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Día de los Muertos - New York Botanical Garden

October 3 - Nov 2, 2026 - With vibrant marigold blooms and a colorful community ofrenda, the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos come to the garden for a celebration of memory, life, and renewal—new this year at NYBG. Friendly spirit guides lead the way to joyful encounters with artfully arranged calaveras and a larger-than-life Catrina adorned with colorful flowers. Celebrate loved ones with music and crafts on weekends, while experiencing joyful moments of reflection among fall’s golden foliage and festive pumpkins. Be sure to join us on Sunday, November 1 at 2 p.m. for the Día de los Muertos parade!
Dates: 
11/01/2026
11/02/2026
Hours Vary
Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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The Great Jack-o-lantern Blaze - Van Cortlandt Manor

Bigger, Brighter, and More Spectacular Than Ever Before! Now through November 8th! Meander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this immersive, one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!
Dates: 
11/01/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
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Location: 
Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, USA
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GLOW Wild Lantern Festival - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

Journey through a breathtaking wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by wildlife from around the world at GLOW Wild presented by ASML. This unforgettable nighttime experience features more than 40 spectacular displays and hundreds of new handcrafted illuminated lanterns and interactive experiences, transforming Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo into one of the region's premier fall attractions.
Dates: 
11/01/2026
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: 
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610, USA
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Fall Festival at Outhouse Orchards

Welcome to Outhouse Orchards, your go-to fall destination in North Salem, NY! Embrace the season with apple picking, explore our pumpkin patch, get lost in our thrilling corn maze, and take a scenic hayride through the farm. Don't forget to stop by our farm stand for fresh produce, homemade treats, and our signature hard cider. From exciting activities to seasonal treats, Outhouse Orchards is the ideal spot to embrace everything fall has to offer!
Dates: 
11/01/2026
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun: 9am - 5pm
Location: 
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, United States
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