Sleepy Hollow is Halloween country writ large. As soon as the calendar flips over to October 1, large groups of tourists arrive for guided tours of the Sleepy Hollow Cemetary. The Blaze (of pumpkin and pumpkin-like sculptures) starts early and stays into November. Neighborhoods and shops start decorating for the big day. And it all culminates (as it did this past weekend) in block parties and the grand parade down Main Street.
If you’re not a fan of the concept or practice of the Halloween celebration, zoom-scroll down past this section. If you are, however, a Halloween junkie (or even someone with a vague appreciation) this section is for you.
The Blaze: Pumpkins Abound — Here Are But a Couple
Photos by Harry Bloomfeld
The New York Botanical Gardens Catches Halloween Fever
Photos by Gerry Mahoney
Witches Festival on the Hudson, October 22
It was a dark and stormy day . . . and, suddenly, witches on the Hudson!
Photos by Mimi Abramovitz
Decorations: Uptown, Downtown, All across the Town!
In the ‘Hood . . .
Just goes to prove the old adage: Don’t drink and fly . . .
Photos by Mimi Abramovitz
On the Town . . .
Beware the passing cars, as well
Inside the stores, too — this one in Town
Young Halloween Artists Were Offered Opportunities on Shop Windows (again, just a few)
And Then the Event Everyone’s Been Waiting For: The Halloween Parade
He who leads it all off . . . the Headless Horseman rides again