The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Great Jack-o’-Lantern Sail will take place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Belmont Lake State Park. Festivities begin at 3:00PM and will conclude at 6:30PM; the Jack-o’-Lanterns will set sail at approximately 6:15PM.
Everyone is welcome to join in this spooky celebration! In addition to the Jack-o’-Lantern Sail on the lake at dusk, there will be a kid friendly spooky house, a magic show, a petting zoo, character meet & greets, children’s games and more! Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. Pumpkin Park Sweet Street presented by Connoisseur Media Long Island will bring activities and candy from local businesses, so don’t forget a trick-or-treat bag! All activities are free! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
If you would like to have your Jack-o’-Lantern in the sail, register at www.bookwhen.com/jackolantern. Registration is limited to the first 50 carved pumpkins. Pumpkins must be between the size of a soccer ball and a basketball and dropped off at Belmont Lake State Park Boat Dock the day of the event between 10:00am and 4:00pm. For additional information, please call the Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or email liparksrecreation@parks.ny.gov.