Tannersville Pumpkin Walk & Lighting

Name: Tannersville Pumpkin Walk & Lighting
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Rip Van Winkle Lake Park

Oct 10, 2026
Rip Van Winkle Lake Park

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Family Fun

On Saturday, October 10th from 7 to 9pm, families are invited to bring their best carved pumpkins and candles to light up the lakeside path together. Registration runs from 7 to 7:30pm, with the community pumpkin lighting at 7:45pm and awards for the top three pumpkins plus People’s Choice at 8:15pm. Set against the backdrop of Rip Van Winkle Lake Park under a starlit sky, this free, family-friendly Halloween event is one of the best fall activities in the Great Northern Catskills for creating memories with kids of all ages. For more information, call (518) 858-9094.

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Upcoming dates: October 10, 2026

Location
Rip Van Winkle Lake Park
Address
5VR8+CC Tannersville
New York
Phone
518-858-9094
Email
karendt1@verizon.net

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