What’s Happening This Weekend in the Hudson Valley

Happy Halloween! There's lots of scary, spooky fun going on for this weekend, plus some gentler events to explore the fun side of Halloween and fall. Here's a few ideas with links to find even more events.

Saturday, October 29, 11-2: Pet Costume Contest to benefit Pet's Alive Animal Sanctuary at Petco, Route 9 in Poughkeepsie. Dress your pet up and participate in the costume contest, plus fill their trick-or-treat bag with lots of goodies for our four legged friends. There's no entry fee, but any donations will go to help Pet's Alive Animal Sanctuary. Click here for more details. To find other events going on in Dutchess County this weekend,click here.

Saturday, October 29, 11:15: Trunk or Treating at Millbrook Fire House. Decorate the trunk of your care and hand out goodies for trick-or-treaters. Participants need to pre-register by calling 845-677-8278 and plan on being at the Fire House by 11 am. The Halloween parade will begin at noon. To find other events going on in Dutchess County this weekend,click here.

Saturday, October 29, 12-1:30: Trunk or Treating at Rock Hill Fire Department. Come dressed in costumes and enjoy candy, hot chocolate and cider. To participate, call 845-796-8526. To find other events going on in Sullivan County this weekend, click here.

Saturday, October 29, 11:30-1:30: Howl-O-Ween Party at the Ulster County SPCA in Kingston. Get your picture taken all dressed up with your pet. There will also be refreshments, a costume contest, and a parade. To find other events going on in Ulster County this weekend, click here

Saturday, October 29, 11-4: No Scare Halloween at the Museum Village, on Route 17 M in Monroe. Enjoy the fun side of Halloween with games, crafts, a scavenger hunt, a magic show, hay rides, a hay maze, and more. Plus, refreshments. Admission fees apply. For other events going on in Orange County this weekend,click here.