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10/29/24 - By Katherine Dhurandhar

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley on Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Halloween weekend.

This Halloween weekend includes trick-or-treating and other Halloween festivities on Thursday, October 31, including the Ossining Halloween Parade and Trunk-or-Treat, which features bouncy houses, games, and music.

Weekend celebrations include a Day of the Dead Celebration at New Rochelle Public Library, a Post-Halloween Pumpkin Smash at Graymoor, and a Diwali Art & Dance Workshop at Shake it Off.

Beyond our top picks below, we've profiled tons more things to do this holiday weekend in our Halloween Fun Guide for Westchester Kids.