19 Oct Fearful Fall Fun- The Spooky Side of Long Island’s East End
Halloween is slowly creeping upon us which means it’s time to enjoy thrills and chills on the North Fork with activities for the whole family that will bring the fear and the fun.
You can’t have Halloween without the perfect pumpkin. The North Fork is home to many pumpkin patches where the whole family can go pumpkin picking and turn them into creative art. Before you get to carving hop on over to Harbes Farms where you have the option of picking pumpkins from any of their three locations in Mattituck, Jamesport or Riverhead.
Another family favorite tradition at Harbes Farms are the corn mazes that give you the opportunity to wind through a series of passageways surrounded by corn stalks as you try to navigate your way to the end. A favorite with the kids, Harbes has a Wizard of Oz maze and The Snoopy Maze in Mattituck and the Robin Hood Corn Maze at the Harbes Orchard. The Jamesport location is home to the Giant Pumpkin Corn Maze.
Imagine going through through a corn maze at night. You actually can at The Spooky Night Maze at Harbes Orchard. Thoughts of The Shining anyone? The maze provides adventure and suspense. Grab your flashlights, friends & courage for a spooky night of fun. Opens every Friday & Saturday night until 10/30!. Hours: 7pm-9:30pm, $13.95 For further details on this and the other mazes visit harbesfamilyfarm.com.
Hallockville Spooky Night Tours
On October 21st, Hallockville Museum offers the opportunity to tour the farmhouse at night. For the brave souls looking to take in this family-friendly activity, you will be greeted and guided by storytellers through a spooky interactive tour. The tours are only through October 23rd and take place from 4pm-7pm each night. The 50-minute tour must be booked in advance. For more details visit Hallockville.com.
Jack O’ Lantern Carving & Painting Party
On Thursday, October 27th from 6pm-9pm, Riverhead’s HalloweenFest is having a Jack O’ Lantern Carving & Painting party. Bring your carving skills and creativity.
Greenport Halloween Parade
On October 29th, Greenport will host a Halloween costume parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and all are welcomed to attend and participate. The parade begins in Mitchell Park at 11am. We’re sure there will be a lot of Ken Bone sightings. Just look for the bright red sweaters.
Riverhead Halloween Fest
On Saturday, October 29th, Downtown Riverhead is the setting for festival which includes the annual costumed Halloween parade. Children can trick-o-treat in the afternoon and adults get take in the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture show in the evening.
Time: 2pm – 9pm
Event Description:
Trick or Treat session from 2pm-5pm
5pm-6:30pm – enjoy Downtown restaurants and businesses.
Halloween Parade from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
8pm Suffolk Theater “Rocky Horror Picture Show” Movie & Halloween After Party
8pm Atlantis Banquet & Events Masquerade Ball
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie & After Party
On Saturday, October 29th as part of Riverhead’s Halloween Fest, The Suffolk Theater is screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show film and having a Halloween After Party. Admission is free but there is a $20 bar/restaurant minimum per person. Doors open at 6:30pm. Film begins at 8pm with the party beginning at 10pm. Costumes are encouraged and there is an After Party Costume Contest!
There’s more than enough thrills and chills to fill up your Halloween. Have a bootiful time!
Happy Halloween!