Westchester County parks: Halloween dance, Hudson Horrors at Playland, Dig-a-Tree at Marshlands

Westchester County parks: Halloween dance, Hudson Horrors at Playland, Dig-a-Tree at Marshlands

Editor’s note: This press release was provided Westchester County.

TUESDAY, OCT. 22

Westchester County Center, 198 N. Central Ave., White Plains — (914) 995-4050

Halloween Dance for the Disabled: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registration required at (914) 347-4409.

 

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, OCT. 25 – 27

Playland Park, Playland Pkwy., Rye: (914) 813-7000

Hudson Horrors: 7 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. 

This one-hour, timed-admissions event immerses you in three unique haunt experiences. It uses elements of live theater and haunted houses to create physical, emotional and psychological experiences. Not advised for children under 16. No costumes or masks allowed; parental discretion advised. $39.99 and $49.99 per person: hudsonhorrors.com/tickets.
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Scared by the Sound: Fri. 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

It’s a 12,000-square-foot enclosed haunted house and outdoor cemetery loaded with a terrifying cast of characters who eagerly await your arrival! Might not be suitable for children under 10 years old even when accompanied by an adult. Rain or shine. Tickets: scaredbythesound.ticketleap.com. $22 per person. playlandpark.org. People adversely affected by fog and strobe lighting, as well as those with some physical limitations or compromised health conditions, are advised not to enter.

 

SATURDAY, OCT. 26

Edith G. Read Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720

Friends of Read Annual Meeting: 11 a.m. – 12 noon

Find out what we’ve been doing, where the challenges and opportunities are and who

your board members are. Share your ideas and learn about our Volunteer Corps.

Open to all members. Meeting will be followed by a luncheon.

 Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005

Halloween Boo Bash: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Come in costume for some Halloween fun! There will be a candy scavenger hunt and Halloween crafts. Refreshments will be served.  Registration required by 10/19.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Dig-a-Tree: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Remove and take home a tree sapling from our meadow. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.

 

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, OCT. 26 — 27

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers: (914) 864-7268

Halloween Train Show: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; under age 2 free.

 Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Art Show: 12 noon  – 4 p.m.

Works on view from Hudson River Pottery, weekends through October.

 

SUNDAY, OCT. 27

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Nearly 30 local farmers offer a variety of produce and other food goods Sundays through October. Vendors at muscootfarm.org.

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Boo Walk: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Go on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt around the farm, then claim a treat at the end as your prize. Children are encouraged to come in costume.

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Pre-Halloween Celebration: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Costumes are optional. Fun for kids with treats and storytelling.