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ORANGE COUNTY, NY Community Events by Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty.

Community Events by Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty.

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty is pleased to present this compilation of autumn events, including Harvest celebrations, Halloween parades, farm stand listings, and foliage tours. We Hope that you enjoy the festivities and foliage of the lovely Hudson Valley!

ORANGE COUNTY, NY

Monroe, October 23-25, 6-9 PM - Museum Village hosts "Haunted Halloween Evenings" which features a hayride around the haunted village filled with frightening ghouls and scary things. Scavenger hunt and costume parade. (845) 782-8247. www.museumvillage.org

Tuxedo, October 24-25, 31, Nightfall to 11 PM - Sterling Forest (weekends) - 17th Annual Forest of Fear. Many horrifying Halloween attractions with a terrifying haunted house, entertainment, food and games. (845) 351-5171. www.theforestoffear.com

Walden, October 24-25, Sat 11-7 PM, Sun 11-5 PM - Hodgson's Farm & Garden Center will offer a 3-acre corn maze, petting zoo, pumpkin picking, hayrides, haunted house and magic show. Adults $8.50, Children 4 & up $6.50. (845) 778-1432. www.hodgsonfarm.com

Monroe, October 25, 11-4 PM - Museum Village hosts "No Scare Sunday", offering costume contests, games, and more family fun. (845) 782-8247. www.museumvillage.org

On-going - Bear Mountain, thru October 25, 12-5 PM - The Annual Oktoberfest will offer music, dancing, food, vendors and more. Free, parking $7. (845) 786-2731. www.friendsofpalisades.org

On-going - Middletown, thru October 30, 9-6 PM - Maple Farms. Pumpkin picking, hayrides, barnyard animals, hay maze and haunted barn. $6. Local produce, homemade fudge and baked goods, country crafts, flowers and gifts. (845) 344-0330. www.maplesfarm.com

On-going - Newburgh, thru October 30. Fri- Sat 7-12 PM, Sun 7-10 PM - Terror-dome Haunted Scream House. 5 haunted attractions designed to terrorize the bravest of souls. 3 festive shops, 2 spooky snack stands, zombie paintball, and festive town dedicated to Halloween will soothe the faint at heart. Rte 17K and Lakeside Road. Adults $24, children $18. (845) 926-3443. www.terrordome.com

On-going - Cornwall, thru October 31 - 10-4 PM - Discovery Quests - Every Sat. Observe a variety of wildlife. Guide books with puzzles, clues and fun facts. Quest for ages 6 to adult on trails ranging from casual to challenging. Outdoor Visitors Center, RSVP recommended. $5.

(845) 534-5506 x204. www.museumhudsonhighlands.org

On-going - Newburgh, thru November 1, 9-4 PM - Lawrence Farms - Horse drawn carriage rides, old-fashioned little farm village for children with petting zoo. The farm stand, with honey, preserves, and refreshments, is open on weekends. Adults $3, children $2. (845) 562-4268. www.lawrencefarmsorchards.com

On-going - Ulster Park, thru November 1, 7-11 PM - Headless Horseman Hayride & Haunted House. A "family oriented" attraction includes a one-mile hayride, a labyrinth -style corn maze, three professionally created haunted houses, three food concessions. Appropriate age 10 years and up (children 5 & under not admitted). Ticket $32, by reservation only. (845) 339-2666. www.headlesshorseman.com

On-going - Warwick, thru November 1, 9-5 PM - Enjoy apple picking at Masker Orchards. Drive right to the tree and bring picnic gear for an idyllic day in the country. Apple picking daily. On weekends, enjoy live music, pony rides, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Free. (845) 986-1058. www.maskers.com

On-going - Warwick, thru November 1, 11-6 PM - The Valley Winery Orchards and Distillery offers apple picking and wine tasting. Winery, cafe and bakery open on weekends. Also enjoy the new bocce ball court and live music on weekends from 2-5PM. (845) 258-4858. www.wvwinery.com

To suggest events for inclusion in the holiday guide, please email your event and contact information to: anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com

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