Weekend Family Fun

The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze It's time for every body's favorite holiday event. Literally thousands of hand-carved pumpkins featuring everything from traditional Jack O'Lanterns to abstract designs. 6:30 to 10:00. Friday-Sunday. (Also Oct. 5-7, Oct. 11-14, Oct. 18-21, and Oct. 24-31.) Timed tickets available online and by phone. 631-8200. Van Cortlandt Manor

Basket Workshop The Westchester Basket Makers Guild guides this make-and-take. Call (914) 962-1058 to register. Saturday, 10:00 to 2:00. Hilltop Hanover Farm

Scarecrow Invasion Get spooked at this outdoor exhibit of scarecrows by local kids. There's also a scavenger hunt. 11:00 to 5:00, Saturday through October 31, Lyndhurst

Rhythms 'Round the World Children discover percussion instruments from around the globe and learn how they're made and used. For ages 3-12. Saturday, 11:30 and 1:00, Caramoor

Searching for Sea Glass The nature center staff explains how sea glass is formed. Saturday, 1:00, Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park

Outdoor Art: Forest of Possibilities Opening day activities include furniture-making demonstrations, whittling, watching an artist sculpt the trunk of a fallen Oak, and nature walks. Saturday, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Fall Festival Westmoreland Sanctuary’s festival includes pony rides, a petting zoo, a bird banding presentation, and food. Sunday, Westmoreland Sanctuary

Pumpkin Pickin' Take a hayride to the farm's pumpkin patch and pick the perfect pumpkin. Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 12:00 to 3:00, Muscoot Farm