Pumpkinfest
October 3-4, 2015, 11am-5pm
350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
631-852-5300
Held at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, the admission price included almost all activities, including  a pumpkin picked straight from the vine, corn maze, wagon rides, sand art, pine cone feeders and petting zoo. There was also roasted sweet corn, food trucks and a picnic area where families could enjoy a packed lunch. There are several small playgrounds on the farm, as well as a Children’s Garden and Butterfly House. $12 per person; children under 3 are free.

Montauk Fall Festival
October 10-11, 2015, 11am-5pm
742 Montauk Highway, Montauk
631-668-2428
All events held on the Green across from the Chamber of Commerce building in the center of town. Long Island beers and wine, Octoberfest foods, free carousel, Farmers' Market and More! Cash Catch drawing Sunday at 5pm. Free admission.

Oktoberfest
October 24-25, 2015, 10am-6pm
4558 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
631-722-8777
This organic farm and market boasts the best roasted corn and squash on the Island, as well as freshly squeezed lemonade, homegrown farm fare, live music and beautiful fall mums. And the kids can enjoy pumpkin picking, a maze, pedal karts and friendly farm animals. $15 for adults.

Port Jefferson Harvest Festival
October 25, 2015, 12pm-5pm
118 West Broadway, Port Jefferson
631-473-1414
Haunted building walking tour, scare crow alley and music performances. Join a marshmallow roast, costume dog parade at 2pm, wood carving demo and more. Free admission.

Schmitt Family Farm 
October 1-31, 2015, 9am-5pm
26 Pinelawn Road, Melville
631-271-3276
A whole month of festivities includes U-pick pumpkins, free hayrides, a haunted maze, vegetable picking and a pumpkin patch playground equipped with fire trucks and tree house slides, as well as Long Island’s largest straw pyramid. There's no entrance or parking fees, and printable coupons are available on the website for reduced admission to the haunted mansion and corn maze. 

Originally posted in 2014