From haunted happenings to eerie evenings, the North Fork is ready to make Halloween delightfully spooky. Gather your bravest friends, bring the kids, and explore a lineup of creepy local events packed with chills, thrills and plenty of fall fun.
Haunted Tree House, Fridays and Saturdays in October, Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-208-9200
For kids ages 3-11, the haunted tree house has five levels of fun. Admission includes unlimited time on the tree house, animal interactions, candy bags, pumpkin decorating and crafts. Hot cocoa and treats available for purchase at Scoops Ice Cream Shop. Tickets are $25 per person; one parent free with a paid child. Aquarium members save 10%. Weather permitting. For details, look here.
Darkside Haunted House, various dates from Oct.2-Nov. 1, 5184 Rt. 25A, Wading River
Prepare to be scared at this indoor/outdoor haunted house attraction. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 on site for general admission, $55 for fast pass (online only), $35 for groups of 16 or more people. Recommended for ages 12 and over. Tickets are timed; venue has food trucks and merchandise for sale. For dates and more details, look here.
Haunted Hollow, Oct. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, 1774 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-727-1614
Dare to enter Haunted Hollow at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, where Halloween thrills await along a haunted trail leading into a haunted house. The event is open to the public and takes place on select Friday and Saturday nights in October from 7-11 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is $15 per person. Visitors should dress for the weather. For registration and additional details, go here.
Trunk or Treat, Oct. 16, Stotzky Park, 55 Columbus Ave., Riverhead, 631-727-3200 x 737
Head over to Stotzky Park for trunk or treat in the main parking lot, happening from 6:30-8 p.m., with sweets, a raffle and a Best Decorated Trunk competition. Free, for all ages. Click here for more info.
Spooky Walk, Oct. 16-17 and 23-24, 2 Chet Swezey Road, Center Moriches, 631-878-1070
This Spooky Walk happens on two weekends from 7-9 p.m. and benefits Camp Paquatuck, a camp for children and adults with disabilities. The walk delivers 45 minutes of scares, and 100% of proceeds go to the camp, with food tent, beer tent and spooky merchandise for sale. Tickets are $25; for details, look here.
Adult Halloween party and comedy show, Oct. 17, Blank Canvas Social House, 53795 Main Road, Southold, 619-770-7328
From 5:30-9:30 p.m., enjoy a comedy show with B. Sangster as well as drinks, food and raffles, plus a costume contest with cash prizes. Tickets are $27-150 and may be obtained here.
Spooky Night Maze, Oct 17 and 24, Harbes Orchard, 5698 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 631-683-8388
Beware of creepy characters as you try to find your way out of the maze! Suitable for all ages, the night maze is open on Oct. 17 and 24 from 7-10 p.m., with the last admission at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $26 and are available on site only; bring your own flashlight or purchase one on site; one per party is required. Open weather permitting. For more info, look here.
Bat Out of Halloween, Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror, Oct. 18, Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-727-4343
More than a concert, Bat Out of Helloween is a live rock experience celebrating the music of Meat Loaf, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and other spooky hits. The 7 p.m. show features alumni of Meat Loaf’s official band, Neverland Express, fronted by Andrew Polec, who originated the role of Strat in Bat Out of Hell: The Musical in London’s West End and international productions. Expect theatrical flair, powerhouse vocals and the high-energy rock anthems of Jim Steinman. Tickets range from $86-$181. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here.
Spooky Audiobook Walking Club, Oct. 23, North Fork Preserve County Park, 5330 Sound Ave., Riverhead
Combine an autumn walk with a little literary suspense. Organized through Riverhead Free Library, this special Halloween-season walking club invites participants to bring headphones, choose a favorite scary story and listen while walking the East Trail Loop at North Fork Preserve County Park from 10 a.m.-noon. To register or learn more, click here.
Practical Magic, Oct. 23, Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court Street, Riverhead, 631-727-3228
Settle in for a Halloween-season screening of Practical Magic from 1-3:30 p.m. The supernatural romantic fantasy stars two witch sisters whose family faces prejudice and a curse that threatens their chances at lasting love. For additional details, look here.
Bats, Barnacles and Broomsticks Halloween Party, Oct. 24, Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-208-9200
Celebrate Halloween with sweets and treats, vendors featuring giveaways and raffles, crafts and a visit to the aquarium from 10 am.-4 p.m. Free with aquarium admission; all children in costume will get 50% off admission with a paying adult. To get your tickets, look here.
Greenport Express Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 30 from 4-9 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 4-10 p.m., Moore’s Lane, Greenport
Take a spooky train ride where ghosts, goblins and glowing pumpkins come alive along the tracks. Tickets are $10 per ride, $9 with a costume on Oct. 30 only; tickets available day of event only. For details, look here.
Shelter Island Annual Parade and Trunk or Treat, Oct. 30, Duvall Street, Shelter Island
On Friday, Oct. 30, all the ghouls can gather in the parking lot next to the public tennis courts on Duvall Street on Shelter Island for the Parent Teacher Student Association’s annual “Trunk or Treat” extravaganza from 4 to 7 p.m.. To sign up to be a grown-up, four-wheeled candy corraller, head wizard Barbara Marshall is happy to add you to the sugar shenanigans — give her a ring at 631-599-8957.
Halloween Trivia, Oct. 30 and Candy and Wine Pairing, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery, 1935 Main Road, Jamesport, 631-722-4222
Halloween trivia happens from 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and a special Halloween candy and wine pairing is on offer on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with 2025 chardonnay paired with candy corn, 2024 sauvignon blanc paired with Skittles, 2022 cabernet franc paired with Snickers and 2021 merlot paired with peanut butter cups. Tickets are $35 per tasting; call 631-722-4222 to reserve or email [email protected].
Safe & Spooky Treat Trail, Oct. 31, Speech Therapy For All, 1149 Old Country Road, Suite A2, Riverhead, 631-538-0579
Come in costume for family friendly trick or treating, face painting and spooky surprises from 1:30-3 p.m. on Oct. 31. Look here for more info.
Paws & Pours Halloween Party, Oct. 31, Bridge Lane Wine, 35 Cox Neck Road, Mattituck, 631-298-1942
Give Halloween a four-legged twist from 2-5 p.m. at Bridge Lane Wine’s Paws & Pours costume party. Dogs are encouraged to arrive in their Halloween best, and owners of costumed pups receive a complimentary glass of wine. Expect a relaxed afternoon of socializing and photo opportunities; dogs must be well-behaved and kept on a leash. For more details, click here.
Greenport Village Halloween Parade & Celebration, Oct. 31, Mitchell Park, 115 Front Street, Greenport, 631-477-2200
The annual Greenport Village Halloween Parade heads from Floyd Memorial Library to Mitchell Park; celebrate from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. with sweet treats and spooky fun. For details, look here.
Trick or Trot 5K, Oct. 31, Southold Elementary School, 420 Oaklawn Ave., Southold, 631-765-5081, southoldufsd.com
This 5K kicks off at 9 a.m., with a free Fun Run for ages 12 and under at 9:45 a.m. There will Best Costume awards for adults and kids, individual and group. For sign up details, look here.
Halloween Bash, Oct. 31, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic, 631-477-1100
Celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31, from 7-11 p.m. The evening features music, beer on tap, local wines, cocktails and food bites. Guests can also show off their Halloween looks in the costume contest, with categories for best individual, duo and group costumes. For additional details, click here.
