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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.

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$20

🎬 Museums & immersive

Bruce Museum

📍 Greenwich, Lower Connecticut

Open · until 4:30 PM (NY time)

Art and natural history museum with free parking, for all ages.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT 06830 · Map

Sun	10 AM–4:30 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu	10 AM–4:30 PM
Fri	10 AM–4:30 PM
Sat	10 AM–4:30 PM

Tue–Sun 10–5, last admission 4:30. Tuesdays are free (listed separately).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Cradle of Aviation Museum

📍 Garden City, Long Island Lower New York

Open · until 5 PM (NY time)

Real planes and a lunar module in hangar-size galleries, with a planetarium dome.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	10 AM–5 PM
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Closed Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🍎 Farms, orchards & markets

Dr. Davies Farm

📍 Congers, Rockland Lower New York

Open · until 5:30 PM (NY time)

A farm in Congers. What sets it apart: a family-owned, fifth-generation farm since 1891 with over 5,000 trees and 27 apple varieties for pick-your-own (per its official site).

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–3 hrs

Hours & address

306 Rt 304, Congers, NY 10920 · Map

Sun	9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Mon	10 AM–4:30 PM
Tue	10 AM–4:30 PM
Wed	10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu	9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Fri	9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sat	9:30 AM–5:30 PM

Apple picking Mon–Wed 10 AM–4:30 PM; Thu–Sun 9:30 AM–5:30 PM; hayrides, pumpkins and corn maze Sat–Sun 10 AM–4:30 PM (official site). Seasonal; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center

📍 Glen Cove, Long Island Lower New York

Open · until 4:30 PM (NY time)

A museum on Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove. In its own words: “Founded over 25 years ago, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is the preeminent Holocaust resource on Long Island.” (official site)

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542 · Map

Sun	12 PM–4 PM
Mon	10 AM–4:30 PM
Tue	10 AM–4:30 PM
Wed	10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu	10 AM–4:30 PM
Fri	10 AM–4:30 PM
Sat	12 PM–4 PM

Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM; Sat–Sun 12 PM–4 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🏛️ Historic sites & landmarks

Locust Grove Historic Site

📍 Poughkeepsie, Hudson Valley Lower New York

Open · until 5 PM (NY time)

A historic site in Poughkeepsie. What sets it apart: the Hudson River estate of telegraph inventor Samuel Morse, with a historic mansion, gardens and 5 miles of hiking trails (per its official site).

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

2683 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	10 AM–5 PM
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	10 AM–5 PM
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Grounds daily 10 AM–5 PM; mansion tours at 11 AM, 1 PM and 2:30 PM, visitor center weekends (official site).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Long Island Children's Museum

📍 Garden City, Long Island Lower New York

Open · until 4 PM (NY time)

Hands-on exhibits for younger kids. A family outing rather than a date.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	10 AM–4 PM
Wed	10 AM–4 PM
Thu	10 AM–4 PM
Fri	10 AM–4 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Closed most Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Maritime Aquarium

📍 Norwalk, Lower Connecticut

Open · until 5 PM (NY time)

Long Island Sound aquarium with seals, sharks, jellyfish and a 4D theater. Good for families and all ages.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	10 AM–5 PM
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	10 AM–5 PM
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Open daily 10–5; last arrival 4pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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$25

🧗 Climbing & thrills

Movement Valhalla

📍 Valhalla, Westchester Lower New York

Open · until 10 PM (NY time)

Rope climbing and bouldering gym with day passes.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

1 Commerce St, Valhalla, NY 10595 · Map

Sun	9 AM–6 PM
Mon	10 AM–10 PM
Tue	10 AM–10 PM
Wed	10 AM–10 PM
Thu	10 AM–10 PM
Fri	10 AM–10 PM
Sat	9 AM–8 PM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Old Westbury Gardens

📍 Old Westbury, Long Island Lower New York

Open · until 4 PM (NY time)

Formal gardens and a Gold Coast mansion, for all ages.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568 · Map

Sun	10 AM–4 PM
Mon	10 AM–4 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	10 AM–4 PM
Thu	10 AM–4 PM
Fri	10 AM–4 PM
Sat	10 AM–4 PM

Through Oct 31: open daily except Tue, 10–6; last garden admission 4pm.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Stamford Museum & Nature Center

📍 Stamford, Lower Connecticut

Open · until 5 PM (NY time)

Farm animals at Heckscher Farm, 80 acres of trails, a nature playground and galleries. Family friendly.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–3 hrs

Hours & address

39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 · Map

Sun	9 AM–5 PM
Mon	9 AM–5 PM
Tue	9 AM–5 PM
Wed	9 AM–5 PM
Thu	9 AM–5 PM
Fri	9 AM–5 PM
Sat	9 AM–5 PM

Daily 9–5, weather permitting; last entry 4:30.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Stepping Stones Museum for Children

📍 Norwalk, Lower Connecticut

Open · until 5 PM (NY time)

A museum on West Avenue in Norwalk. In its own words: “The joy of discovery is at the heart of Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk, CT.” (official site)

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 · Map

Sun	10 AM–5 PM
Mon	10 AM–5 PM
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	Closed
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM

Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM; Wed closed; Thu–Sun 10 AM–5 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Storm King Art Center

📍 New Windsor, Hudson Valley Lower New York

Open · until 4 PM (NY time)

A art center in New Windsor. What sets it apart: large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions shown outdoors across its landscape, under open sky (per its official site).

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

20 Old Pleasant Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 · Map

Sun	10 AM–4 PM
Mon	10 AM–4 PM
Tue	Closed
Wed	10 AM–4 PM
Thu	10 AM–4 PM
Fri	10 AM–4 PM
Sat	10 AM–4 PM

From Oct 31: Mon and Wed–Sun 10 AM–4 PM, closed Tue; season ends Nov 30; pre-purchased tickets recommended (official site).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play

Topgolf Holtsville

📍 Holtsville, Long Island Lower New York

Open · until 12 AM (NY time)

Driving-range game bays with food and a bar.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

Holtsville, Long Island · Map

Sun	10 AM–12 AM
Mon	10 AM–12 AM
Tue	10 AM–12 AM
Wed	10 AM–12 AM
Thu	10 AM–12 AM
Fri	10 AM–1 AM
Sat	10 AM–1 AM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🔐 Escape rooms

All In Adventures West Nyack

📍 West Nyack (Palisades Center), Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Five 60-minute themed escape rooms, including Treasure Island, Zombie Apocalypse and Sherlock's Library.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.25 hrs

Hours & address

Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY 10994 · Map

Sun	11 AM–7 PM
Mon	11 AM–8 PM
Tue	11 AM–8 PM
Wed	11 AM–8 PM
Thu	11 AM–8 PM
Fri	11 AM–9 PM
Sat	11 AM–9 PM

Who can go: Ages 6+; room-specific team limits.

Booking: Booking ahead is sensible. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Game Show Room / Beat The Seat sold separately.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎢 Theme parks

Animal Farm Petting Zoo

📍 Manorville, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

A zoo on Wading River Rd in Manorville. In its own words: “Discover Animal Farm Petting Zoo in Manorville, NY – Long Island's original family petting zoo since 1981.” (official site)

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⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

296 Wading River Rd, Manorville, NY 11949 · Map

Sun	11 AM–5 PM
Mon	11 AM–5 PM
Tue	11 AM–5 PM
Wed	11 AM–5 PM
Thu	11 AM–5 PM
Fri	11 AM–5 PM
Sat	11 AM–5 PM

Mon–Sun 11 AM–5 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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👩‍🍳 Cooking classes & food tours

BAR (New Haven)

📍 New Haven (Crown St), Lower Connecticut

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

New Haven brewpub famous for brick-oven mashed-potato pizza, with house beer and a dance floor.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs

Hours & address

254 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map

Sun	12 PM–11 PM
Mon	4:30 PM–11 PM
Tue	4:30 PM–11 PM
Wed	12 PM–11 PM
Thu	12 PM–11:59 PM
Fri	12 PM–1:45 AM
Sat	12 PM–1:45 AM

Mon–Tue 4:30–11pm, Wed & Sun noon–11pm, Thu to midnight, Fri–Sat to 1:45am.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play

Barcade New Haven

📍 New Haven (Crown St), Lower Connecticut

Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)

Arcade bar with classic cabinets and pinball. 21+.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

Crown St, New Haven, CT · Map

Sun	12 PM–11:59 PM
Mon	4 PM–11:59 PM
Tue	4 PM–11:59 PM
Wed	4 PM–11:59 PM
Thu	4 PM–11:59 PM
Fri	12 PM–2 AM
Sat	12 PM–2 AM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween

Bayville Scream Park

📍 Bayville (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 11/07

Closed · opens at 7:30 PM today (NY time)

Five haunted houses in a themed park, a full evening of walk-through scares. Nov 6–7 are "Lights Out Fright Nights."

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 2.5–3.5 hrs

Hours & address

8 Bayville Ave, Bayville, NY 11709 · Map

Thu 10/29	7:30 PM–11 PM
Fri 10/30	7 PM–1 AM
Sat 10/31	12 PM–1 AM
Sun 11/1	7:30 PM–10 PM
Fri 11/6	8 PM–10:30 PM
Sat 11/7	8 PM–11 PM

Season Sept 18–Nov 7, 2026; hours vary by date.

Booking: Buy online in advance; high-demand nights can sell out. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Speed Pass and 21+ hidden-bar pass cost extra.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🍺 Breweries, wineries & distilleries

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

📍 Elmsford, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)

A brewery on Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford. What sets it apart: brews its own beer on site (per its official site).

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

444 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 · Map

Sun	12 PM–7 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	4 PM–10 PM
Thu	4 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–10 PM
Sat	12 PM–8 PM

Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 4 PM–10 PM; Fri 12 PM–10 PM; Sat 12 PM–8 PM; Sun 12 PM–7 PM (hours matched on the official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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👩‍🍳 Cooking classes & food tours

Confetti Ristorante (Piermont)

📍 Piermont (Ash St), Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Family Italian kitchen in riverside Piermont village, a short walk from the Piermont Pier at sunset.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

200 Ash St, Piermont, NY 10968 · Map

Sun	12 PM–9 PM
Mon	12 PM–10 PM
Tue	12 PM–10 PM
Wed	12 PM–10 PM
Thu	12 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	12 PM–11 PM

Mon–Thu noon–10pm, Fri–Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–9pm on the official site (checked Oct 26, 2026).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🪓 Axe throwing

Cutting Edge Axe Throwing

📍 Stamford, Lower Connecticut

Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)

Axe throwing with coaching, plus knife and big-axe add-ons. Walk-ins welcome when lanes are free.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1.25–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

375 Fairfield Ave, Building 13, Unit 1-C, Stamford, CT 06902 · Map

Sun	1 PM–6 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	4 PM–9 PM
Thu	4 PM–9 PM
Fri	4 PM–10 PM
Sat	1 PM–10 PM

Mon–Tue pre-booked parties only.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play

Dave & Buster's Westbury

📍 Westbury, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

A giant arcade with VR, racing and prize games, plus a sports bar.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

1504 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY 11590 · Map

Sun	10 AM–12 AM
Mon	11 AM–12 AM
Tue	11 AM–12 AM
Wed	11 AM–1 AM
Thu	11 AM–1 AM
Fri	11 AM–1 AM
Sat	10 AM–1 AM

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🏺 Pottery & clay

Earth Arts Long Beach

📍 Long Beach, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 1 PM today (NY time)

Walk-in paint-your-own pottery a block from the beach.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 2 hrs

Hours & address

162 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561 · Map

Sun	1 PM–6 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	1 PM–7 PM
Wed	1 PM–7 PM
Thu	1 PM–7 PM
Fri	1 PM–7 PM
Sat	1 PM–6 PM

Closed Mondays.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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👩‍🍳 Cooking classes & food tours

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (Wooster St)

📍 New Haven, Lower Connecticut

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

New Haven-style coal-fired apizza from the 1925 original. A classic stop before or after.

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⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs

Hours & address

157 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511 · Map

Sun	11 AM–10 PM
Mon	11 AM–10 PM
Tue	11 AM–10 PM
Wed	11 AM–10 PM
Thu	11 AM–10 PM
Fri	11 AM–10 PM
Sat	11 AM–10 PM

Daily 11am–10pm; walk-in only (official page, checked Oct 26, 2026).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🍺 Breweries, wineries & distilleries

Garvies Point Craft Brewery

📍 Glen Cove, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 2 PM today (NY time)

A brewery on Herb Hill Road in Glen Cove. What sets it apart: brews its own beer on site; waterfront (per its official site).

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

45 Herb Hill Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542 · Map

Sun	12 PM–9 PM
Mon	2 PM–10 PM
Tue	2 PM–10 PM
Wed	2 PM–10 PM
Thu	2 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	12 PM–11 PM

Mon–Thu 2 PM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 12 PM–11 PM; Sun 12 PM–9 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎃 Haunted & Halloween

Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

📍 Bellport (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 11/01

Closed · opens at 7 PM today (NY time)

The Gateway theater campus turns into a big walk-through haunt with theatrical sets, performers and effects.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713 · Map

Thu 10/29	7 PM–10:30 PM
Fri 10/30	7 PM–10:30 PM
Sat 10/31	7 PM–10:30 PM
Sun 11/1	7 PM–10 PM

Season Sept 25–Nov 1, 2026.

Who can go: Public; parental discretion advised.

Booking: Door sales exist, but buying ahead is safer. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Mr.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Hudson River Museum & Planetarium

📍 Yonkers, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Art, a restored 1870s mansion and a planetarium on the Hudson in Yonkers. Weekend planetarium shows.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

511 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 · Map

Sun	11 AM–5 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	12 PM–5 PM
Thu	12 PM–5 PM
Fri	12 PM–5 PM
Sat	11 AM–5 PM

Closed Mon–Tue.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🏎️ Go-karts & racing

K1 Speed Mount Kisco

📍 Mount Kisco, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Electric indoor go-karts on a multi-level track (the old Grand Prix New York), plus bowling, a ninja course and an arcade. About 40 miles from Midtown.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

333 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 · Map

Sun	10 AM–10 PM
Mon	12 PM–10 PM
Tue	12 PM–10 PM
Wed	12 PM–10 PM
Thu	12 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–12 AM
Sat	10 AM–12 AM

Adults must be at least 58 inches tall, juniors 48 inches. Arrive and drive; private events can close the track.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎨 Paint & sip

Muse Paintbar Ridge Hill

📍 Yonkers, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 2:30 PM today (NY time)

Instructor-led paint and sip with a bar.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 2–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

265 Market St #2040, Yonkers, NY 10710 · Map

Sun	11:30 AM–8:30 PM
Mon	2:30 PM–9:15 PM
Tue	6:30 PM–9:15 PM
Wed	2:30 PM–9:15 PM
Thu	2:30 PM–9:15 PM
Fri	2:30 PM–9:30 PM
Sat	11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Sessions are booked on set times.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

Nassau County Museum of Art

📍 Roslyn Harbor, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

Art museum in a Gold Coast mansion, with free sculpture grounds.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

1 Museum Dr, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 · Map

Sun	11 AM–4:15 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	11 AM–4:15 PM
Wed	11 AM–4:15 PM
Thu	11 AM–4:15 PM
Fri	11 AM–4:15 PM
Sat	11 AM–4:15 PM

Tue–Sun 11–4:45; last tickets 4:15. Closed Mon.

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🍺 Breweries, wineries & distilleries

Newburgh Brewing Company

📍 Newburgh, Hudson Valley Lower New York

Closed · opens at 3 PM today (NY time)

A brewery on Colden Street in Newburgh. What sets it apart: brews its own beer on site; live music (per its official site).

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

88 Colden Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 · Map

Sun	11 AM–9 PM
Mon	3 PM–10 PM
Tue	3 PM–10 PM
Wed	3 PM–10 PM
Thu	3 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	11 AM–11 PM

Mon–Thu 3 PM–10 PM; Fri 12 PM–11 PM; Sat 11 AM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–9 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🍺 Breweries, wineries & distilleries

Paumanok Vineyards

📍 Aquebogue, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

A winery on Main Road in Aquebogue. What sets it apart: makes its own wine (per its official site).

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

1074 Main Road, Aquebogue, NY 11901 · Map

Sun	11 AM–6 PM
Mon	12 PM–5 PM
Tue	12 PM–5 PM
Wed	12 PM–5 PM
Thu	12 PM–5 PM
Fri	11 AM–6 PM
Sat	11 AM–6 PM

Mon–Thu 12 PM–5 PM; Fri–Sun 11 AM–6 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.

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🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play

RPM Raceway Long Island

📍 Farmingdale (Nassau), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Race electric go-karts on a renovated multi-level track, then add VR or arcade-style challenges if you want.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

RPM Raceway Long Island, Farmingdale, NY · Map

Sun	10 AM–11 PM
Mon	12 PM–10 PM
Tue	12 PM–10 PM
Wed	12 PM–10 PM
Thu	12 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	10 AM–11 PM

Regular hours; special hours can override them, so check before you go.

Who can go: Kart age, height and waiver rules apply.

Booking: Walk in or book online. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: Headsock not included in race price.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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PAID

👩‍🍳 Cooking classes & food tours

Sidewalk Bistro (Piermont)

📍 Piermont (Piermont Ave), Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Classic French bistro in Piermont village with a garden, Wednesday wine nights and Thursday trivia.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

482 Piermont Ave, Piermont, NY 10968 · Map

Sun	12 PM–9 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	12 PM–10 PM
Thu	12 PM–10 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	12 PM–11 PM

Wed–Thu noon–10pm, Fri–Sat noon–11pm, Sun noon–9pm; closed Mon–Tue (official site, checked Oct 26, 2026).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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PAID

🕹️ Arcades, mini golf & play

Spins Hudson

📍 Peekskill, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 5 PM today (NY time)

Bowling, axe throwing and games by the river.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs

Hours & address

Peekskill, Westchester · Map

Sun	12 PM–8 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	5 PM–9 PM
Thu	5 PM–9 PM
Fri	5 PM–11 PM
Sat	12 PM–11 PM

Closed Mon–Tue.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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PAID

👩‍🍳 Cooking classes & food tours

Temptations Cafe & Ice Cream

📍 Nyack, Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11:30 AM today (NY time)

Nyack's old-school ice cream parlor and cafe with milkshakes, penny candy and local pies.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs

Hours & address

80 1/2 Main St, Nyack, NY 10960 · Map

Sun	12 PM–9 PM
Mon	11:30 AM–9 PM
Tue	11:30 AM–9 PM
Wed	11:30 AM–9 PM
Thu	11:30 AM–9 PM
Fri	11:30 AM–9 PM
Sat	12 PM–9 PM

Kitchen Mon–Fri 11:30am–9pm, Sat–Sun to 9pm; ice cream runs later.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$28.99

🔐 Escape rooms

The Puzzle Parlour White Plains

📍 White Plains, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · opens at 12 PM today (NY time)

Private 60-minute escape rooms for 2–8 players in downtown White Plains, a short walk from the Metro-North station.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.25 hrs

Hours & address

131 Court St, White Plains, NY 10601 · Map

Sun	12 PM–8 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	12 PM–9:30 PM
Wed	12 PM–9:30 PM
Thu	12 PM–9:30 PM
Fri	12 PM–11 PM
Sat	12 PM–11 PM

Closed Mondays. Book a room in advance.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$44.99

🧗 Climbing & thrills

Urban Air Dix Hills

📍 Dix Hills, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)

Indoor trampoline and adventure park with all-day unlimited play.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

683a Old Country Rd, Dix Hills, NY 11746 · Map

Sun	11 AM–7 PM
Mon	4 PM–8 PM
Tue	4 PM–8 PM
Wed	2 PM–8 PM
Thu	4 PM–8 PM
Fri	4 PM–9 PM
Sat	10 AM–9 PM

Oct 31: 10 AM–5 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$44.99

🧗 Climbing & thrills

Urban Air Lake Grove

📍 Lake Grove, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens at 4 PM today (NY time)

Indoor trampoline and adventure park with all-day unlimited play.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

3147 Middle Country Rd, Lake Grove, NY 11755 · Map

Sun	10 AM–8 PM
Mon	4 PM–8 PM
Tue	4 PM–8 PM
Wed	4 PM–8 PM
Thu	4 PM–8 PM
Fri	4 PM–9 PM
Sat	10 AM–9 PM

Holiday hours can differ; check the park page.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$8

🍺 Breweries, wineries & distilleries

Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery

📍 Warwick, Hudson Valley Lower New York

Closed · opens at 11 AM today (NY time)

A winery and distillery in Warwick. What sets it apart: makers of Doc’s Cider, which it calls New York’s original cider, on 120 acres of orchards and gardens with fall live music (per its official site).

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

114 Little York Road, Warwick, NY 10990 · Map

Sun	11 AM–6 PM
Mon	11 AM–6 PM
Tue	11 AM–6 PM
Wed	11 AM–6 PM
Thu	11 AM–6 PM
Fri	11 AM–6 PM
Sat	11 AM–6 PM

Tasting room daily 11 AM–6 PM; café Wed–Fri 12–5 PM, Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM (official site).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$39.50

🎢 Theme parks

Adventureland

📍 Farmingdale, Long Island Lower New York ★ Seasonal

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Rides and boardwalk-style fun. Seasonal hours.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 4–6 hrs

Hours & address

2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$24

🎃 Haunted & Halloween

Lyndhurst Halloween Roam on Your Own

📍 Tarrytown, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween only · through 10/31

Closed · opens Sat at 9 AM (NY time)

Explore Lyndhurst's decorated Gothic Revival mansion at your own pace on Halloween instead of a standard guided tour.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

Lyndhurst, 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 · Map

Sat 10/31	9 AM–4 PM

Sat Oct 31, 9 AM–4 PM; last mansion entry 4 PM.

Who can go: Public; involves walking through a historic building.

Booking: Timed entry; buy ahead, since on-site tickets aren't guaranteed. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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PAID

🧗 Climbing & thrills

Palisades Climb Adventure

📍 West Nyack (Palisades Center), Rockland Lower New York

Closed · opens tomorrow at 3 PM (NY time)

Indoor ropes course and climbing walls hanging over the Palisades Center atrium.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs

Hours & address

1000 Palisades Center Dr (Level 4), West Nyack, NY 10994 · Map

Sun	11 AM–6 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	3 PM–6 PM
Sat	11 AM–7 PM

Fri 3–6pm, Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm on the official mall listing; weekday hours vary with camp schedules (checked Oct 26, 2026).

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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$47.11

🎃 Haunted & Halloween

Schmitts Farm Haunt

📍 Melville (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A long-running nighttime haunt: an indoor haunted attraction plus a haunted corn trail, with live actors and animatronics. Violent and gory scenes.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville, NY 11747 · Map

Hours	See note below

Select nights through Oct 31, 2026; the attraction starts at 7 PM on operating nights. Check the ticket calendar for nights.

Who can go: Not recommended for young children; under 13 should come with an adult.

Booking: Ticketed. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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$20

🎬 Museums & immersive

Stone Barns Center

📍 Pocantico Hills, Westchester Lower New York

Closed · check hours (NY time)

A well-known museum or garden worth a few hours.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

630 Bedford Rd, Tarrytown, NY 10591 · Map

Hours	See note below

Hours vary by day and season. Check the venue site before you go.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$69

🧗 Climbing & thrills

The Adventure Park at Long Island

📍 Wheatley Heights (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens tomorrow at 3 PM (NY time)

Climb, balance and zip through 14 treetop trails and 49 zip lines. General admission is three hours of climbing plus about 30 minutes of orientation and harnessing.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 3.5 hrs

Hours & address

75 Colonial Springs Rd, East Gate, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798 · Map

Fri 10/30	3 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31	10 AM–4 PM
Sun 11/1	10 AM–6 PM
Tue 11/3	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/6	3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/7	10 AM–8 PM
Sun 11/8	10 AM–6 PM
Wed 11/11	10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/13	3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/14	10 AM–8 PM
…	and 4 more dates through Sun 11/22

Hours listed through Nov 24 (open into late fall). Through Nov 1: Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–10 PM (Halloween 10 AM–4 PM), Sun 10 AM–6 PM. From Nov 2: Fri 3–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM, plus Nov 3 and Nov 11 10 AM–6 PM.

Who can go: Main aerial trails ages 7+, max 265 lb; waiver required.

Booking: Walk-up possible; booking online secures a climb time. Availability not confirmed.

Optional extras: All-day pass.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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🎬 Museums & immersive

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze

📍 Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween special · through 11/08

Closed · check hours (NY time)

Thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns lit up along a walking trail. About 45 minutes; a seasonal exception (about 35 miles from Midtown).

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 · Map

Hours	See note below

Select evenings Sept 18–Nov 8, 2026, timed entry; see the calendar.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$35

🎃 Haunted & Halloween

The Headless Horseman Files

📍 Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · opens tomorrow at 10 AM (NY time)

A 45-minute live-action walking mystery around Philipsburg Manor: gather clues about what really happened to Ichabod Crane.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 45 min

Hours & address

Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · Map

Fri 10/30	10 AM–4:15 PM
Sat 10/31	10 AM–4:15 PM

Timed entries 10 AM–4:15 PM on Oct 25, 30 and 31; the experience lasts 45 minutes.

Booking: Timed admission. Availability not confirmed.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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from$35

🎃 Haunted & Halloween

Twilight Village at Sleepy Hollow

📍 Sleepy Hollow, Westchester Lower New York ★ Halloween season · through 10/31

Closed · opens tomorrow at 6 PM (NY time)

An outdoor Halloween village you roam: storytellers, fire performers, a brass band, fortune tellers and a Headless Horseman sound-and-light moment on Philipsburg Manor's grounds.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs

Hours & address

Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 · Map

Fri 10/30	6 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31	6 PM–9 PM

Run Oct 2–31, 2026; remaining dates Oct 25, 30 and 31.

Who can go: All ages recommended.

Booking: Advance tickets only; standard tickets are not sold on site. Some dates show limited or sold out.

Optional extras: Tarot readings, food and drinks.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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PAID

🎬 Museums & immersive

Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion & Planetarium

📍 Centerport, Long Island Lower New York

Closed · opens tomorrow at 12 PM (NY time)

A Gold Coast waterfront mansion with natural-history halls and a planetarium. Good for families.

PAID

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs

Hours & address

180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721 · Map

Sun	11 AM–4 PM
Mon	Closed
Tue	12 PM–4 PM
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	12 PM–4 PM
Sat	11 AM–4 PM

Tue & Fri 12–5, Sat–Sun 11–5; last admission 4pm.

Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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