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The Great Jack-o-lantern Blaze - Van Cortlandt Manor

Bigger, Brighter, and More Spectacular Than Ever Before! Now through November 8th! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/12/2026
10/13/2026
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Location: 
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, USA
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Día de los Muertos - New York Botanical Garden

October 3 - Nov 2, 2026 - With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life Catrina adorned with colorful flowers. Celebrate loved ones with music and crafts on weekends, while experiencing joyful moments of reflection among fall’s golden foliage and festive pumpkins. Be sure to join us on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. for the Día de los Muertos parade!
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/12/2026
10/13/2026
Hours Vary
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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Ascarium at New York Aquarium

October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, and 31- You’re invited to Ascarium, our family-friendly fall festival! Join us for NEW attractions including the Sea of Illusions and Bubble Play, plus returning favorites: marine-themed magic shows, face painting, Wildlife Theater shows, games, and more. Of course, you’ll also encounter amazing aquatic animals. All the Ascarium fun is included FREE with admission!
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/12/2026
10/17/2026
11 am - 4 pm
Location: 
New York Aquarium, 602 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
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Fall Festival at Outhouse Orchards

Welcome to Outhouse Orchards, your go-to fall destination in North Salem, NY! Embrace the season with apple picking, explore our pumpkin patch, get lost in our thrilling corn maze, and take a scenic hayride through the farm. Don't forget to stop by our farm stand for fresh produce, homemade treats, and our signature hard cider. From exciting activities to seasonal treats, Outhouse Orchards is the ideal spot to embrace everything fall has to offer!
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/12/2026
10/13/2026
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun: 9am - 5pm
Location: 
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, United States
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Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm

Muscoot’s weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 15.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/18/2026
10/25/2026
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: 
Muscoot Farm, 51 New York 100, Katonah, NY 10536, United States
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Open House New York Weekend 2026

October 16 - 18, 2026 - Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities. Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more. Start planning your Weekend.
Dates: 
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
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Location: 
Various Locations throughout the Five Burroughs
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2026 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions is a immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season, and features a theatrical hayride, corn maze, haunted houses, walking trails, and more. Please see the website for a list of all 13 attractions. Horror Lives Here.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
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Location: 
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487, United States
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Stamford Town Center Mall Avon on Tour Saturday Matinee Movies

Join us for Saturday Matinee Movies in Grand Court! As renovations continue on the Avon Theatre, Avon on Tour will bring the magic of cinema to Stamford Town Center! Tickets are free, no reservations necessary. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you to our presenting sponsor - Stamford Moms!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
Saturday, Sep 5 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM Saturday, Oct 3 | 1:30PM - 4:00PM Saturday, Nov 7 | 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Location: 
Stamford Town Center, Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT, USA
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Flagpole Piñata Party on Governors Island

Artist Miguel Braceli presents Flag­pole Piña­ta Par­ty, a par­tic­i­pa­to­ry per­for­mance from his ongo­ing project Eman­ci­pa­to­ry Lands (Tier­ras Libres). Draw­ing on the Latin Amer­i­can tra­di­tion of the piña­ta, the work trans­forms the flag from a sym­bol of bor­ders and nation­al pow­er into a shared ves­sel for cel­e­bra­tion, exchange, and col­lec­tive imag­i­na­tion. Pre­sent­ed by Mon­u­ment Lab, the New York City Depart­ment of Cul­tur­al Affairs (DCLA), Gov­er­nors Island Arts, and LA ESCUELA___, the project uses music, pro­ces­sion, and shared mak­ing to reflect on transna­tion­al­i­ty, belong­ing, and col­lec­tive identity.
Dates: 
10/17/2026
3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
Location: 
Governors Island, Manhattan, NY, NY, United States
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Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, October 3 - 25, 2026, a legend awakens. As darkness falls over the Village, lanterns flicker, and fog settles across the landscape. A new story begins, and this time, you're written into it. You don't watch the story. You walk through it. Our 1830s village transforms after dark into the experimental world of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, where every fire-lit path leads to a scene where the story is still unfolding.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
4:30 pm - 9 pm
Location: 
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566, United States
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