Peace, Love & Pumpkins
An enchanting walk-thru Halloween experience!
We are excited for the return of our 6th annual Peace, Love and Pumpkins festival, where we bring a cornucopia of family-friendly Halloween fun to our historic grounds this fall. During this walk-thru experience, guests will wind through the garden trails of beautiful Bethel Woods, highlighting thousands of unique hand-carved jack-o-lanterns and glowing displays of themed pumpkin art. Delight in displays featuring Woodstock festival icons, dinosaurs, mermaids, witches and much more! Please note that ticketing is timed on Fridays and Saturdays. Friday, October 30th features Friday Night Fright, a haunted walk-thru experience, and Friday, October 31st features a Halloween Trick-or-Treat event!
Tickets
Adult Prices: $25.00 - $30.00
Ages 3 - 17 Prices: $15.00 - $20.00
Ages 2 & Under Prices: FREE
Dates:
Wednesdays - Sundays
October 9, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Note: Oct. 30 is reserved for Friday Night Fright
Hours:
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Last Entry at 9:00 PM
Excluding Oct. 30
Location:
Located on Bethel Woods Upper Campus
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Special Events
Murder Mystery Mixers
DATES & THEMES
Friday, October 9, 2026 Dying of Curiosity (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) MORE INFO
Friday, October 16, 2026 Dead Man's Party (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) MORE INFO
Friday, October 23, 2026 Bettelejuice's Ghostly Ball (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) MORE INFO
Friday, October 30, 2026 Hocus Pocus (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM) MORE INFO
Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Sensory Friendly Wednesdays
Individuals of all ages with autism, complex developmental disabilities, or sensory sensitivities are welcome to experience our enchanting Halloween walk-thru experience during special sensory friendly early hours before opening to the general public. Trained sensory friendly staff will be present on the walk to offer assistance as needed. Caregivers will receive free entry, with valid ID. The Museum will be in Sensory Friendly Mode from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (ticket sold separately).
DATES:
Wednesday October 14, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Wednesday October 21, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Wednesday October 28, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Friday Night Fright
Experience the haunted gardens of Bethel Woods like you've never seen them before! Our Peace Love and Pumpkins gets a spooky makeover as the ghosts and ghouls come out to roam the grounds. A dark, terrifying experience that will leave you trembling as you exit – if you can make it out alive, that is! This experience is not recommended for young children, as this is a scary attraction.
DATES
Friday, October 30, 2026 (6:30 PM - 11:00 PM) Last entry is at 10:00 PM
Located on Bethel Woods Upper Campus
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Halloween at Peace, Love & Pumpkins
Wear your costume and bring your candy bag for a spook-tacular night of Trick-or-Treating fun on the Peace, Love & Pumpkins trail!
DATES
Saturday, October 31, 2026 (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
Located on Bethel Woods Upper Campus
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Live Music
Join us for live music every night from 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Market Shed!
LINEUP ANNOUNCING SOON!
Add-On Options
Boos & Booze 21+
A boozy add-on experience occurring on 4 special nights for our 21 & over guests! As part of this experience, guests will have access to exclusive stations throughout the walk-thru route to sample Halloween-themed cocktails.
DATES
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Saturday, Ocotber 17, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Located on Peace, Love & Pumpkins Trail
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Trick or Treat Box
FOR 4 PEOPLE
Sweeten your walk thru the jack o’ lanterns with a bag full of Halloween-favorite candy, snacks and treats!
Available all Peace, Love & Pumpkins Dates
Spooky Sunday Crafting for Families
Tickets are $15 per child and include all crafting materials, as well as a soft drink. Accompanying adult(s) who are not making a potion are not required to purchase a ticket. Please note: This event is an add-on to the standard Peace, Love & Pumpkins admission, and does not include entry to the event itself.
DATES
Sunday, October 11, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Sunday, October 25, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Located in Market Shed 2
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any time.
Spooky Sunday Crafting for Adults
Tickets are $15 and include all crafting materials, as well as a complimentary glass of wine, beer, or soft drink. Please note: This event is an add-on to the standard Peace, Love & Pumpkins admission, and does not include entry to the event itself.
DATES
Sunday, October 18, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Sunday, November 1, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Located in Market Shed 2
Please Note: Dates, times and location are subject to change at any
Join Us for Special Discount Nights
Wear - Wolf Wednesdays
Show up in your Halloween costume for a special discount at the gate.
Only valid on Wednesdays. Not available online or in advance. Only valid for tickets purchased at the gate.
Back-To-Ghoul Student Thursdays
Present a valid student ID for a special discount at the gate.
Only valid on Thursdays. Not available online or in advance. Only valid for tickets purchased at the gate.
Sullivan Sundays
Present a valid ID with Sullivan County zip code for 20% off
Only valid on Sundays. Not available online or in advance. Only valid for tickets purchased at the gate.
Thank you to our 2026 Peace, Love & Pumpkins Sponsors
