52 nights from September 12–November 16 and a crush of weekend demand mean your ideal Blaze slot can disappear fast. If you time it right, you’ll avoid sellouts—and score calmer crowds.
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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns for 52 nights (Sept 12–Nov 16) at Van Cortlandt Manor with timed admission only. Historic Hudson Valley added new VIP stops yet still enforces limited capacity on peak evenings. Weekends near Halloween historically go first, with FLEX tickets bypassing sold-out slots. Locals say Tuesday–Thursday entries after sunset deliver the clearest views and shortest lines.
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Weeknight planners in Westchester can grab early evening entries and walk right in; out-of-town weekenders often find only late slots—or none—remaining by midweek. Families chasing bedtime-friendly times are competing with visitors, so expect the 6–8 p.m. windows to vanish earliest. If you’re traveling, lock your time before you book lodging.
“All events have limited capacity and regularly sell out, so advance ticket purchase is required,” — Historic Hudson Valley news release (July 30, 2025).
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Use the hayride kickoff as your deadline: Sleepy Hollow’s Haunted Hayride runs Oct 17–18, tightening nearby weekend supply. Move now: choose a midweek Blaze slot, hold FLEX if you need weather wiggle room, and set reminders for any add-ons.
| Step | Detail | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pick a Blaze date/time or FLEX to avoid sold-out nights | Before Oct 1 |
| 2 | Pair with Sleepy Hollow hayride or village events | Before Oct 10 |
| 3 | Book parking/lodging in Croton-on-Hudson/Tarrytown | Within 24 hours of tickets |
| 4 | Plan arrival 30–45 minutes early for security & entry | Day of visit |
Happy Halloween! Love the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor, Croton NY… # pumpkinblaze pic.twitter.com/YqEj8AkCMx
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) October 31, 2014
Signals to watch in the next 60 days on the Blaze calendar
Check the ticket grid daily for “Limited Tickets!” flags—those typically appear 3–5 days before peak weekends. Expect a second surge after schools announce fall breaks and when the weather forecast clears. If your preferred slot shows “limited,” switch to weeknights or buy FLEX before prices creep toward $42 on peak times.
Are weekend Blaze slots sold out 72 hours ahead in October?
Track how many Saturday entries are gone by Wednesday afternoon; if that number rises week to week, you’re in a sellout cycle. Use that metric to decide whether to jump on FLEX or pivot to Thursday. Parents and photographers: are you noticing calmer trails after 8:30 p.m. compared with 6–7 p.m.?
Trippy pumpkins! #PumpkinBlaze pic.twitter.com/JQQS9zYqvA
— ⚾️ ⚽️Kate From Mint City ⚽️⚾️ (@librarian_kate) October 14, 2023
SOURCES
- https://hudsonvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/RELEASE-Halloween-2025.pdf
- https://pumpkinblaze.org/plan-your-visit/
- https://visitsleepyhollow.com/plan/sleepy-hollow-haunted-hayride/
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