Check out these fun filled Halloween events and activities for kids and families in Rockland! Spooky storytelling, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costume contests, festivals... it's all here!

Saturday, 3

HAYRIDES AND PUMPKIN PICKING: Enjoy fall with these favorite seasonal activities. Pony rides available weather-permitting. 11am. Age: All. $3 per person for hayride, pumpkins sold in the field. Abma's Farm, 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff. 201-891-0278. www.abmasfarm.com.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: The Orchards folks anticipate that Red Delicious will be ready for harvesting this weekend. McIntosh, Cortlands and Macouns may also still be available. Pumpkins may be ready as well. Children's activities including a mini-maze, giant slide, haunted house and other amusements start at 12pm. 10am. Age: All. Apples and pumpkins priced per pound; fees for children's activities. The Orchards of Concklin, 2 South Mountain Road, Pomona. 845-354-0369. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com.

Sunday, 4

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 3.

Saturday, 10

HAYRIDES AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 3.    

HALLOWEEN HIGH TEA: The library hosts a special pre-Halloween party just for moms. Ancient Celts celebrated their New Year on October 31, when the veil between the seen and unseen world was at its thinnest. On that night, spells were cast and games were played to predict the future. Join Elizabeth Knight, author of Celtic Tea Traditions, and learn how Celtic customs influenced our Halloween celebrations. Pre-registration is required. 12pm. Age: AD. FREE. Tappan Free Library, 93 Main Street, Tappan. 845-359-3877. www.taplib.org.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: The Orchards folks anticipate that Empire and Golden Delicious will be ready for harvesting this weekend. McIntosh, Cortlands, Macouns and Red Delicious may also still be available. Pumpkins are also ready for picking. Children's activities including a mini-maze, giant slide, haunted house and other amusements start at noon. 10am. Age: All. Apples and pumpkins sold by weight; fees apply for children's activities. The Orchards of Concklin, 2 South Mountain Road, Pomona. 845-354-0369. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com.

Sunday, 11

FALL FESTIVAL: See October 10.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 10.

Monday, 12

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 10.

Saturday, 17

HAYRIDES AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 3.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: The Orchards folks anticipate that Rome apples will be ready for harvesting this weekend. McIntosh, Cortlands, Macouns, Red Delicious, Empire and Golden Delicious may also still be available. Pumpkins are also ready for picking. Children's activities including a mini-maze, giant slide, haunted house and other amusements start at noon. 10am. Age: All. Apples and pumpkins sold by weight; fees apply for children's activities. The Orchards of Concklin, 2 South Mountain Road, Pomona. 845-354-0369. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com.

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACKULAR: Children are invited to come in costume for trick-or-treating throughout the museum. Admission includes unlimited playtime, candy, crafts, storytime and a pumpkin to paint and take home. Tuesday-Thursday 10am-5pm; Friday-Sunday 10am-7pm; October 31, 10am-4pm. Age: TOD, YE, AD. Adults $10, children $14, New Jersey Children's Museum, 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ. 201-262-5151.

Sunday, 18

WALKING TOUR: OAK HILL CEMETARY: Oak Hill Cemetery is burial site of Edward Hopper, Helen Hayes, Charles MacArthur, Carson McCullers and others in art world; a Union general who convinced President Lincoln to create black fighting regiments during the Civil War; the fashion designer who made pants an acceptable form of women's dress; an outspoken minister and headmaster of the Rockland Female Institute who was an advocate for women's suffrage and an opponent of slavery; Confederate veterans and others. 2pm. Age: All. $5 Village of Nyack, Nyack. 845-353-2221. www.nyack-ny.com.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 17.

Wednesday, 21

HALLOWEEN 'DRESS REHEARSAL' PARTY: Disney Store offers young princesses and superheroes a chance to get in the Halloween spirit a little early and show off their costumes. Guests can join in special games to win prizes and participate in a costume parade around the store. Kids age three and up in costume will receive a free gift (while supplies last). 3:30pm. Age: All. FREE. Disney Store Palisades Center, 3650 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack. 845-348-9262. www.disneystore.com.

Friday, 23

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: Children can collect ravens' beaks and dragon scales on a scavenger hunt that concludes at the gift shop with a special prize. The spooky journey continues with mannequins that come to life, a haunted house and fortunetellers. Then take a hayride down to the back road where bone-chilling creatures lurk. 6-9pm. Age: YE, TW, TE, AD. Adults $8, children $5, seniors $5, Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe. 845-782-8247. www.museumvillage.org.

HALLOWEEN BOO ZOO: Outragehiss Pets brings critters that walk, crawl and fly into the theatre for close-up views. 7pm. Age: All. $12. Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 201-825-3366. www.saddlerivervalleyculturalcenter.org.

Saturday, 24

HAYRIDES AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 3.

HALLOWEEN PARADE: This annual event boasts live music, prizes for best costumes and floats. 5:30pm. Age: All. FREE. Village of Nyack, Nyack. 845-353-2221. www.nyack-ny.com.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: See October 23.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: The Orchards folks anticipate that Rome apples will be ready for harvesting this weekend. McIntosh, Cortlands, Macouns, Red Delicious, Empire and Golden Delicious may also still be available. Pumpkins are also ready for picking. Children's activities including a mini-maze, giant slide, haunted house and other amusements start at noon. 10am. Age: All. Apples and pumpkins sold by weight; fees apply for children's activities. The Orchards of Concklin, 2 South Mountain Road, Pomona. 845-354-0369. www.theorchardsofconcklin.com.

Sunday, 25

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN: See October 23. 11am-4pm

NO SCARE SUNDAY: Young children can play Pass the Pumpkin, have fun with a piñata, participate in a costume contest, and enjoy scavenger hunts and hayrides while their older siblings enjoy more haunting Halloween activities. 11am-4pm. Age: TOD, AD. Children ages 3 and under are free. Adults $8, children $5, seniors $5, Museum Village, 1010 Route 17M, Monroe. 845-782-8247. www.museumvillage.org.

APPLE AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 24.

Wednesday, 28

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Come in costume, play games, get prizes and go trick-or-treating at the library. Pre-registration is requested. 4pm. Age: YE, TW. FREE. Haverstraw Public Library, Village Branch, 85 Main Street, Haverstraw. 845-429-3445. www.hkdpl.org.

Thursday, 29

HALLOWEEN PARTY: Enjoy crafts, treats and a costume parade. 5pm. Age: YE, TW. FREE. Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville. 845-786-3800. www.hkdpl.org.

Friday, 30

TRICK-OR-TREAT AND COSTUME PARADE: Children can trick-or-treat at participating stores until 6pm during the mall's annual Halloween event. A costume contest begins at 4pm at the gazebo, with prizes awarded for the best costumes in each age category. Pre-registration is required and begins at 3pm. 12pm. Age: TOD, YE, TW. FREE. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley. 845-928-4000. www.premiumoutlets.com/woodburycommon.

Saturday, 31

HAYRIDES AND PUMPKIN PICKING: See October 3.

BOO AT THE ZOO: Celebrate Halloween with the animals. Come in costume. 10:30am. Age: All. $7 parking per car. FREE. Bear Mountain Zoo, Palisades Interstate Parkway, Bear Mountain. 845-786-2731. www.palisadesparksconservancy.org.

TRICK-OR-TREATING: Participating stores welcome young trick-or-treaters for some safe and early holiday fun. Also, throughout October, children can stop by the mall's Customer Service desk to pick up a Halloween coloring contest form. Winners will be chosen in three age groups to receive special prizes. 2pm. Age: TOD, YE, TW. FREE. Palisades Center Mall, 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack. 845-348-1005. www.palisadescenter.com.

HALLOWEEN BREAKFAST: Kick off Halloween with breakfast, fun and surprises. Come in costume. 9:30am. Age: All. FREE. Saddle River Valley Cultural Center, 305 West Saddle River Road, Upper Saddle River. 201-825-3366. www.saddlerivervalleyculturalcenter.org.