Kreepy Kids’ Kruise on the Hudson
Give your kids another chance to wear their Halloween costumes while you enjoy a boat ride together on the Hudson River! On Saturday, October 24 at 11:30 a.m., the Kreepy Kids’ Kruise departs from Kingston and provides entertainment throughout the ride, including a magician, face paint and a deejay. This is fun for all ages, including grandparents. Tickets cost $22 general admission, $14 for ages 4 to 11 years.
The Kreepy Kid’s Kruise is offered by Hudson River Cruises, located at East Strand Street in Kingston. For tickets or more information, call (800) 979-3370 or visit https://hudsonrivercruises.com.
Trick or Treat in the Fields at Art Omi
So much of Halloween tends to be focused on the kids, but how about a setting that adults will enjoy, too? With some art, perhaps? On Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 3 p.m., the Omi International Arts Center invites families for Trick or Treat in the Fields. Come in costume and enjoy activities including artmaking, hayrides and a candy hunt with outdoor sculptures all around!
This event is free and open to the public of all ages. The Omi International Arts Center is located at 1405 County Route 22 in Ghent. For more information, call (518) 392-4747 or visit www.artomi.org.
Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours at Clermont
History and country charm combine for a terrific evening excursion for your family: Legends by Candlelight Ghost Tours. On Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., tours leave every half-hour to enchant you with ghosts and other spooky elements of the Clermont State Historic Site. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Prepaid reservations are required.
Clermont State Historic Site is located at 87 Clermont Avenue in Germantown. For reservations or more information, call (518) 537-4240 or visit www.friendsofclermont.org/legends-by-candlelight-ghost-tours.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Community Trick-or-Treat at SUNY-New Paltz
Here’s a terrific event for folks with young kids experiencing trick-or-treating for the first time, or giving a costume a test run, or insurance if your kid gets sick on Halloween this year, or offering an indoor trick-or-treat option in the event of forecast inclement weather on Halloween itself: the annual Community Trick-or-Treat at SUNY-New Paltz. On Sunday, October 25 from 3 to 5 p.m., families and children aged 12 and under are invited to any of the residence halls for Halloween activities and trick-or-treating. My kids love this event and look forward to it every year. Pro tip: I encourage you to arrive as close to 3 p.m. as possible, because (no names) the candy inventories traditionally seem to diminish rapidly in some of the dorms well before 5 p.m.
Parking is available in the Haggerty Administration Building’s Lot #15 on Route 32 and the Route 32 Lot #28. For more information or to thank the college for this great community event, call (845) 257-4444.
Little Gym of Kingston hosts Halloween Gym-boree
If you’re looking for a Halloween bash for young children, gym activities and live music, you will want to head to the Little Gym of Kingston this Sunday, October 25 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The sixth annual Halloween Gym-boree includes the terrific, family-friendly, toe-tapping tunes of Ratboy, Jr., a costume contest, free raffles, refreshments and of course gym-style fun! Admission costs $8 per person, or $25 for a family four-pack.
The Little Gym of Kingston is located at 1200 Ulster Avenue in Kingston, near Marshall’s. For tickets or more information, call (845) 382-1020 or visit www.facebook.com/tlgkingston. To learn more about the musicians and to hear some tunes, visit https://ratboyjr.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Ghost Train Night at Hyde Park Station
What happens when you put together ghost stories, local history and trains? You get Halloween Ghost Train Night! On Monday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hyde Park Station, families can hear ghost stories of this historic station along with other tales.
The Hyde Park Station is located at 34 River Road in Hyde Park. For more information, visit https://hydeparkstation.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Halloween lantern workshop at Highland Library
Calling all kids ages 10 and up: How about shedding a little light on the subject of Halloween? Try making lanterns! On Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., come to the Highland Public Library for crafting and fun.
The Highland Public Library is located at 30 Church Street in Highland. For more information or to register, call (845) 691-2275 or visit www.highlandlibrary.org.
Erica Chase-Salerno is in her third cycle of chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, and is loving her beautiful growing hat collection, which warms her bald head! She can be reached at [email protected].
