Events

The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, September 27th!  The Open-Air Market gives residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Four blocks of Gay Street are closed to vehicles every weekend, transforming into a pedestrian-friendly destination that is perfect for outdoor dining, boutique shopping, and leisurely strolls.  Important Details:• Where: Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street)• When: Every weekend (Friday morning through Monday morning) from May 1st – September 27th• Website: www.downtownwestchester.com/openairmarket• Parking: www.downtownwestchester.com/parking  General Notes:• The streets are closed from roughly Friday at 8am to Monday at 8am.• Gay Street will also be closed to vehicles on Monday holidays and will start early on Thursdays ahead of Friday holidays.• Construction for new bollards is underway at several intersections on Gay Street. Some areas may be impacted on Friday mornings/afternoons, but should be open by Friday evenings. The goal is to have this project completed by June.• This event is rain or shine. Shopping/dining in the street will most likely be unavailable until the bad weather passes, but Gay Street will remain closed.• Due to Facebook's limitations, we couldn’t list every single date the Open-Air Market runs for. Therefore, this event is set up to only show the Friday dates

September 11 - October 30 Hours vary depending on date Live Music weekends & select evenings Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (CLOSED Oct 1, 7, 8, 12) 25+ Festival Field attractions included! Pumpkin Patch* ALL NEW Zinnia Garden* (closes at 5pm) Tasty food & drinks *Pick your own crops are sold separately & available while supplies last.

Opening Weekend Hours: Sat. Sept. 12 from 10:00am – 10:00pm and Sun. Sept. 13 from 10:00am – 6:00 pm Hours from Sept. 18 – October 31 Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00am – 10:00pm Sundays: 10:00am – 6:00pm Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Barrel Train Rides, Jump Pad, Pedal Tractors/Trikes and lots of yard games Admission Prices (at the gate): Ages 3 – 64: $15.00/person Ages 65 and older: $13.00/person Groups of 15 or more: $14.00/person Barnyard Express Train Ride: $5.00/person ages 3 and up SPECIAL FRIDAY PRICING**** at the gate:  $8.00/person (ages 3 and up) between the hours of 10:00 – 4:00 only 2026 Little Pumpkins Season Pass - FRIDAYS ONLY - Can purchase pass available beginning July 24. Valid every Friday from September 18 - October 30 between the hours of 10:00am & 4:00pm. Includes: Includes Corn Maze, wagon ride to Pumpkin Patch, farm activities and unlimited rides*! Also includes one free drink from the Barn Market each Friday.** One pass needed per person ages 3 and up. (Ages 2 and under are free.) *The Barnyard Express Train Ride is not included. ** The free drink is a beverage from the refrigerator.

Pumpkin Chuck'r Buy a Pumpkin in the Field and Chuck’r! Saturdays & Sundays: 10am – 6pm Admission Tickets: includes the Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin patch, corn maze and other activities $15 (Ages 3 – 64) $13 (Ages 65 +) Children 2 and under free. Groups of 15 or more – $1 Off Admission. Friday “Fun” Day Tickets 10am – 4pm on Fridays Only! General Admission Tickets: $8 for All Ages! *For admission into the farm between the hours of 10am – 4pm on Friday. Purchase Friday Fun Day Tickets at the Gate – not available online. Add-Ons: The Barnyard Express Train Ride Tickets: $5 Pick a Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkins Priced By Size Pumpkin Chuck’r: $7 An A-MAZE-ING Escape! Escape Room Experience Bundle: Tickets available for purchase beginning July 15! Includes the Escape Room and Admission for ONLY $25! (Save $5.00 by purchasing the bundled ticket.) Ticket is valid for only the day of the Escape Room admission.

Things get spellbinding and spooky at Shady Brook Farm after dark...but not too scary, just fun! Included with admission: Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (starts @ dusk) - CLOSED Oct 1, 2, 8, 9 & 13 Moonlit Maze (BYO flashlight, kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Haunted Barn & Alien Encounter (no live actors) Pumpkin Patch Cheery Bonfires Live Music on the Big Stage (weekends & select weeknights)

A spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event! We keep the "happy" in "Happy Hauntings" during this special time of year, open weekends mid-September and October.

Activities Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash 77¢ /pound More than 40 different types of pumpkins, gourds, and squash Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Shears & Wagons Available Pick Your Own Apples $2.75 lb; 20 lbs. or more $2 lb. More than 30 different varieties grown at Brecknock Orchard Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Wagons Available Wagon Ride Orchard Tour | $12 20 minute ride Wagon ride around the orchard with a farmer tour guide on the wagon with you. Children Under 2 are Free Wagon Ride (No Tour) | $9 20 minute ride Wagon Ride around the orchard with scenic views of the orchard. Children Under 2 are Free Make Your Own Caramel Apple | $7 Dip a fresh apple in warm caramel, then roll in a topping of your choice Children’s Fall-Themed Crafts | 3 for $12 Make a Personal Size Apple Crisp Decorate a Pumpkin Shell Corn With An Antique Corn Sheller Play Area Apple Checkers Corn Fodder Horse Corn Hole Corn Hut Corn Kernel Box Mini Diggers Paint With Water Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Pumpkin Toss Ring Toss Rope Mazes Rope Toss Straw Maze Swings & Slides Tire Mountain Trike Bale Trail Activity Combos Ultimate Child Combo | $26 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour 3 Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Child Combo | $21 Wagon Ride Three Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Ultimate Adult Combo | $17 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Adult Combo | $12 Wagon Ride MYO Caramel Apple Food Available Apple Cider Donuts Fresh hot apple cider donuts are a Fall favorite! Watch apple cider donuts being made, and get yours fresh and warm! Slushies & Gelatis Apple Cider, Peach, Strawberry, Lemonade, Iced Coffee Enjoy a cool refreshing slushie made with Brecknock Orchard grown fruit. The fall favorite, apple cider slushie, has not added sugar or preservatives. Just 100% pure apples. Want to take your slushie to the next level? Get it with vanilla ice cream served as a gelati. Oh you’re drooling just reading about these! Hot Apple Cider Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a must have! Paired with a fresh apple cider donut, this is the perfect drink for a brisk fall day. Words cannot adequately describe how good apple cider is! Cotton Candy Food Vendors Gene’s Family Beef: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 18 King’s BBQ: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 25 Golden Pretzel: Sept. 20, 26, 27, Oct. 4,13 There is no entrance, admission, or parking fee. You pay for the activities you choose to do. All activity tickets are purchased at the event. Cash, credit, debit, and mobile payments are accepted everywhere. For the safety of others and the safety of fresh food, pets must be leashed and stay in parking areas.            

Daytime Events 10am-4:30pm Daily (Weather Permitting) Regular tickets for daytime events can be purchased day-of, in person, with cash, card, or check. PUMPKINLAND 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch, & over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! DAYTIME HAYRIDES – $10 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st (Everyday) Kids will adore a daytime hayride through friendly woods. Appropriate for all ages. MAZES – $5 Includes Cornstalk Maze, Halloween Funhouse, and Casper’s Castle. Combo Ticket for Daytime Hayride and Mazes – $13 Children 2 and under can participate in all events for free with a paid adult.

Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton. Whether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression. Space is limited, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light. Fridays & Saturdays | September 25 – November 7 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

We’re taking our favorite high-flying, family-friendly fun fall event to new heights! We’re thrilled to partner with Balloon Shows USA to bring you an all-new balloon festival. Enjoy a weekend of spectacular hot air balloon glows and laser light shows, music, family activities, food trucks, craft vendors and more. You’ll find lots to do in the afternoon and evening. Ascend in a tethered balloon, weather permitting. Browse our retailers’ offerings. If you’re bringing little ones, take a wagon ride, visit our kids’ area, and let them burn off some energy in the bounce houses. Grab a bite to eat from our food trucks; each will offer a special bacon-themed dish in addition to its regular menu. At 8:30, the lights come on and the fun kicks into high gear. Watch as massive tethered hot air balloons illuminate the night and state-of-the-art laser displays paint the sky with brilliant colors. It’s an unforgettable sight and an experience you won’t want to miss. What to expect: Massive balloons and special shaped balloons guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike. Check your bucket list and get a ride in a real tethered balloon ($35, weather permitting). High-energy entertainment all evening with our DJ. Shop, explore and discover craft and retail vendors with unique finds and handmade goods. Satisfy your cravings at our food truck festival, featuring special bacon-themed creations from select vendors. Take in the scenery and enjoy our farm with free hayrides. Don’t miss the Kids Zone with games, rides, bounce houses and nonstop fun ($5 to $20 for unlimited rides). The Grand Finale (8:30 pm nightly) with Balloon Glow & Laser Show, music and synchronized balloon burn, giant glowing balloons and crowd countdowns Dates: Friday, September 25, 2026 & Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 3 pm–10 pm both days Grand Finale: 8:30 pm Tickets: In advance VIP: $45/day Adults: $25/day Kids (6-12): $15/day Kids (5 and under): FREE Tickets will be available at the gate for an additional cost. Get tickets now before we sell out. Click here to order tickets