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October just creeped up on us! It’s important to celebrate Halloween the right way and Long Island has a lot of events for the upcoming Holiday. Whether you prefer hay rides or scream parks, Long island’s got you covered. Enjoy the holiday with events the weekend before so you’re ready to trick-or-treat on Wednesday.

Clark Botanical Gardens Annual “Spooky Walk” and “Not So Spooky Walk”

Spooky Walk: Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6:30-9:30

Not So Spooky Walk: Sunday, Oct. 28, from 12-4

North Hempstead’s Annual “Spooky Walk” is a town favorite for getting into the Halloween spirit. Hosted at the 12 acre, well manicured park at Clark Botanical Gardens, the event draws thousands every year. The Spooky Walk event might not be suitable for younger children but there is an event for the young ones on Sunday during the day called the “Not So Spooky Walk” that gets the little ones in on the fun as well where they can enjoy face painting, pumpkin decorating, and a Taekwondo presentation. Just a heads up that both of these events are cash-only and require a $5 admission fee for each guest.

http://northhempsteadny.gov/ne...

Bayville Scream Park

Now- Nov. 4

This option may not be the most kid friendly but is a good choice if you actually want to scream. Located in Bayville, The Bayville Adventure Park has been family owned and operated since 2006. When they aren’t hosting Halloween festivities, visitors can enjoy miniature golf, bumper boats, bungee bounce, ropes course, maze, water balloon wars, and a full arcade during the summer months. This Halloween, Bayville has 6 attractions for the holiday including The Cage, Temple of Terror, and Bloodworth Haunted Mansion. You can choose a ticket package that gains you access to all six or choose the ones you want to go to. You can buy tickets on their website or at the park.

https://www.bayvillescreampark...

Halloween Hayride

Sun. Oct. 28, from 12-4

Northport’s annual Halloween hayride makes for a good all-day family event. Not only can you enjoy hayrides around the town but the festivities also include live music, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and a costume contest. Kick back and enjoy your Sunday with an event the whole family will enjoy. This event is free to the public.

Ghostly Gala

Sat. Oct 27 from 6PM - 9PM

At the Children’s Museum in Garden City, children are treated to a spooky evening all about them. Kids get to partake in a costume party, face painting, crafting, and trick-or-treating before the big day. The event is so popular that they recommend that you purchase tickets before on their website to ensure that you don’t miss out on all the fun activities!

https://www.licm.org/calendar/...