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9/26/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

All month long, Long Island is packed with free and festive Halloween events the whole family can enjoy. So go ahead—let the kids rock that spooky, sparkly, or downright adorable costume over and over. From trick-or-treat trails to pumpkin-packed parties, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate all October!

For more Halloween fun, check out our Long Island Halloween Guide. 

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Wading River
Saturday, September 27-Friday, October 31, 2025
Visit The Shoppes at East Wind for fall family fun, including an ongoing Scarecrow Contest and designated fall festival weekend. READ MORE

Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

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Wednesday, October 1 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Daily through Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Daily through November 2, 2025
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Free Halloween Parades on Long Island

Long Beach Costume Parade

Long Beach
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Children are invited to dress in their favorite costume and parade from the Recreation Center to Kennedy Plaza as the City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation hosts its annual event.  READ MORE

Halloween on Plandome

Manhasset
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Bellmore's Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Parade

Bellmore
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Bellport Halloween Parade

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Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Greenport Halloween Parade & Village

Greenport
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Massapequa Park
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Sag Harbor Ragamuffin Parade

Sag Harbor
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Babylon Village Creepy Crawl

Babylon
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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Halloween Ghost Walk & Party at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay
Saturday, November 1, 2025
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More FREE Halloween Activities on Long Island

Frights and Bites Outdoor Movie Night at The Merrick Library

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Friday, October 17, 2025
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Lindenhurst
Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Saturday, October 25, 2025
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The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Sail at Belmont Lake State Park

North Babylon
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The Great Jack-O’-Lantern Spectacular Sail returns to Belmont Lake State Park, where pumpkins are placed on flotation devices with candles inserted inside and sailed around the lake behind kayaks.  READ MORE

Halloween at the Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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Halloween Family Fun Day at The Long Island Museum

Stony Brook
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Attend the Halloween Family Fun Fest at the Long Island Museum in costume and join in for some spooky family fun on the museum grounds. Activities include pumpkin painting, crafts, gallery exploration, and performances of “Spin, Pop, Boom” by Mad Science Long Island and “Backyard Wildlife” from Sweetbriar Nature Center.  READ MORE

Parks After Dark: Movie Nights in Town of North Hempstead

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Tuesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 30, 2025
North Hempstead Parks hosts three free evenings of Halloween-themed Parks After Dark Movie Nights. Folks can bring their own chairs, blankets, and snacks, and costumes are encouraged. READ MORE

Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail

Sag Harbor
Friday, October 31, 2025
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About the Author

Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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