The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze



If you are looking for an exciting event to go to this Halloween, head over to Croton-on-Hudson!

From now until November 19, you can go to the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor! This is an event that has been around since 2005 and has only grown over the years. It features more than 7,000 hand carved pumpkins along the grounds of the old estate. Walking through the entire path of jack o’lanterns is said to take a total of 45 minutes, but some guests walk through it even longer because they are looking at how impressive the pumpkins are. 

What has made this such an iconic event not only for Westchester County but for all of New York state, is how much work is put into making these massive pumpkin sculptures. While there are standard jack o’lanterns with faces carved into them throughout the trail, the jack o’lanterns are used to make many different sculptures that can best be described as artwork. There is a tunnel that people can walk through that is covered with jack o’lanterns with stars carved into them on the inside. Since it is in Westchester County and the village of Sleepy Hollow is only a few minutes away, there are some sculptures that honor its legacy, such as the headless horseman, and headless horseman bridge. There are also many impressive structures made from jack o’lanterns such as totem poles, the statue of liberty, a windmill, and a carousel. It also features synchronized lighting and a soundtrack made specifically for the event.

There are going to be some new additions to the event this year. They are a fully operational pumpkin Ferris wheel, a tribute to Day of the Dead, and a circus sideshow. 

So get your tickets and head over to one of the highlights of Westchester County in the Fall!


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