| State: | New York |
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| Address: | 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520, USA |
| Postal code: | 10520 |
| Phone: | (914) 366-6900 |
| Website: | http://www.hudsonvalley.org/blaze |
The Jack O’ Lantern Blaze is probably one of the coolest Halloween events I’ve ever seen. We went the day before Halloween and bought our tickets early since we heard they sell out quickly. Just a heads-up: the tickets are pricey, non-refundable, and the event will not cancel even in the rain. They recommend checking the weather before you come, but that’s hard to do when you have to purchase tickets far in advance.
Even with the rain and fog, we had a great time. Honestly, the weather made it feel even spookier. The displays were incredible and truly one of the best Halloween experiences I’ve ever had. I’m glad the event still went on despite the weather, but it would be nice to have a little flexibility with ticket changes or cancellations for those who book early.
Great family experience with young kids. The exhibits are always fun and it’s exciting to see what they add next year after year. We loved the Wizard of Oz yellow brick road. We visited the week after Halloween. The blaze was fantastic and the set up is always amazing! It’s always astounding to see thousands of carved pumpkins each year beautifully glowing in the night. You really have to take your time on the trail to truly respect the talent and time that goes into these carvings. I’ve lost track how many times we have gone here but it has become a yearly tradition that we cherish, and I recommend it anyone who loves Halloween and appreciates art.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is not just a Halloween event; it's an artistic masterpiece and an absolute must-see fall tradition. Stepping onto the illuminated, mile-long path feels like crossing the threshold into a purely whimsical and enchanting world carved entirely out of pumpkins.
The sheer scale of the event is breathtaking. With over 7,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns, the artistry on display is astounding. This isn't just about simple, spooky faces; we’re talking about elaborate, themed installations: colossal dragons breathing fire (made of pumpkins, of course!), massive, glowing dinosaurs, functioning carousel scenes, and even famous works of art recreated in gourd. The level of detail in the carvings is phenomenal, showcasing incredible creativity and technical skill. Every corner turned reveals a new, unforgettable vista.
Great experience and worth it, have been going for the past several years with my wife. Make sure you get tickets a few weeks in advance as the slots tend to fill up quickly. If you go after 9 pm it’s a bit less expensive.
Take your time and really soak in the impressive artistry and coordination that goes into setting up the event.
They add new exhibits to keep things exciting while keeping a lot of the classics.
If you even remotely like jack o'lanterns, this is for you! It's a great event with hundreds, if not thousands, of experience carved pumpkins. Each display is themed and many of them change from year to year. We went at the earliest time. It wasn't crowded at first because it was still a bit bright out. After about 15 min it so it was dark and everything looked incredible. The pumpkin designs and scenes are well crafted and our son loved to see all of them.
Parking was easy and the staff working the lot we're great. They knew what to do and wasted no time. If you can, but tickets in advance and go early. We went later last year and it was great, but I looked that it was a bit less crowded this time.