
Apple Picking at DuBois Farms
DuBois Farms 209 Perkinsville Road, HighlandPick your own delicious, fresh apples at DuBois Farms this October! There's always fun for the entire family! Visit the farm market for delectable fresh-baked goods and other farm products,…
2024 Shaker Holiday Market
Shaker Heritage Society 25 Meeting House Road, AlbanyOur traditional Holiday Fair promotes the holiday spirit with regional artisans featuring handmade pottery, jewelry, fiber, artisan foods and much more! All inside our historic 1848 Meeting House. Choose unique…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Stormville Airport Antique Show and Flea Market
Stormville Airport Flea Market 428 Route 216, StormvilleHunt for all sorts of treasures at the Stormville Flea Market! As seen on the HGTV show "Flea Market Flip," you can find anything and everything at the Stormville Flea Market, with…
Winter Wolves @ Wolf Conservation Center
Winter offers families a unique opportunity to visit the wolves during their favorite time of year. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why this…
Fall Harvest Festivals at Fishkill Farms
Fishkill Farms 9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell JunctionEach weekend at Fishkill Farms, from Sept. 7 through October (plus Monday, Oct. 14) will be packed full of autumnal fun! Pick sustainably grown apples straight from the trees, enjoy…
Cold Spring Farmers’ Market at Boscobel House & Gardens
Boscobel House & GardensLocated on the grounds of Boscobel House & Gardens, the Cold Spring Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays year-round. The mission of the Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, a non-profit 501…
“Fairy House Hunt” Family Program at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), PoughkeepsiePut on your favorite set of wings and fly on over to Locust Grove! Kids and families can enjoy the Fairy House Hunt, a scavenger hunt for tiny fairy houses…
Harvest Hunt Kids’ Scavenger Hunt at Locust Grove Estate
Locust Grove Estate 2683 South Road (Route 9), PoughkeepsieCome enjoy a kid-friendly day in the gardens and find more than 30 decorated pumpkins and whimsical photo ops hidden among the flowers and trees on a Locust Grove scavenger…
The Classic Tour @ Octagon House
Experience The Armour-Stiner Octagon House for the first time, or return for another visit! The one-hour Classic Tour gives a foundational understanding of this iconic house and features something for…
Market Day Craft Fair at the Van Wyck Homestead Museum
Van Wyck Homestead Museum 504 Rte. 9, FishkillCome for the masterful crafts and stay for lunch, made-to-order apple fritters, and a tour of the Van Wyck Homestead Museum — an important Revolutionary War site! The Market Day…
Native American Festival
Thunderbird Farms 13 Van Sickle Road, Pine IslandCome and join us at our farm to attend our Native American Festival happening on October 12th & 13th 2024! This is a very unique experience that you cannot miss!…
BEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST
Bear Mountain State Park 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear MountainBEAR MOUNTAIN OKTOBERFEST RETURNS! September & October Weekends. Saturday & Sunday. 11AM-5PM. 9/21-9/22, 9/28-9/29, 10/5-10/6 &10/12-10/13. Experience the excitement of NY's largest FREE OKTOBERFEST celebration! Featuring traditional German food, beer,…
Soukup Farms’ Annual Harvest Festival
Soukup Farms 271 Halls Corners Road, Dover PlainsSave the dates for Soukup Farms' 10th-annual Harvest Festival, set for every weekend in October (Saturdays 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m., plus Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day 11 a.m.–4…
Corn Craze 2024
Dogwood Acres Family Farm 749 Route 17M, MiddletownIntroducing the corniest event in Orange County! CORN CRAZE! A great way to spend the weekend. Wagon rides around the farm. Games and activities galore. Live Music. Competitions. Prizes. Corn!…
Nothing is Impossible @ Octagon House Tour
This special one-hour guided tour tells the story of the last five decades of The Armour-Stiner Octagon House, during which it has been restored from near-ruin to its 1870s glory.…
Weekend Food Trucks at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 26 Wing Road, MillbrookCelebrate the weekend and take advantage of the beautiful views from the picnic areas or the Taproom Terrace with a la carte, family-friendly menus from local food trucks. Find a…
Backyard Sugaring @ Muscoot Farm
Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right in your backyard? Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all…
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions 778 Broadway Route 9W, Ulster ParkVoted one of America's scariest attractions - Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions is back for yet another terrifying season. Are brave enough to make it through each of their…
Pure Terror Scream Park
Museum Village 1010 State Route 17M, MonroePure Terror Scream Park, one of the top-rated haunted house attractions in America, is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, just 40 miles from New York City. This…
Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion at Bowdoin Park: “Phantoms of the Forest”
Bowdoin Park 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers FallsAs seen on the AMC show “Fear Fest,” Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion is back at Bowdoin Park for its 48th year! This year’s experience features The Wicked Woods: Phantoms of…