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Walk the immersive pumpkin trail at The Blaze: Long Island. Photo courtesy of the event
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9/23/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

We've rounded up the best Halloween events for kids on Long Island in 2022 to keep everyone entertained with thrills and chills. Whether your brood is in the mood for spooky scarecrows or not-so-scary Spooky Fests, there is plenty of fun to be had this season.

Our list continues to evolve, so check back regularly for updates on attractions and trick-or-treating opportunities for Long Island families, and be sure to bookmark our Long Island Halloween Guide and Long Island Fall Fun Guide for all the top family-friendly seasonal activities.

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The Center for Science Teaching and Learning's Spooky Fest features something for all ages. Photo courtesy CSTL
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Halloween Activities and Attractions for Long Island Kids

Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury–FREE
Friday, September 17-Sunday, October 30, 2022
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

Kids Not-So-Scary Days at Bayville Scream Park

Bayville
Friday, September 23-Sunday, November 6, 2022
(select days)
Bayville Scream Park's Halloween-themed attractions are family friendly on select Not-So-Scary Days. Families enjoy a funhouse, mirror maze, Halloween express train ride, pumpkin bounce, mini-golf, rock climbing, bumper boat safari, spooky treetop adventure, and more.  READ MORE

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island

Old Bethpage
Friday, September 30-Sunday, November 6, 2022 (select days)
The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island features illuminated, individually hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns in elaborate displays professionally lit throughout the landscape of Old Bethpage Village Restoration. READ MORE

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns

Old Westbury
Saturday, October 1 - Sunday, November 6, 2022
View thousands of hand-carved, illuminated jack-o'-lanterns creatively arranged along a scenic walking path within the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. READ MORE

The Long Island Monster Gallery

Mineola
Saturday, October 1-Saturday, November 5, 2022 (select days)
Join Long Island Monster Gallery for another season of monsters, madmen, and mysterious creatures. Monster Gallery is Long Island's first immersive gallery dedicated to horror and Halloween movies. READ MORE

Halloween House Long Island

Lake Grove
Through November 1, 2022
Halloween House Long Island is an immersive, walk-through attraction that celebrates all things Halloween. Each room is decorated down to the smallest detail. READ MORE

Pumpkinfest at Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - CANCELED

Yaphank
Saturday, October 1, 2022
NOTE: This event has been canceled due to the threat of inclement weather. Suffolk County Farm hosts its annual Fall Festival with wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, a corn maze, family games and more. READ MORE

Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook–FREE
Saturday, October 1-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

Spooky Fest at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Rockville Centre
Friday, October 7-Sunday, October 30, 2022 (select days)
Spooky Fest celebrates the Halloween season with scary and non-scary attractions for all ages. There are wooded paths, exhibits, and spooky characters that greet visitors, as well as a new zombie dinosaur attraction! READ MORE

Milleridge Halloween Village

Jericho
Fridays-Sundays, October 7-30, 2022
This annual Halloween Village at the Milleridge Inn features a variety of ghoulishly good activities, including a haunted house, pumpkin patch, spooky train, fun house maze, escape room, hay maze, and more. READ MORE

A Kooky Spooky Halloween at Theatre Three

Port Jefferson
Saturdays, October 8-22 & 16, 2022 (the 16th is a sensory friendly performance)
Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a delightful musical for the entire family on the Theatre Three stage. READ MORE

Harbor Haunts Walking Tour

Cold Spring Harbor
Friday, October 14-Saturday, October 29, 2022 (select days)
Explore Cold Spring Harbor’s ghostly side with fascinating tales of mishaps and historic hauntings on Main Street. READ MORE

Gateway Playhouse Not-So-Scary Halloween Adventure

Bellport
Saturdays and Sundays, October 14-29, 2022
In daylight on weekends, the Gateway's Haunted Playhouse maze is transformed into a "Not-So-Scary Halloween Adventure" for little kids, featuring mini witches and warlocks, pumpkins and cats, monsters and fairies, superheroes and bats.  READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at the Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Friday, October 14-Saturday, October 15, 2022
All ghoulies, ghosties, and other Halloween creepies are invited to the Sweetbriar Nature Center for an evening of fun and excitement. Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails. READ MORE

Not-So-Scary Hikes at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary

Garden City
Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2022
For a Halloween activity with little fright, the Garden City Bird Sanctuary is hosting a Not So Scary Walk, which is suitable for families and little ones. 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

Parent Resource Center's Not-So-Spooky Monster Bash

Port Washington
Saturday, October 22, 2022
The Parent Resource Center's Not-So-Spooky Monster Bash includes a DJ Dance party, arts and crafts, games, and a costume parade. READ MORE

Haunted Halloween Family Festival

Bay Shore
Saturday, October 22, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the Haunted Halloween Family Festival returns to Bay Shore's Main Street. READ MORE

Tales, Trails, and Treats at the Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sweetbriar Nature Center treats families with children ages 2-7 to an afternoon of Halloween fun.  READ MORE

Ghoul Scouts of Suffolk County Haunted Trail

Bayport
Thursday, October 27-Saturday, October 29, 2022
Creep through a spooky walk at this haunted trail created by Girl Scouts. These storytellers will share a scary tale while guiding you through the wooded campgrounds. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treat at the Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington-FREE
Thursday, October 27-Sunday, October 3o, 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

Halloween Boat Burning at the Long Island Maritime Museum

Sayville
Friday, October 28, 2022
Each year someone donates an old boat and the Long Island Maritime Museum facilitates a safe burning in the harbor. This intriguing Halloween weekend tradition is quite the sight. READ MORE

Spooky Science Night at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Friday, October 28, 2022
Spooky Science Night returns to The Cradle of Aviation Museum with stimulating STEM activities and enough Halloween fun to entertain the entire family. READ MORE

Bats, Barnacles, and Broomsticks at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Saturday, October 29, 2022
It's more than just fishy fun at the Long Island Aquarium Bats, Barnacles and Broomsticks event. Safe trick-or-treating, giveaways, animals in costumes, and a party are included.  READ MORE

Haunted Hatchery at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Calling all ghosts and goblins, spiders, and bones: Families are welcome to join in this not-so-scary haunted hatchery visit.  READ MORE

Wantagh Halloween Harvest

Wantagh
Saturday, October 29, 2022
The Wantagh Museum hosts this Halloween Harvest complete with trick or treating aboard the haunted train. READ MORE

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Sail

North Babylon-FREE
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

Halloween Fest at Heritage Center

Mount Sinai
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Get ready for scary-good fun at the Heritage Center as they host a spooktacular Halloween Fest October 29. READ MORE

1800's Haunted Halloween at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage
Saturday, October 29-Sunday, October 30, 2022
Step back in spooky time to this 1880’s Halloween at Old Bethpage Village Restoration October 29-30. READ MORE

Haunted Boo-Seum & Festival at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, October 3o, 2022
Join The Whaling Museum's spookiest event of the year, with fun activities for all ages. This indoor/outdoor, rain or shine event with crafts, games of skill and chance, costumed "spooky" characters and more. READ MORE

WMHO’s Annual Halloween Festival

Stony Brook-FREE
Monday, October 31, 2022
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

Halloween House Long Island

Lake Grove
Through November 1, 2022
Halloween House Long Island is an immersive, walk-through attraction that celebrates all things Halloween. Each room is decorated down to the smallest detail. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Long Island Monster Gallery
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
Center For Science Teaching And Learning CSTL
Gateway's Not-So-Scary Halloween Adventure
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium