Westbury | Nassau
Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival
Runs September 12-November 1 in 2026, with free general admission, pumpkins, decorations and an animated Halloween walkthrough. Some crafts and maze activities require paid tickets.
CORDEIRA HOMES | Fall and Halloween | October 2026
Fall & Halloween Activities on Long Island
Pumpkin patches, harvest festivals, haunted houses and a crisp-weather day out: autumn gives Long Island an entirely different personality. Whether you prefer a family-friendly hay maze or a serious scare, Nassau and Suffolk have distinctly different options.
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Nassau County: Family Festivals and Haunted Nights
Start nearby for colorful seasonal displays, easy family outings and nighttime thrills.
Rockville Centre | Nassau
Spooky Fest
Tanglewood Preserve's Center for Science Teaching & Learning runs non-scary family experiences and a separate scary woods option; 2026 dates fall on selected October weekends.
Bayville | Nassau
Bayville Scream Park
A North Shore Halloween attraction for people who want a more intense evening; separate daytime Not So Scary programming is available on select dates. Review age guidance.
Muttontown | Nassau
Heritage Farm & Garden
A garden-center outing for autumn seasonal decor and local atmosphere. Check the current event calendar before visiting rather than expecting a festival every day.
Suffolk County: Farm Days and Serious Halloween Scares
Farther east, a farm visit can become the main event for the day. Do not confuse operators with multiple locations.
Mattituck | Suffolk
Harbes Family Farm and Orchard
North Fork harvest experiences, including a spooky orchard night maze on selected October 2026 evenings. Different Harbes locations offer different activities.
Manorville and Riverhead | Suffolk
Waterdrinker Fall Festival
Seasonal pumpkin areas, farm-based family play and fall attractions; check the exact farm location and which activities admission includes.
Melville | Suffolk
White Post Farms Fall Festival
An animal farm and fall festival destination in western Suffolk with date-specific admission options and weather-sensitive outdoor activities.
Bellport | Suffolk
Gateway's Haunted Playhouse
A theatrical haunted walkthrough with actors and designed sets, advertised September 25-November 1 for 2026, plus a separate younger-child experience.
Plan the Right Outing
Pick the right scare level: Little kids usually do better with family farms, Hicks or Spooky Fest's non-scary experience. For older thrill-seekers, look at Gateway or the haunted components of Bayville. Always confirm ticket availability, age guidance and weather cancellations.
Official websites above have the most current hours, admission rules, weather updates and tickets. This guide was researched in October 2026; dates should be reviewed for each new season.
Get to Know the Neighborhoods Around These Destinations
A day at an attraction is also a chance to explore nearby shops, parks and neighborhoods. Browse these existing Cordeira Homes local guides:
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I take young kids for Halloween fun?
Hicks, the non-scary Spooky Fest route and daytime farm attractions are starting points. Check each operator's age and sensory guidance.
Where is pumpkin picking on Long Island?
Suffolk farms such as Harbes and Waterdrinker offer seasonal harvest options; verify the correct farm and whether pumpkins cost extra.
What are Long Island's haunted Halloween attractions?
Bayville Scream Park, Spooky Fest's scarier ticket and Gateway's Haunted Playhouse are several 2026 choices.
Are fall activities free?
Hicks advertises free general admission, while upgraded activities cost extra. Parks and nature walks may be low-cost, subject to parking fees.
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Last researched October 2026. Attraction information, fees, season dates, services and age restrictions may change; verify with each organizer.
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