Poughkeepsie Halloween Events 2026

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Illustration of a witch in an armchair reading a book to small children, with pumpkins and black cats nearby PoughkeepsieFamily-Friendly Fall Activities30 family events Illustration of a haunted mansion on a grassy hill at twilight with glowing windows, ghosts, a black cat and jack-o'-lanterns PoughkeepsieHaunted Experiences24 haunted attractions Illustration of a skeleton and a pumpkin headed guitarist with a witch singer on a night stage with pumpkins and a moon PoughkeepsieHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment10 shows & screenings Illustration of a Halloween party at dusk with a ghost above string lights, two witches by a table, and glowing pumpkins PoughkeepsieHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties5 parties & tastings Illustration of a town street at twilight with glowing windows, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch on a broom by the moon PoughkeepsieUnique Halloween Events14 unique events

Editor's Picks

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Spellbound in the Valley Book Signing) Spellbound in the Valley Book SigningOct 23 – Oct 24Book signing event featuring author panels, vendors, and a gothic masquerade ball. Illustration of a hooded figure by a lantern on a wooden footbridge near a dirt trail in a foggy moonlit forest (Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions) Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted AttractionsUlster Park · Sep 26 – Oct 31Thirteen themed attractions and haunted houses spread across 65 historic acres. Illustration of an orange tractor pulling a wooden hay wagon with costumed characters past pumpkins, trees and a red barn (Headless Horseman Children's Day) Headless Horseman Children's DayUlster Park · Oct 3 – Oct 17A toned-down Halloween experience designed for families with young children. Illustration of a moonlit brick building with a glowing green window, an empty wheelchair, and a lantern lit stone archway (TerrorDome Haunted Scream Park) TerrorDome Haunted Scream ParkNewburgh · Oct 2 – Oct 31Unlimited re-entry to six attractions with nightly ticket caps. Illustration of a dark haunted house on a hill with a lit window, bare trees, a crow on a fence and a stone path (Haunted Barn and Monster's Ball) Haunted Barn and Monster's BallWassaic · Oct 23 – Oct 25Annual Haunted Mill event moves to Luther Barn for 2026. Illustration of an empty wheelchair on a stone path leading to a spooky old stone building under a full moon at night (Pure Terror Scream Park) Pure Terror Scream ParkMonroe · Sep 18 – Nov 1Certified by Guinness World Records as the longest haunted house.

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Sat24Oct Tarrytown Halloween Parade & Block PartyTarrytown Illustration of a fall festival in a town square with a red roofed gazebo, striped booths, pumpkins and orange trees (Tarrytown Halloween Parade & Block Party)

About Halloween in Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie counts down to the Halloween season with Halloween events, Halloween happenings, and scary attractions near its recreation spaces and historic Hudson Valley landmarks. Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions delivers major thrills, while MyKingstonKids Halloween Fest & Parade brings family energy and Spellbound in the Valley Book Signing adds literary intrigue. Seasonal lights brighten downtown activities and neighborhood gatherings.

You’ll discover ghost walks, costume festivities, and pumpkin events suited to both adventurous visitors and relaxed families.

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