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There might not be an escape from Milleridge Inn's Haunted Village. Photo courtesy fo the inn
There might not be an escape from Milleridge Inn's Haunted Village. Photo courtesy fo the inn
10/2/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Welcome October on Long Island with a sunset wagon ride along Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank. Theatre Three is hosting a family-friendly Halloween show, A Kooky Spooky Halloween.

See our Fall Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals, corn mazes. and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and October GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

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Jack-o'-lanterns light up the night at Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of RISE of the Jack O' Lanterns
Jack-o'-lanterns light up the night at Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of RISE of the Jack O' Lanterns

Things to Do on Long Island All Weekend

Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts

Old Westbury
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

Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
At Hicks Nurseries' Fall Festival, fill your shopping cart with fall decor favorites while kids enjoy fun festival activities. Plus, Otto the Ghost stars in a free walk-through adventure, Otto’s Animated Halloween Story, all month long. READ MORE

Pumpkinfest at Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - CANCELED

Yaphank
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

Milleridge Halloween Village

Jericho
This annual Halloween Village at the Milleridge Inn features a variety of ghoulishly good activities, including a haunted house, pumpkin patch, coffin ride, inflatables, mini golf a spooky train, several shops and more. READ MORE

Sunset Wagon Rides at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center

Yaphank
Sunset Wagon Rides will be returning this October! Experience the farm after hours with your family, friends and kid, including a personal farm tour guides, wagon ride, pumpkin picking, corn maze, animal visits and campfire. READ MORE
Abner the ghost is afraid of the dark in A Kooky Spooky Halloween. Photo courtesy of Theatre Three
Abner the ghost is afraid of the dark in A Kooky Spooky Halloween. Photo courtesy of Theatre Three

Things to Do on Long Island Saturday, October 5

Long Beach Irish Day

Long Beach—FREE
The Ancient Order of Hibernians sponsors Irish Day throughout Long Beach, kicking things off with a parade. READ MORE

Family Fun Day Fair at East Meadow Farm

East Meadow Farm—FREE
Family event with music, food, wonderful childrens activities, nature, animals, games and more.  READ MORE

Seaford's Oktoberfest

Seaford—FREE
The Seaford Chamber of Commerce plans once again host Oktoberfest festival Oct. 3 in the parking lot of the Seaford Long Island Rail Road station. READ MORE

Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

Various Location—FREE
Pick up a free crafting kit and learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety while creating a project. All of the instructions and materials are included, and at some locations a Home Depot staff member will guide you through the steps.  READ MORE

A Kooky Spooky Halloween at Theatre Three

Port Jefferson
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

Hispanic Heritage Day: Celebrando Nuestras Raices at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Come celebrate the roots of the Latinx Community at Hispanic Heritage Day at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. The event will host a bilingual planetarium show: Las Estrellas de las Américas/Stars of the Americas. And include face painting, crafts, a bilingual guided tour, presentations by local artists and community organizations. The cost of museum admission is required. READ MORE

Lynbrook Village Oktoberfest

Lynbrook
Get ready for bands, brats, and beers at Lynbrook Village's Oktoberfest. READ MORE
The giant pumpkin weigh-off tips the scales this weekend at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of the nursery
The giant pumpkin weigh-off tips the scales this weekend at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of the nursery

Things to Do on Long Island Sunday, October 6

Fall Festival at Sagtikos Manor

Bay Shore
Live music and historical and crafting demonstrations will be part of this festival. Children’s activities include arts and crafts, old-fashioned games, and Colonial musicians.  READ MORE

Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
Visit the Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries and on October 6 catch an exciting competition that includes giant pumpkins. READ MORE

Plainview-Old Bethpage Fall Festival

Plainview—FREE
The seasonal celebration at the Plainview-Old Bethpage public library parking lot is expected to draw a crowd. There will be craft vendors, music, plenty of food options, and activities for kids. READ MORE

Story Time & Craft at The Dolphin Bookshop with author Alicia Arso-Distefano

Port Washington—FREE
The Dolphin Bookshop welcomes back authro Alicia Arso-Distefano as she reads "Lucy & Tyler are the Best of Friends." READ MORE

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