31. I love to procrastinate and show up to events without RSVPing. Do I really have to buy tickets in advance?
Absolutely! In order to safely accommodate the thousands of visitors who attend Blaze each evening, and to ensure a pleasant environment for all, advance reservations are a MUST, even for Historic Hudson Valley Members. Non-members and members alike must choose in advance the date and time slot they want to visit. This event sold out last year and hundreds were turned away, so buy your tickets now to secure the times you want.
32. I’m a proud member of Historic Hudson Valley, do I need a reservation?
Absolutely! Historic Hudson Valley members attend Blaze for free, but must make advanced reservations. Not a member? CLICK HERE
33. Historic Hudson Valley. Is that a place or a state of mind?
Actually, it’s a non-profit network of six historic sites in Sleepy Hollow Country and the Great Estates region, including Van Cortlandt Manor. The others are Washington Irving’s Sunnyside; Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, a historic site of the National Trust; Philipsburg Manor; the Union Church of Pocantico Hills; and Montgomery Place Historic Estate.
34. I’m as impulsive as all get out. I need to buy tickets right now!
CLICK HERE to buy tickets. CLICK HERE to become a member. You can also call 914-631-8200 to buy tickets ($2 per ticket surcharge added for phone orders).
35. I accidentally bought tickets for the same night as a birthday party for the best friend of my mother’s second cousin. Can I exchange them for another night?
Sorry, all ticket sales are final. They are, however, transferable. So feel free to give them to a friend.
36. It’s raining and I only wear suede, can I get a refund or exchange my tickets?
Blaze takes place rain or shine. In extreme weather conditions, Historic Hudson Valley reserves the right to cancel the event and issue refunds. See our Weather Policy for details.
37. Can I park my ride for free?
Yes, parking is included in the cost of your ticket.
38. My pets, Iggy the iguana, Diana the tabby, and Westin the chocolate Lab, are all part of my family. Can they come to Blaze?
Sorry, but no. Blaze is for humans only.
39. Can I take photos at this event? Got any tips for capturing the moment?
Absolutely you can take photos, but please leave your tripod at home. To ideally capture the ambient light of the Jack O’ Lanterns, use a slow synch setting. Most digital cameras have a nighttime setting. If you use a flash you will likely end up disappointed. Post your photos online and let us know and we’ll link to them from the HVBlog and our Flickr page.
40. I like souvenirs. Can I take a jack o’lantern home?
Actually, you can! Blaze experts will be carving art pumpkins on site that you can purchase in The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze Shop. These will be limited edition, signed and numbered by the artists. Besides these incredible examples of carving artistry, the shop will be stuffed to the gills with more than 100 Blaze-specific items including the “I Visited Blaze” game, Death Mint candies, Trick or Treat felt bags, a “Squishy” pen, a bouquet of Halloween candies, flashing pumpkin hats, pumpkin head boppers, flashing fingernails, ceramic pumpkin platters, plates, mini bowls, salt/pepper shakers, an assortment of Halloween coffees, votive holders, glass ornaments, Blaze “snake” shirts, sweatshirts and caps, haunted house cookies, Halloween keychains, mini Halloween erasers, over 50 new Halloween books (for kids and adults), flashing necklaces, flashing bracelets, flashing rings, flashing headbands, huge gem rings, and of course, 900 pounds of delicious pumpkin pancake mixes! And also Blaze pumpkin soup, Blaze pumpkin soap (yes, really!), Blaze pumpkin butter…even a Blaze chocolate bar! Besides the main shop inside the event, you can stop by Shop ‘N’ Glow just outside the gates, which will be selling glowsticks, glow necklaces and bracelets. It will also feature colonial lanterns and Blaze sweatshirts. Remember, it can get cold in October!
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