tions include a one-mile hayride, a labyrinth style corn maze, three professionally created haunted houses, four food concessions, as well as Ghoulish Gifts, Magic Moon Gifts, Scarewear, Fear Gear, and Witchy Woman gift shops. Although this event is for family fun, children under 5 are not allowed in the evening, and it is not recommended for children under 8. However, the special children’s day— “A Tiny Taste of Terror” held on Saturday, October 9 from 12 to 3:30pm—tones down its scare level, offering a daylight hayride with a friendly storyteller telling scary tales. Also enjoy a walk through the corn maze, haunted gardens, country games, face painting, and entertainment. The perfect outing for families with young children. The event season starts on October 1. Visit headlesshorseman.com for a full schedule. 778 Broadway, Route 9W, Ulster Park. 845-339-2666.
The Headless Horseman Hayrides
New Paltz Halloween Parade
Haunted Huguenot Street
An annual seven house tour focusing on the “dark” side of one of the oldest streets in the Hudson Valley. The district is entirely lighted with ball jars projecting a sinister, eerie feeling. Over 330 years of ghosts, superstitions, witches, and tales sure to raise the hair on the back of your neck will be hauntingly told by your evening’s guide who will transport you back to the colonial era of this quaint street. The hour-long tour will fill you with stories
The 45 acres of haunted property includes intimidating woods, peculiar ponds, and ghoulish décor throughout the forest, making this just about the best theatrical Halloween event around. The “family-oriented” attrac-
Freak Out and start off the night with the oldest ongoing town tradition and, possibly, the first-ever parade of its kind. In fact, it started so long ago no one remembers when! Over the decades it’s grown to a size with hun-
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about wriggling snakes, tree roots that come alive at night, misery at the hands of jealous neighbors, and the screams of a brokenhearted Indian boy that can still be heard in the Catskills today. Haunted Huguenot Street is designed for those twelve and up. On-site childcare is available for younger children. Tours start at the DuBois Fort Visitor Center. Historical Huguenot Street, New Paltz. Call 845-255-1660 for info. huguenotstreet.org
Don’t be alarmed—there’s enough Halloween horror and panic for everyone.
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