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Grateful Dead Tribute Music & Crafts Festival On the Great Lawn at Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House Sloatsburg, NY July 30th

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Sloatsburg, NY – Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House was added to the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2006. Born in 1792, Jacob Sloat married Sarah Bigelow Hollenbeck in December 1826 and, together, they had nine children; five of whom died before the age of four. Jacob Sloat was only 23 years old when he built his first local mill in 1815-1816.

 Sloat had gained a reputation as an inventor, industrialist and entrepreneur, producing as much as 8,000 pounds per week of the cotton twine that dominated the New York market, supported a thriving village and made Jacob Sloat a wealthy man. He began construction of a magnificent new home in 1846 ~ an avant-guard Greek Revival gem that he may have designed himself with the help his friend Jasper Cropsey, who was both an accomplished artist and student of architecture.

In the summer of 1848, Jacob Sloat and his family moved into the newly-constructed Harmony Hall. When he died less than a decade later in 1857, the house passed into the hands of his wife Sarah and, in 1861, it was purchased from the widow by the couple’s 23-year-old son, Henry. 

Today, the magnificent home built in the heart of New York State’s historic Ramapo Pass is raising nearly the same level of excitement in the tiny village that it prompted more than 160 years ago when the Jacob Sloat family crossed the newly-painted threshold for the first time. 

This stately home once again welcomes visitors on a limited basis, offering a wide range of arts and educational programming. Harmony Hall is expected to serve as the cultural center of western Rockland County – welcoming visitors to a region renown for its natural beauty, magnificent parks and significant contribution to American history.

There are limited hourly tours of the Harmony Hall – Jacob Sloat House for a $5.00 donation, not included in your ticket price.

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center October 30–November 9

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Flip Circus Returns to Palisades Center With Halloween Special and Family Ticket Giveaway

Flip Circus is returning to Palisades Center from October 30 through November 9, bringing big-top entertainment and family-friendly fun to the area.

As part of a special Halloween promotion, children ages 10 and younger can receive free admission when they arrive in costume from October 30 through November 1. Tickets can be redeemed at the box office.

To celebrate the circus’s return, a giveaway will offer 10 lucky winners a Family Pack, with each package including tickets for two adults and two children.

How to Enter the Giveaway

Participants must:

  • Follow the giveaway host on social media.
  • Follow Flip Circus on Instagram.
  • Like the giveaway post.
  • Tag the person or people they would bring to the circus.

Winners will be selected and contacted through direct message. Those selected will then be asked to provide a phone number so Flip Circus staff can contact them to schedule their show date.

The giveaway closes Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m.

Families looking for a festive Halloween outing can catch Flip Circus at Palisades Center during its November 9 run. With a special offer for costumed children and a chance to win a family ticket package, the return promises an opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the big top.

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Lafayette Theatre Packs October With Movies, Halloween Events and Local Premiere

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October will be a busy month at the Lafayette Theatre, with the historic Suffern movie house offering a lineup that ranges from highly anticipated new films and local filmmaking to family Halloween favorites and cult classics.

And with tickets priced at $10 or less, the theater is making it possible for moviegoers to take in several of the month’s events without breaking the bank.

Among the highlights is the October 8 homecoming premiere of Concessions, a film shot at the Lafayette Theatre with the participation of local Rockland County extras. The premiere will feature a live question-and-answer session with the film’s director and cast. Additional screenings are planned for October 16–18.

The October schedule also includes Verity, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel and starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The mystery-thriller centers on a writer who discovers a series of disturbing secrets while working on an unfinished manuscript.

Moviegoers can also see Digger, starring Tom Cruise, a film that has already attracted attention as awards season approaches.

Halloween will bring several special screenings to the Lafayette.

The Addams Family will screen October 31 and November 1, giving families a chance to celebrate the holiday with the famously creepy and kooky Addams clan.

Horror fans can also experience A Nightmare on Elm Street on the big screen. The 1984 classic helped establish Freddy Krueger as one of horror’s most recognizable villains.

For those looking for a more interactive Halloween experience, The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns October 31. Doors open at 8 p.m., with the film beginning at 9 p.m.

The Apoca-Lips Shadow Cast will return for the screening, featuring a preshow, audience participation and costumes. Prop bags will also be available.

With a combination of new releases, classic films, local talent and Halloween traditions, the October schedule offers something for movie fans of all ages — while continuing the Lafayette Theatre’s role as a gathering place for the local community.

Tickets are on sale now.

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