Halloween Scares for All, A Pet Costume Contest, News & More in October 19th's Newsletter!

As we get closer to the holiday itself, the Halloween fun only intensifies here on Long Island. Here's what's happening this week!

 





This Week's News, Best Events & More for Long Island
October 19th, 2012
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Fright Night at Karts

If you're looking for a good scare this weekend, head over to at Karts Indoor Raceway in Ronkonkoma for Fright Night.

This haunt includes over 13 terror-filled rooms, Fright Night is sure to give you the thrills & chills you've been looking for this Halloween Season.

Admission is only $13 per person, and there is a discount for large groups.

During the day time, they offer a Kid-Friendly Spooky Walk Through for $5 for the younger crowd.


For more info,
please visit their website
or call 631-737-5278
Dear Long Islander,
 

October is well under way, and Halloween is right around the corner. The countless local haunts are kicking it into full gear, and things are starting to get spooky on Long Island. The outlook for most of the weekend is bright, with a small threat of showers on Saturday - and there are plenty of exciting ways to take advantage of the great weather before it really begins to cool off. Not sure what to do? Check out our Things to Do Section, which includes a special seasonal Halloween Page, or our Events Calendar, for the best things happening on Long Island all week long! With all the seasonal & holiday festivities happening this weekend, there is definitely something for everyone to enjoy - so get out there and have some fun this weekend, Long Island!

HauntedProps.com Presents Night of The Zombies
Experience Ultimate Terror This Halloween!
If you're looking for a truly thrilling haunt this Halloween season, head over to Night of the Zombies, presented by HauntedProps.com in Deer Park for a terrifying night to remember. With over thirty terror filled rooms for you to explore and try to escape (if you're brave enough), you'll experience sheer terror when you realize that the dead simply won't stay that way, and you're chased down spooky hallways by zombies and ghouls. A completely professional production, Night of the Zombies is sure to satisfy any thrill seeker this Halloween, and is a must-see attraction for any adrenaline junkie.
For more information, please visit their website, call 631-242-1197.
Hot Off the Presses
Halloween Fun Isn't Just For Kids Anymore - There's Fun for Everyone!
Check Out These Great Halloween Events for Adults to Enjoy!
Adults enjoy wearing costumes just as much as the kids, if not more.  Long Island has tons of grown-up fun for Halloween. For one night, everyone gets to play pretend.  Annual events surrounding this holiday are a unique exercise in self-expression – one night of the year that you can dress, act, be an entirely different person –- and leave your own identity at home for a while. Some tips for selecting a costume are connecting to popular culture, wear a couples costume, wig out with a wig and most of all be comfortable.  There are scary costumes, fun costumes, and sexy costumes -- some are even all three. Remember to try sitting and dancing in your costume before your night out.
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Local Headlines
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Buckley Country Day School's Admission Open House
Buckley Welcomes Prospective Students Sunday, October 28th at 2PM
A quality education is one of the best ways to give you child a competitive adventage in life, and Buckley Country Day School is welcoming parents and prospective students to learn about Buckley’s exciting programs, enriched curriculum, and life-long learning opportunities. Headmaster Dr. Jean-Marc Juhel will introduce you to our school through a panel of upper school students. Then meet our principals and faculty, and take a tour of campus.Next Sunday, October 28th, they will be hosting their Admissions Open House starting at 2PM, at I.U. Willets Road, in Rosyln. Buckley Country Day School is a Columbia University Teachers College Affiliate School, and has an impeccable reputation for excellence.

For more information please visit their website, or call 516-627-1910 ext. 2700.
 
This Week's Best Long Island Events 

First Ever Riverhead Raceway Test-Drive Event!
Are you ready for some speed? Head down to the Biggest Test Drive Event at Riverhead Raceway on October 20th & 21st, 2012! The event, which is the biggest of its kind in the area, will offer the public access to 14 brands of the leading car manufacturers including Toyota, Honda and Ford with over 100 best-selling models available for test-drives! Featuring 3 predetermined tracks this family friendly event will be an educational day for you to test out your favorite cars!

2012 Babylon Village Fall Harvest Fair
Looking for some fall fun? Head down to the 2012 Babylon Village Harvest Fair this Saturday, October 20th from 11AM-6PM! Featuring two live performance stages, rides, games, a petting zoo, face painting, and more, this will be a fun day for the whole family! Deer Park Ave. will be closed between Main Street and Railroad Ave. for the event. Rain date is Saturday, October 27th. Don’t miss out on this fabulous day of autumn celebration!

Darkness Rising
Are you getting excited for Halloween this year? Are so you love getting scared? If not, head out to Massapequa to be a part of the Zombie Outbreak this weekend! Rated #1 Haunted House in the Tri-State area, this is not an event for the faint of heart! Stroll through the genetic labs overrun with Zombies for a night you won’t forget!

Halloween has Gone to the Dogs!
Doesn’t your dog deserve to celebrate Halloween too? Bring down your pup and yourself in Halloween costumes to Fido Fitness Club for their 2nd anniversary and Halloween this Sunday from 1PM-4PM! Contests and prizes awarded for best Human and Fido Duo, Best Large Fido, and Best Mini Fido. All well behaved dogs and their owners are welcome! Cost is $10 per dog!


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