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The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns to the Hudson Valley

Social Distancing Rules Are In Effect For This Annual Event In Croton-on-Hudson

By Lisa Dunleavy September 16, 2020

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson on select nights from September 18 - November 21st. 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 a team of artisans. New for 2020, a fire truck—making a special rescue—and witches stirring up a spell. Tour the Museum of Pumpkin Art, where classic paintings get the gourd treatment, see who let the (pumpkin) dogs out, listen for the Headless Horseman—and watch out for swooping jack o’lantern bats. See the Pumpkin Carousel twirl and the Pumpkin Windmill whirl and step inside the Pumpkin Planetarium for a star show like you’ve never seen. You’ll certainly hold a torch for the 25-foot-tall jack o’lantern Statue of Liberty and get personal with Instagrammable signs of the zodiac.

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, capacity is extremely limited. By purchasing a ticket, visitors agree to follow Historic Hudson Valley's COVID Courtesy Code, which includes wearing a mask and maintaining at least six feet of social distance. For more information, read their COVID Courtesy Code.

More than 1,000 volunteers help scoop, carve, and light the pumpkins and every single jack o’lantern is hand-carved on site by a team of professional artists. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed. Ticket prices are $48 for adults and $40 for children ages 3-17. Historic Hudson Valley Members can get tickets for free. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website at www.hudsonvalley.org.