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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: 
10/07/2026
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
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Location: 
New York Botanical Garden, Southern Boulevard, The Bronx, NY, USA
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2026 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions

Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions is a immersive experience with a theme that changes each Halloween season, and features a theatrical hayride, corn maze, haunted houses, walking trails, and more. Please see the website for a list of all 13 attractions. Horror Lives Here.
Dates: 
10/09/2026
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
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Location: 
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions, Route 9W, Ulster Park, NY 12487, United States
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Open House New York Weekend 2026

October 16 - 18, 2026 - Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across all five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities. Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more. Start planning your Weekend.
Dates: 
10/16/2026
10/17/2026
10/18/2026
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Location: 
Various Locations throughout the Five Burroughs
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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: 
10/07/2026
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
Mon - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat & Sun: 9am - 5pm
Location: 
Outhouse Orchards, 139 Hardscrabble Rd, North Salem, NY 10560, United States
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Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm

Muscoot’s weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 15.
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10/18/2026
10/25/2026
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: 
Muscoot Farm, 51 New York 100, Katonah, NY 10536, United States
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