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The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor
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Except September 15, 2025; September 16, 2025; September 17, 2025; September 18, 2025; September 22, 2025; September 23, 2025; November 3, 2025; November 4, 2025; November 5, 2025; November 6, 2025; November 10, 2025; November 11, 2025; November 12, 2025; November 13, 2025.
This renowned walk-through Halloween experience features more than 7,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack-o'-lanterns forming assorted impressive displays, with lighting and music enhancements. New for 2025 is a jack-o'-lantern big top adventure, a Wicked-themed, emerald-hued storybook pumpkin dreamscape, and the Headless Horseman’s Hideaway featuring spooky sips and haunting visits from the Horseman himself.
All admission is by timed-entry ticket only, and tickets must be purchased in advance. In years past, the organizer has added additional dates during the show's run, so check back for updates. Tickets may be purchased online or by phone.
FLEX ticketing allows advance purchase of tickets that can be used any night during the show's run, which sells out early on popular dates.
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