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Halloween for Kids Near Hudson Valley 2026

10 kid-friendly Halloween events near Hudson Valley with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 10 towns. The earliest to open is Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm, on August 28. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.

Pumpkin patch

Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm

Modena, NY
Suggested age All Ages

Big Ulster County farm with apple and pumpkin picking, a corn maze, hayrides and play areas, plus a different themed festival each weekend including a Great Pumpkin Festival in early October.

When
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 25
Hours
10am–6pm
Price
Just Play entry $12 ages 3–20 on Fridays
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Pumpkin patch

Harvest Moon Fall Festival

North Salem, NY
Suggested age All Ages

Weekend fall festival on a Westchester orchard: pumpkin patch, apple picking, hayrides, live music, cider donuts and a hard-cider taproom.

When
Weekends, Sept 12–Nov 1
Hours
9am–5pm
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Family event

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Suggested age All Ages

Thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns light a walking path through the grounds of a historic riverside manor, with large illuminated sculptures and themed displays.

When
Select evenings, Sept 18–Nov 8
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Family event

Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow, NY
Suggested age All Ages

Evening Halloween village at a colonial-era manor: storytellers, fire performers, a brass band, an evening market and a Headless Horseman sound-and-light finale.

When
Fridays–Sundays, Oct 2–31
Hours
Evenings from 6pm or 6:30pm, by date
Price
Adults $35, children $25
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Theme park event

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND New York

Goshen, NY
Suggested age All Ages

The LEGO theme park's Halloween season: trick-or-treat stations around the park, Halloween shows and costumed LEGO characters, all included with admission.

When
Park operating days, Oct 2–Nov 1
Price
Included with park tickets
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Fall festival

Warwick Applefest

Warwick, NY
Suggested age All Ages

Orange County's biggest one-day street festival takes over downtown Warwick with craft and food vendors, several live music stages and apple pie baking and eating contests.

When
Sun, Oct 4
Hours
9am–5pm
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Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Hudson Valley in 2026?

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND New York, Fall Festival at Kelder's Farm, Fall Fun at Minard's Family Farm, Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm, Harvest Moon Fall Festival, Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Soons Orchards, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Hudson Valley in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm on August 28, 2026.

What Halloween events near Hudson Valley are not scary at all for little kids?

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND New York, Fall Festival at Kelder's Farm, Fall Fun at Minard's Family Farm, Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm, Harvest Moon Fall Festival, Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Soons Orchards, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near Hudson Valley are good for kids?

Fall Festival at Kelder's Farm, Fall Fun at Minard's Family Farm, Fall Weekends at Hurds Family Farm, Harvest Moon Fall Festival, Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Soons Orchards and Pumpkin Picking & Corn Maze at Dr. Davies Farm, all suggested for all ages.

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