NYPA Press Release

For Immediate Release: 10/16/26

Contact: Tara.Rehberg@nypa.gov | (800) 724-0309

New York Power Authority Hosts “Spooktacular” Halloween Party

at Mine Kill State Park

NORTH BLENHEIM, N.Y.—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will hold its annual “Spooktacular” Halloween Party at Mine Kill State Park on Saturday, October 24. NYPA events will be held from noon to 5 p.m. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) will host activities at the park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The free community event will offer a variety of family-friendly activities including arts and crafts and themed games. Attendees can also enjoy free bounce houses, a pick-a-pumpkin wagon ride and a costume parade which will take place at 3 p.m. Food vendors will be on-site with lunch options and sweet treats available for purchase.

OPRHPwill host a one-hour family-friendly hike at 5:30 p.m. and a two-hour haunted hike at 6:30 p.m. 

Admission to all NYPA events is free. For more information and a full calendar of events, call (800) 724-0309 or visit www.nypa.gov.

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