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Halloween Block Party featuring Halloween crafts, games, a mirror maze, face painting, and shopping/activities for adults, including a beer garden hosted by Climbing Wolf! Also included are two 30-minute Rivertowns Playhouse performances of Rip Van Winkle and Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Costume contests happening throughout the night!. *Rain Date is Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm.
Following Tarrytown's Trunk or Treat, walk to Pierson Park for a free showing of Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas! Popcorn available.
A Night of Folklore, Fortune, and Festivities! Looking for the true heart of Sleepy Hollow? You’ll find it at Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow. Discover delightful and mysterious creatures who will tell your fortune, croon creepy tunes, and tell tall-ish tales of legends and lore. Shop for super Sleepy Hollow swag at the Halloween night …
Hulda's Night at Rockefeller State Park Preserve is like nothing else you've ever experienced. Step back in time on this very special night in the woods of the real Sleepy Hollow! You walk through the gathering gloom, your path lit only by lanterns. The dark woods surround you as the chill night air settles in. Your …
Step back in time and explore the cemetery by kerosene lantern light! This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the …
Climb aboard Sleepy Hollow’s annual Haunted Hayride and hold on to your head! All seems well when you board your hay wagon in the brightly lit streets of downtown Sleepy Hollow. Rumbling off into the dark you realize too late you are heading down the Albany Post Road past the Old Dutch Church, following exactly Ichabod Crane’s flight from …
River’s Edge Theatre Company and Bethany Arts Community are teaming up yet again to bring a spooky, immersive theatre production to Westchester this fall. Peek-a-Boo, written by Meghan Covington (Artistic Director of River’s Edge Theatre Company) and directed by Jessica Irons (Artistic Director of Theater O) is an experimental new play inspired by the real …
Meet the man behind the Legend! In his most famous short story Washington Irving says of Sleepy Hollow Country, "If ever I should wish for a retreat whither I might steal from the world and its distractions, and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life, I know of none more promising than this …
Magical Mystery Doors is a tribute act that blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our …
Step back in time and explore the cemetery by kerosene lantern light! This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous. You’ll visit titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller, meet Washington Irving whose famous short story gave our village its very name, see the …
Climb aboard Sleepy Hollow’s annual Haunted Hayride and hold on to your head! All seems well when you board your hay wagon in the brightly lit streets of downtown Sleepy Hollow. Rumbling off into the dark you realize too late you are heading down the Albany Post Road past the Old Dutch Church, following exactly Ichabod Crane’s flight from …
Stop by TaSH, Tarrytown’s and Sleepy Hollow’s weekly farmers market, for fresh Hudson Valley produce, meat, bread, cut flowers, dairy products, preserves, wine, and beer. There are weekly live music performances, children’s events as well as ongoing educational activities and programs. Don’t miss the weekly free samplings! Well behaved dogs are welcome, provided your pooch is …
Dracula, the King of the Vampires, is loose – in the Tarrytown Music Hall! This breathtaking horror comedy, now in its THIRD SHOCKING YEAR at the Music Hall, keeps the audience on their feet as they move with the characters from eerie space to space! Join the audience as it follows Dracula, Van Helsing, and …
Embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of Sleepy Hollow, where the echoes of colonial America come to life. Join our local historical society for a 90-minute immersive walking tour, starting with the tale of the first Dutch settlers who lived on Philipsburg Manor, one of the largest colonial estates in the Hudson …
Christ Episcopal Church in Tarrytown, where Washington Irving once worshipped, is thrilled to bring back its Fall Fair in 2024! From 10 am to 4 pm, visitors can shop for books, vintage clothing, jewelry, toys, and more. Don’t forget to stop by the International Café and Bake Sale for delicious homemade treats. There will also …
A majestic paradise with sweeping river views. See the Hudson Valley’s top cultural attraction! Built between 1906 and 1913, Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a …
Visit the Warner Library on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, from 10 am to 5 pm for the Friends of the Warner Library Book Sale. The Friends will be selling gently used paperback and hardcover books, CDs, and DVDs. The proceeds from the book sale will support children’s, young adult, and adult programs …
18 miles north of New York City, high on a bank along The Hudson River sits The Armour-Stiner (Octagon) House. Built in 1860, this enigmatic, eight-sided, domed landmark is the pride of the Village of Irvington, in the heart of Sleepy Hollow Country. During the month of October, The Octagon House celebrates the Halloween season …
Embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of Sleepy Hollow, where the echoes of colonial America come to life. Join our local historical society for a 90-minute immersive walking tour, starting with the tale of the first Dutch settlers who lived on Philipsburg Manor, one of the largest colonial estates in the Hudson …
Her ship went down in flames, but the Lady in White returned to the Octagon House and still waits for her lover to find her there. In this immersive tour experience, a 1956 ghost story written by Carl Carmer, American author and longtime owner/resident of the Octagon House, unfolds while visitors explore the rooms of …
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is the Hudson Valley’s most electrifying fall happening! Meander through the 18th-century landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by a team of talented artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, don't …
Are you brave enough for the six terrifying rooms at Rock N Roll House of Horrors in Sleepy Hollow? Tickets are selling fast, so grab yours and face the fear—if you dare! (Please note - the stage is set with animatronics and props. There is no live band playing.)
Lyndhurst After Dark offers an exquisite Halloween experience, blending gothic charm with subtle spookiness. You've experienced the splendor of the Lyndhurst Mansion during the day, but have you seen it draped in candlelight? This Halloween Season, experience the history of the Mansion and explore Victorian lore in the glow of an October evening: Lyndhurst After Dark! …
Join us at Philipsburg Manor, nestled in the heart of Sleepy Hollow Country, for an extraordinary evening of mystery and illusion. Experience the magic of The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country as acclaimed illusionists Mark Clearview and Nick Wallace weave a spellbinding tapestry of intrigue and wonder, inspired by the legends and lore of Sleepy …
Irving’s Legend returns reimagined this fall. Performed under the stars at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk will cast a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages! Advance reservations are required. No tickets will …
There's something for everyone in Sleepy Hollow Country—farmers markets, live music, street fairs, historic homes, hiking trails, kayaking and boating on the Hudson River. Halloween season brings even more for the whole family—haunted hayrides, blazing pumpkins, costumed 10K run, Halloween parade, and of course, the Headless Horseman! For the latest on Fall events, visit our guide to Halloween in Sleepy Hollow.