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Art, History, Architecture & Jack O'Lanterns on the Hudson

  • Van Cortlandt Manor 525 S Riverside, Croton Dam Road Croton-on-Hudson, NY, 10520 United States (map)

Join us to keep the fall fun going and the Halloween spirit alive when we head upstate for a tour of Kykuit followed by the Great Jack O’lantern Blaze on Saturday, November 9th!

Full details:
We’ll meet in Midtown before a quick 1-hour drive to Tarrytown, where we’ll enjoy brunch overlooking the Hudson at Rivermarket Bar & Kitchen.

From there, we’ll absorb the lavishness of Kykuit, once home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller who was once the richest man in America. This extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years and our “Classic tour” will include the main floor of the house, art galleries, Inner Garden, and West Terrace.

After soaking up the art, history and architecture of this beautiful estate, we’ll have the chance to experience the whimsical and art-full magic of the Great Jack O’lantern blaze! We’ll eander through an 18th-century landscape and discover a breathtaking display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns—all designed and hand-carved on site by our team of artisans. Complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack, this one-of-a-kind event is not to be missed!

Please note:

  • All tickets include entrance & 2-hour tour of Kykuit plus timed entry to the Great Jack O’lantern blaze. No food or drink are included.

  • If you would like to join for the Blaze OR Kykuit only and have your own transit, you can book your own ticket for the corresponding times shown below here. Both are accessible by Metronorth + taxi (the Blaze is walkable from Metronorth), though wait times for ubers may be longer than in the city.

  • All other attendees can book the “with transport” option to save a seat in our rental car - or let us know if you would like to drive and might have space to carpool with others!

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Schedule:
10:30am | pick up in Midtown - exact location TBA

12pm | Brunch at RiverMarket
127 West Main Street | Tarrytown, NY

(10 min drive)

2:30-4:30pm | Classic guided tour at Kykuit
381 N Broadway | Sleepy Hollow, NY

(20 min drive)

5-6:30pm | Great Jack O’lantern Blaze
Van Cortlandt Manor | 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Approx. 8pm | Return to NYC

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Non-member Tickets:**
Full experience (with transport):
$185 early bird through 11/2; $195 thereafter

House/Blaze only (no transport):
$130 early bird through 11/2; $140 thereafter

(Only book this option if you will take the train or have your own car - let us know if you would be willing to carpool and drive others.)

**Art-full Members can book discounted tix here. Premier members save an additional 20%. Learn more about membership and join here

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