If you&#39;re looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend during weekends in&nbsp;October and November.

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Celebrate fall with Otto the Ghost at the annual festival. Kids can play games like scarecrow ring toss, bowling, corn hole activities and mini-golf. Also, enjoy an animated Halloween walkthrough, photo op stations and food trucks.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission; $30 includes activities; hay maze: $8
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 Hick's Nurseries
 <address>100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury</address><a href="tel:516-334-0066">516-334-0066</a><a href="https://hicksnurseries.com/fall-festival/">hicksnurseries.com</a>
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Fall Festival at Hicks

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Get spooked and visit the haunted attraction, chock-full of professional actors in costume, a 3-D funhouse, games and a "fear" garden with drinks and snacks available.
When: 7-11:30 p.m. weekends and select weekdays through Nov. 1
Cost: Tickets start at $44
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 Gateway Playhouse
 <address>215 S. Country Rd., Bellport</address><a href="tel:631-286-1133">631-286-1133</a><a href="https://fearli.com/">fearli.com</a>
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Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

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Get in the Halloween spirit and walk through a path with thousands of hand-carved, lit jack-o'-lanterns, along with specialty lanterns placed along the trails. Advanced tickets are required.
When: Oct. 2-4; Oct. 8-11, Oct. 14-18, Oct. 21-25 and Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Cost: Tickets start at $25
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 USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts
 <address>185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights</address><a href="tel:631-643-7900">631-643-7900</a><a href="https://jackolanterns.com/">jackolanterns.com</a>
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Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns

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Take a scary walk in the woods, along with an enchanted walk for younger children. Meet pirates in the Pirates Cove and friendly monsters in the Mystical Garden. The fest features face painting, arts and crafts and food trucks.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 2-4, Oct. 9-11, Oct.16-18 and Oct. 23-25
Cost: Tickets start at $22
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 Center for Science Teaching and Learning 
 <address>1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre</address><a href="tel:516-764-0045">516-764-0045</a><a href="https://cstl.org/spookyfest/">cstl.org</a>
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Spooky Fest

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Dress in costume and explore the family-friendly trick-or-treat haunted trail.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person; free younger than 3
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 Smithtown Historical Society
 <address>239 E. Main St., Smithtown</address><a href="tel:631-265-6768">631-265-6768</a><a href="https://www.smithtownhistorical.org/event-details/spooky-woods-2026">smithtownhistorical.org</a>
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Spooky Woods Haunted Trail

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The comedian showcases his quick-witted stand-up comedy during his "Insanely Funny Tour." 
When: 7 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $139.75 
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 The Paramount in concert with Northwell 
 <address> 370 New York Ave., Huntington </address> <a href="tel:631-673-7300">631-673-7300</a><a href="https://www.paramountny.com/shows">paramountny.com</a>
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Come in a costume and go trick-or-treating at stations located around the hatchery.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Cost: $7; $5 for ages 3-12
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 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
 <address>1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor</address><a href="tel:516-692-6768">516-692-6768</a><a href="http://cshfishhatchery.org/events/2026-10-24/">cshfishhatchery.org</a>
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Haunted Hatchery

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Join a trick-or-treat parade where attendees stop for treats at merchants displaying a "Mr. Pumpkin" in their windows; after the parade, there will be a trunk-or-treat in the LIRR parking lot on Broadway and Sunrise Highway.
When: assemble at 11:45 a.m.; parade starts at noon
Cost: Free
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 Bellmore Movies 
 <address>222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore; proceed to Bedford Avenue</address><a href="tel:516-679-1875">516-679-1875</a><a href="https://www.bellmorechamber.com/events/details/halloween-parade-and-trunk-or-treat-2941">bellmorechamber.com </a>
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Trunk-or-Treat Parade

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Watch as lit pumpkins are placed on flotation devices and then sailed on kayaks around Belmont Lake, also inflatables, magic show, a "spooky" den, trick or treating, games and more
When: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 24; rain date: Oct. 25
Cost: Free admission
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 Belmont Lake State Park
 <address>Southern State Parkway, exit 38, North Babylon</address><a href="tel: 631-667-5055
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Great Jack-O'-Lantern Sail

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Run or walk during this horror-themed 5k. Humans have a one-minute head start before the zombies. 
When: 9 a.m. 
Cost: Registration fee starts at $30 
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 Shorefront Park 
 <address> 49 Smith St., Patchogue </address> <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26runningdead?utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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Running Dead 5K

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Laugh out loud at the stand-up brought to you by the Emmy-nominated comedian.
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets range from $66-$96
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 Main Stage at Staller Center for the Performing Arts
 <address>100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook </address><a href="tel:631-632-2787">631-632-2787</a><a href="https://stallercenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=467">stallercenter.com</a>
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Paul Reiser

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Contestants are selected randomly from the audience and get a chance to play the show's favorite games, including Plinko, Cliffhangers and the Big Wheel for prizes.
When: 4 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $67.50
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 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
 <address>960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury</address><a href="tel:516-247-5200">516-247-5200</a><a href="https://www.flagstaratwestburymusicfair.com/shows">flagstaratwestburymusicfair.com</a>
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'The Price is Right'

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Join the audience as it guides the cast in improvised comedy skits and songs. The event is based on the TV show, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
When: 7:30 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets range from $61-$71
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 Patchogue Theater 
 <address>71 E. Main St., Patchogue</address><a href="tel:631-207-1313">631-207-1313</a><a href="https://www.patchoguetheatre.org/events">patchoguetheatre.org</a>
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'Whose Live Anyway?'

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See a screening of Disney Pixar's "Coco" with the musical score performed live by the Orquesta Folklórica Nacional de México.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets range: $26-$41
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 Main Stage at Staller Center for the Performing Arts
 <address>100 Nicholls Rd., Stony Brook</address><a href="tel:631-632-2787">631-632-2787</a><a href="https://stallercenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=460">stallercenter.showare.com</a>
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'Coco'

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The annual festival features trick-or-treating (noon-4 p.m.), children’s games and live music. Scarecrow Competition announcements at 3:30 p.m. Monster Merlin will be present for photo opps with visitors. 
When: Noon-4 p.m. 
Cost: Free 
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 Stony Brook Village Center 
 <address> Main Street </address> <a href="tel:631-751-2244">631-751-2244</a><a href="https://stonybrookvillage.com/">stonybrookvillage.com</a>
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Stony Brook Halloween Festival

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Go trick-or-treating along "Sweet Street," where costumes are encouraged. Kids can pick and decorate a pumpkin.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: Admission is $39.50; $51.50 for ages 2-24; free younger than 2; rain date: Nov. 1
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 Adventureland 
 <address>2245 Route 110, Farmingdale</address><a href="tel: 631-694-6868"> 631-694-6868</a><a href="https://adventureland.us/park-calendar/">adventureland.us</a>
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Pumpkin Park

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The "Feel Good Films" series presents a post-Halloween screening of Mel Brooks' classic starring Gene Wilder. 
When: 7 p.m. 
Cost: $13 
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 Guild Hall 
 <address> 158 Main St., East Hampton </address> <a href="tel:631-324-0806">631-324-0806</a><a href="https://purchase.guildhall.org/EventAvailability?EventId=6601">guildhall.org</a>
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Screening of 'Young Frankenstein'

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Book a table at a new or favorite eatery during Long Island Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer specials, including 3-course prix-fixe meals or 2-course lunches.
When: Time varies
Cost: Prices start at $30
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 area restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties 
 <address></address><a href="tel:631-329-2111">631-329-2111</a><a href="https://www.longislandrestaurantweek.com/">longislandrestaurantweek.com</a>
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Long Island Restaurant Week

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Fans of spuds can head to the food court, which will sell knishes, loaded mashed, baked and fried potatoes, and more potato-inspired food, and feature a beer garden. Highlights from Long Island vendors include twisted potato chips on a stick, potato empanadas and loaded meat fries. 
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Cost:&nbsp;Free, with paid VIP parking and free handicap-accessible parking 
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 Farmingdale State College 
 <address>2350 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale</address> <a href="tel:631-770-4361">631-770-4361</a><a href="https://www.longislandpotatofestival.com/">longislandpotatofestival.com</a>
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Long Island Potato Festival

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The New York Islanders take on the New Jersey Devils at home. 
When: 7 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $86.87; $30 parking
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 UBS Arena
 <address>2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont</address><a href="tel:516-460-8599">516-460-8599</a><a href="https://ubsarena.com/event/pbr-teams/?event_source=upcoming-eventss">ubsarena.com</a>
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New York Islanders

Browse through more than 100 vendors selling one-of-a-kind craft items and gifts.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 St. Anthony's High School
 <address>275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington</address><a href="tel:631-271-2020">631-271-2020</a><a href="https://www.stanthonyshs.org/sahscalendar/">stanthonyshs.org</a>
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Christmas Craft Fair

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The stand-up comedian draws on her experiences as an immigrant, mother and lawyer in her stage show, "Million Dollar Excuses." 
When: 4:30 and 7 p.m. 
Cost: tickets start at $49.25
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 The Paramount in concert with Northwell
 <address> 370 New York Ave., Huntington</address><a href="tel:631-673-7300">631-673-7300</a><a href="https://www.paramountny.com/shows">paramountny.com</a>
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The show features model railroad equipment, parts and repair service for a fee. Hess and die-cast vehicles will be displayed and available for sale. 
When: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 
Cost: $5; free ages 17 and under
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 Lindenhurst Firemen's Pavilion
 <address>555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst</address><a href="tel:917-596-3494">917-596-3494</a><a href="https://liclassictrainshows.com/">liclassictrainshows.com</a>
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Long Island Classic Train Show and Swap

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Kick off the holiday season with a 5K run or walk through the park, along with the "Chase the Gobbler" 1K for kids. Runners will leave with turkey swag post-race.
When: registration for the 5k starts at 9 a.m.; for the 1k at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: registration fees start at $15
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 Eisenhower Park
 <address>meet at the Nassau County Aquatic Center, Merrick Ave, East Meadow</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastMeadow/NassauCounty5kTurkeyTrot">runsignup.com</a>
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Nassau County Turkey Trot

This year's theme at the walk-through experience is dinosaurs, big and small. Don't miss the amusement rides, interactive activities and light art displays.
When: 4:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $22 and are sold on a timed admission entry
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 Eisenhower Park
 <address>1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://www.luminocityfestival.com/events/new-york-holiday-lights">luminocityfestival.com</a>
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LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival

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See Disney characters perform on ice during "Spotlight Magic." Spot favorites including Judy and Nick from "Zootopia 2," Mike Wazowski and Sully from "Monsters Inc" and Woody, Buzz and Jessie from "Toy Story."
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 11-12; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 13; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 14-15
Cost: tickets start at $46; parking starts at $20
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 UBS Arena
 <address>2400 Hempstead Tpke.,Elmont</address><a href="tel:516-460-8599">516-460-8599</a><a href="Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! - UBS Arena">ubsarena.com</a>
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Disney on Ice'

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Watch as the holiday classic comes alive on the main stage, featuring hits “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” 
When: Matinee and evening performances
Cost: $93
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 John Engeman Theater
 <address>250 Main St., Northport</address><a href="tel:631-261-2900">631-261-2900</a><a href="https://www.engemantheater.com/howthegrinchstolechristmas">engemantheater.com</a>
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Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'

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Try local wine and craft beverages along with live music and light fare.
When: 7-10:30 p.m.
Cost: $95
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 Long Island Aquarium
 <address>431 E. Main St., Riverhead</address><a href="tel: 631-208-9200, ext. 426."> 631-208-9200, ext. 426.</a><a href="https://www.longislandaquarium.com/events/fish-sips/">longislandaquarium.com</a>
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Fish and Sips

Learn how to identify the calls of owls on a walk with an environmental educator around the historic grounds.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: $20; free younger than 5; must register
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 Vanderbilt Museum
 <address>180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport</address><a href="tel:631-854-5579">631-854-5579</a><a href="https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/portfolio/owl-prowl-2/">vanderbiltmuseum.org</a>
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Owl Prowl

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The chart-topping rock band performs its greatest hits. 
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $118.50
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 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
 <address>960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury</address><a href="tel:516-247-5200">516-247-5200</a><a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/k7vGF_2872S0N/chicago">flagstaratwestburymusicfair.comm</a>
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Chicago

Enjoy thousands of holiday lights from your car as you wind your way around holiday-themed displays. Stop in the holiday village for pictures.
When: 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Cost: Limited number of discounted tickets available starting at $25 per carload
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 Jones Beach State Park
 <address>150 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://magicoflights.com/#">magicoflights.com</a>
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Magic of Lights

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The comedian continues on his "Stay Golden Tour."
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $62.70; parking starts at $40
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 UBS Arena
 <address>2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont</address><a href="tel:516-460-8599">516-460-8599</a><a href="https://ubsarena.com/event/matt-rife-stay-golden-world-tour/?event_source=upcoming-events">ubsarena.com</a>
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Matt Rife

Take the plunge for a good cause to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics New York.
When: Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., take the plunge at 11:30 a.m.
Cost: Donations accepted; raise at least $150 and receive a plunge sweatshirt
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 Meet at Cedar Beach and Cedar Beach West
 <address>244 Harbor Beach Rd., Mount Sinai</address><a href="tel:631-254-1465">631-254-1465</a><a href="https://events.nyso.org/site/TR?fr_id=2190&amp;pg=entry">events.nyso.org </a>
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Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge

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Experience what a traditional, old-fashioned Thanksgiving celebration was like, featuring a cooking demonstration, fiddle music and storytelling. 
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 
Cost: $15, $12 ages 5-12
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 Old Bethpage Village Restoration 
 <address>1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage </address><a href="tel:516-572-8409">516-572-8409</a><a href="https://oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org/events-programs/">oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org</a>
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1863 Thanksgiving

See the holiday classic starring Bing Crosby come to life with songs that will awaken memories and create new ones.
When: Matinee and evening performances
Cost: Tickets start at $42
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 CM Performing Arts Center
 <address>931 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale</address><a href="tel:631-218-2810">631-218-2810</a><a href="https://www.cmpac.com/shows/whitechristmas/?tx_inline_iframe=%2Fdate-selection&amp;tx_sessionDataId=82897cfd-7ae8-47a9-8a48-9f6d22afee63">cmpac.com</a>
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Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas'

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Rain or shine, head to the beach for a 10K run or walk in celebration of Thanksgiving.&nbsp;A 1-mile fun run kicks things off at 8:30 a.m.
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: $35; $20 children's run; a non-perishable food donation will benefit those in need in the community 
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 Meet at the Long Beach Catholic Regional School
 <address>735 West Broadway, Long Beach</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/lbturkeytrot26">elitefeats.com</a>
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Long Beach Turkey Trot

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Get your cowbell ready for a night of rock 'n' roll as the band celebrates its 50th anniversary. 
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $81
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 Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts
 <address>71 E. Main St., Patchogue</address><a href="tel:631-207-1313">631-207-1313</a><a href="https://www.patchoguetheatre.org/events/2026-11-27-blue-yster-cult">patchoguetheatre.org</a>
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Blue Oyster Cult

The East Hampton Historical Society hosts a self-guided tour of five prominent homes located in the town of East Hampton including Amagansett, Wainscott and Sagaponack. Pick up the tour guide at Clinton Academy.
When: tour is 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 28; 6-8 p.m. cocktail party Nov. 27 at a private historic home
Cost: $125; $375 for cocktail party
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 East Hampton Historical Society
 <address>151 Main St., East Hampton</address><a href="tel:631-324-6850">631-324-6850</a><a href="https://easthamptonhistory.org/events/38th-annual-house-garden-tour-benefit/">easthamptonhistory.org</a>
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House and Garden Tour and Cocktail Party

Put on your dancing shoes and groove as the band performs regional Mexican music during "Los Tigres del Mundo" tour.
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $64.85; parking starts at $40
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 UBS Arena
 <address>2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont </address><a href="tel:516-460-8599">516-460-8599</a><a href="https://ubsarena.com/events/list/page/2/?hide_subsequent_recurrences=1">ubsarena.com</a>
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Los Tigres Del Norte

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Head to a traditional German Christmas market with wreaths, arts and crafts, vendors selling imported goods, carolers, Santa Claus, German food, beer and hot drinks. 
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
 <address>1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square</address><a href="tel:516-354-3131">516-354-3131</a><a href="https://parkrestaurant.com/german-events/">parkrestaurant.com</a>
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Christkindl Markt

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