If you're a parent, you know there's nothing kids love more than trick-or-treating on Halloween night. But the fun doesn't have to begin and end on October 31–there are Halloween events all month long in Suffolk! From haunted hayrides and houses to pumpkin activities to not-so-scary movie showings, here are all the Halloween events for families in Suffolk. We've compiled them all for you so you can get back to celebrating the season with your family.
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FREE Story Crafternoon – Candy Corn Creature
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30-5:15pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Hear Halloween stories and create a candy corn monster out of paper. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
FREE Fright Night
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 4, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Meet in Teen Central for food, fun, and frights! See the 1982 classic thriller, Poltergeist. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 4, 5pm and 6:30pm
WHERE: STEW LEONARD'S, 1897 Front St, East Meadow
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Paint a pumpkin and enjoy snacks and juice. Ages 2-10. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? $12.99. 516-394-9001. stewleonards.com.
A Kooky Spooky Halloween: Sensory Sensitive Performance
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 6, 11am
WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: A sensory-friendly performance of a merry musical about a ghost who's afraid of the dark!
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. https://theatrethree.com.
Vampirina Paint Event
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 6, 11am -12:30pm
WHERE: Key to My Art, 10 West Oak Street, Amityville
AGES: 3-17
WHAT: Kids will have fun learning to paint Vampirina.
WANT TO GO? $20. 631-608-9048. keytomyart.com.
FREE Perfect Pumpkins
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 7, 10:30-11:30am
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 3-5
WHAT: Enjoy songs and make a pumpkin craft with A Time for Kids. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
FREE Spooky Slime
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11, 7-7:30pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Make and take home your own spooky slime. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
FREE TWEENS NIGHT OUT: CREEPY CARDBOARD CASTLE
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11, 7-8pm
WHERE: South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Make your own miniature mansion from cardboard, tape, paint, and tea lights. Enjoy snacks, too. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-549-4411. shpl.info.
Kids in the Kitchen: Spider Chocolate Pudding Pie
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 11, 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: 3-5
WHAT: Little chefs use real cooking tools to make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish.
WANT TO GO? $14 museum admission plus $5; free museum admission plus $4 for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
FREE Family Scarecrow Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: All
WHAT: Bring the whole family (and some old adult-sized clothes) and make a scarecrow to display for the season! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
FREE HALLOWEEN SCIENCE
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2:30-3:30pm
WHERE: South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Bouncing bubbles, screeching balloons, changing colored worms, and dry ice will be featured in this Halloween themed science event. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-549-4411. shpl.info.
You Bat-ter Believe It
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Learn all about bats and then create your own hanging bat to take home.
WANT TO GO? $14 museum admission; $13 museum admission seniors 65 and older. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
FREE BAKING COACH: SPIDER CAKE POPS
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 14, 2-3pm
WHERE: South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Dip cake pops into chocolate then decorate them with candy to create the spiders. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-549-4411. shpl.info.
Spiderweb Dream Catchers
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Make a spooky Halloween decoration. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
FREE Cereal Killers
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5-5:45pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Try lots of cereals while wearing a blindfold, guess what they are, and find out which you like best! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
Mosaic Pumpkins
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 17, 1pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 3-5
WHAT: Listen to a pumpkin story and then create your very own paper pumpkin. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
SPOOKTACULAR DANCE PARTY
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 6-7:30pm
WHERE: STEW LEONARD'S, 1897 Front St, East Meadow
AGES: All
WHAT: Show off your costume and your best dance moves, enjoy brick oven pizza, apple cider donuts, and apple cider, and go home with a Halloween goodie bag. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? $12.99; $10.99 ages 11 and younger. 516-394-9001. stewleonards.com.
FREE Monster Brownies
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 6-7:15pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Join The Baking Coach to make monster brownies with candy, chocolate, and marshmallows. Registration is limited. For grades 2-6.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
FREE Zombie Workshop
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7:30pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Join artist Chris Vivas as he leads you through a step by step process to transform yourself into a zombie. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
Harbor Haunts Tour
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 19, 4:30pm amd 6:30pm
WHERE: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore Cold Spring Harbor’s ghostly side with fascinating tales of mishaps and historic hauntings on Main Street. Enjoy complimentary cider and snacks.
WANT TO GO? $12; $8 child; 2-for-1 admission for members + bring guest half off. . 631-387-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Pumpkin Park at Adventureland
WHEN: Oct. 19-20, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Adventureland, 2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
AGES: All
WHAT: Over 30 vendors set up throughout the park, giving out free giveaways to trick or treaters! Rides will be open at regular price.
WANT TO GO? Admission is free; POP Bands are $33.99 per person. 631-694-6868. adventureland.us.
Halloween Family Day
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-3pm
WHERE: Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station
AGES: All
WHAT: Have fun with spooky, not scary, games, Halloween crafts, a prize for best costume, guided tours of the Birthplace, and an interactive magic show.
WANT TO GO? $9 per child; chaperones FREE. 631-427-5240. http://waltwhitman.org.
Pumpkin Chip Cookies
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5:30pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Create yummy cookie batter and take it home to bake. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
FREE Cooks Who Like Books: Ghost Pizza
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5-5:45pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Miss Marianne needs to learn some easy recipes to cook. Come and learn with her! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Solve riddles, search for clues, and earn prizes. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
FREE HALLOWEEN HAY BALE THEATER
WHEN: Oct. 11-25, Fridays, 5:30pm; film starts at 6pm
WHERE: STEW LEONARD'S, 1897 Front St, East Meadow
AGES: All
WHAT: See a free children’s Halloween-themed movie with complimentary juice and popcorn. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
WANT TO GO? 516-394-9001. stewleonards.com.
Kids in the Kitchen: Monster Eyes Meatball Sub
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Little chefs use real cooking tools as they make easy, yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish.
WANT TO GO? $14 museum admission plus $4; free museum admission plus $3 for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 6pm
WHERE: STEW LEONARD'S, 1897 Front St, East Meadow
AGES: All
WHAT: Meet WOW the Cow and enjoy arts and crafts, games, food, and tons of fun! Register online
WANT TO GO? $14.99; $12.99 ages 11 and younger. 516-394-9001. stewleonards.com.
FREE Halloween Escape Room
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 7-8pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Find the hidden objects, figure out the clues, and solve the puzzles to earn your freedom and ‘Escape the Library.’ Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
The Halloween Bash
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 4pm
WHERE: Children's Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Families are invited to join CMEE for a fun-filled evening of ghoulish games, trick or treating, creepy crafts, a costume parade, and more! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? $12; free for members. 631-537-8250. https://cmee.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1K00000F9yXIUAZ.
FREE Skull Bites
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 4-5pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Enjoy a not-too-scary story and then make a spooky skull magnet clip. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
FREE Tin Punch Bat
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 5:15-6:15pm
WHERE: Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave., Sayville
AGES: 9-12
WHAT: Create a shiny decoration to hang in a window! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org.
A Kooky Spooky Halloween
WHEN: Oct. 5-26, Saturdays, 11am; 10/20 at 3pm
WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation make this delightful musical for the entire family.
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. https://theatrethree.com.
FREE Family Halloween Cupcake Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 12-1:30pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Each family will be able to decorate and take home 8 cupcakes in a bakery box. Registration is limited.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
FREE GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR SAIL
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 3pm
WHERE: Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Road, North Babylon
AGES: All
WHAT: Watch your pumpkin go for a sail around the lake, enjoy children’s activities, and visit the not-so-scary ‘Spooky Den’.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids will be entertained the whole time with crafts, games, inflatables, funny photos, and trick-or-treat stations
WANT TO GO? 631-667-5055. https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=88-25025.0.
Halloween Family Movie & A Craft
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate Halloween by creating a Snoopy puppet and watching, “It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
Green Teens: Spooky Science
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-3pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Learn about some spooky science topics from spider webs to skeletons.
WANT TO GO? $14 museum admission; $13 museum admission seniors 65 and older. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Science Saturday Workshops: Mummy Madness
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2-3pm
WHERE: The Long Island Science Center, 40 Peconic Ave, Riverhead
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Learn what happens during the mummification process and make a mummy to take home.
WANT TO GO? $10 admission plus $5 workshop fee; free for members. 631-208-8000. https://sciencecenterli.org/.
Haunted Hatchery
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2-5pm
WHERE: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Receive a sweet treat as you trick-or-treat your way through the Hatchery & Aquarium. Enjoy games and Halloween crafts too.
WANT TO GO? $7; $6 Seniors 65 and older; $5 kids ages 3-12; free for members. 516-692-6768. cshfishhatchery.org.
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 26, 11am-12:30pm and 1:30-3pm
WHERE: Heritage Trust, 633 Mt. Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai
AGES: All
WHAT: Have some Halloween fun with pumpkin picking and decorating, unlimited game playing, fun raffles, prizes, and more.
WANT TO GO? $10 per child. 631-509-0882. msheritagetrust.org.
Boo at the Zoo Party
WHEN: Oct. 20-27, Sundays, 1-3pm
WHERE: Long Island Game Farm, 489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville
AGES: All
WHAT: Throw on your costumes for animal encounters, the Cookie Candy Craft–Snack Table, and more!
WANT TO GO? $18.95; $16.95 children 3-12, seniors 62 and older; free for children 2 and younger. 631-878-6644. longislandgamefarm.com/.
STAGES PRESENTS FRANKENSTEIN FOLLIES
WHEN: Oct. 25-27, Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 2:30pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm
WHERE: Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: A Halloween-themed musical revue featuring all of your favorite monsters and ghouls with a cast of local young performers.
WANT TO GO? $15. 631-725-9500. baystreet.org.
Gateway's Not So Scary Haunt for Kids
WHEN: Oct. 5-27, Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4pm
WHERE: Gateway's Haunted Playhouse, 215 South Country Rd, Bellport
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Tickets include walk-thru, pumpkin bouncer, face painting, balloon creations, hay bale maze, coloring activities, and more.
WANT TO GO? $15. 631-286-1133. TheGateway.org.
The Super Hero Within Meditation Class and Halloween Fun Fest for Kids
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 27, 11:30am-1pm
WHERE: Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island, 282 New York Avenue, Huntington
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Take part in a day of meditation, games, brunch, pumpkin carving, and more.
WANT TO GO? $5 . 631-549-1000. https://meditationonlongisland.org.
Halloween Paint Event
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 27, 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Key to My Art, 10 West Oak Street, Amityville
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: Kids will have fun learning to paint Jack Skellington from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
WANT TO GO? $20 . 631-608-9048. keytomyart.com.
Wailing Booseum & Festival
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 27, 11am-3pm
WHERE: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: See live critters in Dr. Gellerman’s Spooky Zoo, meet costumed characters, and go home with tons of spooky crafts!
WANT TO GO? $15 kids; $6 adults; Members 1/2 price. 631-367-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.
FREE Halloween Jam Party
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 27, 12-3pm
WHERE: Musicology Performance Center, 90 West Main St, Smithtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Will your costume win the $100 prize? Candy, pizza, and open jam sessions makes this one rockin' Halloween party!
WANT TO GO? 631-352-5535. musicologyperformance.com.
Halloween Monsters
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 28, 1:30pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 3-5
WHAT: Practice recognizing your shapes by creating a paper monster. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
FREE DIY Haunted Houses
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 28, 4-5pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library , 330 Court St., Riverhead
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: A frightfully fun Halloween kids craft, these haunted houses are brought to life with a little imagination. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-727-3228. riverheadlibrary.org.
FREE HALLOWEEN CRAFT AND PUMPKIN PICKING
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10-10:45am
WHERE: South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Come in your costume, read a story, make a special Halloween craft, and then pick a pumpkin! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-549-4411. shpl.info.
FREE Baby's First Halloween Bash
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11:30am-12:30pm
WHERE: Children's Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
AGES: 0-2
WHAT: Join CMEE for crafts, music, photo opportunities, free play, and light refreshments. For families with infants 0-18 months.
WANT TO GO? 631-537-8250. cmee.org.
Halloween Week Celebration
WHEN: Oct. 23-30, see website for schedule
WHERE: Long Island Explorium, Port Jefferson Harbor, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
AGES: 3-17
WHAT: Bring an old t-shirt that nobody will use again and re-purpose it into a trick or treat bag.
WANT TO GO? $5; free for members and children younger than 1. 631-331-3277. longislandexplorium.org.
Candy Corn Day
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 10am and 4pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: 3-5
WHAT: Create a flower picture using these sweet treats. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
Halloween Costume Contest
WHEN: Oct. 26-31, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, see website for times
WHERE: Wood Kingdom West , 120 Milbar Blvd, Farmingdale
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Kids will enjoy lunch and juice, a goodie bag prizes for Best Costume, and 90 minutes of open play. Register online. Ages 6 and younger.
WANT TO GO? $20. 631-845-3805. https://swingsetnow.com/collections/halloween-2019/products/october-26-2019-10am-12pm-toddlers-4-under-only.
FREE Pumpkin Trail
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 3-5pm
WHERE: Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, Sag Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Look for the pumpkin faces in the windows of the participating businesses on Main Street and throughout Sag Harbor Village business district for trick-or-treating.
WANT TO GO? https://sagharborchamber.com/events/pumpkin-trail/.
FREE Halloween Festival
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2-5pm
WHERE: Stony Brook Village, 111 Main St, Stony Brook
AGES: All
WHAT: Trick or Treat in the Shops, enjoy games, see the Monster Merlin Parade, and more.
WANT TO GO? 631-751-2244. stonybrookvillage.com.
FREE HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 3-8pm
WHERE: Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Visit Tanger Shopper Services and participating stores for candy and more! Look for display decals on entrance doors of participating stores.
WANT TO GO? 631-667-0600. https://tangeroutlet.com/deerpark/events/october.
Spooky Spirits Rogers Mansion
WHEN: Oct. 2- Nov. 2 , Wednesdays-Saturdays 11am-4pm
WHERE: Southampton Historical Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln., Southampton
AGES: All
WHAT: Explore the exhibits and learn about Southampton’s past, but be on the lookout for ghouls and ghosts of previous occupants.
WANT TO GO? $5; free for members and children 17 and younger. 631-283-2494. southamptonhistory.org.
Trick or Treat at The Heckscher Museum
WHEN: Oct. 30- Nov. 3 , 11am-5 pm
WHERE: The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Children in costume enjoy a festive hands-on art activity, pose with spooktacular props at the Selfie Station, and more.
WANT TO GO? FREE for Children in Costume and their families!. 631-351-3250. Heckscher.org.
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