Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Attractions
Last night of the season for the hayride, corn maze, and haunted houses, about 15 minutes south of Kingston.
The Mid-Hudson Fall Guide
Fall in the valley goes fast, and a lot of the big seasonal attractions close right after Halloween. Here's how to squeeze in the good stuff before the holiday season takes over.
Closing weekend: last chances
UlsterCorps Zombie Escape 5K
A trail 5K or 2K walk past costumed zombies, plus a free kids' 1K. Run it with your friends in costume.
Pumpkins & Pigs
Guided tours where rescued pigs dig into pumpkin treats. Costumes encouraged, tissues optional.
Trick-or-Treat on Huguenot Street
Treats at the stone houses of one of the prettiest streets in the valley, plus two food trucks.
FreePure Terror Scream Park: Closing Night
Ten haunted attractions for one last scream of the season.
November farmers' markets
U-pick is mostly done for the year (Weed Orchards in Marlboro, for one, has posted that picking season is over), but these markets keep the harvest coming. Hours were checked on each market's own site.
Newburgh Farmers' Market
The outdoor season wraps on Nov 21. From Dec 5 it moves inside to the Ritz Theater lobby (107 Broadway), Saturdays 10am–2pm.
Beacon Farmers' Market
Rain or shine, all year. Your reliable November source for apples, roots, and baked goods.
Rhinebeck Farmers' Market
One of the longest outdoor seasons around. It accepts SNAP and doubles it with match tokens.
Thanksgiving shopping? See Thanksgiving weekend.
Late-season tips
- Call the farm first. U-pick apples and pumpkin patches wind down in early November, and many farms post their closing day on social media at the last minute.
- Go in the morning. November light fades by about 4:45pm, so plan your orchard or hike before lunch and save the cider-and-cozy part for the afternoon.
- Layer up. It can feel 10 degrees colder up on the ridges (Mohonk, Minnewaska, the Gunks) than down in town.
- Bridge the seasons. Farm stands often switch straight to wreaths and trees the weekend after Thanksgiving. See the Holiday Guide.