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The Disney Junior tour is back with an all-new show, Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! Photo courtesy of Disney
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9/30/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means Long Island is alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and of course trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes!

As the crisp autumn air sneaks in more and more on Long Island, it's time to enjoy all the season has to offer. Festivals to check out include the Lynbrook Village Oktoberfest and the Fall Family Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park. Long Island's many Halloween celebrations include Halloween Fest in Riverhead and the Halloween Boat Burning at the Long Island Maritime Museum.

Don't miss even more October fun with our Long Island Fall Fun Guide, Long Island Halloween Guide, and our constantly-updated Family Activity Calendar.

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As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses and times. And keep in mind: On Long Island, especially now, really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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Spooky Science Night returns with stimulating STEM activities and a whole lot of Halloween fun at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Top Things to Do in October for Long Island Families

Lynbrook Village Oktoberfest

Lynbrook
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Get ready for bands, brats, and beers at Lynbrook Village's Oktoberfest. READ MORE

Fall Family Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park - CANCELED

Port Washington-FREE
Saturday, October 1, 2022
NOTE: Due to the weather forecast, this event has been canceled. North Hempstead's Fall Family Festival is taking over the beach in Port Washington Oct. 1, featuring free activities including pumpkin decorating, bouncy slides, train rides, character meet-and-greets plus a princess sing along. READ MORE

SouthamptonFest

Southampton- FREE
Saturday, October 1-Sunday, October 2, 2022
SouthamptonFest is a highlight of the fall season featuring exciting and diverse events that focus on family fun, history, and the arts – all designed to showcase the Village of Southampton and its many offerings during one of our most beautiful times of the year. READ MORE

Autumn Fest at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Sunday, October 2, 2022
The Sands Point Preserve welcomes autumn on the Great Lawn with a slate of family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, animals, live music, and more.  READ MORE

Dissecting Owl Pellets for Children at Down's Farm Preserve

Cutchogue-FREE
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Join the Group for the East End at Down’s Farm Preserve for an owl pellet dissection. This is a great way for children to learn of the eating habits and behaviors of these mysterious flighted friends. READ MORE

Farmingdale Fair

Farmingdale-FREE
Thursday, October 6-Monday, October 10, 2022
Hosted by the Farmingdale Fire Department, this annual fall festival continues all weekend long. Celebrate fall with a carnival, rides, games, food, entertainment, and a parade. READ MORE

Long Island Fall Festival

Huntington
Friday, October 7-Monday, October 10, 2022
Hundreds of vendors, three stages of entertainment, a carnival, international food courts, and a slew of activities designed especially for young children are on tap for the Long Island Fall Festival. READ MORE

Montauk Chamber of Commerce Fall Family Festival

Montauk-FREE
Saturday, October 8-Sunday, October 9, 2022
Visit "The End" of Long Island for the Montauk Chamber of Commerce Fall Family Festival, featuring music, local brews, Oktoberfest foods, a free, 30-horse carousel, a farmers' market and more. READ MORE

Family Pioneering Day at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Work together to survive in the great outdoors! Head to the preserve and explore the essentials to roughing it in the wild: shelter building and making a fire. READ MORE

Halloween Spooktacular at the Sweetbriar Nature Center

Roslyn
Friday, October 14-Saturday, October 15
All ghoulies, ghosties, and other Halloween creepies are invited to the Sweetbriar Nature Center for an evening of fun and excitement. Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails. READ MORE

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical at CM Performing Arts Center

Oakdale
Opens Saturday, October 15, 2022
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book of the same name, Matilda follows Matilda Wormwood, a bright little girl who immerses herself in books. This story comes to life on the CM Performing Arts Center stage. READ MORE

Long Island Oyster Festival

Oyster Bay-FREE
Saturday, October 15-Sunday, October 16, 2022
Have a shucking good time at the Oyster Festival, one of the East Coast's largest waterfront celebrations. Offering a mix of new activities and old favorites, this weekend-long festival is sure to entertain the entire family. READ MORE

Pinkalicious at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies

Bellmore
Sunday, October 16 and Saturday, October 29, 2022
Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Pinkalicious The Musical  at The Showplace in Bellmore. This is the tale, based on the popular book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, of Pinkalicious, who can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents.  READ MORE

Halloween Fest in Riverhead

Riverhead-FREE
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Halloween Fest in downtown Riverhead transforms Main Street into a spooky and enchanting land in honor of All Hallows Eve. A ghoulish weekend is planned for witches and warlocks of all ages. READ MORE

Not-So-Scary Monster Bash at the Landmark on Main Street

Port Washington
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Put on your costumes and join in the family fun at the Landmark on Main. A DJ dance party, arts and crafts, games, snacks, and even a costume contest are all on the docket. READ MORE

Tales, Trails, and Treats at the Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sweetbriar Nature Center treats families with children ages 2-7 to an afternoon of Halloween fun.  READ MORE

Rolling River Fall Festival 2022

East Rockaway
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Break out your best Halloween costume and bring your family to the 25th Annual Rolling River Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22.  READ MORE

BabyJam Halloween Spooky Singalong

Wantagh
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Sing and dance to fun songs, including "Monster Mash" with a parachute at BabyJam's Halloween Spooky Singalong. READ MORE

Howl-O-Ween Dog Festival and Pet Costume Contest

New Hyde Park-FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2022
It's almost Howl-O-Ween! Your four-legged friends can dress up for this doggie Halloween festival and pet costume contest. READ MORE

Ghoul Scouts of Suffolk County Haunted Trail

Bayport
Thursday, October 27-Saturday, October 29, 2022
Creep through a spooky walk at this haunted trail created by Girl Scouts. These storytellers will share a scary tale while guiding you through the wooded campgrounds. READ MORE

Halloween Boat Burning at the Long Island Maritime Museum

West Sayville
Friday, October 28, 2022
Each year someone donates an old boat and the Long Island Maritime Museum facilitates a safe burning in the harbor. This intriguing Halloween weekend tradition is quite the sight. READ MORE

Spooky Science Night at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Friday, October 28, 2022
Spooky Science Night returns to The Cradle of Aviation Museum with stimulating STEM activities and enough Halloween fun to entertain the entire family. READ MORE

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The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies,