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Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village at The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island. Photo courtesy of the event
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10/29/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Halloween weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Halloween weekend is upon us, and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate on Long Island. Head to free festivals at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization or Heckscher Museum of Art, both of which will have trick-or-treating galore. 

Other top picks for Halloween weekend on Long Island include Spooky Science Night at the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Friday, where you can catch a screening of "Coco." 

Or make your way to the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank on Saturday for the annual North Meets South Fair, which celebrates Long Island's farm-to-table movement with farm animals, hayrides, face painting, and more.

Bookmark our Long Island Halloween Guide for more picks to keep your costumed cuties entertained all weekend. 

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Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
Kids and families are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art. The museum offers a slate of FREE events and activities. READ MORE

Trick-or-Treating at The Shoppes at East Wind

Wading River – FREE
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Haunted Trail Walk and Trick-or-Treating at the Smithtown Historical Society

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The Great Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island

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Dia de los Muertos Family Celebration Celebration at the Heckscher Museum of Art

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