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Spooks, Sips & Spectacular Fall Fun!
Plus: Sushi classes, enchanted forests, and Queen-inspired Halloween power ballads!
Welcome to Issue #29 of the Westchester Weekly! Halloween may be slowly winding down, but the magic isn’t over – Westchester is buzzing with spooky adventures, festive events, and family-friendly fun to kick off November as well!
From ghostly tours and haunted theaters to lantern-lit forests and Día de Muertos celebrations, there’s something for every thrill-seeker, foodie, and creative soul. So grab your friends, family, or little goblins, get out there, and soak up the season!
In this issue:
🎭 Haunted Tours, Ghostly Tales & Creepy Theater Nights
🍹 Spooky Sips, Culinary Workshops & Cocktail Fun
🎶 Rock Legends, Disco & Ballet Magic
🎃 Lantern Trails, Pumpkin Paths & Día de Muertos Adventures
🏡 Real Estate Deal of the Week 🏡
Just listed in Scarsdale!
Bright and inviting, this handsome Colonial in the Heathcote neighborhood blends timeless charm with modern updates, creating a warm home ready for both everyday life and entertaining. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors, an open kitchen-family room with new cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, and French doors leading to a lovely patio set the stage for comfort and style. With generously sized living spaces, a wood-burning fireplace, a first-floor guest suite with full bath, and a beautifully refreshed exterior, it truly feels like a move-in ready dream!
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,980 sq ft
Built in 1939
Lot size: approximately 0.25 acres
Asking Price: $1,850,000
View the full listing here.
🧺 Family-Friendly Fun
Without her magic ring, the Faerie Queen can’t host her Halloween Ball – visit Cliffdale Farm for an enchanted outdoor adventure through the forest in search of lost treasure, complete with whimsical characters and familiar forest friends!
🎃 A Spooktacular Experience at Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard | North Salem | Until Nov 1 | More
Enchanting trails, twinkling lights, pumpkin-patch magic, and just the right amount of spooky – a fully immersive and fun farm night out!
👻 ‘Tis the Wind and Nothing More
The Armour-Stiner Octagon House | Irvington | Oct 30-Nov 1 | More
Step inside a one-of-a-kind Victorian mansion for eerie tales woven through history, architecture, and mystery.
🍬 Inclusive Trick-or-Treating with Team Nikhil
Bedford Village Memorial Park | Bedford | Oct 31 | More
A sensory-friendly Halloween celebration where every kid gets to shine – costumes, candy, and community joy included!
🧚 Teatown’s Enchanted Forest
Cliffdale Farm | Croton-on-Hudson | Oct 31-Nov 1 | More
A lantern-lit woodland adventure where forest creatures come alive and wonder fills every step.
✍️ Dead Poets Rise: A Day of the Dead Poetry Event
Riverfront Yonkers Library | Yonkers | Nov 1 | More
Celebrate Día de Muertos through poetry, remembrance, and creative expression honoring those who came before us.
💀 Día de Muertos
Hudson River Museum | Yonkers | Nov 1-2 | More
A vibrant festival with music, art, altars, and tradition – a beautiful way for families to honor loved ones and culture!
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🍻 Activities for Adults
👻 The Headless Horseman Files
Philipsburg Manor | Pocantico Hills | Until November 1 | More
Follow a candle-lit trail, solve the mystery of Ichabod Crane, and feel the chill of the Headless Horseman stalking the shadows. This interactive haunt is a fall must-do.
🍽️ Hudson Valley Restaurant Week
Various Locations | Hudson Valley | Until November 9 | More
Deck yourself out for a two-week culinary showcase – prix-fixe menus, new flavor finds, and local restaurants all serving their best. A foodie’s dream in full fall swing.
🎭 Ghost Tours of The Music Hall 2025
Tarrytown Music Hall | Tarrytown | Oct 30-Nov 1 | More
Explore backstage corridors by flashlight and hear spooky stories where the past lingers. This isn’t your average theater visit – it’s ghost-tripping with flair!
🎉 Tony’s Halloween Night
Tony’s | Greenwich | October 31 | More
Costumes? Check. Dancing ’til late? Check. Spooky cocktails? Double check. This is the kind of Halloween night you’ll still be talking about next October.
🍣 Japanese Culinary Workshop
KinoSaito | Verplanck | November 1 | More
Sharpen your chopsticks and your cooking skills – this hands-on workshop dives into Japanese flavors you’ll want to make again and again.
👑 HalloQueen
Locals 10538 | Larchmont | November 1 | More
Drag, drama and devilish decor – HalloQueen brings high glam and hilarious hijinks to the spooky season. Smash your look and show up bold.
🪩 Disco of the Dead
Tennis Club of Hastings | Hastings-on-Hudson | November 1 | More
Glitter, ghosts, gyrating grooves – this disco party blends the fun of costume night with funky beats. It’s Halloween after-hours done right.
🩰 Complexions Contemporary Ballet
The PAC | Purchase | November 1 | More
A performance where movement meets modern art – Complexions delivers bold visuals, stunning athleticism, and a ballet experience like no other.
🎸 Grand Funk Railroad
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater | Peekskill | November 1 | More
Rock legends bring the anthems, the riffs, and the crowd energy – the perfect way to cap off a spooky-fest weekend.
🌡️ Weather Report
☀️ Weekend Weather at a Glance
Friday (Oct 31): 🌧️ Chance of morning sprinkles then partly sunny – High ≈ 56 °F / Low ≈ 46 °F – A chilly day with a possible light rain start; a rain jacket or umbrella isn’t a bad idea!
Saturday (Nov 1): ☀️ Mostly sunny – High ≈ 58 °F / Low ≈ 43 °F – Bright, crisp and autumn-perfect; great for any outdoor activities with some extra layers!
Sunday (Nov 2): ☀️ Mostly sunny – High ≈ 55 °F / Low ≈ 45 °F – Cool but clear; ideal for finishing the weekend outside before the real autumn chill deepens.
Thanks for reading!
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— Ethan & The Westchester Weekly team
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