Celebrate the fall season with some of New York’s top-rated Halloween experiences, including two activations of The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® and a full roster of Legend of Sleepy Hollow-themed events. Blaze: Hudson Valley returns to its location at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for the 19th year and Blaze: Long Island presented by Catholic Health will return to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage for the fourth year. On the grounds of Washington Irving’s Sunnyside in Tarrytown, visitors can enjoy two special celebrations of the author’s most famous work: Home of the ‘Legend,’ during the day and dramatic evening performances of Irving’s ‘Legend.’ A brand-new event will come to Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow this season, The Spirits of Sleepy Hollow Country: A Night of Legendary Magic, where visitors will be astounded by master illusionists communicating with legends thought long departed.

From fair food to rides the Hudson Valley is bustling with family-friendly festivals and fairs this August. We are rounding up the best festivals and fairs for the month and updating often so make sure you bookmark this page and check back often!

New York farm animal aanctuary hosts 4th annual competition to raise critical funds to support farm animals living at 17 sanctuaries across the U.S.