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Pumpkin patches usually mean dirt under your boots and gourds by the bushel, but Sleepy Hollow is putting a different spin on the autumn staple. From October 2–5, Kingsland Point Park will host the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch, an art-meets-seasonal festival that’s just an hour from New York City.
The event transforms the Hudson River green space into a glowing field of glass. Hundreds of pumpkins—each hand-blown by artists from Gregory Tomb Glassblowing Studio and the Adirondack Glassblowing Studio—will be on display and for sale. The pieces range from tiny, jewel-like table toppers to large, sculptural gourds with curling stems and molten colors. Collectors come early to scoop up their favorites and returning visitors often treat the patch like a yearly treasure hunt.
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The fundraiser directs 20-percent of proceeds to Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley, adding a charitable dimension to the weekend. Food trucks, live music and children’s crafts round out the festivities, making the patch a family-friendly outing as much as an art fair. On October 5, the event coincides with the Walk for Wishes Family Fun Day, giving visitors even more reason to stick around and celebrate. Admission is free, though parking at the park is paid.
Sleepy Hollow itself provides the ideal backdrop. The town has long leaned into its Headless Horseman legacy and fall weekends here pulse with haunted hayrides, lantern shows and tours through the historic Old Dutch Church. Adding a stroll through a glass pumpkin patch to the itinerary makes the experience all the more surreal—autumnal tradition with a luminous twist.
The Glass Pumpkin Patch runs daily from 10am to 5pm, October 2–5, at Kingsland Point Park. It’s one of those fleeting events that perfectly blends seasonality, artistry and local lore. If your idea of the perfect fall excursion includes both pumpkins and a little sparkle, this is the patch worth the drive.