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The fall festival features a scarecrow ring toss, bowling, cornhole, food trucks, animated Halloween walk-through, photo op stations and giveaways to celebrate the festival's 50th anniversary. Kids can take a picture with Otto the Ghost (10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.). Events not to miss include: Giant pumpkin weigh-off at 11 a.m. Oct. 5; pet parade and costume contest at 4 p.m.&nbsp;Oct. 15. 
When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 26 
Cost Free admission; $30 wristband includes unlimited hay maze,&nbsp;picture frame, mum, pot and&nbsp;pumpkin decorating 
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 Hicks Nurseries 
 <address> 100 Jericho Tpke., Westbury </address> <a href="tel:516-334-0066">516-334-0066</a> <a href="https://hicksnurseries.com/">hicksnurseries.com</a>
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Explore different levels of kid-friendly Halloween activities around a treehouse featuring sand art, arcade play, pumpkin coloring, animal interactions and unlimited time to climb (for ages 3-11). 
When 7 to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday in October 
Cost $25 per child includes one free parent 
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 Long Island Aquarium 
 <address> 431 E. Main St., Riverhead </address> <a href="tel:631-208-9200, ext. 426">631-208-9200, ext. 426</a> <a href="https://www.longislandaquarium.com/">longislandaquarium.com</a>
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Haunted Tree House

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Walk around the historic village and see costumed Halloween characters, paint a pumpkin, go trick-or-treating and join a children’s costume parade and contest.&nbsp; 
When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost $15, $12 ages 5-12 
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 Old Bethpage Village Restoration 
 <address> 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage </address> <a href="tel: 516-572-8409">516-572-8409</a> <a href="https://oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org"> oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org</a>
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1880s Haunted Halloween

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Older kids looking for a scary haunt can&nbsp;take a walk-through the "spooky woods" featuring zombie robotic dinosaurs. Littles can join the fun and explore the non-scary, Enchanted Forest Walk. Meet pirates at&nbsp;Pirate's Cove&nbsp;and friendly monsters in the Mystical Garden. The festival features face painting, arts and crafts and food trucks. 
When 6&nbsp;to 9: 30 p.m. Friday-Sunday in October 
Cost Tickets start at $22 
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 Center for Science Teaching and Learning 
 <address> 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre </address> <a href="tel:516-764-0045">516-764-0045</a> <a href="https://cstl.org/">cstl.org</a>
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Spooky Fest

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See thousands of carved and lit pumpkins on a trail through Usdan in Wheatley Heights. 
When&nbsp;7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5; Oct. 9-12; Oct. 15-19, Oct. 22-26 and Oct. 29-Nov. 1 
Cost Tickets start at $20 with advanced tickets required 
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 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts 
 <address> 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights </address> <a href="https://www.usdan.org/">usdan.org</a>
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Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns

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The Circus Vazquez features acrobatics, live music with dancing, along with aerial performances. 
When 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Oct. 3-14 
Cost Tickets start at $17.23 
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 South Shore Mall 
 <address> 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore </address> <a href="https://www.flipcircus.com/">FlipCircus.com</a>
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Flip Circus

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Join the German heritage celebration with dancing and music by the Austrian Boys Band (Oct. 3) and Die Spitzbuam (Oct. 4). 
When 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 
Cost $8 cover 
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 Plattduetsche Park Restaurant 
 <address> 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square </address> <a href="tel:516-354-3131">516-354-3131</a> <a href="https://www.parkrestaurant.com/">parkrestaurant.com</a>
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Oktoberfest

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Follow the bagpipes along a parade (11 a.m.) from Washington Boulevard and Beech Street, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, as it kicks off a day of Irish heritage that includes a festival with Irish goods for sale, music, rides&nbsp;and games along West Beech Street from New York to Illinois avenues. 
When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cost Free admission 
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 Long Beach 
 <address> From Washington Boulevard and Beech Street </address> <a 516-431-1000="" href="“tel:">516-431-1000</a> <a href="https://www.longbeachny.gov/">longbeachny.gov</a>
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AOH Irish Heritage Parade & Festival

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The street festival features merchandise vendors, a paint-a-pumpkin patch, face painting, food trucks and character meet-and-greets. 
When 1 to 7 p.m.; rain date is Oct. 5 
Cost Free admission 
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 Amityville 
 <address> Park Avenue from Greene Avenue to Ireland Place </address> <a 631-464-4589="" href="“tel:">631-464-4589</a> <a href="https://www.amityvilleshauntedharvest.com/">amityvilleshauntedharvest.com</a>
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Amityville's Haunted Harvest

Two iconic 1980s groups are teaming up to bring the "Cosmic De-Evolution Tour" to Jones Beach with special guest Lene Lovich. 
When 7 p.m. 
Cost Tickets start at $59 
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 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater 
 <address> 895 Bay Pkwy., Wantagh </address> <a href="tel:516-221-1000">516-221-1000</a> <a href="https://www.livenation.com/event/G5vVZbiUXTe2z/the-b-52s-devo-cosmic-de-evolution-tour">livenation.com</a>
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The B-52s and Devo

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The fall celebration features apples for sale, baked goods, seasonal crafts and demonstrations, old-fashioned games and tours of the Kissam House Museum. 
When Noon to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free 
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 Daniel W. Kissam House Museum 
 <address> 434 Park Ave., Huntington </address> <a href="tel:631-427-7045, ext. 401">631-427-7045, ext. 401</a> <a href="https://www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org/">huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org</a>
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Huntington Apple Festival

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The event features pre-movie activities, including a haunted walk, games&nbsp;and bounce houses, at 4:30 p.m., along with screenings of "Five Nights at Freddy's" on Oct. 10; "Haunted Mansion" on Oct. 11; and "The Addams Family" on Oct. 12. 
When&nbsp;Movies start&nbsp;at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10-12; rain cancels the event; bring a blanket or chair&nbsp; 
Cost Free 
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 Syosset-Woodbury Community Park 
 <address> 7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury </address> <a href="tel: 516-797-7925">516-797-7925</a> <a href="https://oysterbaytown.com/saladino-announces-free-fright-nights-coming-to-syosset-this-october/">oysterbaytown.com</a>
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Enjoy a culinary adventure featuring dishes inspired by international cuisine. At Taste the World, you'll find over 100 food, art and beverage vendors serving specialties, plus live music, a beer and wine lounge, rock climbing, ax throwing, a mechanical bull, bounce houses and a kids' area with face painting and rides. 
When 1 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 11-13 
Cost Tickets $15; $10 for ages 8-12 
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 Tanger Outlets Deer Park 
 <address> Southeast parking lot, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park </address> <a 516-416-5607="" href="“tel:">516-416-5607</a> <a href="https://www.famousfoodfestival.com/">famousfoodfestival.com</a>
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Famous Food Festival: Taste the World

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The festival features live entertainment by local artists, a carnival with rides, an artisan market and&nbsp;food trucks. Activities include a meatball-eating contest (Oct. 12), a free art activity for children (noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12-13) on the Heckscher Museum terrace and a parade sponsored by the Sons and Daughters of Italy (11 a.m. on Oct. 12). When 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m.&nbsp;to 10 p.m. Oct. 11-12 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 
Cost Free admission; $10 POP wristbands for rides purchased in advance 
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 Heckscher Park 
 <address> 2 Prime Ave., Huntington </address> <a 631-423-6100="" href="“tel:">631-423-6100</a> <a href="https://www.huntingtonchamber.com/">huntingtonchamber.com</a>
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Take a 2-mile walk to the ocean and back with your four-legged friends. The walk leads back to the starting point at Mulford Farm. Before the walk, vendors, food, contests and giveaways will be available. 
When Gates open at 9 a.m.; walk is from 10 a.m. to noon; rain date: Oct. 12 
Cost Pre-registration is $40 
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 Mulford Farm 
 <address> 10 James Lane, East Hampton </address> <a 631-537-0400="" href="“tel:">631-537-0400</a> <a href="https://p2p.onecause.com/arfdogwalk">arfdogwalk.org</a>
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Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk

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The adventure features friendly witches, vampires, skeletons and scarecrows who lead families on a walk-through scavenger hunt. 
When Noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 
Cost $20 admission includes midway games, balloon animals and face painting 
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 Gateway Playhouse 
 <address> 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport </address> <a href="tel: 631-286-1133">631-286-1133</a> <a href="https://thegateway.org/Online/default.asp"> thegateway.org</a>
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Not So Scary Adventure

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The fall fair, presented by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society, features live music, a petting zoo, pony rides, a book sale and food vendors. There will be wool and silversmith&nbsp;demonstrations, as well as classic cars on display. 
When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free admission 
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 Sands-Willets House 
 <address> 336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington </address> <a href="tel: 516-365-9074">516-365-9074</a> <a href="https://www.cowneck.org//">cowneck.org</a>
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Fall Colonial Fair

The festival features a variety of apples for sale, grilled bratwurst, cheeses, baked goods, jellies, fudge, strudel and more. There will be vendors selling country crafts and attendees can play games and enjoy live entertainment. 
When 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Admission is a $20 parking fee per vehicle 
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 Mill Neck Manor 
 <address> 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck </address> <a 516-922-4100="" href="“tel:">516-922-4100 </a> <a href="https://www.millneck.org/">millneck.org</a>
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Mill Neck Apple Festival

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The annual East End festival features a farmers' market, pumpkin patch, beer, clam chowder contest (11 a.m. Oct. 11) and Long Island wines for sale, children's games and activities, live music and food vendors. 
When 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; clam chowder tasting contest at 11 a.m. Oct. 11. Mugs can be purchased for a fee starting at 10 a.m. Oct. 6 at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center (742 Montauk Hwy., Montauk). 
Cost Free admission 
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 Village Green 
 <address> 743 Montauk Hwy., Montauk </address> <a 631-668-2428="" href="“tel:">631-668-2428</a> <a href="https://visitmontauk.org/">visitmontauk.org</a>
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Montauk Fall Festival

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The fair features agricultural, home and garden and homemaking displays competing for ribbon prizes. There will be local merchants selling fresh vegetables, crafts, children's activities&nbsp;and food vendors. 
When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cost Free admission 
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 Downtown Riverhead 
 <address> Riverhead </address> <a href="tel: 631-727-1215">631-727-1215</a> <a href="https://riverheadcountryfair.com/"> riverheadcountryfair.com</a>
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Riverhead Country Fair

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Celebrate community and inclusion at the Autism Speaks Walk and 5K&nbsp;event. The walk/run&nbsp;will also feature photo ops, games, a friendship bracelet station, a resource fair and more. 
When Registration at 9 a.m. ; opening ceremony at 10 a.m., 5K&nbsp;and walk start at 10:30 a.m. 
Cost Registration fee is $35 for 5k; free for walk 
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 Jones Beach State Park 
 <address> Field 5, 1000 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh </address> <a 914-714-5632="" href="“tel:">914-714-5632</a> <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/">autismspeaks.org</a>
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Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run

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Celebrate fall with all things apple, featuring pies and apples for sale. There will be arts and crafts, live music (noon to 2 p.m.) and merchandise vendors. 
When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free admission and tours of the historic church, Delancey Floyd-Jones Free Library and the Elbert Floyd-Jones cottage 
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 Old Grace Church grounds 
 <address> 4755 Merrick Rd., Massapequa </address> <a href="tel: 516-799-2023">516-799-2023 </a> <a href="https://www.massapequahistoricalsociety.org/">massapequahistoricalsociety.org</a>
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Massapequa Apple Festival

Trick-or-treat around the Long Island Aquarium this spooky season. There are also raffle prizes, crafts and opportunities to meet the aquarium's residents. 
When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free with museum admission, tickets start at $39.99;&nbsp;Children who visit in costume receive a 50% discount on admission with a paying adult. 
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 Long Island Aquarium 
 <address> 431 E. Main St., Riverhead </address> <a href="tel: 631-208-9200, ext. 426">631-208-9200, ext. 426</a> <a href="https://www.longislandaquarium.com/">longislandaquarium.com</a>
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Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks

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The annual festival features hundreds of oysters for sale and for eating, as well as oyster-eating and shucking contests. Attendees can check out the food court, live entertainment, arts and craft vendors, a beer garden, pirate shows and midway rides with a family fun zone. 
When 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Cost Free admission 
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 Oyster Bay 
 <address> Theodore Roosevelt Park and along Audrey Avenue </address> <a href="tel: 516-455-3179">516-455-3179</a> <a href="https://www.theoysterfestival.org/">theoysterfestival.org</a>
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Oyster Festival

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The lake is stocked with brook and rainbow trout for the festival, and loaner rods and bait are available. A "casting for pumpkins" contest takes place, along with educational and environmental information on display. 
When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free 
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 Hempstead Lake State Park 
 <address> 1000 Lake Dr., West Hempstead </address> <a href="tel: 516-766-1029">516-766-1029</a> <a href="https://parks.ny.gov/parks/hempsteadlake">parks.ny.gov</a>
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Family Fishing Festival

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Run or walk during a 5K, with awards for best times. All participants 21 and older are offered a beer as part of the festivities. 
When 9 a.m.;kiddie dash at 8:30 a.m. 
Cost $38.98; free for kiddie dash 
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 Cedar Creek Park 
 <address> Field 4, 3340 Merrick Rd., Seaford </address> <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/25runtoberfest">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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Runtoberfest 5k

Join the “Super Strides Sunday” walk/run to help raise awareness for breast cancer. 
When Rolling start runs 7 to 10:30 a.m. 
Cost Donations accepted 
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 Jones Beach State Park 
 <address> Parking field 5, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh </address> <a href="tel: 212-237-3875">212-237-3875</a> <a href="https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=strides_msabc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaignid=21334647495&amp;utm_adgroupid=160286590062&amp;utm_keyword=making%20strides%20jones%20beach&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21334647495&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADx8NYrSHbqXetvF3n6_9HPpw5Pen&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0rrU2ojyjwMVlXhHAR2gBRNwEAAYASAAEgIymPD_BwE">signup.cancer.org</a>
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

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The rock band continues on their Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour, with special guests Local H and Sponge. 
When 7 p.m. 
Cost Tickets start at $50.75 
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 The Paramount in concert with Northwell 
 <address> 370 New York Ave., Huntington </address> <a href="tel: 631-673-7300">631-673-7300</a> <a href="https://www.paramountny.com/">paramountny.com</a>
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The tradition of burning an old boat continues to mark the Halloween season. The event will feature food trucks and live music.&nbsp; 
When Gates open at 5 p.m.&nbsp; 
Cost $5 
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 Long Island Maritime Museum 
 <address> 88 West Ave., West Sayville </address> <a href="tel: 631-854-4974">631-854-4974</a> <a href="https://www.limaritime.org/halloween-boat-burning.html"> limaritime.org</a>
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Halloween boat burning

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Awards go to the most creative pet costumes. Pre-registration is required, and all dogs must be leashed. 
When 2 to 4 p.m.; rain date Oct. 26 
Cost $10 per car 
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 Nassau County Museum of Art’s north lawn 
 <address> 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor </address> <a href="tel: 516-484-9338">516-766-1029</a> <a href="https://nassaumuseum.org/">nassaumuseum.org</a>
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Halloween pet parade

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Run around the scenic trails and gardens to enjoy the colors of fall. Participants can cast their votes for the best costumes. 
When Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.; 8:30 a.m. start ; 9:30 a.m. kid’s fun run for ½ mile 
Cost $30 race day registration &nbsp; 
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 Planting Fields 
 <address> 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay </address> <a href="tel: 516-922-9210">516-922-9210</a> <a href="https://plantingfields.org/"> plantingfields.org</a>
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Halloween Spooktacular Fall 5K

Go trick-or-treating around the village,&nbsp;join a costume contest with prizes and hear ghost stories. Costume categories include: most creative, creepy and historically-inspired. 
When 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free 
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 Southampton History Museum 
 <address> 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton </address> <a href="tel: 631-283-2494">631-283-2494</a> <a href="https://www.southamptonhistory.org/"> southamptonhistory.org</a>
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Haunted Village

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Go trick-or-treating throughout the village, meet Monster Merlin for a photo op and play yard games. Costumes are encouraged and the scarecrow competition winners will be announced at 4 p.m. 
When 2 to 5 p.m. 
Cost Free 
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 Stony Brook Village Center 
 <address> 111 Main St., Stony Brook </address> <a href="tel: 631-751-2244">631-751-2244</a> <a href="https://wmho.org/"> wmho.org</a>
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Halloween Festival

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Costumes are optional for this Thanksgiving-themed 5K. There will be a free kiddie dash at 8:30 a.m. 
When 9 a.m. 
Cost Registration fee is $44.15 
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 Eisenhower Park 
 <address> Parking lot 2 off Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow </address> <a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/25liturkeytrot">events.elitefeats.com</a>
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Turkey Trot

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Come in costume and participate in hands-on activities, including a gremlin hunt through the galleries. 
When Noon to 4 p.m. 
Cost Free with museum admission: $18; $16 ages 2-12 
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 Flagstar Cradle of Aviation Museum 
 <address> Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale </address> <a href="tel: 516-572-4066">516-572-4066</a> <a href="https://www.cradleofaviation.org/"> cradleofaviation.org</a>
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Spooky Science weekend

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Make a reservation at a participating restaurant and take advantage of menus offering a three-course prix-fixe dinner or a two-course lunch. 
When Nov. 2-9 
Cost $24 for lunch, $29-$46 for dinner 
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 Nassau and Suffolk 
 <address> Multiple locations </address> <a href="tel: 631-329-2111">631-329-2111</a> <a href="https://www.longislandrestaurantweek.com/">longislandrestaurantweek.com</a>
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