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Guide to Halloween Events in Westchester County

Family Friendly Halloween Events in Westchester County and the Hudson Valley

By Kelly Fitzpatrick September 22, 2024

There are so many Halloween themed events in our area of Westchester County.  With corn mazes, trunk-or-treats, haunted houses, parades, and special shows there are options for families with children of all ages to celebrate Halloween.  Whether you are into tricks or treats, this guide to Halloween events in Armonk - Chappaqua - Mount Kisco - Pleasantville and the larger Westchester County area has something for you!

This guide will be updated continuously as more events are posted.  Please check back often!  Prior to attending, be sure to check event pages or call ahead to ensure there are no changes to scheduled dates and times.

Last updated: 10/12/24


๐ŸŽƒ Featured Events ๐ŸŽƒ



๐ŸŽƒ Shop Costumes ๐ŸŽƒ

Are you in need of a new or "new-to-you" costume this year?  Whether you are looking to swap, buy second-hand, or peruse the aisles of a Halloween party store - we have the list of spots to try in Westchester County.

  1. Costume Drive through October 15th at The Sharing Shelf
  2. Once Upon a Child, Scarsdale
  3. Briarcliff Manor Costume Exchange: Drop off between September 18th and October 4th.  Pick-up October 5th at Law Park Pavilion during the Harvest Mess and Music Fest
  4. PleasantvilleRecycles Costume Swap: SUNDAY, October 13th and SATURDAY October 19th from 10am to 2pm at the Pleasantville Recreation Center.  48 Marble Avenue Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm.
  5. Facebook Buy Nothing Groups: Search for your local towns and join to see what items (Halloween and otherwise) are available from your neighbors.
  6. Party City for Halloween Costumes & Party SuppliesLocations in Mount Kisco, Yorktown Heights, White Plains, Yonkers, Port Chester
  7. Halloween & Costume Store | Spirit Halloween: Locations in Yorktown Heights and Mohegan Lake

๐ŸŽƒArmonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, Pleasantville Events๐ŸŽƒ

The following events are local to the Armonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, and Pleasantville edition of Macaroni KID.  All Westchester County Halloween events can be found below.

October 5th

The Harvest Mess and Music Fest

Location: 1025 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor (Atria Field, behind the Recreation Facilities)

Details: This messy play and music day is free for families with the donation of a new and unwrapped toy. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Halloween Parade

Location: YMCA Central Westchester at Holy Name of Jesus, Valhalla and

Somers Intermediate School, Somers

Details: 12 p.m. Attend either location. No RSVP needed


October 16th

Halloween Window Painting 

Location: Mount Pleasant Recreation

Details: Registration required


October 19th

Chappaqua Farmers Market: Pumpkin Corner

Location: Chappaqua Train Station

Details: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Boo-ti-ful Halloween Wreath for Kids at Lasdon Park and Arboretum (ages 5-7)

Location: Katonah

Details: 1 - 2 p.m. $15/child


October 20th

Chappaqua Ragamuffin Parade

Location: Downtown Chappaqua

Details: 12:30 p.m.

Rain date October 27th


October 25th

Mummy & Me Halloween Party

Location: Ms. Alessia's Dance Studio, Mount Kisco

Details: 6:30 p.m. $30/person


October 26th

KES Halloween Fair

Location: Katonah

Details: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Dr. Boo-Boo’s General Hospital, Nature Trail Scavenger Hunt, Haunted Hallway, Spooky Bake Sale, Sand Art Crafts, Pumpkin Decorating, Trunk or Treat, Bounce House, Gaga, Games, Prizes, Food & Fun!

$20 for 25 tickets

Mount Kisco Trick or Treat

Location: Mount Kisco

Details: 1 p.m.

Fall Foliage Festival

Location: Broadway Field, Mount Pleasant Recreation

Details: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rain date October 27th

Chappaqua's Annual Trick or Treat

Location: Downtown Chappaqua

Details: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pumpkins and Pancakes at ROC Boards

Location: 8 Broadway, Valhalla

Details: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


October 27th

Spooktacular Celebration at The Tiny Mess Club

Location: Pleasantville

Details: Ages 1 - 7, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Pre-registration required.


October 30th

Baby Bash at The Tiny Mess Club

Location: Pleasantville

Details: Ages 3 - 12 months.  9:15 a.m. Pre-registration required.

Pumpkin Jamboree at The Tiny Mess Club

Location: Pleasantville

Details: 10:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

๐Ÿ‘ป Greater Westchester County Events๐Ÿ‘ป

Westchester County is home to so many Halloween events! Our comprehensive list is organized by date.

Date

Event

Location

Details

Select weekend dates

Scared By the Sound Haunted House

Yorktown Heights


September 13th - November 17th

The Great Jack-o-Lantern Blaze

Croton-on-Hudson

Buy tickets online in advance

On-going September through November

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Lantern Tours

Sleepy Hollow

In October, every night of the month. In November, weekends and select weekdays

September 27th - November 3rd

The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Legendary Night of Music

Philipsburg Manor

Tickets required

Multiple Dates and Events

Stew Leonard's Halloween Drive Thru and Corn Maze

Yonkers

Free, daily

Fees for special events

October 17th-20th, 24th-27th

Lyndhurst After Dark

Tarrytown

Check site for details

Ages 10+

October 5th

Sleepy Hollow Street Fair

Sleepy Hollow


October 5th

Briarcliff Scarecrow Making

Briarcliff

Registration required

October 12th

Shake It Off Barfing Pumpkins Class and Potion Making Class

Scarsdale

Registration Required

October 13th

Rivertowns SUP Witches Festival

Sleepy Hollow

October 13th

The Great Pumpkin Patch at Gillie Park

White Plains

White Plains Residents only

October 18th

Nightmare on Bank Street, Club Fit JV

Jefferson Valley6 p.m. Paid, ticketed event

October 19th

Kids Halloween Art Workshop

Croton Falls

Railyard Art Studio

Pre-registration recommended

$45

Come in costume

October 19th

Yorktown Halloween Parade and Carnival

Yorktown

Line-up at the fire house at 1:15.  Parade begins 2 p.m.

October 20th

White Plains Parade and Trunk-or-Treat



October 20th

Bedford Community Church Pumpkin Palooza

Bedford Hills

12:30 - 2:30

October 20th

Trick-or-Treating at Muscoot Farm


Katonah12 p.m.
October 20th

Village of Mamaroneck's Spooktacular


Harbor Island Park12 p.m.
October 20thHowl-O-Ween Pet Parade at Playland Park
Rye$15/person
October 20th

City of White Plains Parade and Trunk-or-Treat


Library Plaza2:30 p.m.

October 21st

Pound Ridge Paint and Scare Halloween



October 21st

Village of Briarcliff Manor 2024 Window Painting

Briarcliff Manor

Grades 2 - 5, registration required

October 25th

Eastchester Parks and Recreation Trunk or Treat

Town Hall5:30 - 8 p.m., bubble bus and food trucks, too
October 26thA Day of Family Fun at Crawford ParkRyeTrunk or treat 5:30, followed by screening of The Goonies

October 26th

Halloween Spooktacular at Cross County Center 


Yonkers

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

October 26th

Rocktoberfest by School of Rock

Market Square, Ossining

4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Free

October 26th

Tarrytown Halloween Parade

Patriot's Park

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

October 26th

Croton-on-Hudson Goblin Walk


11:45 a.m.

October 26th

Halloween Dog Parade

Croton Landing

2 p.m.

October 26th

Spooktacular Oktoberfest

Trailside Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River

1 p.m.

October 26th

Howl-o-ween Party at Bark Park

White Plains

11 a.m.

October 26th

Rye Brook Recreation Trunk or Treat

Pine Ridge Park

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

October 26th

All Saints Church Trunk or Treat

Scarborough

3 - 5 p.m.

October 26th

Boo Walk at Muscoot Farm

Katonah


October 26th and 27th

Halloween Weekend at Westchester Children's Museum

Rye



October 27thCaptain Lawrence Kids Halloween
Elmsford2 pm - 5 p.m.

October 27th

Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat

Mahopac Falls

 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

October 27th

Eastchester Parks and Recreation Ragamuffin Parade

Eastchester Middle School
Kicks off at 2 p.m., followed by a dance party
October 27th

Shake it Off Halloween Party

Scarsdale

Other Halloween events by Shake it Off

October 28th

Port Chester Halloween in the Park


Lyon Park

Free, begins at 5:30, includes corn maze, costume contest, candy, glow-in-the-dark bubbles


October 31stHalloween Jam with Peek-a-Boo Family MusicPeekskill5 - 7 p.m., music, costumes, and dancing $15/advance $20/door


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