Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
This page covers and . It moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what New York attractions publish on their own websites.
Everything below is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
3 of the 22, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year — and for the venue having published both a photograph and a price. Everything else is below.
On nowOct 3
Great Pumpkin Farm, Clarence
The 30th annual World Pumpkin Weigh-Off takes place in Clarence with growers competing to bring the largest pumpkins. Winners are announced and cash prizes awarded, with potential national and world record bonuses.
On nowOct 3
Cayuga Museum of History & Art, Auburn
Families watch the animated sequel where Buzz and the gang race to save Woody from a toy collector, followed by hands-on activities.
On nowOct 3
Haunted Fortress of Stanford, Stanfordville
The Haunted Fortress offers eerie sets and spooky characters for a scary tour through the swamp walk. Families walk through during evening hours across four weekends in October.
22 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
This weekendOct 4 · 10:00 amEvent
Staten Island Children's Museum, Staten Island
An immersive experience for families with children ages 0–5 set outside in the Glade of Shade. Families experience the cycle of life through movement theater, poetic text in multiple languages, and interactive play beneath the open sky.
“Sunday, October 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am”
On nowOct 3 – 4 · 10:00 amEvent
Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead
A traditional North Fork country fair celebrates Long Island's agricultural heritage with two days of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, historical demonstrations, folk arts and craft demonstrations, and hands-on activities for children and adults.
“October 3rd & 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional North Fork country fair at our annual Country Fair”
On nowOct 3 · 4:00 pmEvent
South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center, Bridgehampton
Families learn how insects and invertebrates make their homes in gardens, exploring the roles of pollinators, predators, and pests among plants.
“October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm”
This weekendOct 4Event
Voelker Orth Museum, Queens
The Queens Memory Project collects images and stories about garden experiences in Queens. Visitors can swap gardening tips, take home plants, make art, and view the All the Queens Gardens exhibition.
“Sunday, October 4, 1:30 – 3:30pm”
On nowOct 3Event
Crawford House, Newburgh
Dozens of musical performances take place on porches throughout Newburgh. The Crawford House Porch hosts musicians from 1–4 pm, with public restrooms, house tours, and a gift shop available.
“Saturday, October 3, 2026”
Dr Davies Farm, Congers
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Regular dates
Families ride hayrides to the pumpkin patch and fall activity areas on weekends. Hayride-only tickets and combination packages with corn maze and sugar pumpkin picking are available.
“On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, hayrides are available to our pumpkin patch and fall activity areas.”
This weekendOct 4Regular dates
Families ride hayrides to the pumpkin patch and fall activity areas on weekends. Hayride-only tickets and combination packages with corn maze and sugar pumpkin picking are available.
“On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, hayrides are available to our pumpkin patch and fall activity areas.”
Haunted Fortress of Stanford, Stanfordville
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Regular dates
The Haunted Fortress offers eerie sets and spooky characters for a scary tour through the swamp walk. Families walk through during evening hours across four weekends in October.
“Opening on Friday October 2nd for four weekends: Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm Sundays from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm.”
This weekendOct 4 – 18Season
A daytime sensory-friendly showing of the Haunted Fortress with no scary sounds, creepy actors, or strobe lights. Guests walk through the entire fortress during the afternoon with donations welcome.
“Sunday October 4, 2-4 pm”
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Event
A guided tour tracing the Square House's transformations from 1730 private home through inn, tavern, city hall, and colonial museum. Tickets required.
“Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM 12:00 PM”
On nowOct 3Event
A bi-monthly children's program for ages 6–10 featuring engaging storytelling, hands-on activities like themed coloring pages, and an introduction to the Square House Museum. Walk-ins welcome.
Free to get into
The venue: “Admission is free, with a suggested $10 donation per guest to help support our mission.”
“Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30 AM 11:30 AM”
On nowOct 3Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm October 2 – 31Regular dates
TerrorDome Haunted Scream Park, Newburgh
A haunted scream park with multiple attractions including a barn of terror, escape room, mini golf, laser tag, and carnival games. Families can re-enter all attractions unlimited times in one night.
“Fridays & Saturdays, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm October 2 – 31”
This weekendOct 4Event
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel
Live music, local vendors, crafts, and food celebrate the harvest with family fun at Bethel Woods on Sunday, October 4.
“Sunday, Oct 4 Harvest Festival: Great Pumpkin Harvest Live Music, Local Vendors, Crafts, Food, and Family Fun!”
On nowOct 3 – 4 · 6:30 pmEvent
Shaker Heritage Society, Albany
Dance, music, and storytelling portray the life of Mother Ann Lee, foundress of the Shaker movement. The performance features traditional Shaker song and dance by community members alongside contemporary choreography by professional performers.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm”
On nowOct 3Event
Cayuga Museum of History & Art, Auburn
Families watch the animated sequel where Buzz and the gang race to save Woody from a toy collector, followed by hands-on activities.
“October 3 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm”
On nowOct 3Event
Schweinfurth Art Center, Auburn
Families write stories on cloth and hand-sew a gris gris necklace from colorful African fabric. The workshop is for ages 7 to adult and includes sharing objects that bring joy or tell cherished stories.
“1-3 pm Saturday, Oct. 3”
On nowOct 3 · 11:00 amEvent
Reading Adventureland, Rochester
Families celebrate the opening of a traveling exhibit featuring Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Visitors explore the exhibit, blast off in Wallace's rocket, test contraptions with Gromit, design inventions, and make rockets from recycled materials.
“Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™: Shear Genius! Opening Event Dates: October 3, 2026 at 11:00 am”
Great Pumpkin Farm, Clarence
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Event
The 30th annual World Pumpkin Weigh-Off takes place in Clarence with growers competing to bring the largest pumpkins. Winners are announced and cash prizes awarded, with potential national and world record bonuses.
“World Pumpkin Weigh Off – Oct 3rd”
On nowSep 19 – Oct 31Season
Families pick pumpkins by the pound, browse Halloween decorations and handmade crafts in the General Store, sample freshly baked pies and pastries at the bakery, and enjoy hot cider daily. Donuts made fresh on festival weekends.
“Season runs Sep. 19 – Oct. 31”
Smithome Farms, Elmira
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm & Columbus DayRegular dates
A family pumpkin patch with acres to explore and over a dozen pumpkin varieties to choose from. Families can pick their own pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, play games like apple cannon and duck races, and navigate a corn maze.
“Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm & Columbus Day”
This weekendOct 4Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm & Columbus DayRegular dates
A family pumpkin patch with acres to explore and over a dozen pumpkin varieties to choose from. Families can pick their own pumpkins, enjoy hayrides, play games like apple cannon and duck races, and navigate a corn maze.
“Saturday & Sunday 11am - 5pm & Columbus Day”
North Country Nightmares Haunted Attractions, Watertown
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Regular dates
Actor-free haunts perfect for families or those wanting chills without jump scares. Same eerie sets with ticket sales from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
“our actor-free haunts run every Saturday & Sunday from September 26 – October 31, 2026”
This weekendOct 4Regular dates
Actor-free haunts perfect for families or those wanting chills without jump scares. Same eerie sets with ticket sales from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
“our actor-free haunts run every Saturday & Sunday from September 26 – October 31, 2026”
24 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
Museum of the Moving Image, Queens
3 things on here this weekend
On nowMay 15 – Oct 12Season
Families can watch full episodes from Crunchyroll Anime Awards–nominated and –winning series spanning 2016 to the present.
“May 15–October 12, 2026 See full episodes from Crunchyroll Anime Awards”
On nowOct 3 – 31Season
This Halloween season, the Museum presents a collection of monster-themed films ranging from hilarious to horrifying, featuring vampires, werewolves, amphibious monsters, and demons.
“October 3–31, 2026 This Halloween season, we're pleased to present”
On nowAug 6 – Nov 12Season
MoMI presents four restored Felix the Cat cartoons from 1927–28, featuring Felix's adventures at sea, with pasta, courting Juliet, and making his own movie.
“August 6–November 12, 2026 MoMI presents four restored Felix the Cat cartoons”
On nowOct 3 – 25Season
Historic Richmond Town's Decker Farm, Staten Island
Families search the pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a classic hayride, try pumpkin chucking, paint pumpkins, and eat fall food favorites at the farm.
“October Weekends, including the second Monday12pm-5pm | 435 Richmond Hill Rd.”
On nowSep 21 – Oct 12Season
Bakewicz Farms, Wading River
The farm opens on September 21st with all festival activities including apple picking, pumpkin picking, and live music from 1–4pm. Seven apple varieties and over ten family activities are available.
“we are open 9/21 with all festival activities! Apple picking & Pumpkin picking now available!”
On nowSep 21 – Oct 30Season
Brightwaters Farms, Bay Shore
The farm opens for fall harvest season with pumpkin picking, hayrides, animal viewing, farm games, face painting, magic shows, and a country store with fresh baked goods and cider donuts.
“2026 Fall Festival Season will begin September 21st through October 30th.”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
MetaVersive Arena, Westbury
MetaVersive Arena offers limited-time Halloween packages pairing two free-roam VR experiences in one visit. Families choose between Haunted + Undead Arena or Haunted + Outbreak, with play times of 30 to 45 minutes.
“October onlyTwo immersive experiencesMetaVersive Arena · Westbury, NYHalloween double features”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season
Organics Today Farm, East Islip
The farm opens daily for pumpkin picking and hay rides through Halloween. Families can select pumpkins, enjoy wagon rides, and take photos among festive decorations and scarecrows.
Free to get into
The venue: “Free Admission Everyday !”
“Open Every day for Pumpkin Picking and Hay Rides from September 26th to Halloween!!”
On nowSep 19 – Nov 1Season
Hank's Pumpkintown, Water Mill
Families pick their own pumpkins of all sizes straight from the vine across Hank's Water Mill fields, along with gourds, corn stalks, straw bales, and fall decorations.
“HANK'S PUMPKINTOWN: (9/19/26-11/1/26)”
On nowOct 1 – Nov 30
Darkness Rising Haunted Attraction, Copiague
A nighttime haunted attraction featuring two uniquely themed experiences: Dead City, an urban zombie outbreak, and Twisted Tales: The Nightmare Realm, a corrupted fairytale world. One ticket includes both houses in one continuous experience.
“SELECT DATES OCT - NOV”
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm, Yorktown Heights
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 2 – 31Season
Families pick their own pumpkins from the patch on weekdays and weekends throughout October. The farm is open 10am to 4:30pm, closed Tuesdays.
“opening for Pick Your Own Pumpkins on Friday, October 2nd, 2026”
On nowSep 26 – Dec 15Season
The farm operates its pick-your-own orchards and markets from late August through mid-December, open Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am–4:30pm for picking and 10am–5pm for markets.
“OPEN WEDNESDAYS-MONDAYS starting late August through mid-December”
On nowOct 2 – Nov 1Season
Dogwood Acres Family Farm, Middletown
Families pick pumpkins, enjoy scenic hayrides, explore the corn maze, meet farm animals, and capture festive fall photos throughout the farm during the autumn season.
“oct 2 - NOV 1 Pick your perfect pumpkin, enjoy a scenic hayride, explore the corn maze, meet adorable animals, and capture the season with festive fall photo ops throughout the farm.”
On nowSep 28 – Nov 1Season
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard, North Salem
Families enjoy live country music, a pumpkin patch, apple picking, cider donuts, hay rides, a fun zone with obstacle courses and bouncy activities, and BBQ food vendors across the farm.
“Weekends During September and October”
On nowOct 2 – Nov 1Season
Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion, Wappingers Falls
The haunted mansion opens for its 50th anniversary with all-new immersive adventures, intricate mazes, creative twists, and live character performances designed to entertain and terrify families and friends.
“Opening Oct 2nd - Nov 1st RESERVATION ONLY Limited tickets sold each evening”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Bellinger's Orchard, Fultonville
Families pick their own apples from the orchard throughout October. The farm store is open daily from 9am to 5pm, with new apple varieties becoming available on specific dates.
“October Pick Your Own Apples - Store is Open 9am-5pm Daily”
On nowAug 27 – Nov 1 · 6:30 pmSeason
Mabee Farm Historic Site, Rotterdam Junction
Hundreds of artisan-made silk lanterns with LED lights depict creatures from Chinese legends. Visitors walk through the illuminated wonderland and watch acrobatic performances by the award-winning Zigong Acrobatic Troupe.
“Dates: August 27, 2026 – November 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm”
On nowOct 3 – 31Season
Our Farm, Manlius
The farm opens weekends in October for pumpkin picking, wagon rides, a corn maze shaped like a duck, a petting zoo with sheep and goats, horse rides, and a trebuchet pumpkin launch. A food truck operates most weekend days.
“Our Farm activities will be open every weekend in October starting on October 3rd and Indigenous Peoples Day (October 12th)”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31Season
Tim's Pumpkin Patch, Marietta
The farm is open daily with pumpkin picking, a bakery and gift store, wagon rides on weekends, and apple cannons on Saturdays and Sundays.
“The Farm: 9am-6pm every day in September & October”
On nowSep 11 – Oct 31Season
Will's Cackleberry Castle Pumpkin Farm, Camden
The pumpkin farm opens for the fall season with hayrides, bounce houses, a spooky corn field walk, live music on Sundays, outdoor movies, animal viewing, and Halloween displays. Food and seasonal goods available.
Free to get into
The venue: “FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING!!”
“2026 Pumpkin Farm Hours open~ Friday, September 11th thru Halloween night~”
On nowSep 11 – Oct 31Season
Pick'n Patch & Corn Maze, Stanley
The pumpkin patch offers classic jack-o-lanterns, specialty pumpkins, munchkins, gourds, mums, corn stalks, straw bales and fall produce. Families select from varieties harvested and displayed on the lawn.
“Pumpkin Patch: Dates Sept 11 - Oct 31”
On nowSep 19 – Oct 31Season
Woody Acres, Penfield
Families explore the pumpkin patch to select from pumpkins, gourds, squash, mums, corn stalks, and navigate a hay maze on the farm.
“Open September 19th - October 31st”
On nowSep 19 – Oct 25Season
Akron Acres, Akron
Families pick pumpkins from the patch via antique tractor-drawn hayrides, visit animal barns, explore a corn maze, enjoy pony rides and kiddie hayrides, and browse the country store for fall produce and decor.
“We open for Fall 2026 on Saturday, September 19th and continues every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day until October 25.”
On nowSep 12 – Oct 31Season
Kelkenberg Farm, Clarence Center
The farm opens for fall with pumpkin picking, hayrides, pony rides, animal visits, mountain slides, and a bounce pad. Admission includes a pumpkin from the patch and barnyard activities. The farm market offers fresh donuts, cider, ice cream, local produce, and wood-fired pizzas on weekends.
“The 2026 Fall season is Sept. 12th – Halloween”
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.
