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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.
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).
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.
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).
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).
PAID
⏱ 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.
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).
An Italian restaurant on Delafield Street in Poughkeepsie. Open seven days. What sets it apart: bocce and a waterfront setting (per its official site).
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs
Hours & address
120 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 · Map
Sun
12 PM–10 PM
Mon
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tue
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wed
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thu
11:30 AM–10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM–11 PM
Sat
11:30 AM–11 PM
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–11 PM; Sun 12 PM–10 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.
A Spanish restaurant on McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Open seven days, until 2 AM on its latest nights. What sets it apart: live music (per its official site).
A bar on Main Street in Beacon. Open seven days, until 1:30 AM on its latest nights. What sets it apart: arcade, pinball and karaoke (per its official site).
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.
A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant on South Moger Avenue in Mount Kisco. Open 5 days a week. What sets it apart: live jazz (per its official site).
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs
Hours & address
37 South Moger Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 · Map
Sun
11 AM–3 PM
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
5:30 PM–11 PM
Thu
5:30 PM–11 PM
Fri
5:30 PM–11 PM
Sat
5:30 PM–11 PM
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 5:30 PM–11 PM; Sun 11 AM–3 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.
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 5 PM–9 PM; Fri 5 PM–10 PM; Sat 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–10 PM; Sun 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–8 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.
📍 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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