Top 4 Pumpkin Events In New York State This Fall

Fall is in full swing and it is time to officially start making plans for fall foliage, apple cider donuts and pumpkins! There is so much fall fun to be had in New York State so today we will focus on one specific theme, pumpkins!

These are the Top 4 pumpkin related events taking place in New York State this season. From the Thousand Islands to Adirondacks, Catskills and the Finger Lakes we have something for you and the whole family. Let's "carve" out some fun this fall.

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THE GREAT JACK 0'LANTERN BLAZE - Croton-On-Hudson, NY. - See more than 7,000 pumpkins lighting up the Hudson Valley skies with synchronized lighting and music from now until November 17, 2024 at Van Cortlandt Manor. Advance tickets only. No tickets sold on-site. Check for tickets HERE.

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GREAT CORTLAND PUMPKINFEST - Cortland, NY

October 5th and 6th
Live music
Local crafters and artisans
Carnival rides, hay rides and pony rides
Pumpkin Pub

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PEACE, LOVE AND PUMPKINS - Bethel, NY - October 11th - October 27th - This is a walk-thru experience featuring the haunting trails filled with thousands of hand-carved jack o' lanterns.

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PUNKIN CHUNKIN FESTIVAL - Clayton, NY Thousand Islands-Seaway - October 19, 2024 - Watch as pumpkins are literally catapulted into the St. Lawrence River from 11a-3p and enjoy the farmers market, BBQ feed and contest.

New York State has some much to offer this fall. If you are looking for Oktoberfest celebrations, haunted hayrides, foliage rides and more check out I Love NY.

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