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🔮 Stevie’s Blue Lamp: A Stevie Nicks Tribute Band
Fri., Oct. 30 | The Ark, Tarrytown | 7:30p | $35+
A Stevie Nicks tribute led by NYC vocalist Jessica Star, moving from the haunting pulse of “Rhiannon” to the fire of “Edge of Seventeen” in a candlelit, spooky-season show on the Hudson.
Channel your inner witchy woman, shawls and all, the night before Halloween →
 
🎸 Irvington's Porchella
Sat., Oct. 31 | Downtown Irvington | 5p-Late | Free
Irvington’s Porchella returns across six downtown locations, featuring live music sets from 14 different bands. Walking or taking the train into Irvington is highly recommended, as nearby parking is limited. Check the link for addresses and set times.
Six porches, 14 acts, and one can’t-miss Halloween bash →
 
😂 Vic DiBitetto
Sat., Oct. 31 | Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill | 8p | $48.50+
“The Italian Hurricane” built a billion-plus views on viral bits like the snowstorm “Bread and Milk” rant and characters from Uncle Vic’s Garage to Tony Gaga, and now co-stars in Amazon Prime’s Gravesend. He prowls the Peekskill stage Halloween night with a no-holds-barred set.
The Bread and Milk guy, live and unfiltered, on Halloween night →

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🇯🇵 Japan Fes
Fri., Oct. 30 | 20 Anderson St., New Rochelle | 10a-6p | Free admission
“The world's largest Japanese food and cultural festival” returns to New Rochelle with over a dozen vendors serving up traditional food, beverages, and entertainment.
 
🍬 Downtown Chappaqua Trick or Treat
Fri., Oct. 30 | Downtown Chappaqua | 12p-2p & 3p-5p | Free
The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce hosts two sessions of downtown trick-or-treating, with children of all ages visiting participating shops to collect treats.
 
🎃 Troop 164 Presents Spooky Fest
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 30-31 | Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds, Yorktown Heights | Fri. 4p-8p, Sat. 12p-4p | $5
A family-friendly Halloween event with an interactive story walk through a haunted farm and seasonal activities, suggested for ages 2-7. Costumes encouraged.
 
🎃 Halloween Spectacular
Fri., Oct. 30 | Old Croton Aqueduct Keeper’s House, Dobbs Ferry | 5p-8p | Free
Games, decorations, crafts, and candy along the Old Croton Aqueduct, followed by a screening of Ghostbusters (1984) at dark.
 
🎃 Scarecrow’s Ball
Sat., Oct. 31 | The Good Witch, Hastings-on-Hudson | 9a-1p | Free, with add-ons
The Good Witch’s annual Halloween party features seasonal treats, a gourd toss, pumpkin plate crafting, live music from Marianna Overdrive, and the return of the munchkin parade.
 
🎃 Halloweekend
Sat.-Sun., Oct. 31-Nov. 1 | Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem | 9a-5p | Ticket prices vary
The farm’s weekend fall festival with live country music, a pumpkin patch, hillside apple picking, cider donuts, hay rides, and a Kids Fun Zone.
 
🎃 Wild About Halloween
Sat., Oct. 31 | Marshlands Conservancy, Rye | 10a-11:30a | Ticket prices vary
A short nature walk exploring why pumpkins, bats, and spiders are tied to Halloween, followed by painting a miniature pumpkin or gourd.
 
🎃 Halloween Music and Play Party
Sat., Oct. 31 | nest & nook, 603 Columbus Ave, 2nd Floor, Thornwood | 10:31a-11:31a | $45
A not-so-spooky morning of live Halloween music and movement with Rock ’n’ Rascalz, followed by open play in the Halloween-decorated loft. Ages 0-3, with a bubble finale and trick-or-treating.
 
🕹️ Dave and Boo-ster’s
Sat., Oct. 31 | Dave & Buster’s, Pelham Manor | 11a-2p | $27.94+
Dave & Buster’s Halloween Boo Bash, a family morning with a pancake banquet, costume contest, scavenger hunt, and a Power Card with three hours of game play.
 
🎬 Family Halloween Day
Sat., Oct. 31 | Philipse Manor Hall, Yonkers | 12p-4p | Free
A Legend of Sleepy Hollow movie marathon of family-friendly versions of Washington Irving’s tale, plus spooky crafts like jack-o’-lantern masks and flying ghosts. Costumes encouraged.
 
🐢 Lightwire Theater: The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
Sun., Nov. 1 | Emelin Theatre, Mamaroneck | 11a and 2p | $27+
A glow-in-the-dark reimagining of Aesop’s fable from Lightwire Theater, told through electroluminescent puppetry with a classical-and-pop soundtrack. Best for ages 5-10.
 
🐾 Paws in the Park
Sun., Nov. 1 | Harbor Island Park, Mamaroneck | 12p-3p | $25/person, $40/family
Pet Rescue’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with a stroll along the Sound, dog activities, a kids’ corner, live DJ, contests, raffles, a photo booth, adoptable dogs, and K-9 demonstrations.
 
🎃 And don’t forget about Westchester’s kid-friendly seasonal walkthrough attractions!
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze | Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton-on-Hudson
Mystic Moon at Harvest Moon | Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem
Twilight Village in Sleepy Hollow | Philipsburg Manor, Sleepy Hollow
Autumn Glow Festival | Glen Island Park, New Rochelle

🎭 Terror Tales: A Halloween Ten-Minute Play Festival
Select dates through Nov. 1 | Westchester Collaborative Theater, Ossining | $20+
Westchester Collaborative Theater’s annual Halloween one-act festival, with six new ten-minute plays of horror and mayhem.
 
👻 Ghost Light
Fri., Oct. 30 | Irvington Theater | 7:30p | $30
A haunting Halloween performance where music, poetry, theater, film, opera, and dance unfold throughout the Irvington Theater. Costumes encouraged.
 
😂 The Comedy Ward
Fri., Oct. 30 | 18th Ward Brewing, New Rochelle | 8:30p | Free
The Comedy Ward returns, featuring sets from Ryan Rummel, Amelia Zaino, and Adrienne Iapalucci, hosted by Francesca Maglione and Drew Marrymore.
 
🏠 23rd Annual Fall Westchester County Home Show
Sat.-Sun., Oct. 31-Nov. 1 | Westchester County Center, White Plains | Sat. 11a-5p, Sun. 11a-4p | $8+, free under 12
A home expo with the latest home-improvement trends and services for homeowners, contractors, and industry professionals.
 
👻 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Local Lore
Select dates through Nov. 1 | Rockwood Hall, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Pleasantville | $25
A lamplit evening walk to the Rockwood Hall site overlooking the Hudson, with lesser-known local lore, a telling of Washington Irving’s tale, and a brush with the Horseman.
 
🕺 Costumes & Cocktails
Fri., Oct. 30 | Bedford Playhouse, Bedford | 7p-10p | $55
A Halloween party hosted by Gianna and Chazz Palminteri with DJ entertainment, craft cocktails, beer, wine, and festive punch stations. Costumes encouraged.
 
🎸 The Mavericks & Friends
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 30-31 | Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown | 8p | $77.50+
The Grammy-winning band brings their blend of country, rock, and Tex-Mex sounds back to Westchester for a two-night run.
 
🎬 Carrie
Sat., Oct. 31 | Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville | 6p | $11+
The horror landmark that launched Sissy Spacek, Amy Irving, and John Travolta, screens on Halloween night for its 50th anniversary as part of the Burns’ Starring Amy Irving series.
 
🎃 Local Support Presents: Fright Night
Sat., Oct. 31 | Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Elmsford | 9p | $37.99+
Westchester house and EDM collective Local Support throws its 5th annual Halloween indoor music festival across three rooms at the brewery. Costumes encouraged.
 
🎃 Last call on Westchester’s haunted attractions!
The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion | Wildcliff Mansion, New Rochelle
Scared by the Sound | Rye Playland

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🎃 Fall Festival at Kelder’s Farm
Through Nov. 1 | Kelder’s Farm, Kerhonkson | 10a-6p (closed Wed.) | Ticket prices vary
Pumpkin picking, a corn maze, weekend hayrides, and 35-plus farmyard attractions with farm animals, plus food, drink, and a taproom. The season closes with a Pumpkin Smash on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
 
🎃 Peace, Love & Pumpkins
Through Nov. 1 | Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel | Timed entry from 6:30p | Adults $25, ages 3-17 $15, under 3 free
The final weekend of the 6th annual Peace, Love & Pumpkins family-friendly illuminated art path at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Oct. 30 is Friday Night Fright and Oct. 31 is the Halloween Trick-or-Treat event.
 
👻 Trick-or-Treat in Rockland
Sat., Oct. 31 | 55 West Railroad Ave., Garnerville | 12p-3p | Free
Hudson’s Mill Tavern and Round Table Brewery (one of our favorites for a beer over the river) team up for an afternoon of shopping from local vendors, candy, games, and a costume contest for kids and adults. Pets welcome.