photo by tom nycz for historic hudson valley
Great Jack O Lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-On-Hudson
September 20–November 30
Come to historic Van Cortlandt Manor for a tradition unlike any other. Spectacle and awe are on the agenda, as dioramas, sculptures, and even a carousel made out of grinning, flame-licked pumpkins populate the grounds.
914.366.6900
The Haunted History Pub Crawl
Albany
October 10–29
This special tour is for those who prefer their ghost stories seasoned with history and a slight buzz. Docents lead you through a haunted mansion and to ghost-occupied pubs offering spookily convenient drink specials.
518.465.0876
Broadway Fright Night
The Emelin Theater, Mamaroneck
October 25
Great White Way regulars like Mike McGowan and Jenny Lee Stern take on the stage songbook’s creepiest numbers, with selections from Little Shop of Horrors, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, and more. Tickets start at $55.
914.698.0098
photo courtesy of headless horseman hayrides & haunted houses
Headless Horseman Hayrides &Â Haunted Houses
Ulster Park
September 21–November 2
The high-tech and low-culture thrills of Headless Horseman return with a set of brand-new houses, mazes, and hayrides for 2019. Expect Hollywood-quality costumes, booming sound, and a unique show from illusionist Ryan Dutcher.
845.339.2666
photocourtesy of nys parks, recreation, and historic preservation
Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours
Clermont State Historic Site, Germantown
October 18–26
As landowners and landbarons, the Livingstons engaged in acts far spookier – and legally dodgier – than anything Irving ever wrote. Why not haunt their historic abode with this special ghost tour, lit by flickering jack-o-lanterns and followed by roasted marshmallows?
518.537.4240
photo by tom nycz for historic hudson valley
The Unsilent Picture
Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow
Weekends through November 3
An original silent film starring Bill Irwin, accompanied by live musicians and a special effects Foley artist. Inspired by Washington Irving’s The Adventure of the Mysterious Picture, the film was shot nearby on location at historic Van Cortlandt Manor.
914.366.6900
photo by tom nycz for historic hudson valley
Horseman’s Hollow
Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow
October 4–31
For a somewhat less-faithful, but no less creepy, take on the Irving story, this extensive haunted walk should do the trick. The historic Philipsburg Manor grounds are turned into a landscape of the dead and the undead, telling the story of a town driven to madness by the Headless Horseman.
914.366.6900
Hudson Horrors
Rye Playland, Rye
October
A chilling, thrilling addition to the lighthearted attractions traditionally found at Rye Playland, Hudson Horrors is an interactive, immersive experience that takes unsuspecting visitors through three equally terrifying experiences. Part theater performance, part haunted house, the hour-long tour captivates with storytelling, a musical score, and surprise performances that will leave locals spooked to the core.
photo by BreeAnne Clowdus
Sleepy Hollow Experience
October 4–November 3
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Tarrytown
Irving’s classically American ghost story gets its own theatrical experience at this special outdoor show. Live music, immersive effects, seasonal drinks, and more bring Ichabod Crane to life at the site of his creation.
914.366.6900
