Champagne Cocktails with the Dead
Ever peek through the door of a private mausoleum wondering what’s inside? Here’s your chance to find out! For the first time ever – and for one night only – we are offering special access to some of the most impressive private mausoleums on the grounds of this 168-year old cemetery. Enjoy champagne cocktails and light refreshments as we unveil these secret places! Learn the remarkable history of the families they were built for, revel in the beauty of their design and decoration, and help preserve this special place for generations to come with your attendance. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold for this unique event. Sunday, October 1st from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Paint an Autumn Moon with Heather Gleason
Join Halloween Artist Heather Gleason as she teaches you the step-by-step process of painting your own autumn-themed full moon landscape. Each participant will receive an 11″ x 14″ canvas panel, brushes, paints and spooktacular goody bag. No experience required. Saturday, September 23rd from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Murder Mystery at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Somebody’s dead at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (actually, a lot of people are dead–it is a cemetery) and it’s up to YOU to bring the killer to justice! Join us for a David Neilsen Murder Mystery event. Everyone who attends is a suspect–even you! All attendees will receive a unique identity ahead of time (in case anyone wants to wear a costume) complete with secrets and clues, individual goals to achieve, multiple scandalous plots to unravel, and the chance to unmask the killer in your midst! Advance tickets are a must because of character assignment, so don’t delay, get your tickets today! Friday, September 29th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Dark Dahl
Renowned author Roald Dahl delighted generations of children with his whimsical stories – among them Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda. But how well versed are you with Dahl’s darker side? Saturday, September 30th 5:00-6:30 p.m. and again 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Shadow Puppetry for Little Ones: Young Washington Irving in Sleepy Hollow
Artist and puppeteer extraordinaire Melissa Chernowetz uses her hand-crafted shadow puppets to weave an original tale based on Irving’s real life events as he makes mischief and escapes the specter of his most famous tale – the Headless Horseman! Suitable for ages 5 and up. Be sure to stay after the show for a behind-the-scenes look at how Melissa works her magic! October Saturdays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m., plus Halloween from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Paint Halloween with Heather Gleason
Join Halloween Artist Heather Gleason as she teaches you the step-by-step process of painting your own Halloween-themed picture with go super spooky or just a little – let your imagination run wild! Each participant will receive an 9″ x 12″ canvas panel, brushes, paints and spooktacular goody bag. No experience required. Sunday, October 8th from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
The illustrious author rises from the dead for an evening of mystery and the macabre. The perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit! Columbus Day Monday, October 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. or 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Beyond the Legend: Irving’s Ghost Stories
Washington Irving wrote a fair number of haunting ghost stories besides his famous The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Enjoy these gripping tales in the memorial chapel named after the famous author himself! Thursdays, October 19 and 26th from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Spooky Stories from Six Feet Under
The incomparable David Neilsen presents four spine-tingling cemetery tales of ghoulish ghosts, spooky specters, and fiendish fools. The family that screams together, stays together! Sundays, October 22nd and 29th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
Our October events typically sell out – be sure to purchase tickets in advance to avoid disappointment!
Most events take place in the historic Washington Irving Memorial Chapel at the North Gate, 540 N. Broadway.
Ticket sales go directly to the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Historic Fund that helps preserve the monuments and memorials. We are a 501(c)(3) organization.
All ticket sales are non-refundable. In the event of severe weather, if the event is canceled, a full refund will be made.
