Extended Weekend Getaways Coming Soon!
The Village Halloween Parade
Oct. 31/MANHATTAN – 7 p.m. at Greenwich Village. This year’s Village Halloween Parade is for the “inner cat lady in everyone.” Hosted in response to the sexist trope made by Republic Vice President candidate Sen. JD Vance, who called Democrats “childless cat ladies” who should have fewer voting rights, the theme of this year’s parade is “Meow.” Leading this year’s parade is Tony Award-winning actor André De Shields, who recently starred as Old Deuteronomy in “CATS: ‘The Jellicle Ball.’” Created in 1974 by the late puppeteer Ralph Lee, the beloved event features thousands of attendees who travel to Greenwich Village in dazzling costumes to march in the parade and is viewed by hundreds of thousands more who line up along the route to witness the spectacle. For more information, visit https://halloween-nyc.com/
Bay Ridge Halloween Festival
Oct. 26/BROOKLYN – 3-7 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge Parents is teaming up with the 5th Avenue BID in Bay Ridge to host a free fall festival stretching across 10 car-free blocks on 5th Avenue from 72nd to 85th Street. Many of the neighborhood’s restaurants and businesses will be setting up shop, as well as homes decked out with exciting, spooky-themed decor. The event will also feature a bouncy house, arts & crafts, pumpkin carving, live music, a magic show, and much more.
Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Now through Nov. 17/CROTON-ON-HUDSON & OLD BETHPAGE – at Van Cortlandt Manor and Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Stroll through more than 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns at one of the top-rated Halloween events in the country. Larger-than-life displays, special effects, and an all-original soundtrack, there’s literally never a dull moment. Gaze up at the first-ever pumpkin ferris wheel, meet life-sized dinosaurs, and check out the Day of the Dead jack o’lantern display, in Croton. In Old Bethpage, meet the giant pumpkin octopus and gourd-geous Montauk mermaid, peruse the boo-tique, watch live pumpkin carvings, and so much more. Try not to get stuck in the 24-foot spider web, gaze at the stars in the Pumpkin Planetarium, and see a working carousel. Tickets are available online at hudsonvalley.org
Headless Horsemand, Hayrides & Haunted Attractions
Now through Oct. 27/HUDSON VALLEY – Ulster Park. Named “#1 Haunted Attraction in America”. New theme each season. The event includes a haunted hayride, walking trail, corn maze attractions, haunted houses, gift shops and eateries. Operates September 13th, 21st, and 28th and October weekends. Please visit website for dates and times. Starts at Dusk. Reservations are strongly recommended. Also featuring Headless Horseman Escape Rooms. The town of Crow Hollow welcomes you to join in their ancient rites and festivities. For centuries the celebration has been shrouded in secrecy. Tonight, outsiders have been asked to participate for the first time in town history! Dare you refuse the invitation to be an honored guest for Crow Hollow’s most sacred celebration? https://headlesshorseman.com/
Halloweekend
Oct. 25-27/ALBANY – In October’s final weekend, Albany County comes to life with a spine-tingling array of events.
Grab tickets now for an enchanting evening at the Kenmore Ballroom with Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics. This 6 PM performance features orchestral covers of Halloween favorites like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and a medley from ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ all set under the glow of candlelight. Alternatively, become beguiled by haunting tales of Albany’s past on the 6 PM Capitol Hauntings Tour. This popular tour beckons visitors to uncover urban legends and famous ghosts that linger in the historic New York State Capitol Building. With tours running between 6 PM and 7:30 PM, there are plenty of opportunities to book this thrilling experience. The Candlelight Concert has additional performances on October 25 at 8:45 PM and October 26 at 6 PM and 8:45 PM. Visit Samascott Orchards, just 30 minutes outside of Albany to explore Nine Pin’s annual Cider Maze. Murder at Cherry Hill is a popular walk-through experience, reliving a frightening night in 1827 that resulted in Albany’s final public hanging and two sensational trials. This event runs at 5:30 PM & 7 PM, Wednesday through Saturday. For more details, visit https://www.albany.org/blog/post/albany-county-halloweekend-itinerary/
