The October edit · 2026
Two outings in the city, three getaways in the Hudson Valley. Official dates and booking details checked on October 12, 2026.
In NYC · Bronx Zoo, Bronx
A daytime Halloween outing with a hay maze, costume parades, pumpkin carving demonstrations and wildlife talks. Activities are included with Bronx Zoo admission.
Advance booking required
Official dates and ticketsIn NYC · Sixth Avenue, King Street to West 15th Street, Manhattan
Watch the Halloween night parade along Sixth Avenue, or join in costume. Public viewing is free; the organizer sells tickets for special access.
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Official dates and ticketsDay trip · Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Walk the outdoor Pumpkin Trail at Van Cortlandt Manor on a timed evening visit. This self-paced outing brings Halloween to the historic grounds in Croton-on-Hudson.
Advance booking required
Official dates and ticketsDay trip · Washington Irving's Sunnyside, Irvington, NY
Hear Jonathan Kruk perform The Legend of Sleepy Hollow outdoors at Washington Irving's home, with live music and sound effects. A seated storytelling outing in Sleepy Hollow Country.
Advance booking required
Official dates and ticketsDay trip · 778 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY
A haunted hayride, haunted houses, walking trails and a corn maze make this an evening Halloween destination in the Hudson Valley. Check the organizer's opening notices before leaving.
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