Halloween on Long Island: A Tapestry of Traditions and Trepidations

Long Island truly comes alive during the fall season, offering a blend of time-honored activities and festivities that span across generations. As leaves turn into vibrant hues of orange and red, the entire island transforms into a playground of autumnal delights.

The very essence of autumn on Long Island is nostalgic, with many getting whisked away to cherished memories at the mere scent of the crisp fall air. Think of the laughter-filled days spent pumpkin picking, the thrill of navigating through intricate corn mazes, or the joyous moments aboard hayrides. These are not just activities; they are traditions deeply ingrained in the heart of Long Island.

Yet, for a different subset of Long Islanders, the increasingly shorter days and the nippy air signal a countdown to the eeriest festivity of them all - Halloween. The anticipation builds up, shadows grow longer, and an aura of spookiness envelops the island. Whether you're a thrill-seeker eager for a spine-chilling experience or a family aiming to create heartwarming memories, the Halloween season doesn't disappoint. It weaves a magic that stretches from Nassau County's bustling edges right to the serene East End.

So, whether you're chasing ghosts or traditions this fall, Long Island stands ready, welcoming one and all into its seasonal embrace.

• Baiting Holloween Haunted Trail

  1774 Sound Ave in Calverton
  631-924-7000

• Bats, Barnacles, & Broomsticks at the LI Aquarium

  431 East Main Street in Riverhead
  631-208-9200 x426

• Bayville Scream Park

  8 Bayville Avenue in Bayville
  516-62-Ghost

• Blood Manor Presents Crypts Of The Coliseum

  1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale
  917-828-1444

• Chamber of Horrors Presents: Trilogy of Fear

  1745 Express Drive North in Hauppauge
  (855) 227-6384

• Darkside Haunted House

  5184 Route 25A in Wading River
  631-369-SCAR(E)

• Deepwell's Haunted Mansion

  2 Taylor Lane (Harbor Hill Road) in St. James
  631-862-2020

• Dinner with the Dead

  in New York City 347-637-8592

• Elwood Pumpkin Farm

  1500 East Jericho Turnpike in Huntington
  631-368-8626

• Ghosts, Murders and Mayhem Walking Tours

  Greenwich Village in New York
  212-252-2625

• Glover Farms U-Pick Pumpkins & Corn Maze

  633 Horseblock Road in Brookhaven
  631-286-7876

• Greenland Family Farms

  17155 County Road #48 in Cutchogue
  631-734-5791

• Halloween Costume Party at The Space Theater

  250 Post Ave in Westbury
  516-234-4100

• Halloween Family Fun Day at Long Island Museum

  1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook
  631-751-0066 x247

• Halloween Fest Riverhead

  200 Howell Ave in Riverhead
  631-591-0722

• Haunted Hendrickson's House of Horror

  123 West Merrick Road in Valley Stream
  516-592-5105

• Haunted Mansion at Steppingstone Park

  65 Arrandale Avenue in Great Neck
  516-482-0355

• Hempstead House Haunt: Dante's Inferno

  127 Middle Neck Road in Sands Point
  516-571-7901

• HorseAbility Haunted Hay Barn

  223 Store Hill Road in Old Westbury
  516-333-6151

• Krupski's Vegetable Picking & Pumpkin Farm

  38030 Route 25 in Peconic
  631-734-6847

• Masquerade Ball

  431 East Main Street in Riverhead
  631-208-9200 x426

• North Patchogue FD Haunted House of Horrors

  33 Davidson Avenue in Patchogue
  (631) 475-1788 x138

• Pirates Nightmare at LI Aquarium -Presented by HauntedProps

  431 East Main Street in Riverhead

• RED Immersive Experience

  53-28 11th Street in Long Island City
  646-808-4641

• Restless Souls Haunted House Complex

  301 West Hills Road in Huntington Station
  631-319-9662

• RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns

  71 Old Westbury Road in Old Westbury
  914-502-2339

• Sapphire Princess Halloween Cruise

  11 Richmond Street in Freeport
  516-623-5712

• Spirit's Promise 1970's Monster Bash Costume Party

  2746 Sound Avenue in Riverhead
  631-875-0433

• Spooky Fest - The Woods are Haunted!

  1 Tanglewood Road in Rockville Centre
  516-764-0045

• Witches and Whiskey Halloween Party

  31 Baker Place in Patchogue
  631-475-1723

• Yaphank Trail of Terror and Fall Family Festival

  65 Main Street in Yapank
  631-282-8223