Time To Sign Up For Halloween Fun Near Chappaqua

CHAPPAQUA-MOUNT KISCO, NY—Here's some scary news about Halloween. Although the holiday is weeks away, ticket sales for some of the Hudson Valley's best Halloween events are already underway. Many of these events sell out, so buying a ticket sooner rather than later is more likely to scare up a fun Halloween experience.

Horseman's Hollow, Sleepy Hollow

For a few nights in October, historic Philipsburg Manor is transformed into a terrifying landscape patrolled by the Headless Horseman from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Elaborate costumes and the work of award-wining feature-film makeup artists make it all too real. It's so scary that it's recommended for children over the age of 10 and not suitable for adults who are claustrophobic or have chronic health conditions.

Tickets start at $20. The event takes place evenings Oct. 6 -8, 13-15, 20-22 and 26 - 31 at 778 Broadway in Sleepy Hollow.

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, Croton-on-Hudson

If jack o'lanterns are your favorite part of Halloween—or even fall— you can't miss an event that transforms jack o' lanterns into a Statue of Liberty, aquatic creatures, trains, even dinosaurs. Hundreds of jack o'lanterns blazing at historic Van Cortlandt Manor also makes for a great photo op. Last year this event sold out, so plan ahead. Tickets start at $20, children 3 - 17 are $16 (Fridays and Saturdays it's $25 and $20). Children under 3 are free. Groups of 25 or more: email lorourke@hudsonvalley.org. Tickets are already on sale for Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1, 5-9, 12-31, Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 17-18, 24-25 at 525 South Riverside Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson.

The Haunt at Ricky Ledge, White Plains

The Haunt at Rocky Ledge is a frightening event that features two haunted houses, a long terrifying walk through the woods, and what has been described as Westchester's only haunted cornfield. Be prepared for a nightmarish good time and the possibility of losing yourself on the eight acre property. The event runs weekends from Oct. 6 - 29 at 142 Old Orchard Street, White Plains. Ticket information will be up here.

Kevin McCurdy's Haunted Mansion, Wappingers Falls

For a frightfully good time you may want to visit this mansion and its haunted trails. Each of the mansion's haunted rooms is staged with actors, set pieces and animatronics. The event lasts from Oct. 6 to 31 at the mansion in Bowdoin Park, 38 Sheafe Rd., Wappingers Falls. Prepare to be scared from 9 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays, from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 and 31. For ticket information, click here. Group rates are not available at the door, so reserve them by calling (845) 297-2288.

The Forest of Fear, Tuxedo Park

WARNING: The Forest of Fear contains scenes that some visitors may find disturbing. Not recommended for children under 12 or anyone with a chronic health condition, this fearful event is staged by the same people who bring you the Renaissance Faire. This year's celebration of horror takes place on Friday through Sunday nights Oct. 6 - 29 at 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo Park. Tickets range from $16 to 30 and while you can probably get a ticket after waiting on line, group tickets need to be ordered in advance.

Barn of Terror, Lake Katrine

This event starts Sept. 29 and will run every weekend until Oct. 29 or, as those manning the barn like to say, "until there are no bodies left." The barn of terror features eight rooms of barn-related frights, a ‘shocking Silo’, Double-Dare mine shaft and the ‘Freaks of Cornville.’ Tickets are $33 but there's a reduced group rate as well as a special discount for police, firemen, EMS technicians, military and reserve military and veterans showing their photo ID. The Barn of Terror is located at 25 Thru View Farm Road on Old Kings Highway, Lake Katrine.

Pure Terror Scream Park, Monroe

The Scream Park—with no less than six haunted houses—is open weekends from Sept. 29 through Nov. 4. Visitors enter through dark creepy woods to visit the haunted houses complete with live actors, movie quality sets and special effects. Although you can get tickets by waiting on the admission line, a VIP pass allows you to skip the long wait. Group tickets are also available online. The park is located at 299 Museum Village Road, Monroe.

It's not too early to scare up a good time.