Ever wonder how Halloween got its name or what how the tradition started? According to Answers.com, Halloween’s orgin began in the year 837 when Pope Gregory IV decreed the first general observance of “All Saints Day”. A day commemorating all the saints of the church, known and unknown, which is celebrated on November 1. During this time in medieval England, the festival was called “All Hallows”, and its eve is still known as Halloween.
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reminds all Putnam County residents to be especially careful during the evening hours of October 31st, as many of our young people throughout the County will be out and about celebrating Halloween or Harvest Fest. Parents are urged to follow some important SAFETY TIPS.
St. Mary’s in Cold Spring is holding a “Haunted Church” Fest on Halloween from 5:30pm to 8:30pm <click here> to access our events calendar with full details.
For residents 21 years or older, many of the local bars and pubs will be hosting Halloween parties with various prizes. There is too many to list here but, you can be sure that no matter where you go tomorrow night, you’ll be sure to run into some fun loving people wearing costumes.
Attention Putnam County Seniors, the Office of the Aging is holding a “Harvest Jamboree” at the Metals Workers Hall in Brewster <click here> to access our events calendar with full details - it’s fun, it’s free, and if you need transporation, please call their office at (845) 225-1034, ext. 100.
Also, tomorrow is the last day to see the Collaborative Concept Art Exhibition at Saunders Farm in Garrison.
On Sunday, take a hike with historian, hunter, author and weekly sportsman columnist for the Putnam Courier, Lynne Greenwood. Lynn will conduct a History Hike at the Dill Preserve on Route 6 in Carmel, Sunday, November 2nd beginning at 1 pm. This Preserve was recently given to county residents by the Dill family. Trails wind through wooded landscape belying its former life as a racetrack and residences. Lynn Greenwood grew up in this area and will share his stories and remembrances. <click here> to access our events calendar with full details.
Friday, Oct 31
10:00 am Explore Tilly Foster Farm - Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster, NY 10509
10:00 am Collaborative Concept Art Exhibition - Saunders Farm, 853 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison
10:15 am THE LAUGHTER CLUB - Come Join the Fun - Mahopac Public Library, 668 Route 6, Mahopac
10:30 am Stories & Puppets: Ages 2 to 5 - Brewster Public Library, 79 Main Street in Brewster
11:00 am PACE: People with Arthritis Can Exercise - Putnam Hospital Center, 670 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel
12:00 pm PC Senior Annual Harvest Jamboree -Metal Workers Union Hall, 38 Starr Ridge Rd, Brewster
12:00 pm GAC Open House - Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
5:30 pm St. Mary’s “Haunted Church” Halloween Festivities - St Mary’s Church, 1 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
7:00 pm “The Haunting On The Hill”….Haunted Village & Hayride - Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Rte 22, Patterson
Saturday Nov 1
8:30 am Cold Spring Farmers Market - 44 Route 9D, Cold Spring, NY
9:00 am Farmers Market in Brewster - 208 East Main Street, Brewster, NY
11:00 am Explore Tilly Foster Farm - Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster
12:00 pm GAC Open House - Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
1:00 pm Putnam Arts Council’s 46th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition - Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster
1:00 pm Open Roller Skate - Michael Geary Memorial Rink, RT 6 & Croton Falls Rd, Mahopac
2:00 pm Fall Festival Weekends “Lights on Haunted Village” - Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Route 22, Patterson
7:00 pm “The Haunting On The Hill”..Haunted Village & Hayride - Thunder Ridge Ski Area, Route 22, Patterson
Sunday Nov 2
8:00 am Patterson Flea Market - 3167 Route 22, Patterson
10:00 am Collaborative Concept Art Exhibition - Saunders Farm, 853 Old Albany Post Rd, Garrison
11:00 am Explore Tilly Foster Farm - Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312, Brewster
12:00 pm GAC Open House - Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison
1:00 pm History Hike at the Dill Preserve - Rt 6 Opposite the rear entrance/exit from Guideposts, Carmel, NY
7:00 pm St. Mary’s “Remembrance Day” Service & Reception - St Mary’s Church, 1 Chestnut St, Cold Spring
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