Attractions

Putnam County Stone Chambers
Are they ancient ceremonial mounds or simple root cellars? Scholars, historians, and locals can’t seem to agree, but one thing is certain, Putnam County’s Stone Chambers are mysterious. Of the 200 or so chambers found in and around the county, all of the sites face East or West, and many align with the Equinox and Solstice sunrises. Some think their architectural construction indicates a Bronze Age technique. Others think they are sites of healing, or portals to ancient knowledge, or even the work of the devil. Whatever they are, they do capture the imagination. 

Events

Haunted Opera Psychic Fair
Date/Time: Saturday, October 3^rd from 5 PM – 10 PM
Location: Cultural Arts Coalition (67 Main Street, Ste 101, Brewster, NY)

Part of Cultural Arts Coalition first annual "Halloween Fest"! Get your tarot read, talk to a psychic or just come to soak up the spooky atmosphere. Refreshments (including signature cocktails and mocktails) will be available for purchase.

Reel Screams: Halloween Movie Trivia Night
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 13^th from 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Reed Memorial Library (1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
For Teens and Adults (16+)

Join Reed Memorial Library for a frightfully fun night of Halloween movie trivia featuring classic monsters, supernatural scares, slasher favorites, creepy comedies, and plenty of iconic moments from the big screen. Bring your movie knowledge, trust your instincts, and compete for prizes—and perhaps a little spooky-season bragging rights.

For more information: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Reel Screams: Halloween Movie Trivia Night | Reed Memorial Library

Nightmare Circus – Mahopac, NY
Date(s)/Time(s): TBD
Location:  Sycamore Park (790 Long Pond Rd, Mahopac, NY).

The Nightmare Circus is back in town! We will make your worst nightmares become reality!

[PLEASE NOTE - Due to the nature of the attraction, this is NOT recommended for children under the age of 10. Children 13 (or younger) MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. This warning does not apply to Children's Day.] 

See for more information: Nightmare Circus Haunted House

Putnam Valley 2026 Harvest Festival
Date/Time: Friday, October 16^th
Location: Putnam Valley Town Park (156 Oscawana Lake Road, Putnam Valley, NY)

Pumpkin Carving, Costume Contest  & Halloween Games.

For more information: Putnam Valley Parks & Recreation

Salome
Date(s): October 15^th – October 18^th & October 22^nd – October 25^th
Location: Cultural Arts Coalition (67 Main Street, Ste 101, Brewster, NY)

Tompkins Corners Annual Harvest Fest
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17th from 1 PM - 5 PM
Location: Tompkins Corners Cultural Center  (729 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley, NY)

Live Music, Craft Artisans, Farmers' Market, Food, Kids' Crafts, and a GIANT pile of leaves!

For more information: Harvest Fest 2026 - Tompkins Corners Cultural Center

Scaring is Caring
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17^th from 2 PM – 4 PM
Location: Cove Care Center (1808 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
Trunk or Treat and Haunted House Fun at Cove Care Center. Open to all ages!

For more information: HOME | CoveCare Center

Patterson Fire Department’s Trunk-or-Treat
Date/Time: Saturday, October 17^th from 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: Patterson Fire Department (13 Burdick Road, Patterson, NY)

Spellbound
Date(s)/Time(s): Saturday, October 17^th & Sunday, October 18^th from 3 PM – 9 PM
Location: Putnam County Veteran Memorial Park (201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel, NY)

Live Music, Fire Dancers & a Mystic Market!

A captivating Halloween festival featuring a mystic market with local artisans, live performances, delectable food, thrilling escape rooms, and family-friendly entertainment. Perfect for all ages, it promises an enchanting experience filled with magic and excitement. 

For more information: Spellbound

Community Day Spooktacular
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18^th from 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Chamber Park (953 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, NY)

Community Day Spooktacular at the Carmel Farmers Market. Come in costume, bring your little ghosts & goblins, shop local, explore the community and enjoy one last big market day for the fall!

Puppet-making workshop for the Cold Spring Halloween Parade
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18^th from 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Desmond-Fish Public Library (472 Route 403, Garrison, NY)
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
Make Big Puppets for the Cold Spring Halloween Parade | Desmond-Fish Public Library

“Lost Boys” Movie Night
Date/Time: Friday, October 23rd, Doors Open at 9:30 PM
Location: Cultural Arts Coalition (67 Main Street, Ste 101, Brewster, NY)

Halloween Movie Night at Ridge Ranch
Date/Time: Friday, October 23^rd from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Ridge Ranch (276 Quaker Road, Patterson NY)
🍿Halloween Moo-vie Night On The Farm 🐮 - Ridge Ranch

Join Ridge Ranch on Friday, October 23rd for a Halloween movie night, complete with popcorn, drinks, and a few surprise animal guests who might just settle in to watch the movie with you!

6:00–7:00 PM | It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown A Halloween classic that’s perfect for our younger moviegoers and the whole family.

7:30–9:00 PM | Casper Stick around as the sun goes down for a little more Halloween fun with everyone’s favorite friendly ghost!

Tickets:
One Movie: $30 per person
Double Feature: $50 per person
*Children Under Two are FREE*

Your ticket includes popcorn, drinks, movie admission and surprise animal guests joining us for the fun!

Come for one movie or make a night of it and stay for both. All ages are welcome!

Mountain Avenue & Nelsonville Cemetery Tour
Date(s)/Time(s): Friday, October 23^rd & Saturday, October 24^th from 3:30 PM – 5 PM
Location: Meet at the Mountain Avenue Cemetery Gate on Craigside Drive behind Haldane Elementary School.
*Registration is Required*
Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour (10/23) – Putnam History Museum
Mountain Ave and Nelsonville Cemetery Tour (10/24) – Putnam History Museum

Join the Putnam History Museum for a special tour to unearth the stories buried in the Mountain Avenue and Nelsonville Cemeteries. Learn the stories of the deceased, from the first European settlers in Philipstown to the 19^th century immigrants who listed their countries of origin in the headstone, Civil War veterans, poets, and more! 

Kent Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat Event
Date/Time: Friday, October 23^rd from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Kent Town Center (25 Sybil's Crossing, Kent, NY)

For more information: Kent Volunteer Fire Department - Putnam County, NY

Cold Spring Halloween Parade
Date/Time: Saturday, October 24^th
Location: Village of Cold Spring

Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Trunk or Treat
Date/Time: Sunday, October 25^th from 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department (741 Route 6, Mahopac, NY)

Pumpkin Glow & Halloween Show
Date/Time: Monday, October 26^th at 6 PM
Location: Kent Public Library (17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent, NY)
*Registration is Required*

The Pumpkin Glow is back for the 10th year! Join the staff at the Kent Public Library for a spellbinding evening of music and dancing. They will provide little bags for a mini trick or treat around the library. Costumes are highly encouraged! 

For more information: Pumpkin Glow & Halloween Show! | Kent Public Library

Escape Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria: Escape Room for Grades 5th-12^th
Date/Time(s): Tuesday, October 27^th, Session 1: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM & Session 2: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Location: Kent Public Library (17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent, NY)
For grades 5–12
*Registration is Required*

Think you have what it takes to survive the night? Join the Kent Public Library for a Five Nights at Freddy’s themed escape room and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Work together with your team to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape before time runs out.

For more information: Escape Freddy Fazbear's Pizzaria: Escape Room for Grades 5th-12th | Kent Public Library

Ghosts of the Revolutionary War
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27^th from 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Reed Memorial Library (1733 Route 6, Carmel, NY)
For Teens and Adults (16+)
*Registration is Required*

History and hauntings come together in this fascinating program celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Join paranormal investigator and author Barry Pirro as he explores the ghost stories and legends surrounding some of the Revolutionary War's most iconic figures and historic sites. 

For more information: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | Ghosts of the Revolutionary War | Reed Memorial Library

Trick or Treat on the Beat
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28^th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Putnam County Sheriff's Office (3 County Center, Carmel, NY)

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is hosting an old-fashioned Halloween parade and Trunk or Treat, and the whole community is invited!

Bring the kids in costume for candy, a Halloween parade, and decorated Sheriff's vehicles. It's a great chance to meet our deputies and have some fun!

Putnam County Youth Bureau Trunk or Treat
Date/Time: Friday, October 30^th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Tilly Foster Farm (100 Route 312, Brewster, NY)

Putnam County Youth Bureau's Annual Trunk or Treat event! A great and safe way for kids to enjoy Halloween together! We are now excepting vendor signups!

Approximately 200 to 250 trunk-or-treaters are expected.

TO PARTICIPATE AS A VENDOR AND REGISTER CLICK HERE
PLEASE RSVP BY OCTOBER 16TH!

For more information: Putnam County Youth Bureau Trunk or Treat is Back! Vendor Signup are now open! - Putnam County, New York

Halloween on Hill Street
Date/Time: Friday, October 30^th from 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Putnam County Golf Course (187 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY)
ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS | Putnam County Golf

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