Continuing for 25 selected evenings through Nov. 11, The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze® is the Hudson Valley’s biggest all-ages Halloween extravaganza. A small team of artists comes together to carve more than 5,000 jacks, many fused together in elaborate constructions such as life-size dinosaurs and eight-foot-tall working jack-o’lanterns-in-the-box, all lit up throughout the wooded walkways, orchards, and gardens of historic Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Also making its debut at this year’s Blaze is the Museum of Pumpkin Art, the first ever exhibition space devoted to sculptural works inspired by (but not made from) pumpkins.
Washington Irving’s macabre tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
inspires Horseman’s Hollow, a 13-night interactive haunted
attraction at Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., recommended for ages 10
and up. Stocked with professional actors and state-of-the-art special effects,
Horseman’s Hollow has a high fear factor.
Irving’s ‘Legend,’ recommended for ages 10 and up, brings the master storyteller Jonathan Kruk into the historic, candlelit interior of Sleepy Hollow’s circa-1685 Old Dutch Church, where for 13 evenings he offers a dramatic re-telling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow accompanied by live organ music.
The Legend Behind the ‘Legend’ is a new, daytime
experience at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside in Tarrytown, N.Y. that highlights
the author of the famous story.
Blaze Founding Sponsor is Entergy. Media Sponsors are 100.7 WHUD/The Peak
107.1.
All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley,
the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization which owns and
operates the historic sites that host these events.
Ticket and date informationFor Blaze, Horseman’s
Hollow, and Irving’s ‘Legend,’ admissions are by advance purchase timed ticket.
Blaze dates are Oct. 5-6, 11-14, 17-20, 24-31, Nov. 1-3, 8-11. The first
reservation is 7 p.m. on Oct. 5-6 and 6:30 p.m. for the other dates. Tickets are
$16 for adults ($20 on Saturdays), $12 for children 3-17 ($16 on Saturdays), and
free for children under 3 and Historic Hudson Valley members.
Horseman’s Hollow dates are Oct. 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Nov. 1-2, with
the first reservation at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 ($25 on Saturdays). Historic
Hudson Valley members receive a $5 per ticket discount.
Irving’s ‘Legend’ dates are Oct. 5-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Nov. 1-2.
Seating is very limited, and there are three performances each evening on the
hour, beginning at 5pm (6:15pm Fridays). Tickets are $16 for adults, $12 for
children under 18. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a $5 per ticket
discount.
Legend Behind the ‘Legend’ takes place Wednesdays-Sundays in October, plus
Columbus Day Monday, with the first tour at 10:30am. Tickets are $12 for adults,
$10 for seniors, $6 for children 3-17, and free for those under 3 and Historic
Hudson Valley members.
Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org or by calling
914-366-6900 ($2 per ticket surcharge for phone orders).
Details: The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, which drew more than 80,000 visitors last year, features more than 5,000 illuminated, individually hand-carved jack o’ lanterns. Elaborate single-pumpkin carvings and huge multi-jack o’lantern constructions are professionally lit throughout the landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor in various themed areas.
The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, which drew more than 80,000 visitors last year, features more than 5,000 illuminated, individually hand-carved jack o’ lanterns. Elaborate single-pumpkin carvings and huge multi-jack o’lantern constructions are professionally lit throughout the landscape of Van Cortlandt Manor in various themed areas.
Favorites such as the Undersea Aquarium and walk-through Tunnel O’ Pumpkin
Love are joined this year by new installations including Venus Pumpkin Traps, an
enormous sea serpent, a brontosaurus, and a pterodactyl. The brand new Museum of
Pumpkin Art is the first ever exhibition space devoted to sculptural works
inspired by (but not made from) pumpkins. The Museum of Pumpkin Art is made
possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor
Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
Also new this year is Blaze: The Soundtrack Volume II. Building on
the success of last year’s soundtrack, Historic Hudson Valley teamed up with
professional musician, radio personality, and Halloween fanatic Richard Christy
to create a second volume of all-original music, selections of which will play
throughout the event. The soundtrack is available as a CD at the event and also
a digital download from iTunes and Google Play.
Creative Director Michael Natiello leads a small team of Historic Hudson
Valley staff and local artists who carve. In addition, more than 1,000
volunteers help scoop and light the pumpkins. Blaze artists will be carving on
site during the event. The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze Shop offers a full bounty
of Blaze-specific merchandise including hats, notepads, games, T-shirts,
magnets, caps, mugs, and jewelry. Café Blazé, by Geordane’s of Irvington, will
offer culinary treats including soup, veggie chili, muffins, pumpkin cookies,
and cider.
Van Cortlandt Manor is at 525 South Riverside Avenue, just off Route 9 in
Croton-on-Hudson.
Details: Horseman’s Hollow
Horseman’s Hollow, a haunted experience in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, takes the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes. Historic Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane, all serving the Headless Horseman himself.
Horseman’s Hollow, a haunted experience in the heart of Sleepy Hollow, takes the tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow to its darkest extremes. Historic Philipsburg Manor transforms into a terrifying landscape ruled by the undead, the evil, and the insane, all serving the Headless Horseman himself.
Haunted house professional Lance Hallowell leads a crew of award-winning
makeup and costume designers and a 40-member-strong cast of experienced actors
to create an immersive, interactive, pleasantly terrifying experience, with
state-of-the-spooky-art special effects.
Custom built set pieces and period-correct costumes help orient the
experience in Philipsburg Manor’s traditional time period of the mid-1700s.
Lighting is by Emmy award-winning designer Deke Hazirjian of New York City
Lites.
Philipsburg Manor is at 381 North Broadway (Route 9) in Sleepy
Hollow.
Details: Irving’s ‘Legend’
Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic re-telling of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. Flavored with live spooky organ music by Jim Keyes, Kruk’s storytelling takes place in the historic, candlelit setting of the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow. The circa-1685 stone church is across the street from Philipsburg Manor, where visitors will park. Performances last about 45 minutes.
Master storyteller Jonathan Kruk offers a dramatic re-telling of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, featuring the Headless Horseman, Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, and Katrina Van Tassel. Flavored with live spooky organ music by Jim Keyes, Kruk’s storytelling takes place in the historic, candlelit setting of the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow. The circa-1685 stone church is across the street from Philipsburg Manor, where visitors will park. Performances last about 45 minutes.
Details: Legend Behind the ‘Legend’
During October, Sunnyside celebrates its connection to Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tours of Irving’s home – a colorful blend of architectural styles – will showcase numerous objects related to Irving’s famous story. Visitors on Saturdays and Sundays can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Irving's spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Sunnyside is on West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9 in Tarrytown.
During October, Sunnyside celebrates its connection to Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Tours of Irving’s home – a colorful blend of architectural styles – will showcase numerous objects related to Irving’s famous story. Visitors on Saturdays and Sundays can enjoy a shadow puppet performance of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and experience one of Irving's spooky tales on a walk through the woods. Sunnyside is on West Sunnyside Lane, off Route 9 in Tarrytown.
Adding to the variety of fall activities in the Sleepy
Hollow/Tarrytown area, Lyndhurst debuts a new fun house for Halloween
2013. The experience, one of the only
indoor opportunities during the variable fall weather season, will utilize
Lyndhurst’s historic gothic castle structure to present a theatrical Halloween
fun house that’s simultaneously eerie, scary and beautiful. Additionally,
Lyndhurst will offer a daytime tour experience that should appeal to those
interested in history and fall foliage.
“Jay Ghoul’s House of Curiosities,” introduces
a cast of crazy family and servants stationed throughout the Lyndhurst mansion
that make most families look sane. Visitors will be guided through the eerily
lit and decorated mansion by a staff of spooky servants. Visitors will be introduced to an undead
uncle who’s breath betrays a taste for the unspeakable, a whacky aunt who’s
crystal ball has a short-circuit to the netherworld, the strange son who can’t
stop playing dirges on his harpsichord, the miserly father who is still
counting his pound of flesh even though he’s become a complete skeleton. The mansion’s spectacular dining room will be
set for Halloween dinner but with fingers in the finger bowls and Mrs. Lovett
doing the cooking, visitors are warned not to go into the basement kitchen
unless they want to risk ending up on the dinner menu.
The mansion will be specially lighted and with the music and
live actors throughout the house, visitors will be able to experience the
spectacular gothic castle at night and in a way rarely seen. While the experience will appeal to adults
and teens, younger children can also participate as the most frightening
element of the tour can easily be omitted.
Evening visitors will start their tours at the Lyndhurst
carriage house where food, shopping and activities will be available. Lyndhurst was the shooting location for two
Dark Shadows films and fan club members and former stars often staff the
visitor waiting area and talk about the film. Following the tour, visitors can
return on foot to their cars via the Lyndhurst scarecrow field or can tour the
field in the comfort of a horse-drawn carriage.
During the
day, visitors can also get a unique seasonal experience. October is also a time
that many interested in fall foliage come to Lyndhurst. During the day,
visitors get to experience Lyndhurst specially decorated for the fall season
and get to learn about our fascination with the occult. Special tours will
explain how many of the customs we associate with Halloween and the
supernatural developed in actual practices during Victorian times. Special items are taken out of Lyndhurst’s
vast collection of 4000 objects and put on view for the month of October.
Lyndhurst’s grounds are particularly beautiful during the month. As leaves turn color and start to fall, the
spectacular views of the Tappan Zee Bridge and Hudson River open up. The Lyndhurst Greenhouse lawn is filled with
scarecrows dressed by local school groups.
Ticket Information
Tickets for
fall events can be purchased on-line and will be available mid-August at
www.Lyndhurst .org. For full and updated
information, please go to our web site.
Jay Ghoul’s House
of Curiosities
Opening times:
October 18th,
19th 6 pm to 9 pm
October 20th
6 pm to 8 pm
October 25th,
26th 6 pm to 10 pm
October 27th
6 pm to 8 pm
October 31st,
6 pm to 10 pm
November 1st,
2nd 6 pm to 10 pm
November 3rd
6 pm to 8 pm
Tour ticket prices:
Saturdays and
Sundays
Adults: $25
Children 12 and
under: $20
Thursdays and
Fridays
Adults: $20
Children 12 and
under: $18
Horse-drawn carriage ride tickets: $10
(No advance sale, purchased
on-site)
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