Celebrating Halloween on Long Island

 

The spooky season is upon us! And with it comes pumpkin picking, haunted houses, and more — especially on Long Island. Our little island is the perfect spot for all things Halloween. Whether you're in Nassau or Suffolk County, we've got all the best places you need to visit this year before this spooktacular holiday passes.

Here's a full breakdown of where you should celebrate your Halloween this year on Long Island.

 

Family-Friendly Events

The little ones love celebrating Halloween but can't always handle the scary part of it. That is why Long Island has many family-friendly events to choose from this year. From pumpkin picking to costume contests to not-so-scary haunted houses, here are our top picks for families:

• The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island
• Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization
• Spooky Fest at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning
• A Kooky Spooky Halloween at Theatre Three
• Haunted Halloween Family Festival
• Spooky Science Night at the Cradle of Aviation
• Bats, Barnacles, and Broomsticks at the Long Island Aquarium

Spooky Fun

If you're a horror fan, then make your way to all the spooky happenings and parties that are happening throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County. After all, what's the Halloween season without a few scares along the way? Here are some of the most famous haunted houses to visit this year:

• Bayville Scream Park
• Darkside Haunted House
• Darkness Rising
• Gateway Haunted Playhouse
• Restless Souls
• Schmitt’s Farm Haunt
• Spooky Walk

Haunted Spots

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, it's hard to deny that Long Island has some very old and creepy historical buildings everywhere. From exploring Old Bethpage Village to driving past Kings Park Psychiatric Center, now is the time to get to know all our haunted lore on the island. Of course, do not trespass and do not cause any kind of disruption to historic sites — instead, consider looking into ghost tours.


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