Halloween events in Westchester, NY, include the Tarrytown Halloween Parade, Lyndhurst After Dark, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, Sleepy Hollow’s Block Party Weekend, and haunted tours in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.Popular events often feature the Headless Horseman, street fairs, and historic mansion tours, with many events taking place in the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown areas.
Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown events
- The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze:A large land-art installation with thousands of hand-carved pumpkins.
- Tarrytown Halloween Parade:A parade with costumes and floats that takes place in Tarrytown.
- Sleepy Hollow Block Party Weekend:An event featuring a haunted hayride and street activities.
- Lyndhurst Mansion:Hosts events like “Lyndhurst After Dark” and a Gothic Market.
- Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Tours:Offers daytime and lantern tours.
- Historic Hudson Valley:Offers various Halloween-themed events like ghost stories, walking tours, and performances.
- Tarrytown Music Hall:Screens classic horror films and hosts other spooky performances.
Other events
- The Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow:A spooky village where you can get your fortune told, listen to creepy tales, and enjoy live music.
- Halloween 10K Run:A costumed 10K race in Sleepy Hollow.
- Patriot’s Park:Hosts events like the Tarrytown Halloween Parade.
Tips for attending
- Book in advance:Many October events sell out, so it’s best to purchase tickets ahead of time.
- Take public transportation:To avoid traffic and parking issues, consider taking the Metro-North train to Tarrytown or Philipse Manor.
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