Scene & Seen
Who, What, Where and When
HOT, HAUTE & HAPPENING
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Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown -
New York
Made famous by Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - the town of Sleepy Hollow in New York state is the quintessential Halloween destination from its Gothic landmarks such as Lyndhurst Mansion and the historic Tarrytown Music Hall to the seasonal Twilight Village and the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, where thousands of glowing pumpkins light up the night.
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Devotchka's 7th Annual Costume Ball at The Stanley Hotel - Colorado
Built in 1909 -The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado has become famous for its ghost stories and the inspiration for Stephen King’s "The Shining". Paranormal activity has been reported for decades, from phantom footsteps to objects mysteriously moving on their own. On November 7th & 8th 2025, two nights of Devotchka at The Historic Stanley Hotel will be joined by The Slavic Sisters - hosting their Macabre Circus Side Show along with members of Devotchka hosting after-show dance party.
Photo courtesy The Stanley Hotel
photo courtesy The Haunted House Party
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The Haunted House Party - Ireland
The Haunted House Party in Derry, Northern Ireland - is a fusion of traditional Celtic Halloween elements mixed with modern-day spooky fun on October 31st, 2025. The party is steeped in legend and mystery with live performances of traditional Irish folk music and haunting ballads surrounded by the eerie house decor and spooky lighting - guests will be able to partake in ghost tours throughout Derry’s most haunted spots.
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Transylvania transforms into a land of legends every Halloween — but nowhere more hauntingly than Bran Castle - the legendary home of Dracula. On October 30th-31st, 2025, the castle opens its gates for the famous two-day Halloween Party. A fully immersive experience that combines eerie night tours, themed dinners and spine-chilling activities as you walk the shadowy corridors and feel the castle’s centuries-old atmosphere with live actors in costume and Dracula-inspired costume contests.
