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In today’s Poughkeepsie Weekly:
This Weekend 😄
Halloween Attractions 👻
Let’s get to it.
- Jack Caseo, Anna Conway, & Trevor Redl
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THE DIGEST
Dutchess County Halloween Attractions 👻
Haunted Fortress of Stanford: Since 1997, the Haunted Fortress of Stanford has been scaring guests who are brave enough to walk the swamp walk.
Bat Boy the Musical: Based on a story in The Weekly World News, Bat Boy: The Musical is a comedy/horror musical about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia.
Silent Film “Phantom of the Opera”: This 1925 silent adaptation of the now-famous tale of The Phantom Of The Opera serves as a showcase of the many talents of actor and makeup artist Lon Chaney Sr. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces,” Chaney was renowned as one of the most versatile and powerful performers of the silent era. (FREE).
Halloween Attractions for Kids 🍬
A Very Fluffy Halloween at Lilymoore Farms: A Very Fluffy Halloween is a delightful experience for all ages! This not-so-spooky farm tour lets you meet nearly 200 animals, many of whom are adorably dressed in costumes.
Wappingers Halloween Festival & Parade: It will be a day of spooky celebration at the Village of Wappingers Falls. They'll be kicking off the festivities right after the parade at Mesier Park where there will be Trunk or Treat, music, food, vendors, and games.
Monster Mania Spooktacular at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum: Activities include monster-themed exhibits, a laugh studio, a scare lab, little monster games and crafts, a monster costume contest, monster face painting, and more!
Stony Kill Farm Spooktacular: Join them for some family-friendly Halloween fun on the farm!
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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
Friday
All-Month: Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Little Loaf Bake Shop at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory.
 | 9:00 AM Until They Run Out: Dutchess Outreach Free Farm Stand. |
10:30 - 11:30 AM: Toddler Tinker Time at Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum.
3:00 - 8:00 PM: Haunted House & Corn Maze at Barton Orchards.
5:00 - 7:00 PM: Convey/er/or Gallery Artist Reception.
6:00 - 7:30 PM: Walkway Over the Hudson at Night.
6:00 - 9:00 PM: Water Color Workshop with Ann Marie Kenny. |  |
7:00 - 8:00 PM: Dutchess Pride Center Annual Teen Halloween Party.
8:00 - 9:30 PM: Tim Warp Rocky Horror Live Experience at Barton Orchards.
Saturday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Little Loaf Bake Shop at the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Boos & Brews Weekend at Barton Orchards.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Harvest Hunt at Locust Grove.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Fall Apple Festival. |  |
1:00 PM: Met HD Grounded at the Bardavon.
2:00 PM: Acrylic Moon Workshop.
2:00 - 4:30 PM: Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project Fundraiser and Exhibition at Oakwood Friends School.
2:30 - 4:30 PM: An Afternoon with Author Anthony Ray Hinton.
6:00 PM: Line Dancing at Barton Orchards.
 | 8:00 - 9:30 PM: Tim Warp Rocky Horror Live Experience at Barton Orchards. |
Sunday
9:30 AM: Billy Goat Trail Run.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Harvest Hunt at Locust Grove.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Boos & Brews Weekend at Barton Orchards.
Noon & 2 PM: Pink Out Doubleheader with Dutchess Softball.
 | 12:30 PM: Pigskins & Pints at the Academy. |
1:00 PM: Glass Etching Workshop.
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WEATHER
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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LIVE MUSIC & COMEDY LOWDOWN 🎤
*Know of a live music event we missed? Let us know!
Friday
Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | Cher Duo with Big Ang | 6:30 PM
Towne Crier Cafe | Boom Kat | 6:30 PM
Juan Murphys | Chose Adolescence
Pizza E Birra | Strike 2 | 6-9 PM
Noochs | James Patrick | 7-10 PM
Daryls House | Parker Millsap & Nat Myers | 8 PM
Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Bat Boy the Musical | 8 PM Tickets.
Towne Crier Cafe | Feast of Friends Doors Tribute | 8:30 PM
JB’s Bar & Grill | Latin Friday's | 9 PM
Saturday
Daryls House | Brunch: Joe D' Urso | 12 PM
Towne Crier Cafe | The Michael Gold Jazz Ensemble | 6 PM
Juan Murphys | Natasha B Band
Joseph’s Italian Steakhouse | The Moustakas Duo | 6:30 PM
Jason Patricks | Vixens Bike Night Halloween Edition
Dutchess Sports Bar & BBQ | Sugarush | 8 PM
Noochs | DJ | 8 PM
Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Bat Boy the Musical | 8 PM Tickets.
Towne Crier Cafe | Tom Rush | 8 PM
1915 Wine | Myles Mancuso | 8 - 10 PM
Sunday
Towne Crier Cafe | Samba Jazz | 11:30 AM
Daryls House | Brunch: Bees Deluxe | 12 PM
Performing Arts Rhinebeck | Bat Boy the Musical | 3 PM Tickets.
Towne Crier Cafe | Rachel Sage | 6:30 PM
Daryls House | David Cross Band | 7 PM
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