The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Walk through over 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o' lanterns.
48 family-friendly fall activities in New City and nearby.
New City families seeking Halloween adventures will find events spread across the region. Consider the ticketed attractions like the Lego-themed fun, or explore free community gatherings in nearby towns.
From large-scale light displays to local park activities, there are many ways to celebrate the season.
Includes drink vouchers, exclusive specials, and an energetic after-party.
Outdoor walk-through haunted attraction at historic Wildcliff Mansion
Supernatural magic and conjurings communicating with legendary Sleepy Hollow spirits.
Explore the historic cemetery by kerosene lantern light.
See all trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, and kid-friendly events nearby.
Pick costumes that survive walking, climbing hay bales, and a bathroom trip in under two minutes: no floor-length hems, no masks that block vision, and nothing that can't fit a jacket underneath. Sneakers always beat costume shoes. Add reflective tape for evening events, and pack a backup shirt because face paint, snow cones, and petting zoos will find white fabric.
The rule: animals, then handwash, then food, in that exact order, every time. Use the farm's wash stations rather than sanitizer alone when hands touch animals or fences, keep pacifiers and sippy cups in the bag near animals, and don't let kids eat inside the enclosure. Strollers stay outside pens. It's two minutes of routine that prevents the classic post-farm stomach bug.
Farm terrain is the challenge: grass, gravel, and rutted fields vary by venue and by how much rain fell that week. Call and ask about packed paths, accessible restrooms and parking, and whether the picking field has a firm route, since some farms bring pumpkins to a paved area on request. Festivals on fairgrounds or paved lots are the safer default.