Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Ticket Sales

Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be available at the door!**

NEW IN 2025!!

Sale Date: Saturday, August 23 AT BUCKLEY HOMESTEAD

Time: 9 AM to Noon (or until tickets are sold out, which ever comes first)

Ticket Cost: $10 per person. Max 12 tickets per person. 
Children 2 & under do not need a ticket but will be required to sit on a lap during the hayride portion of the event. 

You may line up early and bring chairs, the park opens at 7 AM. Please no beach umbrellas, canopies, etc. 

Why the change? For years, Deep River Waterpark has had the best technology to allow us to sell tickets quickly, securely, and safely, but it no doubt has come with drawbacks. Today we have a greater ability to sell tickets from other locations while still prioritizing efficiency & security, and after talking with and surveying ticket purchasers and Sleepy Hollow attendees we've developed a new ticket sales model that we hope will be more convenient. 

Where will we line up? Those wishing to purchase tickets should park in the main lot at Buckley Homestead near the visitor center (the same place you park if you've ever attended Sleepy Hollow). We will have the ticket sale booth set up along the pathway. 

How early should I line up? With the shift in date and location, we really don't know what to expect. The park opens at 7 AM, but the parking lot is ungated if you wanted to park even earlier. 

Why aren't ticket sales entirely online? We aren't sure how well our systems would handle an entirely online sale, and using a 3rd party service would likely require us to raise ticket prices or pass along fees to you as the purchaser. We will make any tickets that are leftover after the in-person sales available online (details below). 

What payments are accepted? Cash or card, for in-person sales, please. 

I have another question. Of course! Send us an email, message us on Facebook, or call the Lake County Parks main business office at 219-769-7275. 

** Please be wary of purchasing tickets from a person after the sale date. While there are legitimate reasons why someone may resell tickets (change of plans, family emergencies, etc.) we have also seen a DRAMATIC increase in false or scam "sales" on social media for all of our park events. Lake County Parks is not responsible for resold or fraudulent tickets. 

Some tips to help protect you (and your pocketbook!) 

• If you're buying from someone, try to buy from someone you know (or someone who someone you know knows)
• Ask to see the physical tickets. We do not sell any tickets online, and a physical ticket is required so if someone is offering to email you tickets they're not telling the truth. 
• Plan to meet in person at the Lake County Parks Main Office to exchange tickets for cash. 1. Scammers usually don't want to meet in person and 2. We'll be able to confirm that the tickets are legitimate. 
• Pay cash or send money digitally only after you have the tickets. 
• If the person selling your tickets asks you for any codes to confirm you're a real buyer, don't do it! The only information you should need to give to any seller is where you plan to meet to get the tickets.