Kids’ Workshop: Create a House for Otto and Fall Hayrides
Friday, Oct. 13 at 4 or 6 p.m.
Children will create a house out of candy for Otto the Ghost. Hicks will provide all of the candy and icing. $15 per child. Call 516-272-4758 to reserve a space. Children can also enjoy fall hayrides down a Halloween-decorated path daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 29.
Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com
Manhasset Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This outdoor event for the whole family will include games, pony rides, bounce houses, hayrides, face painting, country music, a pumpkin patch, BBQ lunch, beer and wine garden, fresh pies and treats, and more! Open to the public. $25 donation per bracelet; children under two are free. Hosted by the Tower Foundation of Manhasset, all proceeds will be used to support STEM initiatives at the Manhasset Public Schools.
Where: Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club, 260 Country Club Drive, Manhasset
Info: manhassetfallfestival.com
Kickoff of Spooky Fest: A Family Halloween Adventure
Saturday, Oct. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (also same time on Oct. 20-22 and Oct. 27-29)
The Center for Science Teaching and Learning celebrates Halloween with this seven-day event that includes wooded paths with eerie lighting and special effects, exhibits, and festivities on the preserve that will involve creatures of all kinds that inhabit the woods. $10 for non-spooky attractions only; $15 for all inclusive attractions.
Where: Tanglewood Nature Preserve, 1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre
Info: cstl.org
Monster Mash Puppets
Tuesday, Oct. 17-Friday, Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. (ongoing through Oct. 31)
Calling all monster makers! Children can join this craft event and scare up some fun as they create their own monster puppet with colorful materials. This is a free, drop-in program. For ages 3 and up.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
Author Event: “Through Your Eyes”
Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “Take Heart, My Child” and popular FOX news anchor Ainsley Earhardt comes a sweet new book that celebrates everyday wonders and miracles.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: 631-271-1442 • bookrevue.com
