The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley, Halloween exhibition at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, United States.
Over 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins create illuminated displays across the grounds of an 18th-century estate along the Hudson River.
The event originated in 2005 at Van Cortlandt Manor and expanded to include a second location at Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Long Island.
A team of local artists crafts intricate pumpkin sculptures depicting regional landmarks, mythological creatures, and seasonal figures through traditional carving techniques.
Advance tickets starting at $24 grant access to a 45-minute walking trail through illuminated displays from September through November.
The Pumpkin Planetarium features carved gourds arranged in astronomical patterns alongside a working carousel made entirely of jack-o-lanterns.
Location: Croton-on-Hudson
Address: 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520
Phone: +(914)3666900
Website: http://hudsonvalley.org/blaze
GPS coordinates: 41.19163,-73.87656
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:35
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