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

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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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Greek festival with homemade Greek food, a wine and beer tent, dancing and music, vendors and Ya Ya's flea market.
When: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 18; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 19-20
Cost: Free admission
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 St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church
 <address>1 Shrine Pl., Greenlawn</address><a href="tel:631-261-7272">631-261-7272</a><a href="https://www.stparaskevi.org/">stparaskevi.org</a>
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St. Paraskevi Greek Festival

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Asian-American festival features competitive boat races, arts and entertainment, cultural vendors, food trucks and competitive tug-of-war.
When: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park
 <address>101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson</address><a href="tel:631-728-0066">631-728-0066</a><a href="https://www.sangennarofeastofthehamptons.com/home.html">sangennarofeastofthehamptons.com</a>
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Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival

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Find classic New York, Neapolitan, Roman and Detroit-style pizza available for tasting, along with music by Mike DelGuidice.
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $85.97; $29.66 ages 6-12
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 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
 <address>1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale</address><a href="tel:516-654-8203">516-654-8203</a><a href="https://www.nassaucoliseum.com/events/detail/pizza-festival">nassaucoliseum.com</a>
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Long Island Pizza Festival

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Learn about the local history and see antique cars on display. The festival features guided tours, a petting zoo and music. Get tickets in advance.
When: Noon-4 p.m. 
Cost: $10
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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.eventbrite.com/e/heritage-country-fair-2026-tickets-1987139319196?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">eventbrite.com</a>
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Heritage Country Fair

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Enjoy Italian-American culture with Italian delicacies, all prepared with food harvested from the farm at food trucks and artisan vendors. Play jumbo garden games, enjoy beer and wine from local breweries and wineries and see farm animals along with a hayride (fee).
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Cost: $10
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 Lenny Bruno Farms
 <address>740 Wading River Rd., Manorville</address><a href="tel:631-591-3592">631-591-3592</a><a href="https://www.lennybrunofarms.com/sangennaro">lennybrunofarms.com</a>
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San Gennaro Feast

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Listen to German Oompah music as you dine on German food with imported beer.&nbsp; 
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 
Cost: $12; free younger than 12 
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 Plattduetsche Park Biergarten 
 <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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Ompahfest

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Archangel Michael Church's outdoor festival features Greek food, pastries, festive dancing and music, games of chance and rides.
When: 5-9 p.m. Sept. 24; 4-11 p.m. Sept. 25; noon-11 p.m. Sept. 26, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 27
Cost: Free admission; pay for rides
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 North Hempstead Beach Park
 <address>175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington</address><a href="tel:516-944-3180">516-944-3180</a><a href="https://archangelmichaelchurch.org/greek-festival-on-the-harbor/">archangelmichaelchurch.org</a>
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Greek Festival on the Harbor

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Nautical festival features a snapper derby, cardboard boat race and live music. Look for the Land and Sea Gala at 6 p.m. on Sept. 25; the maritime parade at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26; and the oyster shucking contest at 10 a.m. on Sept. 27.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
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 Village of Greenport
 <address>Mitchell Park, the marina and surround streets, Greenport</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="	https://greenportmaritimefestival.com/	">greenportmaritimefestival.com</a>
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Greenport Maritime Festival

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Agricultural fair features homegrown fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts and livestock. The fair includes farm animals, awards, musical performances, corn husking and an artisan craft show.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: $20, $15 ages 5-12
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 Old Bethpage Village Restoration
 <address>Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage</address><a href="tel:516-572-8400">516-572-8400</a><a href="https://oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org/events-programs/">oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org</a>
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Long Island Fair

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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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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. to 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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Spend an "Intimate Evening" with Grammy-award-winning producer and songwriter David Foster and Broadway star Katharine McPhee.
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $96
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 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=461">stallercenter.com</a>
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David Foster and Katharine McPhee

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Learn about the environment during live animal encounters with turtles and frogs, games, environmental exhibits, and fishing. Rain date: Oct. 3. 
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Cost: $7, $5 ages 3-12
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 Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
 <address>1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor</address><a href="tel:516-692-6768">516-692-6768</a><a href="http://cshfishhatchery.org/event/fall-festival/">cshfishhatchery.org</a>
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Cold Spring Harbor Fall Festival

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See large vehicles such as fire trucks and more, and step on board for an interactive experience (ages 2 to 10). 
When: 10 a.m. to noon 
Cost: $30 per child 
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 Children’s Museum of the East End 
 <address> 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton </address> <a href="tel:631-537-8250">631-537-8250</a><a href="https://www.cmee.org/en">cmee.org</a>
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Big Truck Day

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Bike tour starts and ends at Southampton High School; choose from 25 miles to 105 miles; also a 30-mile vintage bicycle route.
When: starting times run between 7:30-9 a.m. depending on the route you choose
Cost: Registration fee starts at $79
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 Southampton High School
 <address>141 Narrow Lane, Southampton </address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/toh">bikereg.com</a>
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Tour of the Hamptons

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Check out more than 80 exhibitors featuring classes in estate planning and self defense. Activities include: live acoustic music showcase, singles lounge, a silent disco and appearances by Ms. New York Senior America winners. 
When: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets are $7 online; $10 at the door with free admission for veterans 
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 Hilton Long Island/Huntington 
 <address> 598 Broadhollow Rd., Melville </address> <a href="tel:516-621-1446">516-621-1446</a><a href="https://www.over50fair.com/">Over50Fair.com</a>
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Over 50 Fair

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Search through bins of vintage, new, and collectible vinyl records, CDs and DVDs, as well as music memorabilia for sale.
When: 10 a.m. -3 p.m. 
Cost: $5
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 American Legion Hall-Massapequa Post 1066
 <address>66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa</address><a href="tel:973-209-6067">973-209-6067</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LI.Music.Lovers.Faire/">facebook.com</a>
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Long Island Music Lovers Faire

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Check out more than 50 vendors assembling for an outdoor display of crafts and gift items, along with live music and food trucks.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 East Wind Long Island
 <address>5720 Route 25A, Wading River</address><a href="tel:631-846-2372">631-846-2372</a><a href="https://eastwindlongisland.com/events/">eastwindlongisland.com</a>
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Fall Festival

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Walk or run through Eisenhower Park; after the race, pick up your apple pie . Free kiddie dash at 8:30 a.m.
When: 9 a.m.
Cost: Registration starts at $30
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 Eisenhower Park
 <address>Field 2, East Meadow</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26applepieli">elitefeats.com</a>
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Classic Apple Pie 5K

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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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Rock along to music performed by the lead singer and co-founder of The Who at the "Great Night Out" concert with special guest Amy Helm. 
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start $204.95
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 Concert Hall at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
 <address>720 Northern Blvd., Brookville</address><a href="tel:516-299-3100">516-299-3100</a><a href="https://www.tillescenter.org/events">tillescenter.org</a>
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Roger Daltrey

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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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The German heritage celebration features dancing and music by Johnny Koenig, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2; Die Spitzbuam, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 10; Foehrer Musik Freunde, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 11.
When: Oct. 2-3; Oct. 10-11
Cost: $8 cover
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 Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
 <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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Oktoberfest

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Browse through more than 175 tables of reptile, amphibian and invertebrate breeders and supplies. 
When: 9:30 a.m. -4 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $16.75 adults; $11.50 ages 10 and younger; admission includes access to the museum and galleries 
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 Cradle of Aviation Museum 
 <address> Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale </address> <a href="tel:516-572-4111">516-572-4111</a><a href="https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/event_calendar.html/event/2026/10/03/nassau-reptile-expo-/557255">cradleofaviation.org</a>
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Nassau Reptile Expo

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Go pumpkin and sunflower picking, travel around a corn maze or hop around in bounce houses. Attendees can enjoy live music, hayrides and jumbo garden games.
When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: $10
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 Lenny Bruno Farms
 <address>740 Wading River Rd., Manorville</address><a href="tel:631-591-3592">631-591-3592</a><a href="https://www.lennybrunofarms.com/pumpkin">lennybrunofarms.com</a>
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Great Pumpkin Palooza

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The two-day festival features bacon found in many forms, along with local distilleries offering libations and live country music performed by Audawind.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $13; tickets range: $31-$35 for VIP includes t-shirt, canvas bag and either a beer or a cocktail
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 Walt Whitman Shops
 <address>parking lot outside of Saks Fifth Avenue off New York Avenue, Huntington Station</address><a href="tel:631-488-0521">631-488-0521</a><a href="https://lovebaconfest.com/">lovebaconfest.com</a>
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I Love Bacon, Butter, Beer and Bourbon Fest

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German-American food will be available, including bratwurst, pretzels, and schnitzel. The fun continues with family games, live music and a beer garden.
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Cost: $15; $12 ages 5-12
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 at the barn at 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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Oktoberfest at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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The annual fair features farm animals, craft vendors, tractor pulls and discussions about colonial homesteading skills.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Cost: $12
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 Hallockville Museum Farm
 <address>6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead</address><a href="tel:666">666</a><a href="https://hallockville.org/events/">hallockville.org</a>
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Hallockville Country Fair

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The Pakistani singer and "The Voice of Peace" performs hit songs.
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $73.65
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 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
 <address>1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale</address><a href="tel:516-654-8203">516-654-8203</a><a href="https://www.nassaucoliseum.com/">nassaucoliseum.com</a>
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Try delicacies at the international food court while enjoying live entertainment, carnival rides and vendors.
When: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 9; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12
Cost: Free admission
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 Heckscher Park
 <address>2 Prime Ave., Huntington</address><a href="tel:631-423-6100">631-423-6100</a><a href="https://www.huntingtonchamber.com/fall-festival">huntingtonchamber.com </a>
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Long Island Fall Festival

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Listen to songwriter and singer John Ondrasik as he is accompanied by a string quartet.
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets range: $46-$106
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 The Suffolk
 <address>118 E. Main St., Riverhead</address><a href="tel:631-727-4343">631-727-4343</a><a href="https://thesuffolk.org/events/">thesuffolk.org</a>
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Five for Fighting

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Time to party like the '80s with music from DJ Sugar Ray.
When: 7 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $37.50
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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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Back to the Eighties Show

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There will be a multitude of apple products for sale, including apple jam, apple pie, apple cider, apple strudel, apple-flavored cheese, candy apples, apple cider doughnuts, apple butter and apple fritters.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: Admission is by donation
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 Mill Neck Manor
 <address>40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck</address><a href="tel:516-922-4100">516-922-4100</a><a href="https://millneckapplefest.com/">millneckapplefest.com</a>
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Mill Neck Apple Festival

Join in on a 5K , 10K or half-marathon run to raise mental health awareness with music and movement.
When: rolling start begins at 8:20 a.m.
Cost: Registration fee starts at $35
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 Heritage Park
 <address>633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26punkrockrun?utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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Punk Rock Run

Kids can dress in costumes and play in the pumpkin patch. Other fun activities include: a carousel, vendors, food and wine tent, rides, crafts and costume contest.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission; pay for rides
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 Kennedy Plaza
 <address>Park Avenue between National Boulevard and Centre Street, Long Beach </address><a href="tel:516-431-1000">516-431-1000</a><a href="https://www.longbeachny.gov/fall">longbeachny.gov</a>
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Long Beach Fall Festival

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See how well the PBR (Professional Bull Riders ) NY Mavericks stay on the roughest, toughest bucking bulls.
When: 7:45 p.m. Oct. 16; 6:45 Oct. 17; 1:45 p.m. Oct. 18
Cost: Tickets start at $33.05
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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-events">ubsarena.com</a>
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New York Maverick Days

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Stand-up comedian and podcaster continues on his 'Table for One Tour.'
When: 7:30 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $43.25
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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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Jared Freid

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The two-day waterfront festival pays homage to the mollusk and features booths selling specialty stew, seafood gumbo, and raw, fresh local oysters, along with other food. Attractions include the historic John J. Harvey fireboat, which served the FDNY from 1931 to 1994; carnival rides; live music on two stages; and a curated arts and crafts show.
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 on the waterfront in Theodore Roosevelt Park and along Audrey Avenue
 <address>Oyster Bay</address><a href="tel:516-455-3179">516-455-3179</a><a href="https://theoysterfest.org/">theoysterfest.org</a>
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Oyster Festival

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Activities include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, axe throwing, and tractor hayride. Check out local vendors, photo ops and food for sale.
When: Noon-5 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; $15 activity pass
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 village wide
 <address>Port Jefferson</address><a href="tel:631-473-1414">631-473-1414</a><a href="https://portjeffchamber.com/events-calendar/port-jefferson-harvest-festival-2026/">portjeffchamber.com</a>
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Port Jefferson Oktober Harvest 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 brings his rapid- fire stand-up on 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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Anthony Rodia

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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

Roam Patchogue and eat the brains (or take the flags) of the humans. You can run or walk while 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="tel:"></a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26runningdead?utm_source=Vesta&amp;utm_medium=Referral">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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September events and things to do this weekend on Long Island

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