Halloween events across Long Island to check out this October

The candy aisles are stocked, scary movie marathons are on the way, and the Spirit Halloween stores are open. That can only mean one thing — spooky season has arrived. If you’re looking for festive fun that works for kids and adults alike, Long Island has plenty of options. Here’s a roundup of family-friendly haunts and happenings across Nassau and Suffolk this October.

Brightwaters Farms

Sept. – October

📍 Bay Shore

Brightwaters Farms has fired up its annual Fall Harvest Festival, which kicked off Monday, Sept. 22, at the 14-acre working farm. The gates will stay open to the public through October. This can’t-miss Long Island tradition delivers all the charms of the East End farms — without the traffic. And yes, there’s a real pumpkin patch, fall food and so much more.

Bizarre Bazaar

Sept. 27

📍 Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington

The DIY, punk-inspired Bizarre Bazaar is set to feature local creatives, artisans, collectors and small businesses. Expect coffee, brews, snacks (with vegan options) — and best of all, admission is free.

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NYSF Spooky Happenings Faire

Oct. 26

📍 Pro Game Fields, Deer Park | Rain date: Nov. 2

Hosted by New York Solar Faire, this free market will be packed with oddities and curiosities, from crystals and tarot readings to spooky tchotchkes. A great pick for families who love browsing.

Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns

Oct. 3 – Nov. 1

📍 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Wheatley Heights

Back for its 12th season, the Rise of the Jack O’ Lanterns is the world’s longest jack-o’-lantern trail, with more than 10,000 illuminated creations. Expect everything from hand-carved pumpkins to specialty lanterns featuring characters like Black Panther and Harry Potter.

Halloween at the Farm

Oct. 25

📍 Suffolk County Farm & Education Center, Yaphank

This family event includes wagon rides, trick-or-treating stations, a corn maze, crafts, family games, and pumpkins for sale. Food trucks will also be on site.

Halloween Costume Parade

Oct. 11

📍 Starts at Veterans Park, Long Beach

The parade ends at the Recreation Center Campus on Magnolia Blvd. and includes awards for best costumes, trick-or-treat bags, and free skating passes at Long Beach Ice Arena. It’s part of the village’s annual Fall Festival.

Bayville Scream Park

September through November

📍 Bayville

Bayville Scream Park offers haunted houses, axe throwing, and a full bar for adults — plus daytime family fun with mini golf, arcade games, bumper boats, and treasure hunts. Haunted houses are recommended for ages 12 and up.

Halloween House Long Island

multiple dates

📍 Broadway Commons, Hicksville

Halloween House is an indoor, immersive walkthrough with themed rooms. It leans more fun than fear, making it ideal for families.

Family Fun Day

Oct. 19

📍 Hyatt Place, Garden City

This fall-and-Halloween mash-up features dancing, crafts, pumpkin decorating, and character visits from Bluey and Mickey Mouse — a perfect pick for younger kids.

Spooky Fest

weekends in October

📍 Center for Science, Teaching and Learning, Rockville Centre

Spooky Fest includes fortune telling, glowing tents, face painting, music, and a spooky woods trail with zombies and dinosaurs. A “non-scary” ticket option features friendlier characters and crafts for the little ones.

Ghostly Gala

Oct. 18

📍 Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City

The museum’s Ghostly Gala includes the Monster Mash Dance Party, trick-or-treat bag decorating, and the return of Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch performance. Recommended for ages three and up.