I guess many of us were having a blast last Halloween, including carving this famous orange icon.
Yes, the blaze.
When you have around 7000 (indeed..seven thousands) Jack O'Lantern beautifully lit in a historical manor.
We've heard about it since the first time we arrived here in NYC, but we finally get a chance to do it this Fall. I have been eyeing the ticket since September but apparently I was too late to get it for October. This event is so popular that we only manage to get the slots we want on the third week of November.
The show is held in Van Cortland Manor, one of the historical spots along the Hudson Valley. Historic Hudson Valley is the NGO hosting the event and they surely make sure that this annual event become a memorable one.
The ticket is $25 per adult and $20 per kids (3-17 year old) during weekend, and $20 per adult and $16 per kids (3-17 year old) during weekdays.
We arrived at 7.35 PM, 5 minutes late from our designated time but it was okay. We got the parking spot and couldn't wait to see all those beautifully hand-crafted pumpkins. As the website said, there are around 7000 pumpkins are being displayed.
As we strolled around the main street called Pumpkin Promenade, we were awed by the ambience of the manor. Bo et Obi just couldn't help shouting in excitement while looking at all those pumpkins. Some are scary, some are funny..they even have the Obama face carved on it!
We walked through the path and stopped at the Pumpkin Zee Bridge. Amazingly, we also saw a giant Sea Serpent there..all made of pumpkins!
But the most beautiful in is the Pumpkin Planetarium.
It's soooo beautiful. Colors are changing while we walked under the stars.
Pumpkin stars!
As we continued our walk, we saw more incredible statues and figures made of pumpkins, including several type of dinosaurs from Jurrasic Park, giant spider webs, pumpkin stamps,
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Van Cortland Manor
525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
The ticket is $25 per adult and $20 per kids (3-17 year old) during weekend, and $20 per adult and $16 per kids (3-17 year old) during weekdays.
We arrived at 7.35 PM, 5 minutes late from our designated time but it was okay. We got the parking spot and couldn't wait to see all those beautifully hand-crafted pumpkins. As the website said, there are around 7000 pumpkins are being displayed.
As we strolled around the main street called Pumpkin Promenade, we were awed by the ambience of the manor. Bo et Obi just couldn't help shouting in excitement while looking at all those pumpkins. Some are scary, some are funny..they even have the Obama face carved on it!
We walked through the path and stopped at the Pumpkin Zee Bridge. Amazingly, we also saw a giant Sea Serpent there..all made of pumpkins!
But the most beautiful in is the Pumpkin Planetarium.
It's soooo beautiful. Colors are changing while we walked under the stars.
Pumpkin stars!
As we continued our walk, we saw more incredible statues and figures made of pumpkins, including several type of dinosaurs from Jurrasic Park, giant spider webs, pumpkin stamps,
and grandfather clock in on of the corners. I also love to see the elaborate Celtic knot carvings which are very detailed.
We finished the trip by taking more pictures with pumpkins and bought some souvenirs.
For sure, it's a great show and if you happen to be in NYC or the surrounding around Halloween time, this will be a great event that you and your family will enjoy.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze
Van Cortland Manor
525 South Riverside Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Wowww... jadinya bagus ya, enggak serem. Sekarang kalau Halloween, disana kostumnya enggak cuma hantu-hantu. Saya lihat dari videonya youtuber, kostumnya lucu-lucu, hiasan rumahnya juga lucu-lucu..
ReplyDeleteiyaa betul..ngg selalu sereeem..banyak lucunya malaah :)
DeleteAmazing and beautiful
ReplyDeleteglad you like it :)
DeleteLucu2na Mbak, horornya jadi berkurang ya. Bagus banget foto2nya :)
ReplyDeletesoalnya memang buat keluarga mba..jadi malah lucuuu
Deletesoalnya memang buat keluarga mba..jadi malah lucuuu
Deleteiyaaa mbaaa..jadi lucuuu
DeleteThat is so cool. I would love to visit there next year.
ReplyDeleteit's a lovely place indeed, Robin
DeleteSo beautiful and magical. I would absolutely love to plan a trip to visit!
ReplyDeleteit's fun for kids as well, Theresa
DeleteCakep banget lampu-lampu yang membentuk hewan gitu,
ReplyDeleteiyaaa lucu Astin...suka liatnyaa
DeleteFoto2nya cantik :) as always
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty lights! I love Halloween. We have a projection light system we'll put up at Thanksgiving time. We put it up just for Halloween night as well.
ReplyDeleteIt was cold but enjoyable! Fun to see those lights..
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Such creativity! #OMHGWW
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