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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: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
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Location: 
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, USA
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A Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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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: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
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Location: 
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487, 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: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun: 9am - 5pm
Location: 
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, United States
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Spooky Sprinkles at Pastel Cupcakes

Spooky Sprinkles: A Halloween Cupcake Decorating Party is a hands-on cupcake decorating event for kids on Saturday, October 31 at the Ardsley Community Center from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Kids will decorate their own 6-pack of Halloween cupcakes and take them home. There will also be a costume contest, a candy buffet, food and music. Tickets are $35. If parents would like to stay and also decorate their own 4-pack of cupcakes, it will be $20. Please visit our website for more details and to reserve your spot today!
Dates: 
10/31/2026
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location: 
Ardsley Community Center, Center Street, Ardsley, NY, USA
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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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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: 
10/30/2026
10/31/2026
11/01/2026
Hours Vary
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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