Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley Will Run For 54 Nights

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns for its 18th Halloween season in Croton-on-Hudson, and organizers promise it will be bigger than ever.

That means thousands of imaginatively hand-carved jack o’lanterns lit up in elaborate displays on the grounds of historic Van Cortlandt Manor in various themed areas.

New creations such as an animated “Jack” Smith working in his shop and a hive of glowing bees will join favorite installations, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Pumpkin Planetarium.

Creative Director Michael Natiello leads a small team of Historic Hudson Valley staff and local artists who carve. The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Shop offers a selection of Blaze-specific merchandise including T-shirts and hats.

Van Cortlandt Manor is at 525 South Riverside Avenue, just off Route 9 in Croton-on-Hudson.

These events have limited capacity and sell out. All admissions are by advance purchase only.

Blaze: Hudson Valley dates are Sept. 16-18; Sept. 22-25; Sept. 28-Oct. 31; Nov. 2-6; Nov. 9-13; and Nov. 18-20. Online tickets start at $32 for adults and $24 for children 3-17, and are free for children 2 and under. Historic Hudson Valley members can attend Blaze: Hudson Valley for free.

Buy tickets online at www.hudsonvalley.org or by calling 914-366-6900 ($2.50 per ticket surcharge for phone orders).

All events are held rain or shine. Proceeds support Historic Hudson Valley, the Tarrytown-based private, non-profit educational organization that owns and operates several National Historic Landmarks.

Blaze: Hudson Valley’s Supporting Sponsor is Servpro of Peekskill, Ossining, and Contributing Sponsors are JPMorgan Chase and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company.