The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns
Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8, 7-10:30 p.m. (ongoing through Oct. 29)
Returning for the sixth year on Long Island is the most iconic, truly unique and family-friendly fall event, Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns, featuring 5,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins creatively arranged along a scenic walking path and set to a musical score. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
Blood Manor Presents Crypts of the Coliseum
Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. (ongoing through Oct. 31)
Long Island’s premiere haunted house attraction kicks off with 5,000 square feet of themed rooms, corridors, and a labyrinth of passageways designed to maximize one’s fear. Blood Manor is not recommended for children under the age of 14, who must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info: 516-231-4848 or nycblive.com
Fall Festival at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
This environmental fair celebrates autumn with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, castle bouncer, live animal encounters, music, food, games and more.
Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 516-692-6768 or cshfishhatchery.com
A Kooky Spooky Halloween
Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (ongoing through Oct. 28)
“A Kooky Spooky Halloween” is a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark. On this journey to find spook-tacular promise, Abner and company learn the power of helping others.
Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson
Info: 631-928-9100 or theatrethree.com
Fall Family Festival at Planting Fields Arboretum
Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
This fun-filled, family event will include Halloween trick-or-treats, a costume parade, live music, jumbo garden games, pumpkins for sale, pony rides, potato sack races, face painting, watercolor demonstrations and a Halloween bounce house.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-8678 or plantingfields.org
