Legends of the Hudson River - October 30 & 31, 2016

The Hudson River Maritime Museum and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater are hosting a spooky event this Halloween. "Legends of the Hudson River" celebrates the spooky stories - real and fictional - of Hudson River history. Submit your spooky story for our story contest!

ALL WEEKEND - Free admission to the museum with costume! Trick or treating at the gift shop admissions desk. 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday, October 29 through Monday, October 31.

Schedule
(subject to change, check back for updates)

Sunday, October 30th - 1 pm to 6 pm

1:00 PM - ongoing
  • Children's activities, including ghost bowling, eyeball bounce, ghost drop,  monster mask making, and face painting. Prizes for game winners. All activities free, suggested donation $1 per activity. Face painting $5. All proceeds benefit HRMM. 
  • Pumpkin decorating. Children can decorate pumpkins with stick-on scary faces! Pumpkins donated by Hearty Roots Community Farm and DuBois Farms. 
  • Deck tours of the Onrust replica Dutch yacht
  • Hot cider, Starbucks coffee, and snacks available for sale - proceeds benefit HRMM and free public programs like this one!
  • Trick or treating in the Museum - Free admission for everyone in costume!
  • Trick or treat the neighborhood! (see below for participating businesses)

2:00 PM - Children's costume parade. Anyone in costume can join in!

3:30 PM - Clearwater public sail. Get tickets here. 

4:00 PM - Spooky storytelling begins in the Kingston Home Port and Education Center, including "Creatures of the Deep" room with "monsters" direct from the Hudson River and a "haunted" Mathilda. May be unsuitable for young children.

Monday, October 31st - 3 pm to 7 pm

3:00 PM - Ongoing
  • Children's activities, including ghost bowling, eyeball bounce, ghost drop,  monster mask making, and face painting. Prizes for game winners. All activities free, suggested donation $1 per activity. Face painting $5. All proceeds benefit HRMM. 
  • Pumpkin decorating. Children can decorate pumpkins with stick-on scary faces! Pumpkins donated by Hearty Roots Community Farm and DuBois Farms. 
  • Costumed deck tours of the Clearwater. 
  • Deck tours of the Onrust replica Dutch yacht
  • Hot cider, Starbucks coffee, and snacks available for sale - proceeds benefit HRMM and free public programs like this one!
  • Trick or treating in the Museum - Free admission for everyone in costume!
  • Trick or treat the neighborhood! (see below for participating businesses)

4:00 PM - Children's costume parade. Anyone in costume can join in!

5:00 PM
  • Clearwater public sail. Get tickets here. 
  • Spooky storytelling begins in the Kingston Home Port and Education Center, including "Creatures of the Deep" room with "monsters" direct from the Hudson River and a "haunted" Mathilda. May be unsuitable for young children.

Trick or Treating in the Rondout Waterfront District
A number of Rondout Waterfront businesses are offering trick or treating during Legends of the Hudson River! Look for a jack o' lantern flyer in the window of each business. All of these locations are within easy walking distance of the Hudson River Maritime Museum. 
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Sunday, October 30Monday, October 31