What to Do for the Halloween Weekend in the New City Area

Halloween in on Monday, and while there are many events on the day of the Eve of All Hallows, to give the holiday its full old-fashioned name, there will also be many things to do this weekend. The weather will be a bit warmer on Saturday and Sunday than the current cold snap, but it doesn’t look like it will rain on any costumed parades.

Here are some things to do this weekend:

Nyack Parade: The Nyack Halloween Parade kicks off at 5 p.m. on Oct. 29. There will be floats, bands, fire departments, and more than 300 costumed participants. Cash prizes for the best costume! Click here for more information.
Haverstraw Parade: Haverstraw’s Annual Village Halloween Parade will march from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday. People of all ages are invited and prizes for best costume will be awarded. The parade is in Haverstraw Center.
New Paltz Parade: The Annual New Paltz Halloween Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. on Monday on Main Street and Manheim Boulevard. The march will end at the firehouse, where the Lion’s Club will distribute apples and candy.
Field of Screamz: The Rockland Boulders presents “Field of Screamz” at Palisades Credit Union Park on Saturday and Sunday. The Haunted House is open from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $12. The stadium is at 1 Provident Bank Park Drive in Pomona.

Bird hike at Westmoreland: The Westmoreland Sanctuary will hold a bird hike on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for every aged 8 and older. Participants will learn how to identify birds and assist in recording the birds we see and hear for our monitoring records. There is a $5 fee for non-members. The sanctuary is located at 260 Chestnut Ridge Road in Mount Kisco.

A History of Funerals: St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site will present a lecture, “Rest in Peace: A History of Funerals in America,” with Nancy Coffey, a professor at the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. The lecture is at 1 p.m. on Saturday and is free. The historic site is at 894 South Columbus Avenue in Mount Vernon.

Knock ‘Em Dead Comedy: The Greenburgh Hebrew Center in Dobbs Ferry will present a Murder Mystery Show, “The Whacked Family Reunion- A Lethal Luau!” on Saturday at 8 p.m. Join the Whack family as they come together for a reunion like no other! The party will be full of music, luau fun, and laughter, but someone might just end up getting whacked! Ticket price includes dessert and coffee. The fee is $36 per person or $50 for patrons, which Includes dessert and coffee. Wine, Beer and Soda will be available for purchase. The center is at 515 Broadway. For further information, click here or call 914-693-4260.

Murder Mystery at the Library: Murder is afoot at the New Rochelle Library on Saturday at 7 p.m. The interactive event includes cocktails and a strolling supper while participants solve the mystery. There will also be silent and live auctions. The library is at 1 Library Plaza. The evening is $125 per person, which includes open bar and a buffet. Tickets can be reserved online at www.nrplfoundation.org.

Haunted Trains and Dinosaurs: The Ninth Annual Halloween Train Show will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Lasdon Park, Arboretum, and Veterans Memorial from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The huge railroad layout in the Main house includes Hogwarts Castle among other features. The dinosaur garden is outside. Visitors can explore the trail and see some of the thrills of the season. Tractor-drawn wagon rides will be available every half hour. The main garden will also feature a display of mums and the Westchester Veterans Museum will be open. The train display and house entrance fee is $3 per child and $5 for adults. Wagon rides are $5. Lasdon Park is at 2610 Amawalk Road (Route 35) in Somers. For more information, click here.

SEE:

• The Best Real Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
• Hudson Valley Guide to Halloween 2016
• Hudson Valley Guide to the Perfect Pumpkin 2016

Image by Evan Swigart, via Wikimedia Commons.