Ulster County Harvest and Halloween Events

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3rd Annual Scarecrows at Frog Alley. See stylish scarecrows on display created by local artists and designers, and enter your own scarecrow to be judged to win prizes! A pie contest will also take place. Historic Frog Alley Park, Uptown Kingston. Sponsored by the Friends of Historic Kingston and the Junior League of Kingston. Historic Frog Alley Park, Uptown Kingston; 10am-2pm; For contest entry deadlines and further details please contact 845-339-0720 or email fohk@verizon.net

Hudson River Cruises – October 25th
1 East Strand Street, Kingston, NY
845-340-4700
“Kreepy Kids Kruise!” departs at 11:30am. Returns at 1:30pm. Haunting fun with DJ, and many other kiddy activities. Costumes welcome, not required! There will be a costume contest with prizes! Reservations recommended.

Halloween in the Hamlet – Highland

Ellenville Cooperative Nursery School Halloween Harvest Festival.  Age Group Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, Apple Pie & Chili Contest, Free Halloween Crafts, Goody Bags,Haunted House, Storytelling, Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting and more. $10/child, Adults free with child. All proceeds to benefit the Ellenville Cooperative Nursery School. 23 Washington Avenue, Ellenville; noon-4pm; Contact: Meagan Frederick at meagan.frederick@gmail.comor ellenvillenurseryschool@gmail.com

The Great Pumpkin Patch Express.  A special train ride to visit the “Sincere Pumpkin Patch” where visitors will enjoy meeting their favorite PEANUTS™ characters, live music, story- telling, tractor rides, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and other family-oriented activities. Enjoy a reading of the Charles Schultz classic “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” At the end of the trip, each child will receive a certificate for participating in the train ride. The entire train ride and Pumpkin Patch experience is about 2 hours in length. All trains depart from Westbrook Station at Kingston Plaza, and run round trip. 688-7400; For schedule and to buy tickets visit www.cmrrevents.com/wordpress/peanuts

31    Haunted Huguenot Street Trick-or-Treating. Children and families are welcome to walk Haunted Huguenot Street, trick-or-treating at our historic houses (the houses will be otherwise closed during this time).  Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz; 4-6pm; (845) 255-1660; media@huguenotstreet.org  Click Here for additional details

31    24th Annual Night of 100 Pumpkins. Pumpkin Carving Contest. Come to The Bakery and see all the pumpkins lit. Enjoy free hot cider, cocoa and pumpkin bread.  To enter just bring your pumpkin to The Bakery on October 30th. Local artists will judge the pumpkins and lots of prizes, all donated by local businesses, will be awarded. Adults and children are judged separately so everyone can participate.  All entrants receive a free Jack O’ Lantern Cookie.The Bakery, 13A North Front Street, New Paltz; 6-10pm; For more information 255-8840 and to see pictures of last year’s pumpkins go to www.ilovethebakery.com

Halloween Haunts and Happenings – October 31st-Nov 2nd
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY
845-255-1000

1 (Raindate November 2)    Fifth Annual UlsterCorps Service Sprint + Zombie Escape.  Be spirited away on a trail winding through spooky woods, tunnels and caves.  Zombie Escape runners wear a flag belt (like flag football) – avoid the zombies and get through the woods with at least one flag and all your brains intact and you win. Top finishers receive certificates in gender and age group categories. Special awards given to Best Individual Costume and Best Group Costume. Pre-Registration: $20; Register by 10/15 and receive a free t-shirt; Day-Of Registration: $25 (no t-shirt); Team Discount: $15 per person, a team must have at least three members.  All funds raised from registration fees will benefit UlsterCorps. Volunteer zombies and other helpers very welcome.  At Williams Lake, 434 Williams Lake Rd, Rosendale; 10am-1pm;
More info call 845-481-0331 or email volunteer@ulstercorps.orgor
www.ulstercorps.org/?event=5th-annual-ulstercorps-service-sprint-zombie-escape

1, 2    The Great Pumpkin Patch Express.  A special train ride to visit the “Sincere Pumpkin Patch” where visitors will enjoy meeting their favorite PEANUTS™ characters, live music, story- telling, tractor rides, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and other family-oriented activities. Enjoy a reading of the Charles Schultz classic “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” At the end of the trip, each child will receive a certificate for participating in the train ride. The entire train ride and Pumpkin Patch experience is about 2 hours in length. All trains depart from Westbrook Station at Kingston Plaza, and run round trip. 688-7400; For schedule and to buy tickets visit www.cmrrevents.com/wordpress/peanuts