Fall Events

2022 Fall Events

OCTOBER (CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS) • 7:00-9:30PM

Rise of the Jack-O-Lanterns at USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts

185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights The new location features a 4,200 ft. long trail with pumpkins carved by professional artists into fun designs, characters, spooky faces and more. Advanced tickets required. Jackolanterns.com

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 6 (Closed Tuesdays) • 6:30-9:00PM

The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage Wander through a 19th-century village and discover a spectacular display of more than 7,000 illuminated jack o’ lanterns carved by a team of artisans. The Pumpkin Planetarium, soundtrack and synchronized lighting complement the experience. pumpkinblaze.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 11:00AM-6:00PM

Babylon Village Fall Harvest Festival

Fun, food, games and entertainment for the entire family. Babylonchamber.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

National Red Wine Day at The Linwood Restaurant & Cocktails

150 E. Main Street, Bay Shore Enjoy $2 off all glasses of red wine. Thelinwoodbayshore.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 1:00-6:00PM Fall Harvest Fest at the Great South Bay Brewery

25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore Fun and games for the whole family. Alpha axe throwing, pumpkin painting, live music, air brush tattoos, Mickey & Minnie Mouse meet & greet, pies for sale, and a pumpkin pie eating contest. Greatsouthbaybrewery.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 7:00-11:00PM

Masquerade Ball at The Salt Shack featuring 20 Highview

100 Ocean Pkwy., Babylon Celebrate October with an Ira's List First Masquerade Ball Special Event. Event will be indoors. This is NOT a Halloween event; it is a Masquerade Party as the Salt Shack season winds. Eye cover masks, make up, top hats, mysterious face covers and masquerade dress are optional but fun! Saltshackny.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • 7:00-11:00PM

Seatuck Bats & Brews Benefit at the Scully Estate

550 South Bay Ave., Islip Held on the wooded grounds of the historic Scully Estate, this benefit features craft beer from LI’s breweries, an expert bat lecture, live music, food from local restaurants and more. Seatuck.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

2022 Mighty Fall Duathlon

1 Heckscher State Pkwy., East Islip Test your endurance by competing in this challenging yet rewarding event. Bikesignup.com Please visit websites for more information and always check with the venue before you go because we know things can change!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 7:00AM-12:00PM

Making Strides Walk to End Breast Cancer at Jones Beach

Jones Beach Field 5, 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh Join the movement to end breast cancer and sign up to walk and save lives. Cancer.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 8:30AM

TangerFIT 5K Run/Walk

152 The Arches at Tanger, Deer Park Proceeds benefit a charitable organization supporting cancer research and support services. Babylonbreastcancer.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21-23

Babylon Autumn Surf Fishing Cup

Fish waters from the western border of Gilgo State Park to the Sore Thumb at Fire Island Inlet. Awards on Sunday at the Salt Shack, Cedar Beach. Libba.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 4:00PM

Bay Shore Beautification Society’s Halloween Festival and Haunted Garden

106 W. Main Street, Bay Shore Main Street will be closed kicking off the festival with a costume parade (all invited to join in) and Trunk or Treat. Restaurants will have outside dining & music, and games in Dr. King’s Park. The Beautification Reflection Garden transforms into a Haunted Garden with over 50 Bay Shore HS students in costumes making the garden come alive with spooky décor and lit Jack O’ Lanterns. Haunted Garden is open 6:308:30pm.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 6:00-10:00PM

Mondays at Racine’s Long Island Beauty Ball for Cancer Care

8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury Fundraiser in support of Mondays at Racine's cancer care services and programs. Always an incredible evening of interactive experiences, top-notch entertainment, food & cocktails. Mondaysatracine.org

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 • 5:00PM

Long Island Maritime Museum's Annual Halloween Boat Burning

88 West Ave., West Sayville Features entertainment for all ages! Limaritime.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 • 11:00AM-3:00PM

Babylon Village Safe Halloween Trick or Treat

It’s all about the candy. Babylonchamber.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 12:00-5:00PM

Lindy Harvest Fair

Village Square Gazebo, Hoffman Ave., Lindenhurst Live music, crafts, food, games and more. Lindenhurstchamber.org

SUNDAY TO SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6-13

Long Island Restaurant Week

8 Days of deals! 3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu. For more info on where to dine visit: longislandrestaurantweek.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Veteran’s Honored at FI Lighthouse

Thank you to all our US Veterans! Free Tower Tours during regular hours for all military veterans. Fireislandlighthouse.com

NOVEMBER 19 & 20 • 10:00AM-4:00PM

East Islip Fall Craft & Gift Fair

E. Islip High School 1 Redmen Street, Islip Terrace Various artisans, handmade crafts, retail vendors, and gifts. 10times.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25-27

Holiday Shopping at Sagtikos Manor

677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore Sagtikosmanor.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • 10:00AM-3:00PM

Tree Trimming at The FI Lighthouse

Bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on their holiday tree. Free cocoa & cookies. Fireislandlighthouse.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • 5:00PM

FI Lighthouse Thanksgiving Weekend Evening Tower Tour

Experience the lighthouse at night while working off some of those holiday calories. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. Reservations Required. Fireislandlighthouse.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Babylon Village Small Business Saturday

Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Shop small and support local! Babylonchamber.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Bay Shore Small Business Saturday and Winter Festival

A holiday tradition on Main Street with menorah and tree lighting, music, treats and a visit from Santa & Frosty. Bayshorecommerce.com

Pumpkin Picking & Fall Farm Festivals

Shut off the screens and spend a great day out with the family picking pumpkins and enjoying fun activities and live entertainment at one of Long Island’s famous farms!

Please visit their websites for open hours. ALBERT H. SCHMITT FAMILY FARM

6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills • schmittsfamilyfarms.com Enjoy pumpkin picking, as well as hayrides and other fun activities for kids, including an animal train ride, a hayride, duck races, and a play area for little ones.

BRIGHTWATERS FARMS

1624 Manatuck Blvd., Bay Shore • brightwatersfarms.com Fall Harvest through October 30th - Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Lots of family fun and games, including pumpkin picking, hayrides, playground, live entertainment with Zippy the Clown, cartoon characters, farm animals, magician show, and baked treats. HARBES FAMILY FARM harbesfamilyfarm.com Harbes Farm Jamesport is home to Harbes PumpkinLand, where pumpkins can be picked off the vine. There is also a 6-acre interactive corn maze, singing hayrides, and more. Harbes Farm in Mattituck has the Barnyard Adventure Park, which features plenty of family activities and events, including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides. Harbes Orchard in Riverhead offers apple & pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and pony rides. LEWIN FARMS

812 Sound Avenue, Calverton • lewinfarm.com The farm stand is open Wednesday – Monday. The U-Pick pumpkins are located about 1 mile from farm stand. Lots of other seasonal produce to pick or purchase, and a 5-acre corn maze! MILK PAIL U-PICK FARM

50 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill • Milk-pail.com Open for picking apples & pumpkins Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through October. They grow over 20 apple varieties throughout September & October, and have over 60 varieties of pumpkins, squash & gourds grown on site. Enjoy hot cider & treats from their Fresh Market.

ORGANICS TODAY FARM

169 Washington Street, East Islip • organicstodayfarms.com Open daily for organic pumpkin picking, hayrides, and lots of fall goodies as well as plenty of organic produce for purchase. Saturday nights bring a flashlight to follow the illuminated path to the pumpkin patch for moonlight pumpkin picking - not scary – bring the little ones!