Take a break from planning your perfect costume and stocking up on candy to visit one of the many Halloween hot spots on Long Island.

Go moonlight pumpkin picking

Organics Today Farm in East Islip hosts Moonlight Pumpkin Picking...

Organics Today Farm in East Islip hosts Moonlight Pumpkin Picking after dark. Credit: Jeremy Bales

Bring a flashlight and take a stroll after dark in search of just the right pumpkin at this Long Island farm. In addition to the pumpkin patch, there are tables lit by candlelight, fire pits and a hayride. There's also roasted corn, apple cider doughnuts, warm cider and hot cocoa.

Get spooked in this 55-room haunted house

Inside the Chamber of Horrors NY 55-room haunted house in...

Inside the Chamber of Horrors NY 55-room haunted house in Hauppauge. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara

There's a high dose of haunting going on at this 55-room, 30,000-square foot house, which is open for its seventh season. There are three different haunts with three extreme themes. Guests will also find an immersive room packed with a collection of freaky dolls, some of which are ... alive!

Check out a free creepy art exhibit

"Candy Corn Nightmare" by Alysse Fazal will be showcased in...

"Candy Corn Nightmare" by Alysse Fazal will be showcased in the eigth annual "Nightmare on Main Street" in Huntington. Credit: Alysse Fazal

A witch taking a flight break in a pumpkin patch. A skeleton with goldfish swimming in its chest cavity. A sculpture of the grim reaper. These are a few of the creepy pieces of art created by LI students on display at this free exhibit. The works also include digital photography, charcoal, sculpture acrylic and more.

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On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Newsday's Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay take a look top boys and girls basketball players on Long Island. Credit: Newsday

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