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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is now in two locations



New York’s best fall event is back in the Hudson Valley and Long Island, along with more Halloween fun

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is back


Fall in New York is better than ever, with two locations of The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® and special Legend of Sleepy Hollow-themed experiences ready to launch in the Hudson Valley. Blaze: Hudson Valley returns to its location at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson for a 17th year and Blaze: Long Island returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration in Old Bethpage after a successful launch in 2020. 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.’

Both locations of The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze® are bigger and better than ever before and feature thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns lit up in elaborate displays throughout historic landscapes.


Blaze: Hudson Valley will run for a record 59 nights from September 17 through November 21. 






Blaze: Long Island will run for 36 nights from September 22 through November 7.  



New displays this year at Blaze: Hudson Valley include a New York City streetscape and an immersive river walk-through experience. At Blaze: Long Island, visitors will see a brand-new 80-foot circus train and be enchanted by a new sea monster and more creatures from under the ocean.

More Halloween fun can be found at the estate of Washington Irving, America’s founding father of literature. Historic Hudson Valley is bringing his classic spooky tale to life at Sunnyside, where visitors during the day can tour Irving’s home, take in an original shadow puppet film and see a special Legend exhibit at Home of the ‘Legend.’ In the evenings, master storyteller Jonathan Kruk casts a spell with dramatic performances of Irving’s ‘Legend,’ performed outdoors under the stars. Complete with live music by Jim Keyes and an appearance from the Headless Horseman himself, this performance is sure to thrill audiences of all ages.

The health and safety of our visitors is our highest priority. HHV’s experiences are largely outdoors and touch-free, and capacity has been reduced to ensure social distancing. Visitors who are not vaccinated are required to wear masks at all times. Masks are not required for vaccinated visitors while on the grounds, but will be required when entering buildings at our sites, such as restrooms or shops. Visitors should consult hudsonvalley.org for our most current requirements. 

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