October
Sunset Sensations
Sample culinary tastings from a celebrated Hudson Valley Chef, Austin Flores of Flores Food Truck, Catering, and Tapas paired with three fine tastes of wine and a wine presentation from Boutique Wines, Spirits, and Ciders! Round out the evening with a tour of our heirloom flower gardens or kitchen gardens that inspire our celebrated local chef!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM $37/Person
First tasting course:
Tequenos with a smooth Guasacaca and Queso Fresco. (Venesualian Cheese sticks with a smooth Avocado sauce),
Second tasting course:
Smokey Feijoada over garlic rice topped with toasted cassava flour (Brazilian smokey meat and bean stew),
Third tasting course:
House made Dulce de leche ice cream with caramel tuile and burnt orange drizzle.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Hudson Valley Credit Union
Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest
Thursday, October 10th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harvest Hunt
A Scavenger Hunt for Decorated Pumpkins!
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS SEPTEMBER 7 - OCTOBER 20 (And Monday, October 14th)
10 AM - 3 PM (Event closes at 4 PM)
Come find more than 30 decorated pumpkins and whimsical photo ops hidden among the flowers and trees on a Locust Grove scavenger hunt/story walk on the grounds and in the gardens of our historic Mansion! Tour at your own pace, stay all day or just as long as you’d like!
Costumes are encouraged, and many photo ops, bring a picnic, and enjoy under the trees! This entertaining family program features decorated pumpkins telling the story of Locust Grove; the people and animals who lived and worked at the historic estate since its first famous occupant lived here, Samuel B. Morse the inventor of the telegraph! “Drive” a 1913 “Cadillac,” ring the bell on a historic “train,” sit on “Doodles” the sawhorse pony, and more. This is a rain-or-shine activity.
$10/Person when purchased online for adults and children 4 and over ($15/Person at the door)
Kids under 4 are FREE! And yes, adults need to purchase tickets, as well, as this is a fabulous fundraiser for Locust Grove!
There are no ticket refunds.
Weekends, September 7th - October 20th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Harvest Fest
A Family Fun Festival!
Saturday and Sunday - October 26 and 27 Rain or shine (we’ll bring it indoors for bad weather)
10 AM - 3 PM (Enter anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM, the Event is over at 3 PM on both days)
$15/Person Adults and kids ages 4 and older, online, in advance
$20/Person at the door Adults and Kids ages 4 and older, Kids under 4 are FREE!
Adults need to purchase tickets, as well, as this is a fabulous fundraiser for Locust Grove!
10 AM – 3:00 PM Harvest Hunt Scavenger Hunt, Decorate a Trick or Treat Bag, Outdoor Games, Stuff a Scarecrow, Make a Craft, Enjoy a Show!
11:00 – 1 PM Saturday Tony and Cher Country Twist Music!
11:00 AM Mid-Hudson Discovery Center Kitchen Science
12:00 PM Costume Parade/Costume Contest Both Days
1:00 PM Sunday: Bee Bee the Clown Show
Enter any time from 10 AM – 2 PM (The event is over at 3 PM both days)
A fabulous thank you to our generous sponsors:
Fit and Fun Playscapes
Country Twist Music!
Mackey Butts and Whalen
Fishkill Farms
Bee Bee the Clown
Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Beacon Music Factory
Compass Arts Creativity Project
J G Dance Arts
Dutchess Orthodontics
This is a rain or shine activity. No refunds available.
To sponsor a table or buy treats for the kids, please call Emily at 845-454-4500 x 212 Thank you for supporting Locust Grove!
October 26th AND 27th
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grovetober
October 30th
5:30 - 9:00PM
Join us for an evening of spooky fun! Start the evening in our West Gallery with delicious food and signature cocktails from Sugar & Spice Catering. Then follow the trail of pumpkins to our historic mansion for a candlelight tour at twilight. Finish the evening by listening to a classic retelling of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow performed by the incredible Jonathan Kruk in our pet cemetery.
This event is appropriate for ages 16 and up. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$75 per person, Cash bar (accepting cash only)
This event is a fundraiser for Locust Grove. All proceeds from this event will ensure Locust Grove continues to be a landmark and a resource for the Hudson Valley for generations to come.
This event is sponsored by
The Law Office of Rebecca Blahut
McCabe Coleman Ventosa & Patterson
RBT CPA's
Additional sponsorships are still available! For more information please call Sarah at (845)454-4500 or email office@lgny.org