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Boo at the Zoo & Halloween Fun at Westchester & Hudson Valley Nature Centers
Halloween may technically be one fleeting day at the end of October, but its such a fun time of year, many of us celebrate all month long. And let's face it, we spend so much time and money putting together the perfect costume, stockpiling candy and other treats, and often doing fun crafts, that Halloween really does take more than just a day to celebrate.
We've already mentioned the fun ragamuffin parades coming up as well as Halloween-themed events in Historic Hudson Valley and throughout Westchester. Now we're turning our attention to the many nature centers in Westchester and the rest of the Hudson Valley. Set against beautiful backdrops, these events provide a perfect run-up to the Big Night. Read on for more details about these events, which include both daytime and evening options and range from sweet to (not too) spooky.
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Halloween Howl - South Salem
Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29, 2016
Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run
Get your howl on with the WCC’s ambassador wolves at this evening Howl-o-ween program. Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Food Bank in Stamford, Conn., and receive a photo of one of the wolves. Costumes are encouraged!
Pumpkin Carving & Story Hike - Rye
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Rye Nature Center, 873 Boston Post Road
Carve a pumpkin at the Rye Nature Center, and then go for a hike on the Storybook Trail. Pre-registration required.
Boo at the Zoo - Bear Mountain
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Bear Mountain State Park
Make snacks for the resident black bears at the Trailside Museums & Zoo and then watch them devour them in the Bear Den. There will also be nature exhibits, arts and carts, and animal education programs. Rain date is Sunday, October 30.
I Spy Halloween Trail - Cornwall
Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30, 2016
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, 120 Muser Drive
Head over to Orange County for this not-so-scary I Spy Halloween hunt, where you can win a prize if you locate them all! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. While you’re there, check out the “Creepy Crawley” room, do a craft, and get your face painted (if it’s not already).
Halloween Pumpkin Play - South Salem
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run
Prefer visiting the WCC in the daytime? Watch the ambassador wolves go pumpkin hunting! Costumes are again encouraged, as are donations to the Food Bank.
Howlin’ Halloween – Scarsdale
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road
Hike the jack-o-lantern-lined trails at Greenburgh Nature Center—there will be more than 100 lit pumpkins that evening. Also look for scarecrows and other surprises. Wear those costumes!
Animal Adventures: Things that Go Bump in the Night – Ossining
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road
Get acquainted with the Teatown animal ambassadors that come alive in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Image courtesy of the Greenburgh Nature Center
This post originally published in October 2013 and has been updated for 2016.
Places featured in this article:
Bear Mountain Trailside Museums & Zoo
Teatown Lake Reservation
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Wolf Conservation Center
