Check out the following Halloween events on Long Island!
Haunted Houses & Scream Parks:
- Bayville Scream Park (8 Bayville Ave, Bayville): Open select nights through October 31st. Tickets from $45-$110 depending on the package. Check their website for specific dates and times. Expect long lines, especially on weekends, so arrive early! bayvillescreampark.com
- Darkside Haunted Houses (5184 Route 25A, Wading River): Open select nights through November 2nd. Tickets are $35 per house or $60 for all three. Check their website for dates and times. darksideproductions.com
Family-Friendly Fun:
- WMHO's Annual Halloween Festival (Stony Brook Village Center): Thursday, October 31st, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This event is FREE! Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating stores, music from WALK 97.5, dancing, and games for children.
- Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art (2 Prime Ave, Huntington): Thursday, October 31st, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. FREE admission. Kids can enjoy art activities, a scavenger hunt, and a costume parade.
- The Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns (Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury): Select dates through November 3rd. Timed entry tickets are required. Adults $27, Children (ages 3-12) $15. therise.org/long-island
- Pumpkin Picking:
- Elwood Pumpkin Farm (1500 E Jericho Tpke, Huntington): Open daily 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Admission is $12 on weekdays, $17 on weekends, and includes many activities. elwoodpumpkinfarm.com
- Schmitt's Family Farm (26 Pinelawn Rd, Melville): Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Admission is $13.95 during the week, $18.95 on weekends. schmittfarms.com
- Harbes Family Farm (multiple locations): Open daily, hours vary by location. Offers a variety of activities with different pricing. harbesfamilyfarm.com
Unique Experiences:
- Spooky Science Night at the Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City): Friday, November 1st, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. $15 per person. Activities include spooky science demonstrations and a screening of "Coco." cradleofaviation.org
- Ghost Tours: Check local historical societies and tour companies for offerings. Prices and times vary.
Remember to double-check websites for the most up-to-date information and to purchase tickets in advance if required. Have a fantastic Halloween!