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For three decades, The Mavericks carved out their Grammy-winning sound — a multicultural version of American roots music, blending stateside influences like country and rock & roll with the border-crossing textures of Cuban grooves, Tex-Mex twang, and Latin swagger — under the direction of Raul Malo. Raul wasn't just the band's frontman; he was its …
Anywhere Theatre Company presents a new vision of Macbeth: a demon-haunted world where Shakespeare’s Scottish king brings forth ancient forces that are terrifyingly real. As Macbeth descends into madness, the supernatural is no longer a metaphor – it is an ever-present force feeding his corruption. He wanted a kingdom. He awakened something else. Featuring an …
The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim, you just might have nightmares! Curious to learn about a family that lost 5 children one terrible afternoon, or a horrific murder that led police on a multi-state chase? Maybe you’d like to hear about a son who shot his …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
Enjoy live music, river views and a laid-back setting at this small-town Sunday market showcasing the best of what the Hudson Valley has to offer. In season, there's fresh local produce, seafood and meats, cheese, pickles, prepared foods and baked goods, with live music most weeks. The Irvington Farmers Market runs Sunday mornings outdoors on …
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 River Valley. You …
Step inside one of the Hudson River's most beloved landmarks. Join a 45-minute interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow and discover the story of this 1883 cast-iron "sparkplug" light — from its years guiding steamships past dangerous shoals to the keepers and families who once called its five-story tower home. Now restored …
The Village of Sleepy Hollow welcomes back the artists from the Adirondack Glassblowing Studio for the 4th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser in Kingsland Point Park. This festive event will showcase hundreds of whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins. These one-of-a-kind works of art will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the Make-A-Wish® Hudson Valley Chapter. Food …
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
A Halloween-season guided tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington, NY For generations, the eight-sided Armour-Stiner Octagon House has inspired whispered local legends, and this fall its guides are opening the door to them. Myths & Mysteries is an hour-long guided tour through the National Historic Landmark that goes beyond architecture and furnishings to explore …
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 River Valley. You …
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
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 River Valley. You …
An immersive ghost story tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington, NY Some ghost stories are told about a house. This one is performed inside it. In The Lady in White, guests move through the rooms of the Octagon House as a story written by one of the home's own residents plays out around them. …
The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Meet the father of the American short story on this one-hour walking tour through the south end of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. You'll get to know Washington Irving—the man behind the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, and Katrina Van Tassel—and discover why the writer who …
An immersive ghost story tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington, NY Some ghost stories are told about a house. This one is performed inside it. In The Lady in White, guests move through the rooms of the Octagon House as a story written by one of the home's own residents plays out around them. …
Follow a lamplit path to the ruins of Rockwood Hall, high above the Hudson, where storyteller and author David Neilsen is waiting with an evening of Sleepy Hollow's lesser-known ghost stories — and one very famous one. The program opens with local lore drawn from the preserve's own ground, the tales Washington Irving didn't make …
More than 7,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns light up the riverside grounds of Van Cortlandt Manor. Ten acres of an 18th-century estate above the Hudson become a half-mile walk past life-sized dinosaurs, a working carousel, a planetarium built entirely of glowing gourds, and the Headless Horseman riding out of the dark. Arches, tunnels, and clearings open …
Anywhere Theatre Company presents a new vision of Macbeth: a demon-haunted world where Shakespeare’s Scottish king brings forth ancient forces that are terrifyingly real. As Macbeth descends into madness, the supernatural is no longer a metaphor – it is an ever-present force feeding his corruption. He wanted a kingdom. He awakened something else. Featuring an …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
A Halloween-season guided tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House, Irvington, NY For generations, the eight-sided Armour-Stiner Octagon House has inspired whispered local legends, and this fall its guides are opening the door to them. Myths & Mysteries is an hour-long guided tour through the National Historic Landmark that goes beyond architecture and furnishings to explore …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
Andy Serkis discussing his memoir, My Pressures: The Bizarrely True Story of Andy Serkis Seats in the Orchestra include a signed copy of My Pressures: The Bizarrely True Story of Andy Serkis. Andy Serkis is best known for his portrayal of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, a role that brought him international recognition. …
Step back in time and explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery by kerosene lantern light. This two-hour evening walk is the perfect introduction to why these storied grounds are so famous—an atmospheric journey through history under the glow of flickering flame. Your guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and …
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.