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10/25/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's time to start planning some Halloween shenanigans this weekend. We have so many ideas for those ready for a spook or scare as well as anyone looking for a milder thrill. 

Take a spooktacular walk through the Smithtown Historical Society's new haunted trail, where little ones will have a great time seeing the Halloween displays and farm animals. Or walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village in Old Bethpage where thousands of hand-carved jack-o'lanterns light up the night for The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze.

Meanwhile, Great Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular Sail returns to Belmont Lake State Park in North Babylon. Plus, the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead offers more than just fishy fun this weekend at its Bats, Barnacles, and Broomsticks event. Bonus: Kids get half off admission when they're dressed in a costume!

Read on for more great events across LI this weekend. 

More Things To Do on Long Island This Week With Kids

Best Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island

Old Bethpage
Daily through Sunday, November 3
Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village where thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns light up the night, complete with an all-original soundtrack, synchronized lighting, and special effects you have to see to believe. The Great Jack o' Lantern Blaze lights up Long Island through November 3. READ MORE

Halloween Boat Burning at the Long Island Maritime Museum

Sayville
Friday, October 25
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

Ghosts, Goblins & Witches at Ballet Long Island

Ronkonkoma
Friday, October 25
Get in the spirit of Halloween with a Ballet Long Island performance that will enchant the entire audience.  READ MORE

Halloween Fest at the Montauk U.S. Coast Guard Station

Montauk – FREE
Friday, October 25-Saturday, October 26
The U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk hosts its first Halloween Fest this fall complete with a haunted house, kids activities, movies, food and more. READ MORE

Haunted Hikes at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary

Garden City
Friday, October 25-Saturday, October 26
In this Haunted Hike through the woods of the the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, characters jump out at you for a spooky good time. READ MORE

Haunted Trail Walk and Trick-or-Treating at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27
Take a spooktacular walk through the new haunted trail at the Smithtown Historical Society, where little ones will have a great time viewing Halloween displays on one side and farm animals on the other. READ MORE

Spooky Fest at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Rockville Centre
Friday, October 25-Sunday, October 27
Spooky Fest celebrates the Halloween season with scary and non-scary attractions for all ages. There are wooded paths, exhibits, and spooky characters that greet visitors, as well as a zombie dinosaur attraction. READ MORE

Workshop for Parents with Children Diagnosed with ASD & Developmental Disabilities

Patchogue – FREE
Saturday, October 26
Illuminating Steps, LLC offers a free workshop for parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities.  READ MORE

Bats, Barnacles, and Broomsticks at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Saturday, October 26
It's more than just fishy fun at the Long Island Aquarium Bats, Barnacles and Broomsticks event. Safe trick-or-treating, giveaways, animals in costumes, and a party are included.  READ MORE

Halloween at Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

Yaphank
Saturday, October 26
Trick or treat at the Suffolk County Farm and see what the animals have for you. This event includes treat stations, unlimited wagon rides, kids' crafts, a corn maze, and family games. READ MORE

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park

North Babylon – FREE
Saturday, October 26
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular Sail returns to Belmont Lake State Park. The first 100 carved pumpkins are placed on flotation devices with candles inserted inside and sailed around the lake behind kayaks.  READ MORE

Halloween Parade at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay – FREE
Saturday, October 26
Raynham Hall hosts a costumed parade through town. Everyone, including your costumed furry friends, are welcome to join the parade. READ MORE

Ghostly Gala at the Long Island Children's Museum

Garden City
Saturday, October 26
Show off your costumes and dance moves at LICM's Monster Mash Dance Party, plus trick-or-treat throughout the museum and visit the Mummies of the Museum haunted house. READ MORE

1800s Haunted Halloween at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage
Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, October 27
Step back in spooky time to this 1880s Halloween at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, witch's broom making, a children's costume parade, meeting the Grim Reaper, pumpkin painting, a monster scavenger hunt, and a reading of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. READ MORE

Babylon Village Creepy Crawl

Babylon – FREE
Sunday, October 27
Babylon Village hosts a free Creepy Crawl for all little boys and ghouls this Halloween season. READ MORE

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