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Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Westchester for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Check out Trunk or Treat: Firefighter Edition in Hudson. Photo courtesy of the FASNY
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10/16/22 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best Halloween events in Westchester for toddlers and preschoolers? Read on for our top picks.

Halloween can be the most fun holiday of the year, but it can sometimes be a bit scary for younger kids. Thankfully, Westchester and the Hudson Valley are full of Halloween events that go easy on the scary while still managing to be full-on fun. 

So get your little ones dressed up in their favorite costumes and get ready for some not-so-spooky fun. Our toddler-friendly Halloween events include music parties, library trick-or-treating, and even zoo animals. As an added bonus, most of the events on this list are FREE to attend. 

You can find more festive happenings for all age groups in our Westchester Halloween Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which is continually updated with new, fun events as we learn about them.

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Halloween Events in Westchester for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Warner Library Halloween Party

Tarrytown–FREE
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Get in the Halloween spirit with a Halloween party at the library. Enjoy stories, treats, and crafts on the library's third floor. Attending in costume adds to the fun! READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at Cross County

Yonkers–FREE
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The Cross County Shopping Center's annual Halloween bash features a lively blend of dancing, bouncing, crafting, stories, games, trick-or-treating, and more. The event is FREE and no registration is required (please note crafts and candy are available on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last). Rain or Shine! READ MORE

Larchmont Ragamuffin Parade

Larchmont–FREE
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Attention all witches, ghosts, Batmans and Angry Birds! Line up in costume at 2:30pm on the corner of Larchmont and Palmer avenues for the annual Larchmont Ragamuffin Parade. The parade begins at 3pm.  READ MORE

Ragamuffin Halloween Parade

Chappaqua–FREE
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Enjoy inflatables, music, kids' activities, and a fun costume parade for Halloween.  READ MORE

Halloween Fun

Bedford–FREE
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Dress up in costume for Halloween fun at the library, with interactive not-so-scary stories every half hour with our Miss Rachel followed by a pumpkin craft and treats for all. Photos of costumed little ones welcomed for posting by the library. READ MORE

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Stew Leonard's

Yonkers–FREE
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Dress in your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat throughout the store, collecting candy at various stations. Stew Leonard's costumed characters are on hand for photo-ops. READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat at the Library

Portchester–FREE
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Wear your best costume and come trick-or-treating at the library.  READ MORE

Halloween Kids Craft: Monster Making

Pelham–FREE
Friday, October 28, 2022
Create a scary, or not-so-scary, monster for Halloween. Construction paper and decorating supplies provided. READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at the Museum

Rye
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Swing by the Westchester Children's Museum for a fun-filled day of creepy-crawly crafts, science, stories, songs, and even a costume parade. Get dressed in your best costume, and join all the fun. READ MORE

Jump into Halloween Show with Jumpin' Jamie

White Plains–FREE
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Celebrate Halloween with Jumpin' Jamie and friends with puppets, music, and magic. READ MORE

Boo at the Bear Mountain Zoo

Highland Falls
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Head to Bear Mountain Trailside Museums and Zoo for a spooky good time. Make Halloween snacks for the bears and watch them chow down. Family-friendly activities include pumpkin decorating, face painting, matching games, and crafts.  READ MORE

Halloween at the Woods

Bethel–FREE
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Enjoy Halloween-themed games, arts and crafts, and a costume contest at this FREE family fun day at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. As an added treat, explore the daylight trail of the Peace, Love, and Pumpkins walk-thru Halloween display.  READ MORE

Trunk-or-Treat: Firefighter Edition

Hudson–FREE
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Join Molly the Museum Dog at the Museum of Firefighting for a unique event you will not soon forget. Joining Molly are local firefighters with their decorated firetrucks giving out treats.  READ MORE

Spooktacular Halloween Music Party

Larchmont–FREE
Monday, October 31, 2022
Come in costume for a fun-filled morning of Halloween songs, dances, and lots of musical instruments. Kids have a blast, explore a musical concept, and go home with a goody bag. READ MORE

Halloween Toddler Art Class

Harrison–FREE
Monday, October 31, 2022
This Halloween-themed toddler art class explores art based on favorite children's authors and artists. READ MORE

Halloween Dance Party in the Park

Harrison–FREE
Monday, October 31, 2022
The Harrison Public Library hosts this fun toddler-friendly Halloween celebration. Little ones are invited to wear their costumes to dance and sing in the park with Miss Claudia.  READ MORE

A Very Fluffy Halloween with Alpacas - SOLD OUT

Pleasant Valley
Daily through October 31, 2022
Join this fluffy spooky celebration with alpacas and goats in Halloween costumes. Costumes are encouraged.  READ MORE

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