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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 …
On Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, 2026, Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown invites families to a festive weekend of trick-or-treating across its historic 67-acre landscape. Kids and grown-ups alike are encouraged to wear costumes and hunt for candy at special stops throughout the grounds (bring your own treat bag!). For an extra dose of …
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 …
Four suspects, one missing schoolmaster, and 45 minutes to work out what happened — Sleepy Hollow's whodunit, staged in broad daylight. A 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 …
Fall for a good book at the Warner Library Fall Book Sale! As the leaves turn and the crisp air settles over Sleepy Hollow Country, the Warner Library invites you to unearth a graveyard's worth of literary treasures. Beneath the big tent on the library's front lawn, you'll find more books than you can shake …
Join this guided tour created by Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and discover the historic lore and spirits that linger at The Tarrytown Music Hall. The Tarrytown Music Hall was built in 1885 during the Millionaire’s Colony Era when mansions dotted the Hudson Valley landscape and families such as the Rockefellers, Goulds and Vanderbilts gathered at the Music …
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 …
¡Embarcamos en un viaje cautivador de la historia de Sleepy Hollow, donde aún se respira la época colonial! Acompáñanos en una visita guiada de 90 minutos llena de historia; iniciando con el relato de los primeros colonos Holandeses que se establecieron en Philipsburg Manor (una de las más grandes fincas coloniales del valle del Río …
This October, The Sailhouse puts its own waterfront spin on the season with Oyster Fest, a series of four Sunday afternoons of fresh oysters, seasonal cocktails, and live music on the banks of the Hudson River. Set against sweeping views of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the festival pairs the laid-back marina atmosphere The …
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 …
Join Sara Mascia and Tara Van Tassell of our local historical society as they share stories of intriguing residents and some of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery's world-famous inhabitants—and let you guess who counts as good, bad, or unusual. You'll meet locals like poet and eccentric Minna Irving, chocolatier William Wallace, and beloved neighbor "Uncle" Washington Irving, …
Sleepy Hollow has more ghosts than the Horseman. Two illusionists intend to get them talking. Mark 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 …
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. …
See the movie. Hear the stories. Celebrate the magic. Gather the whole family for a screening of this Halloween classic! After the film, stick around for a special conversation with oral historian and author Shannon Carlin, who will share behind-the-scenes stories, fun facts, and magical moments from the making of the movie. Signed copies of …
Sip, savor, and shiver with Poe’s darkest tales brought to life through storytelling, cocktails, and confections. Professional 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 …
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. …
Hear the Legend told on Washington Irving's own lawn. Washington 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. Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk has been doing this …
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 …
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 …
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. Expanded 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. As evening settles …
Don’t miss your chance to experience "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in the heart of Sleepy Hollow! On October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7 p.m., the historic Old Dutch Church becomes the perfect stage for Washington Irving’s haunting tale. With glowing lanterns and spellbinding performances, you'll encounter iconic characters like Ichabod …
Back by popular demand, River’s Edge Theatre Company and Bethany Arts Community are teaming up for the third year in a row to remount the wildly provocative Peek-a-Boo (An Immersive Hudson Valley Haunt), now with new secret scenes to keep patrons coming back for more. Written by Meghan Covington and directed by Jessica Irons, Peek-A-Boo …
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 …
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.