Best Halloween Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Spooky season is here, and there’s no shortage of great Halloween events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Whether you have thrill-seeking teens or pumpkin-loving toddlers, we’ve got plenty of options for your brood. 

Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown are prime Halloween destinations owing to their pride in being the home of Washington Irving and the setting of his famed The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Throughout the region, haunted attractions abound for the older set, including a forest trail at a historic haunted hotel, while little ones can delight in friendly fun like Monster Mash-inspired brick-or-treating at Legoland New York or a visit with costumed alpacas. Meanwhile, the whole family can enjoy the new Pumpkin World attraction in Rockland, as well as Westchester’s most celebrated Halloween event, the Great Jack-o’-Lantern Blaze.

Read on for our list of the best Halloween events in Westchester and nearby. To get the most out of this fun season, turn to our Halloween Fun Guide, which includes recommendations for top local corn mazes, pumpkin patches near Westchester, at-home Halloween activities, and much more. You’ll also find many more Halloween events on our Family Activity Calendar, with new ones added frequently.