The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the 12th
Annual Great Jack-o’-Lantern Sail will take place Saturday, October 25, 2025, 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, balloon twisting, a magic show, a petting zoo, character meet &
greets, children’s games and more! Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. Don’t forget a trick-ortreat 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.com
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 Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510.
This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust, Connoisseur Media Long Island (WALK 97.5, KJOY
98.3, 103.1 The Wolf, WHLI 104.7 & 94.3 The Shark), Hick’s Nurseries, New York Life, Renewal by Andersen,
and Beachside Valet. Corporate contributors include North Atlantic Canoe and Kayak, Inc.
For more information, please call Belmont Lake State Park at (631) 667-5055 or the Long Island State Park
Region Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 weekdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm or visit our website at
parks.ny.gov.
Belmont Lake State Park is located off the Southern State Parkway (Exit 38) in North Babylon, NY.
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park
