As the leaves are turning and the smell of pumpkin spice wafts through the air, everyone can’t help crave fall and all of the activities that come with it. Below are some top picks from Northern Westchester that are fun for everyone.
Lasdon Arboretum Train Show – Repeating weekends, 11:00 AM, Katonah
Lasdon Park hosts its annual Halloween Train Show, with a variety of Lionel trains making their way through 100 feet of track with haunted scenery and a Harry Potter express visiting Hogwarts castle. Additional features include spooky surprises, a children’s tent, a storyteller and live music and more. www.lasdonpark.org.
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Halloween Carnival & Ragamuffin Parade,
October 23rd, 12:30pm, Chappaqua Train Station: The carnival starts at 12:30pm with giant slide games, bounce castle, go carts, rides, cotton candy, popcorn, a DJ and the Bedford School of Rock House Band. Come in costume and march in the parade at 3:30pm. Be part of the parade featuring the Blue Crew Marching Band, the Dixie Dandies Marching Band, the Chappaqua Fire Department and the Chappaqua Ambulance Dracula. Everyone is welcome. Rain date, Sat, 10/30. Chappaqua Train Station
The Jacob Burns Film Center has two Halloween events taking place: the annual Halloween Movie Marathon, and screenings of “The Boxtrolls” for younger viewers, including a special 3D screening. The Boxtrolls is being shown on 10/22 @12pm, 10/27 @12pm, and 10/27 @3pm. The Halloween Movie Marathon is schedule for 10/21@ 9:30pm, with a check-in at 8:30. For more info, click here.
Katonah Halloween Parade – October 30, downtown Katonah at 3:00 PM. See attached flyer for more information.
October 28: 7pm, North Castle Public Library
LIU Professor Valerie Franco gives her Friday night film series over to absolute pleasure. She invites everyone to dress up, bring your props (rice, newspaper, squirt gun, confetti, toast, toilet paper, bell and cards) and call out your favorite lines. For more information, go here for more information.Halloween Party with Sugar Rush
October 28: 9:30pm, Armonk House

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