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Raynham Hall Museum presents Oyster Bay’s Annual Halloween Parade. Dress up in costume and bring your little ghosts and goblins for parade through town. Photo courtesy of the museum
Raynham Hall Museum presents Oyster Bay’s Annual Halloween Parade. Dress up in costume and bring your little ghosts and goblins for parade through town. Photo courtesy of the museum
10/1/23 - 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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Get your pumpkins, meet Otto the Ghost, and enjoy the fall festivities at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of the nursery
Get your pumpkins, meet Otto the Ghost, and enjoy the fall festivities at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of the nursery

Free Halloween Celebrations on Long Island All Month Long

Scarecrow Contest and Fall Festival at The Shoppes at East Wind

Wading River
Viewing daily/Fall Festival Saturday, October 21-Sunday, October 22, 2023
Visit The Shoppes at East Wind for fall family fun, including an ongoing Scarecrow Contest and designated fall festival weekend. READ MORE

Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook
Through Wednesday, October 25, 2023
This October, scarecrows will once again line the walkways throughout Stony Brook Village in the Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s 33rd Annual Scarecrow Competition.  READ MORE

Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
Daily through October 29, 2023
At Hicks Nurseries Fall Harvest, mom and dad can fill their carts with fall decor favorites while kids enjoy fun festival activities. Otto the Ghost stars in his own walk-through adventure, "Otto's House Party," all month long. READ MORE

Heritage Farm & Garden Fall Festival

Port Washington
Daily through October 29, 2023
Heritage Farm & Garden celebrates the autumn season with an extensive selection of fall plants, pumpkins, décor, fall activities and crafts, a corn maze and more.  READ MORE
Get creative and parade down Main Street during the Downtown Riverhead's Coffin Races. Photo courtesy of Downtown Riverhead
Get creative and parade down Main Street during the Downtown Riverhead's Coffin Races. Photo courtesy of Downtown Riverhead

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Halloween on Plandome

Manhasset
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Enjoy a fun FREE afternoon as the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce hosts Halloween on Plandome. READ MORE

Halloween Fest in Riverhead

Riverhead
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Halloween Fest in downtown Riverhead transforms Main Street into a spooky and enchanting land in honor of All Hallows Eve. A ghoulish day is planned for witches and warlocks of all ages. READ MORE

Bellmore's Halloween Parade

Bellmore
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Dress in costume for the annual Halloween parade along Bedford Avenue in Bellmore.  READ MORE

Farmingdale Village Halloween Parade

Farmingdale
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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

Long Beach Costume Parade

Long Beach
Saturday, October 28, 2023
The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation holds its annual kids costume parade. In existence for almost 50 years, children are invited to dress in their favorite costume and parade from the Recreation Center to Kennedy Plaza. READ MORE

Bellport Halloween Parade

Bellport
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Every October the Village of Bellport has a Halloween Parade that travels through downtown Bellport. READ MORE

Sag Harbor Ragamuffin Parade - CANCELED

Sag Harbor
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Note: this event is canceled   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 29, 2023
This annual Halloween parade throughout Brady Park includes holiday fun and even a costume contest.  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

More FREE Halloween Activities on Long Island

Howl-O-Ween Dog Festival and Pet Costume Contest - CANCELED

New Hyde Park
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Note: This event has been canceled. It's almost Howl-O-Ween! Your four-legged friends can dress up for this doggie Halloween festival and pet costume contest at the New Hyde Park Dog Park. READ MORE

Trick or Treat with Stew Leonard's Characters

East Meadow
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Children ages 8 and younger are invited to dress in their costumes and head to Stew Leonard's in East Meadow to go trick-or-treating.  READ MORE

Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington
Friday, October 27, 2023
Kids and families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art October 27-28. The museum offers a slate of free, engaging events and activities. READ MORE

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Sail

North Babylon
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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

Halloween Parade at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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 29, 2023
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

Babylon Village Trunk or Treat

Babylon
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Decorate your car, SUV or truck for this safe Halloween event in Babylon Village. READ MORE

Community Trunk or Treat at Beacon Church

Albertons
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Beacon Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat Festival on October 29, featuring many candy stations and car displays, as well as costume contests, a DJ booth, bounce houses, snacks, and more. READ MORE

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