Long Island / Community Halloween 2026
Costumes, village treats and a parade close to home.
Halloween can be a short neighborhood outing: a morning costume parade, a library celebration for preschoolers, or a village loop with a meal nearby. This guide brings together confirmed 2026 community dates in Nassau and Suffolk, with participation rules and the details that still need a call.
13 checked celebrations · Nassau + Suffolk · Last source review: October 9, 2026
Choose a weekend close to home
Start with the remaining October weekends. October 10–11 has ended and is retained below only as an archive reference. Friday October 30 is included with Halloween weekend so morning library programs and Oyster Bay’s evening parade are easy to find. These date shortcuts filter the checked list below.
October 10–11
Long Beach’s young-child parade is Saturday; Port Jefferson’s village activities run across the weekend. Confirm each program’s fee and timing.
Show October 9–11October 17–18
Amityville’s Ragamuffin Parade starts Saturday morning. Port Jefferson’s costumed dog parade is a separate Saturday lunchtime outing.
Show October 16–18October 24–25
Wading River’s outdoor costume parade is Saturday; LICM’s ticketed indoor Ghostly Gala is Saturday evening. These are different routes.
Show October 23–25October 30–November 1
Friday has preschool programs and Oyster Bay’s evening parade. Saturday has Glen Cove’s parade and Stony Brook’s village festival.
Show Halloween weekendThe regular community dates here end October 31. Glen Cove’s November 7 rain date is conditional; it is not listed as a second confirmed event. Continue with November fall plans.
Help me choose
A parade for young children
Long Beach participation is grade 5 and under. Huntington Library is birth–5. Choose the age rule first, then the county.
See young-child parade choicesFree village Halloween
Glen Cove and Stony Brook publish free admission. Wading River publishes a free event; food, transport and purchases still cost money.
Show published free core eventsAn indoor preschool celebration
Longwood requires registration and a library card; Huntington has two separate sessions. Vanderbilt’s paid workshop is another choice.
Compare indoor preschool optionsPets, costumes and a shorter outing
Hicks’ October 14 pet parade has ended. Port Jefferson’s October 17 dog parade needs assembly/entry details confirmed.
Find pet-friendly costume programsAn easier pace for mixed ages
Pick one village loop, a seated meal and a clear departure time. Ask about curb transitions, toilets and a rest stop; age labels do not establish access.
Read older-adult outing notesPumpkins or a frightening night
The main Halloween calendar separates daytime farms, gentle programs and scary attractions with organizer restrictions.
Open the full Halloween calendarBrowse local Halloween events
Filter verified dates and recurring outings. Budget filters describe a published base admission option per person, before fees, food and extras; the listing’s exact ticket rules govern. “Free core activity” can still have paid rides or meals. Audience suggestions are editorial; official age rules take priority.
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13 checked seasonal outings. Times are local to Long Island.
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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: 2026-10-10
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: 2026-10-14
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: 2026-10-17
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.
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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: 2026-10-24
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
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.
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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: 2026-10-30
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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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.
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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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Free things to do — with the extras separated
Show events with published free admission / free core activities
Hicks’ pet parade, Wading River’s event, Glen Cove’s parade/festival and Stony Brook’s festival have published free entry. Glen Cove also publishes free Brewster Street garage parking. Meals, purchases and transport are outside admission, and parking is not automatically free at every other event.
Long Beach, Amityville, Oyster Bay and the library listings do not state a fee in the event announcement; they are marked “check dated price.” Port Jefferson’s weekend mixes activities with different prices. We do not turn a missing price into a free claim.
Library passes can help with some general museum visits, but do not assume they cover LICM’s special Ghostly Gala or Vanderbilt’s workshop. Read existing family savings and pass tips.
Picture the place, then pick the celebration
These are real location photographs, not pictures of the 2026 parades. Use the linked listing or plan for the actual meeting point, age rules and registration.
Port Jefferson · Suffolk
A harbor reference for a village outing. The event listing specifies the actual parade or gathering location.
Compare Port Jefferson celebrations
Stony Brook Village · Suffolk
Historic shopfronts help you picture the village setting; shops may have changed since this 2014 photo.
Open the Stony Brook Halloween plan
Children’s Museum · Nassau
A real indoor exhibit photograph for families considering the Garden City Ghostly Gala; this is not a Halloween event photo.
Open the Garden City indoor plan
Four local plans with honest costs
Choose one community as your base. These are suggested routes, not additional events. Each budget states the group and inclusions; confirmed admission and estimated spending are separated.
A short Westbury pet-parade evening
For: Two adults + two children ages 6–11; optional family pet
Start: Westbury / Hicks Nurseries
Duration: About 2 hours, plus your journey
- 4pm, if entering — Official registration begins. Check handling rules before bringing a pet; spectators can keep the visit shorter.
- 5pm — Official parade start. Watch or join the costume competition under Hicks’ rules.
- After the parade — Use a packed meal at home or a simple nearby takeaway; our $20–$35 group allowance is an estimate, not a restaurant quote.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Event admission | $0 | Verified free pet-parade event |
| Parking | $0 | Verified free nursery parking |
| Meal for four | $20–$35 | Editorial estimate; food location/permission must suit your plan |
| Total | $20–$35 | Admission + meal + parking; shopping/extras excluded |
Food and contingency amounts are estimates. Travel fares, fuel, tolls, new equipment and unlisted purchases are excluded. Read the exact ticket/fee basis before paying.
Rainy-day choice: Ask Hicks for its event weather decision. If canceled, choose an indoor alternative from the family guide and price it separately; a paid museum is not covered by this total. Compare indoor family options.
Route, pace & access: Stay in Westbury. Confirm where spectators can sit and the accessible route from parking. Do not commit to another town after a late school-day arrival.
Booking: Registration starts at 4pm; no separate advance deadline is stated. Recheck the October 14 announcement.
Bring: A familiar layer, charged phone, water and your usual pet lead if participating. Use a costume that meets the organizer’s rules.
Saveable outing checklist (stored only in this browser)
Suggested times are editorial except where identified as official. Sources checked October 9, 2026: Hicks Pet Parade & Costume Competition. Print this plan for paper or use your browser’s save-to-PDF option; no downloadable PDF is promised.
An indoor Ghostly Gala with an early exit
For: Two nonmember adults + two children ages 6–11
Start: Garden City / Long Island Children’s Museum
Duration: About 2½–3 hours, including a meal before arrival
- About 5pm, suggested — Eat before arrival using a $20–$28 group food allowance; confirm venue food rules if bringing anything.
- 6pm — Official gala opening. Start with trick-or-treating and a craft.
- About 7–7:30pm, suggested — Try the dance party if it suits your group, then leave before the official 9pm closing if bedtime or noise becomes a concern.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Gala admission for four | $72 | Verified $18 nonmember × 4; confirm every attendee’s ticket and fees |
| Parking | $0 | Free museum parking published in visitor information |
| Food for four | $20–$28 | Editorial estimate; meal before arrival |
| Total before checkout fees | $92–$100 | No optional theater tickets or shopping included |
Food and contingency amounts are estimates. Travel fares, fuel, tolls, new equipment and unlisted purchases are excluded. Read the exact ticket/fee basis before paying.
Rainy-day choice: The listed gala is indoors. If tickets are unavailable, choose another indoor family-guide venue and recalculate its admission; no substitute admission is included here. Compare indoor family options.
Route, pace & access: Keep this a Garden City evening. Confirm accessible arrival and restrooms; the museum publishes access resources, but gala music/lights differ from a sensory session.
Booking: Book through LICM’s official gala page and read ticket/refund rules. We have not verified live inventory or checkout fees.
Bring: Tickets, a treat bag, a light layer and any usual sensory aids. Ask about food allergies before treating.
Saveable outing checklist (stored only in this browser)
Suggested times are editorial except where identified as official. Sources checked October 9, 2026: LICM Ghostly Gala & optional theater. Print this plan for paper or use your browser’s save-to-PDF option; no downloadable PDF is promised.
Glen Cove parade, costume contest and one village loop
For: Two adults + two children ages 6–11
Start: Downtown Glen Cove
Duration: About 3–3½ hours, with a meal beforehand
- About noon, suggested — Eat before the parade using a $20–$40 group allowance. Park in the published free Brewster Street garage and allow time to walk to the start.
- 1pm — Official event begins; the parade starts at Staples, Highland Road/School Street. Ask the BID where your group should assemble.
- Before 2pm / 2:30pm — Official contest registration closes at 2pm; collect each child’s number. Contest is 2:30pm. Add a small participating-business trick-or-treat loop if your group has energy.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Event + costume contest | $0 | Verified free admission/registration; children in this plan meet the published age limit |
| Brewster Street garage | $0 | Free parking published by Downtown BID |
| Meal for four | $20–$40 | Editorial estimate; packed or inexpensive meal before arrival |
| Total | $20–$40 | Admission + registration + meal + garage; optional purchases excluded |
Food and contingency amounts are estimates. Travel fares, fuel, tolls, new equipment and unlisted purchases are excluded. Read the exact ticket/fee basis before paying.
Rainy-day choice: The organizer’s rain date is November 7; use it only after a postponement announcement. Otherwise pick an indoor family-guide outing and reprice it. Compare indoor family options.
Route, pace & access: Stay downtown rather than combining Oyster Bay or Stony Brook. Confirm the route, curb transitions, garage-to-event walk, seating and toilets for your group.
Booking: Use the free official contest registration link for each child and pick up the number at the event table. Registration cutoff is 2pm; confirm current space.
Bring: Costumes, confirmation, treat bags, water and an existing warm layer. Plan a clear meeting point.
Saveable outing checklist (stored only in this browser)
Suggested times are editorial except where identified as official. Sources checked October 9, 2026: Glen Cove Halloween Parade & Festival. Print this plan for paper or use your browser’s save-to-PDF option; no downloadable PDF is promised.
A relaxed Stony Brook village Halloween afternoon
For: Two adults / a couple; adaptable for older adults who prefer a shorter route
Start: Stony Brook Village Center
Duration: About 2½–3 hours; choose your own walking distance
- Noon, official opening — Start with the scarecrow display and a small number of participating shops; the village lists trick-or-treating noon–4pm.
- About 1pm, suggested — Take a seated meal nearby. Our $35–$50 for two is a food estimate; choose a venue that fits your access and dietary needs.
- 2pm, official award time — Stay for the scarecrow awards if interested, then finish early. Confirm available seating rather than assuming the outdoor program provides it.
| Item | Amount | Basis / inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Festival admission | $0 | Verified free event admission |
| Meal for two | $35–$50 | Editorial estimate; restaurant choice not priced by us |
| Parking contingency | $0–$15 | Planning estimate, not a verified parking fee; confirm with Village Center |
| Optional treat/purchase allowance | $15 | Editorial spending cap; can be skipped |
| Planning total | $50–$80 | Admission + food + parking contingency + optional $15 allowance; actual parking must be confirmed |
Food and contingency amounts are estimates. Travel fares, fuel, tolls, new equipment and unlisted purchases are excluded. Read the exact ticket/fee basis before paying.
Rainy-day choice: Ask the Village Center whether outdoor activities proceed. The nearby Long Island Museum can be a different indoor day, subject to its current hours/admission; use the fall guide’s priced Stony Brook museum plan. Compare indoor family options.
Route, pace & access: Keep all stops in the village. Ask for the shortest step-free loop, an accessible restroom and a convenient drop-off. Choose daylight and breaks that suit your group.
Booking: The festival listing does not state a booking requirement. Call 631-751-2244 for weather, parking and access details; reserve your meal separately if needed.
Bring: Comfortable shoes already broken in, usual mobility aids, a warm layer and charged phone. No new equipment is needed.
Saveable outing checklist (stored only in this browser)
Suggested times are editorial except where identified as official. Sources checked October 9, 2026: Stony Brook Village Halloween Festival & Trick-or-Treating. Print this plan for paper or use your browser’s save-to-PDF option; no downloadable PDF is promised.
Pack lightly for a community outing
Costumes and a treat bag
Use a costume and bag you already own. Check pet-handling and costume rules. An existing warm layer helps when a parade runs later than expected.
Choose a local planDarkness, rain or a longer walk
Carry a working light for an evening route, keep your phone charged and use familiar comfortable shoes. Ask about shelter, ground surfaces and rest breaks before leaving. No accessory guarantees safety.
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Keep the next stop nearby
Nassau starting points
Find established family favorites near Garden City, Westbury, Oyster Bay or the South Shore.
Read Nassau family favoritesSuffolk starting points
Use western or central Suffolk as a base rather than adding an East End detour.
Read Suffolk family favoritesFall after Halloween
Markets, museum visits and six realistic October–November weekend plans continue in the fall calendar.
Browse the fall calendarWant a city day instead?
Use the existing NYC weekend guide for a separate city outing.
See this weekend in NYCFor a custom local route, send your date, starting town, ages, budget and access needs. Scope and any fee are confirmed before payment.