Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Kids

Halloween is a ghoulishly good time for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. We've got the scoop on where to find the area's most spooktacular events and activities, whether you're looking for a family-friendly farm to pick the perfect pumpkin or you want the rundown on where to go trick-or-treating.

Read on for all the best Halloween activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

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Marvel at thousands of hand-carved jack-o-lanterns at Bethel's Peace, Love and Pumpkins. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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Pierson's Farm in Middletown offers a pumpkin patch and plenty more fall fun.
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Put on your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating in Westchester. Photo by the author
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Enjoy bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and plenty of kid-friendly activities at the Town of Walden's annual Harvest Festival. Photo courtesy of the event
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Outhouse Orchards Corn Maze. Photo by Matt Nighswander
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The Tarrytown Halloween Parade draws scores of ghosts and goblins! Photo courtesy of the event
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Head to Ulster Park to catch the spooky Headless Horseman Haunted Houses. Photo courtesy of event
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Score treats from participating stores at Ridge Hill Mall's trick-or-treating event. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill
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From aardvarks to bush babies, gorillas, and more, the Bronx Zoo's Pumpkin Nights lets you see wildlife in a whole new light.
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Look for clues as you make your way through the corn maze at Outhouse Orchards. Photo by Sara M.
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Join in the Halloween fun at the Whippany Railway Museum's Pumpkin Patch Train. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Sweeten someone else's day and donate Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Put on your best costume and enjoy trick-or-treating in Westchester. Photo by the author
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Enjoy an evening at Blue Arrow Farm with trunk-or-treating for kids and live music and entertainment for parents. Photo courtesy of the farm
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Score treats from participating stores at Ridge Hill Mall's trick-or-treating event. Photo courtesy of Ridge Hill
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Head to Ulster Park to catch the spooky Headless Horseman Haunted Houses. Photo courtesy of event
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