Not only is the Hudson Valley home to the best leaf-peeping in the country, it's also home to an attraction that no kid can resist.

Just to sweeten the cauldron, Legoland New York, in Goshen, has even added a Monster Party (and a few new delightfully creepy characters) to their "Brick or Treat" celebrations, now until Nov 2. And there's no need to tell the kids that autumn foliage will feature prominently in the adventure.

It doesn't take much to convince even the most fiendish band of little hobgoblins to make the trip to Legoland, but this time of year especially makes for a howling good time. Even if your brood of witches has been to the amusement park already this season, you might be in for a few "hair-raising" surprises.

Although all the familiar rides are operating, there is a decidedly creepy twist to the park's most popular attractions — along with dozens of satisfying "Easter eggs" hidden along the way. Mini-figure trick-or-treaters and dozens of ghosts have positively infested the streets of Mini-Manhattan. Spiders and ghoulish visitors have added a haunted feel to the disco party as the Dragon coaster leaves the station. There is even a build-your-own Lego Pumpkin patch.

Why wait for Halloween night? Lego Skeleton guy is handing out treats at stations all around the park. Best of all, there's no need to lecture the gaggle about watching out for cars — even though Legoland lets kids as young as 3 years old drive. The cars are on a closed course and trick-or-treaters are safely away from traffic.

There's no fear of bullying or bag-snatching at Legoland "Brick-or-Treat" — the fun is during daylight hours

Courtesy of Patch.com