There’s no better way to celebrate the spooky season than by experiencing Historic Hudson Valley’s Halloween events in Sleepy Hollow Country. With events such as the incredible Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, telling of Washington Irving’s famous story, and a tour of one of the worlds spookiest cemeteries – there is no better place to take in Halloween! Read on to learn more about our favorites, and the must see attractions in Sleepy Hollow.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
No need to wait for the Great Pumpkin to appear to see a Halloween display, head to the famous Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze! The Blaze is an annual Halloween extravaganza in the Hudson Valley with over 7,000 carved jack o’ lanterns and pumpkin sculptures that brings in over 175,000 visitors each year! Interested in tickets? Act quick! Days and times sell out in a blink.
The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. Runs through early November. Van Cortlandt Manor. 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. More information HERE.
The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country
Master illusionists journey into the realm of the unknown at this spooky supernatural spectacle. Their tricks and conjurings will leave you spellbound as they communicate with the spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country, like Hulda, Major Andre, and the Headless Horseman himself! Once thought long departed, it turns out these spirits are still present and have quite a bit to say. Note: the show is strongly recommended for ages 10+ only. The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country. 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Tickets and more info HERE.
Cemetery of Sleepy Hollow
A trip to area isn’t complete without a visit to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and its famous residents. Elizabeth Arden, Brooke Astor, Walter Chrysler, Washington Irving, and William Rockefeller, among thousands of others, are buried here in these grounds adjacent to the Old Dutch Church. Even more famous than these residents is how the cemetery is forever linked to one of the best known Halloween tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. In the story written by Washington Irving, Ichabod Crane is chased towards the Old Dutch Burying Grounds by a Headless Horseman. The cemetery’s connection to the story doesn’t stop there; Irving, himself, is buried here. This cemetery has it all – decaying 18th century headstones, twisting narrow paths, and eerie metal gates, all makes for a straight-out-of-a-movie Halloween scene that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. A must see. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. 540 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY. More information on the cemetery HERE.
Irving’s ‘Legend’
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as you have never seen before! Performed outdoors under the stars (tented in rain) at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside estate, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk casts a spell with dramatic performances of the classic tale. Live music, puppets, and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself make this a spooky spectacular experience for all ages. Irving’s ‘Legend’. 13 W Sunnyside Lane, Irvington, NY More information and tickets HERE.
Horsefeathers
Scare up an appetite? Grab a bite at the charming Horsefeathers in Tarrytown, which is just a short drive from the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Serving up to 100 different menu items daily, there is something here for everyone in the family, no matter how picky they are. There is a sidewalk patio if the weather is warm, or dine inside in a welcoming dining room surrounded by amazing murals and Halloween decor. After – take a short walk to the charming main street in Tarrytown where there is a toy store, additional restaurants, and local stores.
Horsefeathers. 94 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. Website and menu HERE.
