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SUMMARY:Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 trucks will be on site. \nFor more information about the artists and the glass pumpkin patches visit https://www.tryglassblowing.com. This is a free event although a parking fee at Kingsland Point Park will apply.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/glass-pumpkin-fundraiser/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Kingsland Point Park\, 299 Palmer Avenue\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Markets,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Myths & Mysteries of The Octagon House
DESCRIPTION:A Halloween-season guided tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, Irvington\, NY \nFor 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 the strange stories\, unexplained happenings\, and firsthand accounts left behind by the people who once lived there. Along the way\, history and the otherworldly blur together\, and visitors leave with a new sense of just how unusual this Hudson Valley landmark really is. Want a taste of the lore before you go? Read Ghosts of the Octagon House for the stories of the fragrant spirit and the Lady in White. \nThe experience continues after the tour with Remember You Must Die\, an exhibition drawn from Ryan Matthew Cohn’s Memento Mori collection. Spanning ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces\, it looks at how earlier generations faced death through art\, ritual\, remembrance\, and spiritual practice. \nIt’s a fitting stop on any October outing in Sleepy Hollow Country. \nDetails: Tickets are $38 per person and required for every guest. Timed entry varies by day. Because the tour frequently touches on 19th-century illness\, disaster\, and death\, it’s open to ages 12 and up. The route includes three flights of stairs and extended standing\, so it isn’t accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Free on-site parking is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged\, and guests should arrive no more than 15 minutes early.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/myths-mysteries-of-the-octagon-house-2-2/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, 45 W Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic House Tour
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SUMMARY:The Original Knickerbocker Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”\nMeet 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 dreamed up “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is himself called the Original Knickerbocker. \nYour guide leads you across the storied grounds of this 177-year-old cemetery\, tracing Irving’s lasting mark on American literature and the two-century legacy of the tale that gave this village its name. Along the way you’ll pause at landmarks like the Receiving Vault and the Revolutionary War Memorial\, decode the symbolism hidden in the cemetery’s Victorian statuary and headstones\, and visit the resting place of Irving himself. It’s a fun\, atmospheric way to spend an hour—and the perfect anchor for a day steeped in Sleepy Hollow’s autumn spirit. \nLocation: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery\, South Gate — 430 North Broadway\nParking: Free parking is available inside the gate.\nWhat to expect: This tour covers unpaved\, grassy terrain with a steep hill and some stairs. Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers are strongly recommended. Tours run rain or shine; if a tour is canceled for severe weather\, refunds are issued and cancellations are posted at least one hour beforehand.\nDates: Saturdays and Sundays through Thanksgiving weekend from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. Weekdays in October from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Weekends in October also 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon. \nAdvance tickets required. All tour proceeds support the preservation and restoration of the cemetery grounds through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n\nOther Ways to Explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery \nLooking for a different angle on these historic grounds? Consider these companion experiences: \n\nClassic Daytime Tour — The very same route and stories as the Lantern Tour\, walked by daylight—ideal if you’d like to see more of the landscape.\nThe Classic Evening Lantern Tour — This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.\nSeptember & October Special Events — Seasonal tours and programs that lean into Sleepy Hollow’s legendary autumn spirit.\n\nSee all Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tours →
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-original-knickerbocker-tour-16/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery South Gate\, 430 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Local Lore
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program opens with local lore drawn from the preserve’s own ground\, the tales Washington Irving didn’t make famous\, before turning to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” itself and the real places behind it. It closes the way it has to: with the Headless Horseman\, mounted\, riding out of the dark. \nDress for a night walk on unpaved park paths in late October. \nNote that Rockwood Hall is the preserve’s western section\, reached from Route 9 — not the main entrance on Route 117. Advance tickets through Eventbrite.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-and-local-lore/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Rockwood Hall\, Phelps Way\, Pleasantville\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Masque of the Red Death at Lyndhurst
DESCRIPTION:This October\, Lyndhurst Mansion transforms into Prince Prospero’s abbey for an immersive theater experience drawn from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death. As a guest of Prospero\, you’ll move through the Gothic halls of the 1842 mansion — dressed in the garish colors and grotesque beauty of Poe’s tale — walking room to room with delight and dread as the story of the doomed revelers unfolds around you. \nPerformed and produced by the Irvington Shakespeare Company\, this feverish masquerade unfolds over an evening inside one of the Hudson Valley’s great Gothic Revival houses — a fitting stage for Poe\, and a perfect one for Halloween. \nKnow before you go: \n\nGeneral admission $45 + service fees; recommended for ages 12 and up\nSelect evenings\, October 15–30\, 6:00–9:00 PM — choose your date and entry time when you book\nAn immersive\, walk-through experience involving long periods of standing and stairs; the mansion has no elevator\nArrive 15 minutes early; check in at the Welcome Center (accessible restroom available)\nNo large bags\, backpacks\, or strollers in the mansion\nTickets are non-refundable; performances do sell out\nFor group or special-needs reservations\, call 914-303-6844 in advance\n\nWhy this is a must for Sleepy Hollow visitors: Poe and the Hudson Valley’s Gothic imagination go hand in hand\, and there are few better settings for his most feverish tale than a candlelit Lyndhurst after dark. Make an evening of it and see what else fills Halloween season in Sleepy Hollow.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/masque-of-the-red-death-at-lyndhurst/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Lyndhurst\, 635 South Broadway\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
DESCRIPTION:More than 7\,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns light up the riverside grounds of Van Cortlandt Manor.\nTen 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. \nArches\, tunnels\, and clearings open up where the pumpkins climb well above head height\, all of it lit in sequence and scored to an original soundtrack\, so the light moves with the music and the walk keeps reintroducing itself around each bend. \nNew for 2026: a longer path with more displays than any previous season\, movie-monster photo ops\, storybook characters carved to look like they’ve stepped off the page\, and a full pumpkin dance party. \nSpooky\, not scary. No jump scares\, no actors chasing you — it works as well for a six-year-old as for the friend who claims they’ve outgrown Halloween. \nTwo ticketed add-ons let you step off the trail midway: the Gourd & Goblet Tavern\, inside the manor’s 18th-century brick tavern\, and the Headless Horseman’s Hideaway\, a pop-up lounge with visits from the Horseman himself. Both must be booked in advance. \nAdvance tickets only — nothing is sold at the gate\, and dates sell out. FLEX tickets get you in on any open night\, even when the calendar is full. \n2026 dates: Select dates\, September 18-November 8. Open every night in October. Entry times vary by date.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-great-jack-olantern-blaze-8/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Manor\, 525 S Riverside Avenue\, Croton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:Suite Mysterioso: A Halloween Ballet performed by Continuum Contemporary Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Suite Mysterioso: A Halloween Ballet uses the magic of choreography to bring the mystery\, delight\, and spirit of the season to the stage. Starring Continuum Contemporary Ballet\, this new work transports audiences on an enchanting journey from a shadowy forest to a vintage ballroom\, and more! This professional ballet performance is suitable for families with children\, yet sophisticated enough to captivate adults. Attending in costume is welcome! \nElegant with a touch of spooky\, this ballet is set to bewitching melodies of ragtime and suspenseful silent movie music. Join us for this one-of-a-kind Halloween experience and world premiere performance at the hauntingly beautiful Tarrytown Music Hall! \nContinuum Contemporary Ballet is a New York City-based dance company that has been presented by Jacob’s Pillow\, Bryant Park\, 92Y\, USDAN\, and nationally at universities and performing arts centers. Continuum aims to expand the role of creativity in ballet by engaging in processes that encompass experimentation\, collaboration\, new vocabularies\, and design.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/continuum-contemporary-ballet-performs-suite-mysterioso-a-halloween-ballet-and-repertory-favorites/
LOCATION:Tarrytown Music Hall\, 13 Main Street\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe wanted a kingdom. He awakened something else. \nFeaturing an all-female cast\, and staged inside Makers Central – the rugged Sleepy Hollow country warehouse dedicated to the creation of extraordinary craftsmanship – this immersive production transforms the space into a place of ritual and horror. This Macbeth is relentless in its terror\, cinematic in its atmosphere\, and asks one chilling question: how much of your soul would you sacrifice for power? \nInfluenced as much by horror movies as Shakespearean text\, this is a perfect Macbeth for Halloween in Sleepy Hollow Country! \n$50 General Admission (every ticket includes a free wine or soft drink!)
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/macbeth/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Makers Central\, 84 Central Avenue\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller\, and you’ll meet Washington Irving\, whose famous short story gave our village its very name. Along the way\, you’ll visit two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee\, hear about the figures vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express\, and take in the cemetery’s beautiful art\, architecture\, and fascinating symbolism—all illuminated by lantern light. \nIt’s a memorable way to experience Sleepy Hollow after dark\, steeped in the atmosphere that has made this cemetery legendary. \nLocation: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery\, North Gate — 540 North Broadway\nParking: Free parking is available inside the gate. Gates open approximately 30 minutes before start time.\nWhat to expect: This is a two-hour walk covering more than a mile over unpaved roads\, hills\, and stairs—some visitors find the pace challenging\, especially in the dark. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Please note the tour begins at the North Gate\, not the South Gate that map apps often show as the main entrance. Tours run rain or shine. \nNote: The Classic Daytime Tour follows this same route with the same content—it simply starts in a different location. Advance tickets required. All proceeds support the preservation of the cemetery grounds through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n\nOther Ways to Explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery \nPrefer daylight\, or looking for a different angle on these historic grounds? Consider these companion experiences: \n\nClassic Daytime Tour — The very same route and stories as the Lantern Tour\, walked by daylight—ideal if you’d like to see more of the landscape.\nThe Original Knickerbocker Tour — A one-hour daytime walk focused on Washington Irving\, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\,” and why he’s called the Original Knickerbocker.\nSeptember & October Special Events — Seasonal tours and programs that lean into Sleepy Hollow’s legendary autumn spirit.\n\nSee all Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tours →
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/sleepy-hollow-cemetery-lantern-tour-33/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery North Gate\, 540 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:Murder and Mayhem Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The true stories on this two-hour lantern tour of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are so grim\, you just might have nightmares! \nCurious 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 father before turning the gun on himself\, and a daughter who poisoned her mother? If so\, then this is the tour for you! \nSubject matter is not suitable for children under 18. For the enjoyment of all tour goers\, thank you for respecting this policy. \nDates: October and November\, every Saturday night through Thanksgiving weekend. Thursday nights from September 24th through November 12th. Check individual dates for start times. \n\nOther Ways to Explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery \nPrefer daylight\, or looking for a different angle on these historic grounds? Consider these companion experiences: \n\nClassic Daytime Tour — The very same route and stories as the Lantern Tour\, walked by daylight—ideal if you’d like to see more of the landscape.\nThe Classic Evening Lantern Tour — This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.\nSeptember & October Special Events — Seasonal tours and programs that lean into Sleepy Hollow’s legendary autumn spirit.\n\nSee all Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tours →
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/murder-and-mayhem-walking-tour-25/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery North Gate\, 540 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:Movies on the Lawn: Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Depp’s Ichabod Crane is not the twitchy schoolmaster of the page but a squeamish New York constable\, sent upriver in 1799 to investigate a run of beheadings in a Dutch farming village. Christina Ricci plays Katrina Van Tassel. Burton keeps Irving’s characters and his corner of the Hudson Valley\, then strips out the wink at the end: here the Horseman is emphatically\, gruesomely real. Fog\, black horses\, bare trees\, and a body count. The film is rated R. \nPart of Tarrytown House Estate’s Movies on the Lawn series\, held on the estate grounds above the Hudson. Screenings begin around sunset. Check the estate’s series page for what to bring\, food and drink service\, and the rain plan.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/movies-on-the-lawn-sleepy-hollow/
LOCATION:Tarrytown House Estate\, 49 East Sunnyside Lane\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T100000
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SUMMARY:The Headless Horseman Files
DESCRIPTION:Four suspects\, one missing schoolmaster\, and 45 minutes to work out what happened — Sleepy Hollow’s whodunit\, staged in broad daylight.\nA guide walks you through the grounds of Philipsburg Manor\, where the townsfolk of 1790 are waiting with their alibis. Fiery Hans Van Ripper\, charming Katrina Van Tassel\, spectral Hulda the Witch\, and bold Brom Bones each have a story about the night Ichabod Crane disappeared — and each has a motive. You gather the clues and reach your own verdict. \nSomething is lurking in the shadows\, too. The Headless Horseman doesn’t wait for nightfall here. \nRecommended for ages 8+. One stretch takes place in near-darkness. Timed admission; advance tickets recommended.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-headless-horseman-files-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Philipsburg Manor\, 381 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Storytelling,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 trucks will be on site. \nFor more information about the artists and the glass pumpkin patches visit https://www.tryglassblowing.com. This is a free event although a parking fee at Kingsland Point Park will apply.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/glass-pumpkin-fundraiser/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Kingsland Point Park\, 299 Palmer Avenue\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Markets,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Myths & Mysteries of The Octagon House
DESCRIPTION:A Halloween-season guided tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, Irvington\, NY \nFor 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 the strange stories\, unexplained happenings\, and firsthand accounts left behind by the people who once lived there. Along the way\, history and the otherworldly blur together\, and visitors leave with a new sense of just how unusual this Hudson Valley landmark really is. Want a taste of the lore before you go? Read Ghosts of the Octagon House for the stories of the fragrant spirit and the Lady in White. \nThe experience continues after the tour with Remember You Must Die\, an exhibition drawn from Ryan Matthew Cohn’s Memento Mori collection. Spanning ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces\, it looks at how earlier generations faced death through art\, ritual\, remembrance\, and spiritual practice. \nIt’s a fitting stop on any October outing in Sleepy Hollow Country. \nDetails: Tickets are $38 per person and required for every guest. Timed entry varies by day. Because the tour frequently touches on 19th-century illness\, disaster\, and death\, it’s open to ages 12 and up. The route includes three flights of stairs and extended standing\, so it isn’t accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Free on-site parking is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged\, and guests should arrive no more than 15 minutes early.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/myths-mysteries-of-the-octagon-house-2-2/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, 45 W Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic House Tour
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SUMMARY:Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country
DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Hollow has more ghosts than the Horseman. Two illusionists intend to get them talking.\n\n\n\nMark Clearview and Nick Wallace return to Philipsburg Manor this October with an original magic show built around the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country — not generic stage spooks\, but the local dead. Hulda of Bohemia\, the healer the village called a witch. Major John André\, the British spy caught just down the road in Tarrytown. And the Headless Horseman\, who needs no introduction around here. \n\n\n\nThe premise is that none of them ever left\, and all of them have something to say about it. What follows is an hour’s worth of illusion delivered with real comic timing — a magic show first\, funnier more often than it is frightening\, even as the lights drop and things begin happening that shouldn’t. \n\n\n\nIt runs about 50 minutes with no intermission\, in reserved seats\, and it sells out every year. \n\n\n\nNew for 2026: premium seats ($89) now include a complimentary beer or wine and a snack. \n\n\n\nKnow before you go\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Philipsburg Manor\, 381 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY 10591. Overflow parking at 100 Continental Street.\n\n\n\nWhen: Fridays–Sundays\, October 2–31. Two to four performances a day depending on the date\, from mid-afternoon through 7:30 pm. Check Historic Hudson Valley’s website for exact times.\n\n\n\nRun time: About 50 minutes\, no intermission\n\n\n\nArrive early. Seating is reserved\, the show starts promptly\, and latecomers can’t be seated.\n\n\n\nTickets: Value seating $65\, standard $79\, premium $89. Historic Hudson Valley members save 15%. Advance purchase only\, no tickets sold on site.\n\n\n\nAges: Recommended for 10 and up. Expect dim lighting\, moments of suspense\, and effects designed to startle.\n\n\n\nAccessibility: Accessible seating is available by phone at 914-366-6900.\n\n\n\n\nTickets and full schedule: hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/spirits-of-sleepy-hollow-country-18/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Philipsburg Manor\, 381 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:The Original Knickerbocker Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Original Knickerbocker Tour: Washington Irving & “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”\nMeet 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 dreamed up “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is himself called the Original Knickerbocker. \nYour guide leads you across the storied grounds of this 177-year-old cemetery\, tracing Irving’s lasting mark on American literature and the two-century legacy of the tale that gave this village its name. Along the way you’ll pause at landmarks like the Receiving Vault and the Revolutionary War Memorial\, decode the symbolism hidden in the cemetery’s Victorian statuary and headstones\, and visit the resting place of Irving himself. It’s a fun\, atmospheric way to spend an hour—and the perfect anchor for a day steeped in Sleepy Hollow’s autumn spirit. \nLocation: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery\, South Gate — 430 North Broadway\nParking: Free parking is available inside the gate.\nWhat to expect: This tour covers unpaved\, grassy terrain with a steep hill and some stairs. Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers are strongly recommended. Tours run rain or shine; if a tour is canceled for severe weather\, refunds are issued and cancellations are posted at least one hour beforehand.\nDates: Saturdays and Sundays through Thanksgiving weekend from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. Weekdays in October from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Weekends in October also 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon. \nAdvance tickets required. All tour proceeds support the preservation and restoration of the cemetery grounds through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n\nOther Ways to Explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery \nLooking for a different angle on these historic grounds? Consider these companion experiences: \n\nClassic Daytime Tour — The very same route and stories as the Lantern Tour\, walked by daylight—ideal if you’d like to see more of the landscape.\nThe Classic Evening Lantern Tour — This two-hour evening tour gives you a great overview of why Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is so famous.\nSeptember & October Special Events — Seasonal tours and programs that lean into Sleepy Hollow’s legendary autumn spirit.\n\nSee all Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tours →
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-original-knickerbocker-tour-16/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery South Gate\, 430 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:An Audience with Poe
DESCRIPTION:Sip\, savor\, and shiver with Poe’s darkest tales brought to life through storytelling\, cocktails\, and confections.\nProfessional storytellers bring to life the “powerful graphic effect” that Washington Irving once praised in Edgar Allan Poe’s writing\, with haunting renditions of The Raven\, The Tell-Tale Heart\, The Black Cat\, and The Masque of the Red Death. We pair the tales with complimentary cocktails or mocktails designed to capture the spirit of the stories. \nThe evening begins in the Library at Historic Hudson Valley\, where visitors enjoy their first drink while standing among the shelves\, listening to a creepy tale. From there\, the experience deepens in an intimate theater setting\, with three more of Poe’s dark masterpieces performed in turn\, as those gathered sip drinks and enjoy small treats—indulgences to savor in the night’s shadows. \nOctober 3\, 9\, 11\, 16\, 18\, 23\, 25\, 30\n3\, 5\, 7pm \nOctober 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\n1:30\, 3:30\, 6\, 8pm \nRECOMMENDED FOR AGES 16+ \nAdvance Tickets Only. Not Sold on Site.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/an-audience-with-poe-3/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Historic Hudson Valley\, 639 Bedford Road\, Tarrytown\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T171500
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SUMMARY:The Lady in White
DESCRIPTION:An immersive ghost story tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, Irvington\, NY \nSome 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. It’s based on a 1956 tale by Carl Carmer\, the American author and folklorist who lived in the house for thirty years. The story follows a young woman who lost her love when their steamboat went down on the Hudson River\, and whose spirit is said to still wait along its shores. Her mother is part of the story too\, still searching and never learning what became of her daughter. The result is a 75-minute experience that blends local legend\, live storytelling\, and the real rooms where the tale was imagined. \nAfter the performance\, guests can visit Remember You Must Die\, an exhibition drawn from Ryan Matthew Cohn’s Memento Mori collection. With objects ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary works\, it explores how earlier generations dealt with death through art\, ritual\, remembrance\, and spiritual practice. \nA seasonal favorite at the house\, it’s a fitting stop on any October outing in Sleepy Hollow Country. Once you’ve seen it\, read the full story behind the legend in Ghosts of the Octagon House. \nDetails: Performances run for three weekends\, October 16 through November 1: Fridays and Saturdays (October 16–17\, 23–24\, and 30–31) at 4:00 pm and 5:45 pm\, and Sundays (October 18\, October 25\, and November 1) at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Tickets are $58 per person and required for every guest. Because the tour often touches on 19th-century illness\, disaster\, and death\, it’s open to ages 12 and up. The route includes three flights of stairs and extended standing\, so it isn’t accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Free on-site parking is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged\, and guests should arrive no more than 15 minutes early. Book at armourstiner.com. The house is at 45 West Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-lady-in-white-ghost-tour/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, 45 W Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic House Tour,Performing Arts,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Irving’s Legend at Sunnyside
DESCRIPTION:Hear the Legend told on Washington Irving’s own lawn.\nWashington Irving is buried a few miles up the road. Every October\, his most famous story comes back to the house where he spent his last twenty years — performed outdoors\, after dark\, on the grounds of Sunnyside. \nMaster storyteller Jonathan Kruk has been doing this for decades\, and he doesn’t recite the tale so much as inhabit it. He plays all of them: the gangly\, superstitious Ichabod Crane; the coquettish Katrina Van Tassel; swaggering Brom Bones. Jim Keyes supplies live organ music and sound effects\, and a cast of shadowy figures moves at the edge of the lantern light. Then the hoofbeats start. \nThere’s no stage\, no screen\, and no jump-scare gimmickry — just Irving’s nineteenth-century prose\, a good storyteller\, and the sound of the Hudson somewhere below you in the dark. Fifty-five minutes later you’ll understand why this one sells out every single year. \nKnow before you go\n\nWhere: Washington Irving’s Sunnyside\, 3 W Sunnyside Lane\, Irvington\, NY 10533\nWhen: Fridays–Sundays\, October 2–31. Most nights offer two or three performance times between 5 and 9 pm.\nRun time: About 55 minutes\nTickets: From $40; Historic Hudson Valley members save 15%. Advance tickets only — nothing is sold at the gate\, and dates sell out well before Halloween.\nAges: Recommended for 10 and up. It’s family-friendly\, but the period language\, the length\, and the low-light outdoor setting are a lot for younger kids.\nTerrain: Seated outdoor performance with some walking over uneven ground. Dress for a cold night by the river.\n\nTickets and full schedule: hudsonvalley.org or 914-366-6900 \nPresented by Historic Hudson Valley. \nMultiple performances per evening\, see organizer’s website for actual times.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/irvings-legend-at-sunnyside-14/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Sunnyside\, 3 W Sunnyside Lane\, Irvington\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:The Lady in White
DESCRIPTION:An immersive ghost story tour at the Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, Irvington\, NY \nSome 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. It’s based on a 1956 tale by Carl Carmer\, the American author and folklorist who lived in the house for thirty years. The story follows a young woman who lost her love when their steamboat went down on the Hudson River\, and whose spirit is said to still wait along its shores. Her mother is part of the story too\, still searching and never learning what became of her daughter. The result is a 75-minute experience that blends local legend\, live storytelling\, and the real rooms where the tale was imagined. \nAfter the performance\, guests can visit Remember You Must Die\, an exhibition drawn from Ryan Matthew Cohn’s Memento Mori collection. With objects ranging from ancient artifacts to contemporary works\, it explores how earlier generations dealt with death through art\, ritual\, remembrance\, and spiritual practice. \nA seasonal favorite at the house\, it’s a fitting stop on any October outing in Sleepy Hollow Country. Once you’ve seen it\, read the full story behind the legend in Ghosts of the Octagon House. \nDetails: Performances run for three weekends\, October 16 through November 1: Fridays and Saturdays (October 16–17\, 23–24\, and 30–31) at 4:00 pm and 5:45 pm\, and Sundays (October 18\, October 25\, and November 1) at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Tickets are $58 per person and required for every guest. Because the tour often touches on 19th-century illness\, disaster\, and death\, it’s open to ages 12 and up. The route includes three flights of stairs and extended standing\, so it isn’t accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Free on-site parking is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged\, and guests should arrive no more than 15 minutes early. Book at armourstiner.com. The house is at 45 West Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-lady-in-white/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Armour-Stiner Octagon House\, 45 W Clinton Avenue\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic House Tour,Performing Arts,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Local Lore
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe program opens with local lore drawn from the preserve’s own ground\, the tales Washington Irving didn’t make famous\, before turning to “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” itself and the real places behind it. It closes the way it has to: with the Headless Horseman\, mounted\, riding out of the dark. \nDress for a night walk on unpaved park paths in late October. \nNote that Rockwood Hall is the preserve’s western section\, reached from Route 9 — not the main entrance on Route 117. Advance tickets through Eventbrite.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-and-local-lore/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Rockwood Hall\, Phelps Way\, Pleasantville\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Where the Legend Lives After Dark! Mix and mingle with storytellers\, fire performers\, and iconic Legends. Enjoy a roving brass band\, a pop-up evening market\, and much more.\nExpanded experiences\, more characters\, and new performances make Twilight Village a must-visit destination for all ages in the Hudson Valley’s most legendary Halloween town. \nAs evening settles over Philipsburg Manor\, channel the spirit of Irving’s famously creepy tale at this immersive outdoor experience with live storytellers\, fire performers\, and eerie encounters around every corner. Mingle with Legend icons Ichabod Crane and Katrina Van Tassel\, wander through a pop-up market with curious goods\, oddities\, and handmade wares\, and grab delicious bites from food trucks while sipping cocktails and mocktails. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the evening\, a roving band fills the air with music\, fortune tellers offer glimpses into your future\, and the Headless Horseman makes a dramatic appearance in a sound-and-light spectacle that recreates his midnight ride. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarot readings are available in limited quantities on a first-come\, first-served basis. Food and beverages available for additional purchase.  \n\n\n\nRECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES \nAdvance Tickets Only. Not Sold on Site.\nOctober 2 & 46:30-8pm \nOctober 3\, 9-11\, 16-186:30-9pm \nOct. 23-25\, 30-316-9pm
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/twilight-village-at-sleepy-hollow-6/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Philipsburg Manor\, 381 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Markets,Outdoors,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Masque of the Red Death at Lyndhurst
DESCRIPTION:This October\, Lyndhurst Mansion transforms into Prince Prospero’s abbey for an immersive theater experience drawn from Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death. As a guest of Prospero\, you’ll move through the Gothic halls of the 1842 mansion — dressed in the garish colors and grotesque beauty of Poe’s tale — walking room to room with delight and dread as the story of the doomed revelers unfolds around you. \nPerformed and produced by the Irvington Shakespeare Company\, this feverish masquerade unfolds over an evening inside one of the Hudson Valley’s great Gothic Revival houses — a fitting stage for Poe\, and a perfect one for Halloween. \nKnow before you go: \n\nGeneral admission $45 + service fees; recommended for ages 12 and up\nSelect evenings\, October 15–30\, 6:00–9:00 PM — choose your date and entry time when you book\nAn immersive\, walk-through experience involving long periods of standing and stairs; the mansion has no elevator\nArrive 15 minutes early; check in at the Welcome Center (accessible restroom available)\nNo large bags\, backpacks\, or strollers in the mansion\nTickets are non-refundable; performances do sell out\nFor group or special-needs reservations\, call 914-303-6844 in advance\n\nWhy this is a must for Sleepy Hollow visitors: Poe and the Hudson Valley’s Gothic imagination go hand in hand\, and there are few better settings for his most feverish tale than a candlelit Lyndhurst after dark. Make an evening of it and see what else fills Halloween season in Sleepy Hollow.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/masque-of-the-red-death-at-lyndhurst/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Lyndhurst\, 635 South Broadway\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
DESCRIPTION:More than 7\,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns light up the riverside grounds of Van Cortlandt Manor.\nTen 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. \nArches\, tunnels\, and clearings open up where the pumpkins climb well above head height\, all of it lit in sequence and scored to an original soundtrack\, so the light moves with the music and the walk keeps reintroducing itself around each bend. \nNew for 2026: a longer path with more displays than any previous season\, movie-monster photo ops\, storybook characters carved to look like they’ve stepped off the page\, and a full pumpkin dance party. \nSpooky\, not scary. No jump scares\, no actors chasing you — it works as well for a six-year-old as for the friend who claims they’ve outgrown Halloween. \nTwo ticketed add-ons let you step off the trail midway: the Gourd & Goblet Tavern\, inside the manor’s 18th-century brick tavern\, and the Headless Horseman’s Hideaway\, a pop-up lounge with visits from the Horseman himself. Both must be booked in advance. \nAdvance tickets only — nothing is sold at the gate\, and dates sell out. FLEX tickets get you in on any open night\, even when the calendar is full. \n2026 dates: Select dates\, September 18-November 8. Open every night in October. Entry times vary by date.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/the-great-jack-olantern-blaze-8/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Van Cortlandt Manor\, 525 S Riverside Avenue\, Croton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 10520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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SUMMARY:A Halloween Candlelight Experience in Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Step into the glow of hundreds of flickering candles this Halloween as Lumos Experiences brings its enchanting Classical Halloween concert to Sleepy Hollow. Set within the intimate surroundings of St. John Paul II Maronite Catholic Church at Immaculate Conception\, this candlelit performance offers a hauntingly beautiful way to celebrate the season in the village that gave the world its most famous ghost story. \nA live string trio — featuring David Marks on violin\, Matt Armbruster on cello\, and a third musician to be announced — will perform an atmospheric program of spine-tingling favorites from film and beyond. Expect goosebumps as the music moves from John Williams’ iconic Jaws\, Jurassic Park\, and E.T. scores to Hans Zimmer’s Pirates of the Caribbean and Sherlock Holmes\, plus seasonal thrills like Michael Jackson’s Thriller\, Danny Elfman’s This Is Halloween\, Ghostbusters\, and the James Bond and Imperial March themes. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: Friday\, October 30th\nLocation: St. John Paul II Maronite Catholic Church at Immaculate Conception\, 199 N Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY 10591\nTwo Sittings: 6:30–7:30 PM (doors open 5:45 PM) and 8:30–9:30 PM (doors open 8:00 PM)\nAges: 8 and up\nSeating: First come\, first served within your allocated tiered zone (Platinum\, Gold\, Silver\, or Bronze)\nParking: No church lot — street parking only\, with free parking available at Sleepy Hollow High School across the street. Arrive early.\n\nAccessibility seating is available; companions and caretakers may purchase a ticket to guarantee seating together. A portion of proceeds supports a different charity each month. \nTickets and full details are available through Lumos Experiences.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/a-halloween-candlelight-experience-in-sleepy-hollow/2026-10-30/1/
LOCATION:Immaculate Conception\, 199 N Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY 10591\, 199 N Broadway\, Immaculate Conception\, 199 N Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY 10591\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Headless Improv
DESCRIPTION:Sleepy Hollow Arts Collective presents \nHEADLESS IMPROV\nAn evening of spine-tingling comedy based on your suggestions! \nSomething spooky is happening in Sleepy Hollow\, and nobody knows what comes next\, not even the performers. Headless Improv brings fast\, fearless\, completely unscripted comedy to the home of the Headless Horseman\, with every scene invented on the spot from your suggestions. \nCome share your nightmares\, spooky stories\, and tales of horror and dread\, then watch our performers play them out on stage to TERRIFYING (or ridiculous) effect\, right before your very eyes!!! \nFeaturing local and visiting improv comedians:\nTodd Brown\, Molly Canu\, Michael Cirelli\, Kelsea Dineen\, Tatiana Godfrey\, Josh Lewis\, Richard Lowenberg\, Ben Masur\, Andrew Newberg\, Michelle Piccolo Hill\, and Traci Redmond \nWhen: October 24\, 30 & 31 at 7:00 PM\nWhere: Fraternal Order of Eagles\, 322 N Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\nTickets: $30 adults | $25 ages 12 and under\nRecommended for ages 10+
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/headless-improv/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Fraternal Order of Eagles\, 322 N Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sleepy Hollow Arts Collective":MAILTO:info@sleepyarts.org
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SUMMARY:Macbeth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe wanted a kingdom. He awakened something else. \nFeaturing an all-female cast\, and staged inside Makers Central – the rugged Sleepy Hollow country warehouse dedicated to the creation of extraordinary craftsmanship – this immersive production transforms the space into a place of ritual and horror. This Macbeth is relentless in its terror\, cinematic in its atmosphere\, and asks one chilling question: how much of your soul would you sacrifice for power? \nInfluenced as much by horror movies as Shakespearean text\, this is a perfect Macbeth for Halloween in Sleepy Hollow Country! \n$50 General Admission (every ticket includes a free wine or soft drink!)
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/macbeth/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Makers Central\, 84 Central Avenue\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anywhere Theatre Company":MAILTO:info@anywheretheatrecompany.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261019T125233Z
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SUMMARY:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYour guide leads you past the resting places of titans of industry like Andrew Carnegie and William Rockefeller\, and you’ll meet Washington Irving\, whose famous short story gave our village its very name. Along the way\, you’ll visit two-term Chicago Mayor Walter Gurnee\, hear about the figures vital to the success of Wells Fargo and American Express\, and take in the cemetery’s beautiful art\, architecture\, and fascinating symbolism—all illuminated by lantern light. \nIt’s a memorable way to experience Sleepy Hollow after dark\, steeped in the atmosphere that has made this cemetery legendary. \nLocation: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery\, North Gate — 540 North Broadway\nParking: Free parking is available inside the gate. Gates open approximately 30 minutes before start time.\nWhat to expect: This is a two-hour walk covering more than a mile over unpaved roads\, hills\, and stairs—some visitors find the pace challenging\, especially in the dark. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Please note the tour begins at the North Gate\, not the South Gate that map apps often show as the main entrance. Tours run rain or shine. \nNote: The Classic Daytime Tour follows this same route with the same content—it simply starts in a different location. Advance tickets required. All proceeds support the preservation of the cemetery grounds through the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. \n\nOther Ways to Explore Sleepy Hollow Cemetery \nPrefer daylight\, or looking for a different angle on these historic grounds? Consider these companion experiences: \n\nClassic Daytime Tour — The very same route and stories as the Lantern Tour\, walked by daylight—ideal if you’d like to see more of the landscape.\nThe Original Knickerbocker Tour — A one-hour daytime walk focused on Washington Irving\, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\,” and why he’s called the Original Knickerbocker.\nSeptember & October Special Events — Seasonal tours and programs that lean into Sleepy Hollow’s legendary autumn spirit.\n\nSee all Sleepy Hollow Cemetery tours →
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/sleepy-hollow-cemetery-lantern-tour-33/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Cemetery North Gate\, 540 North Broadway\, Sleepy Hollow\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Walks and Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T203000
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SUMMARY:Ghost Light: A Haunted Evening of Music\, Movement\, Poetry & Film
DESCRIPTION:Enter the Irvington Theater after dark… if you dare. \nThis Halloween\, the theater comes alive with Ghost Light\, a one-night-only\, theatrical experience where music\, poetry\, theater\, film\, opera\, and dance unfold throughout the space\, creating a haunting tapestry of live performance. \nThis multidisciplinary evening features a constellation of local artists including Rivers Edge Theater Company\, Hudson Valley Arts Collective\, soprano Ruby Nightingale in collaboration with dancers Erica Moshman and Sydney Rosenberg\, spellbinding short films\, and irresistible jazz tunes from The Candace Lynn Quintet featuring Candace Lynn Matthews\, Sammy Wags\, Chris Conte\, Will Rich\, and Andrew Klein. Together\, they transform the theater into a darkly magical Halloween dreamscape of music\, movement\, story\, and shadow. \nThe spirits come out in the Rivertowns on Halloween. Come dressed accordingly. Costumes are encouraged but never required. Families are welcome\, though some moments may be too spooky for younger audiences. \nCome see the Irvington Theater in a new light. Gather your ghosts\, summon your coven\, and join us for an evening of live\, local\, bewitching art. \nThe performance will be approximately 60-minutes long with no intermission.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/ghost-light-a-haunted-evening-of-music-movement-poetry-film/
LOCATION:Irvington Theater\, 85 Main Street\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T165133Z
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SUMMARY:Stevie's Blue Lamp: A Stevie Nicks Tribute Band
DESCRIPTION:Channel your inner Stevie and celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favorite witchy woman! \nAs the air turns crisp and the nights grow longer\, Stevie’s Blue Lamp brings an evening of mystery\, mood\, and music to the Hudson River. Step into a world of velvet shadows\, candlelit energy\, and iconic songs that have defined generations. From the haunting pulse of “Rhiannon” to the driving fire of “Edge of Seventeen\,” this show captures the spirit\, power\, and magic of Stevie Nicks at her most spellbinding. \nThis is more than a concert\, it’s an experience. A night where the veil feels thin\, the music runs deep\, and the stories in these songs come alive. Come dressed in your flowing shawls\, your dark lace\, your silver and gold… and be part of an unforgettable evening. \nStevie’s Blue Lamp is a full-scale tribute to Stevie Nicks\, based in New York City and led by vocalist Jessica Star. Built around her vision and voice\, the project delivers a powerful\, immersive interpretation of Stevie’s iconic catalog.
URL:https://visitsleepyhollow.com/event/stevies-blue-lamp-a-stevie-nicks-tribute-band/
LOCATION:The Ark at the Shames JCC\, 371 South Broadway\, Tarrytown\, NY\, 10591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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