Fangtastic Fun: Check Out These Safe Trick-Or-Treat Events!
With Halloween creeping up right around the corner, and the holiday landing on a Saturday, there will be endless possibilities to spend time with your little vampires and zombies all weekend long. If you have little monsters who you'll be taking trick-or- treating then you should check out one of the local Safe Trick-or-Treat events that will be taking place around the Island!
If you are concerned about your child going out trick-or-treating this year, don't fear. There are multiple events you and your young ones can attend that will be in supervised and secure places such as in local schools, museums, churches, community centers, parks, and other local venues.
By attending safe trick-or-treating events you will ensure that your little ghosts and goblins are safe this Halloween season. Safe trick-or-treat events are ideal for children who are not old enough to go trick-or-treating by themselves but don't want to miss out on all the spooky fun and sweet treats! These kid-friendly events are often run by local community organizations that want to provide safe environments for children in the community.
2245 Broad Hollow Road (Rt. 110), Farmingdale, NY 11735
Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, October 25th - 11AM - 5PM
Grab a seat on the haunted train ride and enjoy some hair-raising fun rides and, of course, safe trick-or-treating throughout the amusement park!
1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11571
Saturday, October 24th - 11AM - 2PM
Enjoy a day full of family activities involving safe trick-or-treating from 11am to 1PM. Kids will also enjoy jumping in bouncy houses, face painting, scarecrow park, contents, magicians, pumpkin & mask painting, a haunted house, bowling with Rockville Centre Lanes, and to top it all off, a costume parade!
Southern State Parkway, Exit 38, North Babylon, NY 11703
Saturday, October 24th - Starts at 4PM
At this event your kids will experience a spooky den along with trick-or-treating, balloon art, silly photos, games and much more! The first 50 hand carved pumpkins will participate in the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Sail which will begin around 6 PM. If you are interested in entering a pumpkin, it must be the size of a soccer ball and dropped off between 11AM-3PM the day of the event.
1550 Holbrook Road, Sachem, NY 11741
Thursday, October 29th - 1PM - 1:45PM
Come on down and listen to some seasonal stories and songs which are perfect for preschoolers and young kids. There will be a costume show following story time where your children can show off their costumes as they march through the library, and stop by library patrons and staff to fill up their Halloween bags with goodies. Tickets are available 30 minutes before the programs begins. There is no registration necessary, but tickets are first-come, first-serve.
Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
Friday, October 30th - For hours check website or call 631-288-3337
Take a stroll down Main Street in Westhampton Beach in your favorite Halloween costume for some safe trick-or-treating!
1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561
Saturday, October 31st - 10AM - 4PM
While enjoying some live music in the plaza, your kids can go trick-or-treating, compete in a hoola hoop contest, visit the children's art station, design handcrafted arts and crafts. There will also be a children's costume parade starting at 11 am.
Main Street on the Harbor, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Saturday, October 31st - 2PM - 5PM
Visit the Stony Brook Village Center to go trick-or-treating in the shops! There will be free mini pumpkins available (while supplies last), a children's costume parade, fun games, and a competition for the best scarecrow on Long Island.
31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
Saturday, October 31st - 1PM - 3PM
Children get to join literary characters for some safe trick-or-treating through Storybook Land. You are welcome to stop by between 1PM and 3PM!
6242 Middle Country Road, Wading River, NY 11792
Saturday, October 31st - 4PM - 7PM
Your little ones can trick-or-treat safely at the farm and enjoy an afternoon full of fun events such as hayrides, a corn maze, kiddie train rides, slides and more!
431 E. Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Sunday, November 1st - 10AM - 4PM
Join the party! Any "Buoys" and "Ghouls" dressed in Halloween costumes get 50% off admission with a paying adult (one child 12 years and under per adult). At the party your children will enjoy safe trick-or-treating, fun at the haunted house, a puppet show, 3D printer demos, book signing and author reading, face painting (for an additional fee), pumpkin painting, games and spooky story telling.
For those looking to grab a bite before getting the party started, take part in the Eat, Drink & Be Scary Brunch at the Seastar Ballroom at 11 AM. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 631-208-9200 ext. 426. The cost is $42.95 ($35.95 for members) for adults and $26.95 ($22.95 for members) for kids - price also includes Aquarium ticket and access to the Halloween Party.
How will you be celebrating Halloween this year? Let us know in the comments below!
Have a great Halloween Costume you want to show off? Did you carve a pumpkin?
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Have a great Halloween Costume you want to show off? Did you carve a pumpkin?
Email us your photos & we'll add them to our Gallery!