Sept. 27, 2024 – Dress up for Halloween and participate in a variety of activities in the largest Westchester County Park! Calling all ghouls and goblins! The Spooktacular Oktoberfest at Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River returns on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
All attendees are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. Children’s activities will include trick-or-treating, hayrides, pumpkin painting, pony rides, crafts, a bounce house, food, music and more. The children’s activities will end at 5:30 p.m.
The event’s Oktoberfest, held in the Bergfield section, will feature live music and a variety of food trucks including Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Stone Fire Pizza, Three Little Pigs BBQ, Crazy Taco-Mex and American Swirl Traveling Ice Cream. The Oktoberfest will end at 8:30 p.m.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Halloween marks the heart of autumn, a time when people enjoy the cooler weather and cozy vibes that come with the season. Residents can celebrate the beauty of fall with Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ablaze with gorgeous leaves.”
Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said, “Our Spooktacular Oktoberfest has become one of our most popular fall events. With so many activities and choices of food, children and adults are guaranteed to have a howling good time.”
Early-ghoul pricing is $18 through Monday, Sept. 30; standard pricing begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1: $25 per person for ages 3 and up.
Bring cash for pony rides and the bounce house. Crafts, pumpkin painting, s’mores, trick-or-treating candy, cotton candy, and cider and doughnuts will be available while supplies last. Parking is free; the rain date is Sunday, Oct. 27. For more info or questions, call (914) 864-7322.
Trailside Nature Museum is located at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South.