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Best Things To Do with Kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley in October 2026, from Mommy Poppins Editors

Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means Westchester and the Hudson Valley are alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and trick-or-treating. From Oktoberfests to spooktacular celebrations, the Hudson Valley shines during the spooky season.

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Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means Westchester and the Hudson Valley are alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and trick-or-treating.

From Oktoberfests to spooktacular celebrations, the Hudson Valley shines during the spooky season.

We can't wait for Sleepy Hollow Paddleboarding Witches Festival and the Tarrytown Halloween Parade.

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Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means Westchester and the Hudson Valley are alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and trick-or-treating. From Oktoberfests to spooktacular celebrations, the Hudson Valley shines during the spooky season. We can't wait for Sleepy Hollow Paddleboarding Witches Festival and the Tarrytown Halloween Parade.

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  • Families can also enjoy spectacular pumpkin light shows throughout the month at the Westchester favorite Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze or Peace, Love & Pumpkins at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts.
  • For a sweeter take on the seasonal fun, don't miss the scenic Pumpkin Express aboard the Catskill Mountain Railroad.

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