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Dress in costume for the annual Bellmore Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat along Bedford Avenue, followed by a trunk or treat in the train station parking lot. Photo courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce of Bellmores
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10/7/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Halloween might be the final day of October, but fun and FREE Halloween events are happening on Long Island all month long. Go ahead and dress the kids up, because these family-friendly events are a great way to get some mileage out of that spectacularly spooky or glittery-glam costume.

For more Halloween fun, check out our Long Island Halloween Guide and our top Halloween event picks. You can also find tons more things to do this month in our roundup of exciting October events and our compilation of the best fall fairs and festivals on Long Island. 

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FREE Halloween Celebrations All October Long

Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook
Through Wednesday, October 26, 2022
This October, scarecrows will once again line the walkways throughout Stony Brook Village as part of the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 31st annual Scarecrow Competition.  READ MORE

Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
Daily through October 30, 2022
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Fall Festival Weekends at The Shoppes at East Wind

Wading River
Runs every Saturday and Sunday through October 30, 2022
The Shoppes feature local craft vendors, food, and shopping to celebrate the season.  READ MORE
The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail features 50 carved pumpkins placed on flotation devices and sailed around Belmont Lake. Photo courtesy of New York State Parks
The Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail features 50 carved pumpkins placed on flotation devices and sailed around Belmont Lake. Photo courtesy of New York State Parks

FREE Halloween Parades on Long Island

Long Beach Costume Parade

Long Beach
Saturday, October 8, 2022
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation will hold its Annual Kids Halloween Costume Parade on Saturday, October 8. READ MORE

Bellmore's Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat

Bellmore's
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Dress in costume for the annual Halloween parade along Bedford Avenue, followed by a trunk or treat in the train station parking lot. READ MORE

Halloween on Plandome

Manhasset
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Enjoy a fun FREE afternoon as the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce hosts Halloween on Plandome. READ MORE

Halloween Fest in Riverhead

Riverhead
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Halloween Fest in downtown Riverhead transforms Main Street into a spooky and enchanting land in honor of All Hallows Eve. A ghoulish weekend is planned for witches and warlocks of all ages. READ MORE

Merrick Halloween Parade

Merrick
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Dress up and join the Merrick Chamber of Commerce for its annual Halloween parade on October 23. READ MORE

Farmingdale Village Halloween Parade

Farmingdale
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Watch the Halloween parade along Main Street in Farmingdale Village. Marchers and groups assemble at 12:30pm. Floats, jeeps, and classic cars are also welcome.  READ MORE

Bellport Halloween Parade

Bellport
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Every October the Village of Bellport has a Halloween Parade that travels through downtown Bellport. READ MORE

Sag Harbor Ragamuffin Parade

Sag Harbor
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Kids, adults, and even pets can show off their costumes during this parade down Main Street in Sag Harbor. READ MORE

Halloween Parade in Massapequa Park Village

Massapequa Park
Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Island Council, together with the Village of Massapequa Park, will sponsor the Annual Halloween Costume Parade on Sunday, October 30 in Brady Park. READ MORE

Halloween Festival & Costume Parade

St. James
Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Community Association of Greater St. James is organizing a Halloween Festival and Costume Parade on October 30. READ MORE

WMHO’s Annual Halloween Festival

Stony Brook-FREE
Monday, October 31
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO)’s Annual Halloween Festival returns on October 31 for its 32nd year with music from WALK 97.5, trick-or-treating throughout Stony Brook Village Center, dancing and games for children. READ MORE

More FREE Halloween Activities on Long Island

Halloween Read Aloud at the Locust Valley Library

Locust Valley
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Join the Locust Valley Library for an afternoon of spooky stories outside by the scout hut!  READ MORE

Howl-O-Ween Dog Festival and Pet Costume Contest

New Hyde Park
Saturday, October 22, 2022
It's almost Howl-O-Ween! Your four-legged friends can dress up for this doggie Halloween festival and pet costume contest. READ MORE

Kids Need More Halloween Party

Lindenhurst
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Break out your costumes early and have fun at the Kids Need More Halloween Party on October 23. READ MORE

Halloween Village Luminaries at the Riverhead Library

Riverhead
Monday, October 24, 2022
Celebrate the spooky season by decorating festive Halloween village luminaries at the Riverhead Library. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at the Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington
Thursday, October 27-Sunday, October 30, 2022
Kids and families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art October 27-30. The museum is offering a slate of engaging, free events and activities. READ MORE

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Sail

North Babylon
Saturday, October 29, 2022
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular Sail returns to Belmont Lake State Park. The first 100 carved pumpkins are placed on flotation devices with candles inserted inside and sailed around the lake behind kayaks.  READ MORE

Greenport Halloween Village

Greenport
Saturday, October 29, 2022
This annual Halloween village will take place on October 29 in the picturesque harborside Village of Greenport, featuring trick-or-treat stations, photo ops, scavenger hunts, and other activities. READ MORE

South Country Library Presents Halloween Green Screen Photos

Bellport
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Stop by the library after the Bellport Village Halloween Parade and get your photo taken with the library's green screen. READ MORE

Pumpkin Night at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society

Bellport
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Join Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society for a night of pumpkin decorating, carving and display fun. READ MORE

Halloween Parade at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Raynham Hall will host a costumed parade through town. Everyone, including your costumed furry friends, are welcome to join the parade. READ MORE

Halloween Family Fun Day at the Long Island Museum

Stony Brook
Sunday, October 30, 2022
Attend the Halloween Family Fun Fest at the Long Island Museum in costume and join in for some spooky family fun on the museum grounds. READ MORE

Halloween Drive Through at Stew Leonard's

Farmingdale and East Meadow
Daily through Monday, October 31, 2022
Cruise through a farm animal-themed Halloween Drive Through experience in the parking lots of Stew Leonard’s Farmingdale and East Meadow locations.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Long Beach Recreation Center Fields
Bellport Fire Department
Village of Greenport
Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society
Farmingdale & East Meadow Stew Leonard's