2026 Great Jack-O-Lantern Sail
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Great Jack-o’-Lantern Sail will take place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Belmont Lake State Park. Festivities begin at 3:00PM and will conclude at 6:30PM; the Jack-o’-Lanterns will set sail at approximately 6:15PM.
Everyone is welcome to join in this spooky celebration! In addition to the Jack-o’-Lantern Sail on the lake at dusk, there will be a kid friendly spooky house, a magic show, a petting zoo, character meet & greets, children’s games and more! Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. Pumpkin Park Sweet Street presented by Connoisseur Media Long Island will bring activities and candy from local businesses, so don’t forget a trick-or-treat bag! All activities are free! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
If you would like to have your Jack-o’-Lantern in the sail, register at www.bookwhen.com/jackolantern. Registration is limited to the first 50 carved pumpkins. Pumpkins must be between the size of a soccer ball and a basketball and dropped off at Belmont Lake State Park Boat Dock the day of the event between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. For additional information, please call the Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or email [email protected].
This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust, Connoisseur Media Long Island, Hick’s Nurseries, New York Life, Renewal by Andersen and Beachside Valet. Corporate contributors include North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak, Inc.
Everyone is welcome to join in this spooky celebration! In addition to the Jack-o’-Lantern Sail on the lake at dusk, there will be a kid friendly spooky house, a magic show, a petting zoo, character meet & greets, children’s games and more! Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. Pumpkin Park Sweet Street presented by Connoisseur Media Long Island will bring activities and candy from local businesses, so don’t forget a trick-or-treat bag! All activities are free! Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
If you would like to have your Jack-o’-Lantern in the sail, register at www.bookwhen.com/jackolantern. Registration is limited to the first 50 carved pumpkins. Pumpkins must be between the size of a soccer ball and a basketball and dropped off at Belmont Lake State Park Boat Dock the day of the event between 10:00AM and 4:00PM. For additional information, please call the Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or email [email protected].
This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust, Connoisseur Media Long Island, Hick’s Nurseries, New York Life, Renewal by Andersen and Beachside Valet. Corporate contributors include North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak, Inc.
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Where is it happening?
Belmont Lake State Park, Southern State Pkwy Exit 38,North Babylon,NY,United States
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