The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Spooky Walk and Not-So-Spooky Walk

Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. (Spooky Walk) and Sunday, Oct. 28, 12 p.m to 4 p.m. (Not-So-Spooky Walk)

Clark Botanic Garden transforms into a haunted maze with goblins, ghosts, zombies and more.  Minors must be accompanied by an adult at the Spooky Walk. Younger children will enjoy fun-filled activities at the Sunday celebration.  Both events are $5 per person.

Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson
Info: 311 or northhempsteadny.gov

Halloween Family Fun Fest

Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This day will be full of family activities — from pumpkin picking and decorating, to mask making and trick-or-treating — and includes a haunted house, food trucks, bounce houses, live entertainment and more. Wear a Halloween costume to enter the costume contest and walk in the Halloween parade.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave.,
Rockville Centre | Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org

Haunted House and Children’s Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Haunted House) and Sunday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fall Festival)

Children ages 6 to 12 can get into the Halloween spirit at the Haunted House.  The following day, the whole family can dress in costumes for this fall celebration for kids that will include live country music, hayrides, pony rides and a seasonal petting zoo.       

Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway,
Floral Park / Info & Tickets: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org

Ghostly Gala

Saturday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Kids can join this night at the museum to celebrate Halloween in a safe and spooky way.  They can show off their costumes, decorate a goody bag, go trick-or-treating in the gallery, get their faces painted, listen to eerie music, make cool and creepy craft projects, and enjoy a bubble show extravaganza.

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

Family Halloween Party

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This Halloween party for young children will feature adorable woodland plush animals celebrating Halloween in a charming display complete with fairy cottages and sparkle lights. Children can come in costume — and bring pets in their costumes, too.  Members: $10 per car; non-members: $20 per car.

Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House,
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
Info: 516-571-7901 or sandspointpreserveconservancy.org

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