Hundreds of witches are taking over the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, NY this October!
The annual SUP Witches Festival returns to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, October 10th, bringing hundreds of costumed witches, warlocks, and wizards out onto the Hudson River for one of the most unique Halloween events near NYC.
Watch the massive witches paddle, spot the legendary Headless Horseman riding along the shoreline, and explore an afternoon of live music, food, local vendors, and Halloween festivities at Kingsland Point Park.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Festival: 12–5 PM | Witches Paddle: ~1 PM
Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Accessible from NYC via Metro-North
If you’re looking for the best Halloween events, fall festivals, or spooky day trips from NYC this October, add Sleepy Hollow’s Witches Festival to your fall bucket list.
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