Long Island / Halloween 2026
Pick an outing, then make a workable day of it.
Choose the kind of Halloween you actually want: daytime pumpkin fun, a young-child costume parade, indoor trick-or-treating, or a frightening night out. Gentle outings and haunts are labeled separately; check official age restrictions and the right ticket type before paying.
Nassau + Suffolk · Current guide season: fall 2026 · Last source review: October 9, 2026
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-10
Port Jefferson Witches & Warlocks Weekend
Build a small village route around costumes, merchant activities and the Sunday children’s author visit, rather than buying a package of unrelated extras.
- Date / time
- Sat–Sun Oct 10–11, 2026. Hours vary by business/program. Sat Danfords night market: 7–9pm. Sun children’s author program at Founder’s Park starts 10am, with book sales/signing until 11:30am.
- Venue / address
- Port Jefferson village businesses; individual locations on organizer map — Port Jefferson, NY 11777; village-wide. Use the official map for each activity’s exact address.
- Price basis
- No single admission price. Organizer identifies some free activities; workshops, tours and the separate bar crawl can cost extra. Confirm each activity’s fee before selecting it.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families for daytime activities; teens/adults for selected programs. The separate bar crawl is an adult outing; confirm its entry rules. Not every merchant activity suits every child.
- Parking / transit
- Chamber parking guide lists nonresident metered parking at $2/hour, noon–midnight, through Nov 25, 2026. Check posted lot/space restrictions; village and Town of Brookhaven lots have different rules.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- 2026 date announced. Recheck organizer updates before traveling; an announced date does not guarantee space.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-17
Amityville PBA Ragamuffin Parade
A morning village parade with a published route: Broadway to Park Avenue, then west on Ireland Place to Village Hall.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 17, 2026: step-off 10am. An end time is not published.
- Venue / address
- Starts at 9/11 Memorial Park; ends at Village Hall — Start: 259 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701. Finish: 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY 11701.
- Price basis
- Official listing does not publish an admission/participation fee. Confirm any charge; food and travel are extra.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: costumed children with adults, families and multigenerational spectators. Numeric ages and residency rules are not published; confirm participation eligibility.
- Parking / transit
- Allow for the walk back to your vehicle and possible road closures. Confirm signed parking restrictions, LIRR connections and any fees for your arrival time.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- Village announces the 2026 parade and costume prizes/goodies. Registration instructions are not published; ask the village/PBA before bringing a group.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-17
Port Jefferson Harvest Festival Costumed Dog Parade
A short costumed-pet program you can pair with a nearby festival stop instead of a full day of driving.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 17, 2026, 12:30–1pm. Part of the Oct 17–18 Harvest Festival.
- Venue / address
- Port Jefferson Harvest Festival — Port Jefferson village, NY 11777. The parade’s exact assembly point is not published in the calendar entry; confirm with the Chamber before arrival.
- Price basis
- Parade fee is not published. Confirm participation charges and any required registration; market purchases and parking are additional.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: pet lovers, families and adults. Confirm dog participation, leash/handling and costume rules with the organizer; watching is a separate choice from entering.
- Parking / transit
- Chamber guide lists nonresident metered parking at $2/hour noon–midnight in peak season. Read the signs for your specific lot; do not assume resident-only or marina spaces are available.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- Date/time confirmed by the Chamber. Assembly location and entry rules need confirmation: 631-473-1414.
Last source check: . Additional official information 1 · Additional official information 2
Next date at publication: 2026-10-24
Wading River Village Vibe: Little Monsters Costume Parade
One village outing combines a costume parade and harvest atmosphere; it is in Wading River, rather than downtown Riverhead.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 24, 2026: village festival 10am–5pm; costume parade 1pm, contest immediately afterward.
- Venue / address
- Downtown Wading River / Village Vibe festival — North Country Road, Sound Road and municipal parking lot, Wading River, NY (Suffolk). The town lists these streets rather than a numbered parade address.
- Price basis
- Chamber lists free event admission. Food, shopping and any separately charged extras are outside free admission.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families, elementary ages, teens and multigenerational spectators. Contest age limits and entry instructions are not published; confirm with the organizer.
- Parking / transit
- Town lists the municipal parking lot as part of the event area; that does not establish it as available parking. Ask about closures, signed overflow spaces and any fees.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- 2026 date announced. Recheck organizer updates before traveling; an announced date does not guarantee space.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-30
Huntington Public Library Halloween Parade: Birth–5
Stories, costume photos, a library parade and a craft give the youngest children a compact indoor celebration.
- Date / time
- Fri Oct 30, 2026: choose 10–10:45am OR 11:30am–12:15pm. These are separate sessions, not a continuous event.
- Venue / address
- Huntington Public Library Main; Auditorium and Youth & Parent Services — 338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
- Price basis
- No program fee is published in the listing. Check registration, library-card/residency eligibility and any charge before booking.
- Ages / rules
- Official age range: birth–5. Editorial: attend with a caregiver. Treats may not suit children with food allergies; discuss needs with staff.
- Parking / transit
- Confirm Main Library parking, time limits and drop-off with the library. The program moves between the auditorium and an upstairs craft area.
- Access
- Ask the library about step-free access between both program spaces, accessible restrooms, seating and sound levels. This is not advertised as a sensory-friendly session.
- Booking status
- Registration links are published for each session; confirm eligibility and current space. We do not publish a live seat count. Main Library: 631-427-5165.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-30
Longwood Library Trick-or-Treat Crafts & Sweets
A short indoor program mixes stories, games, snacks and library trick-or-treating for preschoolers.
- Date / time
- Fri Oct 30, 2026: choose 10–10:45am, 11–11:45am OR 3–3:45pm. Separate registered sessions.
- Venue / address
- Longwood Public Library, Clemens Room — 800 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, NY 11953
- Price basis
- Listing does not state a program fee. A library card and registration are required; confirm card/residency eligibility and any charge.
- Ages / rules
- Official ages: 12 months–Pre-K. Costumes welcome; snacks may not suit food allergies. Ask staff before attending with allergy concerns.
- Parking / transit
- Ask the library about arrival, drop-off and parking/access arrangements for your registered session.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- Registration required; opens Tue Oct 13, 2026, 9:30am. Library card required. Children’s Department: 631-924-6400 ext. 236. This is not a walk-in rainy-day substitute.
Last source check: . Additional official information 1 · Additional official information 2
Next date at publication: 2026-10-30
Oyster Bay Halloween Ghost Parade & Dance Party
Costumes and large ghost puppets lead to a village dance party; the published route stays within Oyster Bay.
- Date / time
- Fri Oct 30, 2026, 6–8:30pm. Follow organizer updates for assembly and parade logistics.
- Venue / address
- Oyster Bay High School to Townsend Park / Derby-Hall Bandstand — Start: 150 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Finish: Townsend Park, Audrey Avenue Extension, Oyster Bay.
- Price basis
- Organizer does not list a parade admission fee. Confirm any charge; food and drinks are offered for purchase.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families, teens and adults comfortable with darkness, ghost puppets, noisemakers and amplified music. No numeric age restriction is published. This is not a quiet session.
- Parking / transit
- Allow for road closures and a return walk from the bandstand. Confirm event parking, fees and drop-off with Raynham Hall before departure.
- Access
- Ask about the entire street route, curb transitions, seating, accessible restrooms and after-dark visibility. Do not infer access from the museum building.
- Booking status
- 2026 date and route announced by Raynham Hall. No event ticket link is published; confirm participation details at 516-922-6808.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-31
Glen Cove Halloween Parade & Festival
A downtown parade connects to games, music, children’s activities and trick-or-treating at participating businesses.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 31, 2026, 1–3:30pm. Costume contest 2:30pm; all contest registration closes 2pm. Organizer’s rain date is Nov 7, used only if postponement is announced.
- Venue / address
- Downtown Glen Cove / Village Square — Festival: 100 Village Square, Glen Cove, NY 11542. Parade begins at the Staples parking lot, Highland Road and School Street.
- Price basis
- Free event admission and free costume-contest registration. Food and purchases extra. Free parking is published for the Brewster Street garage.
- Ages / rules
- Parade open to all. Official costume contest: children 12 and under; categories 0–4, 5–8 and 9–12, plus a group award. Editorial: families and multigenerational spectators.
- Parking / transit
- Use the Brewster Street garage entrance on Brewster Street; event route/closures can affect access. Allow a short walk and confirm accessible drop-off.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- Free contest ticket link published: register each child, then pick up a number at the event table. Same-day registration may involve waiting; cutoff 2pm. Current space must be checked with the BID.
Last source check: . Additional official information 1 · Additional official information 2 · Additional official information 3
Next date at publication: 2026-10-31
Stony Brook Village Halloween Festival & Trick-or-Treating
Shop-to-shop trick-or-treating, Inner Court games and a scarecrow display work as a flexible daytime village loop. The 2026 schedule does not announce a costume parade.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 31, 2026, noon–4pm. WALK-FM activities 1–3pm; scarecrow competition awards 2pm.
- Venue / address
- Stony Brook Village Center — 111 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790
- Price basis
- Organizer lists free festival admission and shop/eatery trick-or-treating. Meals and purchases are extra.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families, school-age children and multigenerational groups. No numeric age restriction is published. Ask about treats and activity-specific rules.
- Parking / transit
- Check Village Center parking signs and event arrival advice. Parking price and festival road restrictions are not published in this listing; confirm before departure.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and accessible restrooms with the organizer.
- Booking status
- 2026 festival date announced; no admission booking requirement is stated. Confirm weather updates and your access needs with the Village Center: 631-751-2244.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival
A flexible, short fall outing: start with the animated story and indoor displays before deciding on paid activities.
- Date / time
- Sept 12–Nov 1, 2026. Market and hay maze: daily 10am–5pm; wristband activities on weekends and Oct 12.
- Venue / address
- Hicks Nurseries — 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
- Price basis
- Free admission and parking. Hay maze: $8 per person; ages 2 and under free. Children's activity wristband: $30 in store, or $25 with the organizer's Advantage membership. Purchases and food extra.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: toddlers through adults. Organizer says wristband activities are best for ages 3+.
- Parking / transit
- Free parking confirmed. Outdoor activities depend on weather; call 516-334-0066 if conditions are poor.
- Access
- Organizer describes indoor greenhouses as stroller-friendly. Confirm wheelchair routes, restrooms and quiet times directly.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Spooky Fest: choose non-scary or Spooky Woods tickets
The separate ticket choices let you plan around your group's tolerance for scares.
- Date / time
- Oct 2–25, 2026, Fridays–Sundays, 6–9pm.
- Venue / address
- Center for Science Teaching & Learning — 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
- Price basis
- Non-scary ticket $22 per person; all-attraction ticket including Spooky Woods $27. Confirm fees and under-age admission at checkout.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: non-scary route for families; frightening Woods for scare-seeking teens/adults. Organizer warns the Woods are scary; no numeric minimum is published on this page.
- Parking / transit
- Parking and shuttle arrangements were not confirmed. Ask CSTL before leaving; allow extra arrival time.
- Access
- Outdoor woodland paths: confirm terrain, lighting, wheelchair access and restroom arrangements. The non-scary ticket is not a verified sensory-friendly session.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Creatures of the Night: Lantern Walk & Wildlife
A verified gentle option: the organizer specifies no jump scares or loud music and welcomes children with sensory sensitivities.
- Date / time
- Fri Oct 9, 2026, 6–8:30pm; timed entry.
- Venue / address
- Sweetbriar Nature Center — 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787
- Price basis
- $20 per person; children under 2 free. Check available entry slots.
- Ages / rules
- Organizer: families, adults and children of all ages.
- Parking / transit
- Arrive near your timed entry to reduce parking congestion. Confirm terrain and access needs in advance.
- Access
- Sensory-sensitive welcome is verified; step-free paths and restroom access still need confirmation.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Old Westbury Gardens Scarecrow Garden Exhibit
Look for imaginative scarecrows and leave time for a garden walk; don't squeeze it into a closing-hour visit.
- Date / time
- Oct 3–31, 2026, 10am–6pm except Tuesdays. CLOSED Oct 11. Non-member last garden admission 4pm.
- Venue / address
- Old Westbury Gardens — 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
- Price basis
- Included in general admission: adults $22; ages 62+ $20; ages 7–17 $12; ages 6 and under free. Advance tickets required except members/library-pass holders.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families, adults and older adults who are comfortable with uneven ground.
- Parking / transit
- Use the admission entrance at 71 Old Westbury Road. Confirm any parking charge and pass terms.
- Access
- Important official limits: Westbury House is not wheelchair accessible; unpaved gravel garden paths and elevation changes can be unsuitable. Restrooms by parking, Walled Garden and house; strollers excluded from house.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Harbes Orchard: apples, pumpkins & daytime corn maze
Keep apple picking and the maze together at one address; the Mattituck and Jamesport farms are different locations.
- Date / time
- Open daily through Nov 1, 2026. Weekdays 10am–6pm; weekends 9am–6pm. Last farm entry 5:40pm; maze 5pm.
- Venue / address
- Harbes Orchard (Riverhead location) — 5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
- Price basis
- Apple picking $20 weekdays/$27 weekends & holidays per paid admission; combo with maze $24/$32. Ages 2 and under free without apple bag. Pumpkins, extra apples and food extra.
- Ages / rules
- Official: children under 12 require an adult in the maze.
- Parking / transit
- Weather permitting; credit cards only. No outside food/drinks, pets or refunds. Confirm parking fee and harvest availability.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and restroom access with the venue.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-09
Bayville Scream Park: nighttime haunted attractions
Choose this for deliberate, intense scares; it is a separate ticket decision from the park's children's daytime program.
- Date / time
- Selected dates Sept 18–Nov 7, 2026. Choose a NIGHTTIME entry slot; daytime opening hours also appear in the park calendar. Nov 6–7 are Lights Out nights.
- Venue / address
- Bayville Scream Park — 8 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, NY 11709
- Price basis
- Paid, date/time-based tickets plus fees. Official page shows differing starting-price summaries, so use the dated checkout total; no fixed minimum quoted here.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: adults and scare-seeking teens. Confirm official age rules. Alcohol offers have their own age requirements.
- Parking / transit
- Advance online tickets recommended by organizer. Parking, attraction-specific entry times and access need confirmation.
- Access
- Check flashing lights, sound, tight spaces, terrain and mobility restrictions before buying.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-10
Long Beach Children's Halloween Costume Parade
A daytime Halloween choice with a clear age rule and a nearby festival afterward.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 10, 2026. Line-up/registration 11am; step-off noon. City calendar lists Oct 11 as rain date—recheck weather announcements.
- Venue / address
- Veterans Park / Recreation Center campus; ends at the Fall Festival — Magnolia Boulevard at the bay, Long Beach, NY 11561
- Price basis
- Parade participation has no ticket charge listed. Festival rides and food are separate paid extras.
- Ages / rules
- Official participation: children in grade 5 and under, wearing costumes.
- Parking / transit
- Use signed festival parking; allow for the walk between the Recreation Center and Kennedy Plaza. Route and road closures can affect arrival.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and restroom access with the venue.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-10
Sweetbriar Spooktacular
Wildlife presentations and spooky trails make this a different experience from the gentle lantern event.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 10, 2026, 6–9pm. Organizer rain date: Sun Oct 11; not an additional scheduled performance.
- Venue / address
- Sweetbriar Nature Center — 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787
- Price basis
- $20 per person; fundraiser tickets are non-refundable. Confirm checkout fees.
- Ages / rules
- Organizer recommends ages 7+. Scary music, trails and Terror Tunnel: assess each child's comfort.
- Parking / transit
- Carpool if possible; organizer notes limited parking and spotty cell service. Save your ticket before arrival.
- Access
- Organizer says the house is closed and portable toilets are available. Confirm trail and accessible restroom suitability.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-10
Harbes Orchard Spooky Night Maze
A night maze for groups who actively want creepy encounters. Daytime orchard tickets do not automatically cover it.
- Date / time
- Oct 10, 11, 17 & 24, 2026, 7–10pm; last admission 9:30pm.
- Venue / address
- Harbes Orchard — 5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
- Price basis
- $26 per person, on-site purchase only; no reservations or advance tickets.
- Ages / rules
- Organizer describes all-age spooky fun; editorial recommendation is scare-seeking teens/adults. Confirm child supervision rules.
- Parking / transit
- One flashlight per party required by organizer. Open weather permitting; refreshments available. Confirm parking and payment details.
- Access
- Dark farm terrain: confirm mobility suitability and restroom access. This is not a verified quiet session.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-14
Hicks Pet Parade & Costume Competition
An after-school costume outing that can stay short; you can watch instead of entering.
- Date / time
- Wed Oct 14, 2026. Registration from 4pm; parade at 5pm.
- Venue / address
- Hicks Nurseries — 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY 11590
- Price basis
- Free event and parking; shopping and refreshments extra.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: families, pet lovers and adults. Confirm pet handling rules with Hicks.
- Parking / transit
- Free nursery parking. Allow time for registration if entering.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and restroom access with the venue.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-22
Thankful Thursday: Haunted Skies planetarium show
A free Halloween-themed indoor evening with a weather-dependent astronomy extra.
- Date / time
- Thu Oct 22, 2026, 7pm. Observatory afterward if weather permits.
- Venue / address
- Vanderbilt Reichert Planetarium — 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721
- Price basis
- Free; registration required. Use the museum page for current registration instructions.
- Ages / rules
- Organizer: family-friendly. Confirm current show age guidance and sound/light effects.
- Parking / transit
- Confirm evening parking and drop-off. The observatory is an optional outdoor component.
- Access
- Confirm planetarium seating/access and sensory effects; this is not advertised as a quiet session.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-24
LICM Ghostly Gala & optional theater
Indoor trick-or-treating, crafts and a dance party; choose the gala alone if another show would stretch bedtime.
- Date / time
- Sat Oct 24, 2026, 6–9pm. Optional shows 6:15, 7, 7:45 & 8:30pm.
- Venue / address
- Long Island Children's Museum — 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530
- Price basis
- Gala $18 per non-member/$16 member. Optional theater adds $5/$4 respectively per ticket. Confirm ticket requirements for every attendee.
- Ages / rules
- Editorial: young children and elementary ages with adults. Organizer calls it spooky rather than scary.
- Parking / transit
- Free museum parking is published in visitor information. Special-event tickets are separate; don't assume library passes apply.
- Access
- Museum/theater wheelchair accessible; sensory room and loan items published. Gala lights/music differ from Friendly Hours.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Next date at publication: 2026-10-30
Halloween Boo! Story Stroll & Craft
A one-hour story-and-craft outing that leaves the rest of the day flexible.
- Date / time
- Fri Oct 30, 2026, 10–11am.
- Venue / address
- Vanderbilt Museum — 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, NY 11721
- Price basis
- $20 for the published Preschooler with Adult registration category; $18 member child on the museum page. Confirm any fees and additional adult charges at registration.
- Ages / rules
- Official audience: preschool children and an adult.
- Parking / transit
- Registration linked from the official page. Confirm access to the collections/program room.
- Access
- Confirm step-free routes, seating and restroom access with the venue.
- Booking status
- Date verified; confirm current availability and any checkout fees with the organizer.
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Free things to do — and ways to spend less
Show checked free admission / free core activities. Free activities may have paid add-ons. Start with Sagamore Hill grounds and Old Orchard Museum, Hicks’ free displays or the published free portions of Long Beach’s festival. Market purchases, food and transport still cost money.
Use a library pass if your library offers it
Pass availability and admission allowances depend on your own library and date. Old Westbury Gardens accepts library-pass holders under its published entry rules; special events can have exclusions. LICM has a separate official library-pass guide. Reserve through your library, confirm what is covered and bring required identification.
Check Gardens admission rules · Read existing family pass tipsUse the museum’s published savings
Long Island Museum lists Thursday admission after 5pm as free and Friday 2-for-1. Its senior, disability and personal-care-assistant terms differ. These offers do not automatically apply to another venue or a special ticketed program.
Read current museum termsPut a place to your Halloween plan
See the destinations behind some of our gentle and indoor choices. Venue photographs do not show the current Halloween setup; event details are in the linked listings.
Old Westbury Gardens · Nassau
Use the garden’s dated scarecrow listing and check the closure notes before choosing a visit.
See the garden’s seasonal listing
Vanderbilt Museum · Centerport
Keep western Suffolk plans in one area. Read the organizer’s age rules and booking details for its Halloween programs.
Compare Vanderbilt Halloween programs
Children’s Museum · Garden City
An indoor venue reference for families comparing special Halloween activities. Special-event tickets differ from regular museum admission.
Read the Ghostly Gala listing
Plan the remaining Halloween weekends
Four main Halloween weekends remain: October 10–November 1, 2026. We do not stretch the holiday into six fabricated weekends. Bayville’s verified November 6–7 Lights Out nights are a separately labeled bonus; the fall calendar continues with six weekend plans.
Long Beach: young-child parade and fall festival
For: Two adults + two children ages 6–11; parade participation is for grade 5 and younger
Start: Long Beach, Nassau
Duration: About 3½–4 hours, Saturday
- 11am verified line-up — Join or watch the costume parade at Magnolia Boulevard near the Recreation Center/bay. The city says step-off is noon. Participation rules override our family age suggestions.
- 12:30pm suggested — Move to Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street, for festival crafts and entertainment. Festival hours are 10am–5pm; the parade-to-plaza transition needs time.
- 1:15pm suggested — Buy lunch, then choose four $4 ride tickets for the whole group if desired. A wristband is a separate package; no need to buy it automatically.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Core admission/activities | $0 | Verified free festival entertainment/crafts; no parade charge listed |
| Four single ride tickets | $16 | Verified 4 × $4; check individual ride rules |
| Food for four | $30–$40 | Estimate |
| Parking | $0 | City's published festival parking options |
| Planned total | $46–$56 | With four rides; without rides $30–$40. LIRR fares extra |
Admissions are verified where stated. Food, contingency and any unconfirmed parking amounts are estimates. Driving fuel, tolls, train fares and new equipment are excluded; add them for your starting location.
Rainy-day swap: The city calendar gives Sunday October 11 as the parade rain date; recheck the official update before traveling. For sustained bad weather, switch the day to a Nassau indoor museum in the family guide and price its admission separately; festival/ride costs are not that museum's budget. Open the family guide’s indoor backups.
Driving, pace & access: Keep the outing in Long Beach. City lists free Park Avenue center-mall and LIRR-deck festival parking. If taking LIRR, use the current timetable and add fares. No unverified walking-distance or wheelchair guarantee; ask the city about parade route, curb access and restrooms.
Booking / deadline: No ticketed parade registration deadline is published in the source. Check the city's parade notice and weather update; festival rides are separate.
Bring: An easy-to-walk-in costume, layers, water and a reusable bag already owned. Daytime participation does not require new visibility products.
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Rockville Centre: choose the non-scary Spooky Fest ticket
For: Two adults + two children ages 6–11, choosing gentle activities
Start: Rockville Centre, Nassau
Duration: About 3 hours, Saturday evening
- 5pm suggested — Have an early meal in the Rockville Centre area; choose your own current restaurant/menu or eat before leaving home.
- 6pm verified opening — Arrive at CSTL's Spooky Fest, 1450 Tanglewood Road. Choose the $22 non-scary ticket for every person; it is different from the $27 all-attraction ticket.
- 6:30–8pm suggested — Enjoy the non-scary activities and an on-site rest break. Skip Spooky Woods unless everyone wants the frightening option and you buy the correct ticket.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Non-scary admission for four | $88 | Verified: 4 × $22 |
| Food for four | $30–$40 | Estimate |
| Parking / checkout reserve | $0–$10 | Estimate; fees/parking not confirmed |
| Optional extras | $0 included | Spooky Woods upgrade and shopping excluded |
| Planned total | $118–$138 | Before driving/transit; no paid portion described as free |
Admissions are verified where stated. Food, contingency and any unconfirmed parking amounts are estimates. Driving fuel, tolls, train fares and new equipment are excluded; add them for your starting location.
Rainy-day swap: Check CSTL's weather/operation and refund rules before buying. If the event cannot suit the forecast, choose regular LICM daytime admission instead: two adults/two children ages 6–11 at $20 each = $80, plus estimated food $30–$40 and verified free museum parking; replacement $110–$120 before any optional show. Open the family guide’s indoor backups.
Driving, pace & access: This is an evening outing, even with a non-scary ticket. Confirm terrain, lighting, seating and restrooms. Do not assume it is a sensory-friendly session. Keep dinner local; avoid pairing it with an East End farm.
Booking / deadline: Use the official current ticket link; dates are verified but live inventory and checkout fees are not. There is no invented reservation deadline.
Bring: Warm layers and comfortable footwear; use an existing flashlight if needed. If choosing a costume, check the organizer's current costume rules.
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Riverhead: an early dinner and the night maze
For: Two adults/couple or scare-seeking older teens with an adult; confirm official supervision rules
Start: Riverhead, East End
Duration: About 3½ hours plus travel, Saturday evening
- 5pm suggested — Eat in the Riverhead area using a current menu that fits the meal estimate. Give yourself a daylight start for the Sound Avenue approach.
- 6:45pm suggested arrival — Arrive at Harbes Orchard, 5698 Sound Avenue, for the verified 7pm maze opening. Night-maze tickets are bought on site, not reserved online.
- 7–8:30pm suggested — Complete the frightening maze, then take a brief on-site regrouping stop before the drive home. Bring at least one flashlight per party, as the organizer requires.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Night-maze tickets for two | $52 | Verified: 2 × $26 |
| Food for two | $25–$35 | Estimate |
| Parking / contingency | $0–$10 | Estimate; confirm charges |
| Optional extras | $0 included | Daytime picking, pumpkins and shopping excluded |
| Planned total | $77–$97 | Before driving/transit |
Admissions are verified where stated. Food, contingency and any unconfirmed parking amounts are estimates. Driving fuel, tolls, train fares and new equipment are excluded; add them for your starting location.
Rainy-day swap: The night maze is weather-dependent and has no advance reservations. If conditions are unsuitable, choose an indoor date-night activity through the NYC or Long Island guides; get a new ticket quote instead of treating $77–$97 as transferable admission. Open the family guide’s indoor backups.
Driving, pace & access: Avoid extending the plan to Greenport or Nassau. Allow variable traffic and darker rural roads; add breaks to suit the driver. Confirm maze terrain/access and age suitability; a haunted outdoor maze is not an accessible or quiet-session promise.
Booking / deadline: No reservations or advance night-maze tickets. Call/check the orchard before leaving; last admission is 9:30pm. No guarantee of same-night availability.
Bring: At least one flashlight per party (use your own), warm layers and shoes for uneven ground. No special costume or new shopping is necessary.
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Westbury: a gentle Halloween-to-fall finale
For: Two adults + two children ages 6–11; adaptable for younger children by skipping paid maze
Start: Westbury, Nassau
Duration: About 2½ hours, daytime
- 10:15am suggested — Start with Hicks' indoor Otto story and Skeleton Estate displays. No nighttime haunt ticket is involved.
- 11am suggested — Make the hay maze your paid activity if conditions and your group suit it; budget $8 for each of four people.
- Noon suggested — Eat at the weekend food options and leave time for a calm exit before another Halloween commitment. Optional pumpkins and activity wristbands have separate prices.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Maze admission for four | $32 | Verified: 4 × $8 |
| Food for four | $30–$40 | Estimate |
| Parking | $0 | Verified free |
| Optional shopping | $0 included | Pumpkins/wristbands excluded |
| Planned total | $62–$72 | No costume purchase required |
Admissions are verified where stated. Food, contingency and any unconfirmed parking amounts are estimates. Driving fuel, tolls, train fares and new equipment are excluded; add them for your starting location.
Rainy-day swap: Stay with the verified indoor story/displays and skip the outdoor maze: food-only estimate $30–$40 with free parking. Confirm same-day operations with Hicks first. Open the family guide’s indoor backups.
Driving, pace & access: 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. The festival closes November 1. This gentle editorial pick is not labeled an official sensory session. Greenhouses are described as stroller-friendly; confirm wheelchair route, restrooms and seating.
Booking / deadline: Check the final-weekend activity hours and weather update; there is no invented sellout warning. For a frightening alternative, use Bayville's separately priced dated ticket page.
Bring: Existing layers and comfortable walking shoes. For a separate after-dark neighborhood outing, use visibility items you already own and follow local rules; they are not included or required here.
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Pack for the plan you picked
Use what you already own. These small checklists solve practical outing problems; shopping is optional and is excluded from every plan budget above.
Rainy-day outing kit
Use your own hooded layer and umbrella first. A small bag keeps tickets and a dry layer together; check museum bag rules. Compare compact umbrellas or packable rain layers.
Pumpkin-patch essentials
Choose shoes you already trust on uneven ground, layers and a washable bag. Check food/drink and stroller rules before packing; Harbes prohibits outside food/drinks. Compare reusable totes only if you need one.
Comfortable walking basics
Prioritize footwear already broken in, a manageable route and planned rest stops. A change of socks may be more useful than new shoes. Compare warm walking socks.
Picnic checklist
Bring an existing food container, napkin, rubbish bag and water bottle. Check where eating is permitted; a picnic is not allowed at every venue. Compare small reusable bottles if replacing one.
Halloween visibility accessories
For a separate after-dark outing, use a working flashlight or reflective item you already own and obey local rules. Harbes night maze requires at least one flashlight per party. Check costume and light rules with the organizer; no product here is a safety guarantee.
Stroller and mobility planning
Ask about ground surface, gradients, step-free entry, seating, accessible toilets and drop-off before choosing a route. Use your usual mobility aid. We do not recommend buying a stroller or aid without fitting your actual needs. Compare indoor family backups.
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