This fall, Sleepy Hollow Country once again becomes the ultimate destination for Halloween lovers as New York’s most iconic seasonal experiences return. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze lights up nights with brand-new displays and expanded offerings, while immersive Sleepy Hollow-themed events bring Washington Irving’s classic tale to life in thrilling new ways.
Blaze: Hudson Valley returns to Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for 52 nights, from September 12 through November 16. This year’s event is completely reimagined with multiple new pumpkin displays, including intricate carvings of New York State landmarks, eye-popping classic video game icons, and a whimsical hillside Wizard of Oz scene that goes far beyond the rainbow.
The Gourd & Goblet Tavern, a sit-down VIP hospitality experience inside an 18th-century inn nestled along the Blaze trail, returns after a wildly popular opening season that sold out every night—now with increased capacity. New for 2025, visitors can also enjoy The Headless Horseman’s Hideaway, a family-friendly VIP trail-side stop featuring themed cocktails, snacks, and photo-ops with the Horseman himself. Both experiences require separate tickets.
Beyond the glow of thousands of pumpkins, visitors can immerse themselves in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow through a lineup of unforgettable experiences taking place throughout October:
At Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, daytime Legendary Tours offer family fun, including a shadow puppet film and a Legend-themed exhibit. By night, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk and musician Jim Keyes for the outdoor performances of Irving’s ‘Legend,’ a dramatic retelling of Irving’s classic tale.
At Philipsburg Manor, illusionists conjure the supernatural during The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic, featuring ghostly tales and spellbinding tricks. New matinee performances have been added by popular demand.
Debuting this year is The Headless Horseman Files: An Immersive Sleepy Hollow Whodunit, a daytime theatrical mystery walk where visitors gather clues and uncover what really happened to Ichabod Crane.
After dark, Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow has undergone a major transformation as it takes over Philipsburg Manor in the heart of Sleepy Hollow. This atmospheric outdoor experience is filled with fire performers, storytellers, a pop-up market, and a dramatic sound-and-light show recreating the Horseman’s midnight ride.
All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based non-profit educational organization that owns and operates these National Historic Landmarks.
Ticket and Date Information
All events have limited capacity and regularly sell out, so advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 6, 2025, at www.hudsonvalley.org. Presales begin August 1 for Historic Hudson Valley members, followed by app users on August 4 and social media fans and past ticket buyers on August 5. To access the app presale, download the app at hudsonvalley.org/app.
Blaze: Hudson Valley dates are September 12-14, 19-21, 24-30; October 1-31; November 1-2, 7-9, 14-16. Standard admission online tickets start at $24. Children 2 and under attend for free. Entry to The Gourd & Goblet Tavern and The Headless Horseman’s Hideaway require separate tickets to those experiences. FLEX and FLEX PLUS tickets provide the ultimate access with no reservations required. Historic Hudson Valley members can access free standard admission tickets.
The Headless Horseman Files: An Immersive Sleepy Hollow Whodunit dates are Oct. 3-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, 31-Nov. 1. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for children (3-17), and free for children 2 and under. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount.
The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic dates are Oct. 3-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, 31-Nov. 1. Tickets start at $65 and Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount.
Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow dates are Oct. 3-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, 31-Nov. 1. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for children (3-17), and free for children 2 and under. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount on tickets.
Irving’s ‘Legend’ dates are Oct. 3-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, 31-Nov. 1. Tickets start at $45 for adults and $40 for children (3-17). Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount on tickets.
Legendary Tours of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside dates September 12-14, 19-21, Oct. 3-5, 10-13, 17-19, 24-26, 31-Nov 2, Nov 7-9. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and young adults; $16 for children (3-17), and free for those 2 and under. Historic Hudson Valley members receive a 15% discount on tickets.
Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org.
