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…
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…
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…
FilmColumbia 2024
Crandell Theatre 48 Main Street, ChathamColumbia County’s premier annual cultural event, screens the very best upcoming American and international films for ten days in late October. Launched in 1999 as the Crandell Theatre’s “little local…
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.…
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.…
Beacon Flea Market
Beacon Flea Market 6 Henry Street, BeaconYou'll find everything and anything at the Beacon Flea Market, such as antique furniture, glassware, vintage designer clothing, vinyl, books, all sorts of jewelry and so much more. The Beacon…
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…
Mid-Hudson Reptile Expo at the MJN Convention Center
Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center 14 Civic Center Plaza, PoughkeepsieCheck out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies and more at the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center (formerly the Mid-Hudson Civic Center). Purchase tickets at the…
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…
Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market
15 Mt. Ebo Road Brewster15 Mt. Ebo Rd. S. Brewster Your source for everything local, sustainable and fresh. Produce, fruit, pickles, olives, meat, dairy, baked goods, bread, pasta and more! Eat well. Be well.
“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…
Hudson Valley Free Day at Dia Beacon
Dia:Beacon 3 Beekman Street, BeaconHudson Valley residents receive free admission to Dia Beacon on the last Sunday of each month. And there is much to see at this extraordinary collection of contemporary art. Among…
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…
ArtEast Open Studio Tour in Eastern Dutchess County
Multiple locations Multiple, MultipleArtists in eastern Dutchess County once again open their studios for the 18th annual ArtEast Open Studio Tour, a free, self-guided driving tour to the studios of local artists. It's…
53rd Annual Festival of Nations
Empire State Plaza Convention Center 270 State St., AlbanyThis year, we will celebrate our 53rd annual Festival with you! For 50 years we hope you enjoyed your few hours with us by looking at the arts and crafts…
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.…
Letters from Eleanor Roosevelt: A 140th Birthday Celebration
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde ParkCelebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday and her enduring love of community and family with a unique opportunity to view original letters from Mrs. Roosevelt, including heartfelt correspondence with her children…
TRUNK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
Clover Stadium 1 Palisades Credit Union Park, PomonaJoin us for the TRUCK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 from 12PM-5PM at Clover Stadium. Featuring trick-or-treating, food, craft beer, bounce houses, face painting,…
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…
Fair Ridge Cemetery Tour
Tour Led by Town Historian Gray Williams, Come Meet your (former) neighbors and learn about some of the prominent New Castle families.
The Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra Presents “The Golden Age of Hollywood”
The Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde ParkThe Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra presents "The Golden Age of Hollywood" at The Marriot at The Culinary Institute of America. The performance will feature scores from classic films like "Casablanca,"…
Wassaic Project’s Haunted Mill at Maxon Mills
The Wassaic Project 17 Furnace Bank Road, WassaicSave the dates for the Haunted Mill, the Wassaic Project's annual Halloween celebration at its Maxon Mills art gallery. This year's Haunted Mill will run Oct. 25, 26 and 27.…
Lyndhurst After Dark 2024
Lyndhurst 635 South Broadway, TarrytownExplore the darker side of Lyndhurst Mansion with the Lyndhurst After Dark evening tour, available Oct. 17-20 and Oct. 24-27. Discover the mansion’s history and learn about its past inhabitants while viewing seasonal decorations…
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…