Long Island fall fairs and festivals 2024 (2025)

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ARTS IN THE PLAZA COW HARBOR DAY EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL GREEK FESTIVAL ON THE HARBOR LONG ISLAND CLASSIC TRAIN SHOW AND SWAP MEET LONG ISLAND MUSIC LOVERS FAIR MARITIME FESTIVAL OMPAHFEST WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR FALL FESTIVAL IN WADING RIVER BELLMORE FAMILY STREET FESTIVAL FOR THE KIDS OF EAST ISLIP CARNIVAL FRANKLIN SQUARE STREET FAIR WILLIAM’S CHALK THE WALK FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR HALLOCKVILLE COUNTRY FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW PSYCHIC, HEALER AND WELLNESS EXPO SYOSSET STREET FAIR THE GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN BLAZE OKTOBERFEST DAYS RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS SPOOKY FEST SOUTHAMPTONFEST AOH IRISH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER CRAFT FAIR THE COVERT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR FALL COLONIAL FAIR HOLIDAY FAIR UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY BETHPAGE STREET FAIR CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET MASSAPEQUA PARK STREET FAIR MINEOLA STREET FAIR LONG ISLAND REPTILE EXPO ST. JAMES DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR GORDON WERNER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR FALL FESTIVAL LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL FALL FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR FALL FESTIVAL AND COSTUME PARADE APPLE FESTIVAL MONTAUK FALL FESTIVAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET FALL FESTIVAL & MOURNING AT THE MANOR EISENHOWER PARK ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR RIVERHEAD COUNTRY FAIR APPLE FESTIVAL FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL HARVEST FAIR MINEOLA FALL FESTIVAL PATCHOGUE FALL FESTIVAL RIVERHEAD HALLOWEEN FEST CHRISTOPHER MORLEY PARK ART, CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FALL FAIR OYSTER FESTIVAL ROCK HALL COUNTRY FAIR CENTER MORICHES FALL FESTIVAL FALL MUSTER AT THE ARSENAL HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPLE FESTIVAL NASSAU COUNTY FEIS AND IRISH FESTIVAL BATS, BARNACLES & BROOMSTICKS HALLOWEEN PARTY THE GREAT JACK-O'-LANTERN SAIL HALLOWEEN IN THE PLAZA VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY FALL FESTIVAL MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FALL FESTIVAL APPLE FESTIVAL NASSAU LIONEL OPERATING ENGINEERS OPEN HOUSE FREEPORT GEM AND MINERAL SHOW NORTH EASTERN ARMS COLLECTORS ANTIQUE AND MODERN ARMS SHOW HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK FAMILY SPOOKY SCIENCE NIGHT CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET SCANDINAVIAN BAZAAR ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR CHRISTMAS FAIR FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR MODEL TRAIN SHOW WEST ISLAND MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE THE COUNTRY PARLOR 1863 THANKSGIVING References

Fairs and festivals are all over Long Island this fall and winter. Many are outdoor affairs, with food and drink vendors, family-friendly activities and live music. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.

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SEPTEMBER

ARTS IN THE PLAZA

  • Handcrafted art, live music, children's art station and cultural performances. Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St, Long Beach; 516-507-8383, artsintheplaza.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26.
  • Fee Free.
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COW HARBOR DAY

  • Parade kicks off at noon followed by street fair with rides and games.Northport Village Park, Main Street, Northport; 631-261-7502, cowharbor.org.
  • Date Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 22.
  • Fee Free.

EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL

  • All new Pharaonic show, authentic Egyptian food, bazaar, live music, games, crafts and entertainment.St. Marks Coptic Church, 90 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury; 516-367-1328,saintmarkcenter.org.
  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29; 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27; and noon-9 p.m. Sept. 28.
  • Fee Free admission.

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

  • In-person and virtual movies.Venues throughout the North Shore; 516-829-2570, goldcoastarts.org.
  • Date Sept. 22-Oct. 22.
  • Fee Starting at $15 (some events free).
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GREEK FESTIVAL ON THE HARBOR

LONG ISLAND CLASSIC TRAIN SHOW AND SWAP MEET

  • All types of model railroad equipment, Hess and die-cast vehicles available for sale to the public; breakfast and lunch will be available.Lindenhurst Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst; 917-596-3494 or 516-353-1751.
  • Date 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22.
  • Fee $5 a person, free ages 17 and younger.

LONG ISLAND MUSIC LOVERS FAIR

  • Records, compact discs, DVDs and memorabilia for sale.American Legion Hall-Massapequa Post 1066, 66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa; 973-209-6067, showsandexpos.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22.
  • Fee $5.
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MARITIME FESTIVAL

  • Second day of festival: Vendors, live music, traditional arts and craft demonstration, Captain Kidd’s Craft Alley, snapper tournament for children (free), kayak derby, classic wood boats, cardboard boat race, visiting tall ships, meet pirates and mermaids.Village of Greenport; 631-477-2100, eastendseaport.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 22.
  • Fee Free, fee for activities.
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OMPAHFEST

  • German food, beer, live music, bands from Germany, dancing, demonstrations, contests, plus activities for children, and vendors.Plattduetsche Park Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square; 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com.
  • Date 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 22.
  • Fee $12, free younger than 12.
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WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR

  • Craft vendors, children’s bounce house and slide, petting zoo, magician, face painting, sand art, food.West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip; 631-533-5403, westislipcountryfair.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22; rain dateSept. 29.
  • Fee Free.

FALL FESTIVAL IN WADING RIVER

  • Outdoor vendors, arts and crafts, along with food trucks and live music with Southbound, line dancing and bounce house.The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River, Wading River-Shoreham Chamber of Commerce, wadingrivershorehamchamber.com.

  • Date11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 29

  • Fee Free

BELLMORE FAMILY STREET FESTIVAL

  • Sports, children’s expo, petting zoo, pony rides, craft expo, live entertainment and carnival.Bellmore LIRR station, Sunrise Highway, Bellmore; 516-809-5892, bellmorechamber.com.
  • DateStreet fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28-29; carnival: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 26, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 29; rain dates Oct. 24-27.
  • Fee Free, fee for rides.

FOR THE KIDS OF EAST ISLIP CARNIVAL

  • Rides, games, food.Timber Point Elementary School, 200 Timber Point Rd., East Islip; 631-224-2011.
  • Date Sept. 27-29.
  • Fee Free.

FRANKLIN SQUARE STREET FAIR

  • Over 75 vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more.Franklin Ave. between Fenworth Blvd. and Hempstead Tpke.; 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28.
  • Fee Free.

WILLIAM’S CHALK THE WALK

  • Fundraiser for pediatric cancer features food trucks, art, music, raffles, prizes and more.Nature Preserve, 31 Maple St., Blue Point; williamswarriors.org.
  • Date 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28.
  • Fee $25.

FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

  • Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasuresand live music.Southold Historical Society, 55200 Rte. 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane), Southold; 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 28-29.
  • Fee $5.
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HALLOCKVILLE COUNTRY FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW

  • Artisan vendors, food trucks, music, children’s games, animals and demonstrations of traditional crafts; tour historic homes and outbuildings dating from 1765 to 1937. No pets permitted.Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-298-5292, hallockville.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28-29.
  • Fee $12-$40 online. At the gate $15-$45.

PSYCHIC, HEALER AND WELLNESS EXPO

  • Readings available from clairvoyants, mediums, palm readers, astrologists, numerologists, reiki healing sessions, angel card readers and tarot card readers. Health and wellness vendors offer crystals, essential oils, original jewelry and alternative health products.Holiday Inn Long Island, 1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville; 516-639-6903.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29.
  • Fee Readings: $40 per 15-minute session.

SYOSSET STREET FAIR

  • Vendors, food trucks, live music and bounce house.59 Jackson Ave., Syosset; 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29; rain date Nov. 3.
  • Fee Free.

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OCTOBER

THE GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN BLAZE

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  • Walk the pumpkin trail with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Advancetickets are required for a time slot entry, or get FLEX tickets and visit anytime.Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd.; 914-366-6900, pumpkinblaze.org.
  • DateOct. 4-6; Oct. 9-14; Oct. 16-20; Oct. 23-27; Oct. 30-31; and Nov. 1-3.
  • Fee $39, ages 3-17 start at $10, free younger than 3. No tickets sold at the door.

OKTOBERFEST DAYS

  • Celebrate with a special menu, beer on tap, traditional German music and dancing. Pay for what you decide to order.Plattduetsche Park Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square; 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com.
  • Date Noon-9 p.m. Oct. 6, Oct. 13; 3-11 p.m. Oct. 4, Oct. 11; noon-11 p.m. Oct. 5, Oct. 12.
  • Fee $8 cover charge.
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RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS

  • Over 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns along a walkable 4,200-foot-longtrail. There are different themes featuring pop culture and Halloween icons. It's a "not-so-spooky" trail appropriate for all age groups. Advance tickets required, no admission will be sold at door; times vary.Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights; jackolanterns.com.
  • Date Oct. 4-6; Oct. 10-13; Oct. 16-20; and Oct. 23-28.
  • FeeStarting at $17.
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SPOOKY FEST

  • The event includes the Spooky Walk in the Dino Woods with Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs and other Zombie scenes, bringing the scare back into the woods, and characters will be jump out; also the Enchanted Not-So-Spooky Walk featuring friendly displays and characters, such as dinosaurs, aliens, Cinderella and good witches. You’ll find family activities, arts and crafts for children, face painting, fortune-telling, music, dancing, a glow tent and more.Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre; 516-764-0045, cstl.org/spooky-fest.
  • Date6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27. Rain or shine, outdoors.
  • Fee $27 all-inclusive, $22 non-scary. Children younger than 2 get in free.

SOUTHAMPTONFEST

  • Rotary Kick Off Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cultural Center. Live entertainment, food, art and farmers market throughout Southampton Village.Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton; 631-287-4377, scc-arts.org.
  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 5; rain date Oct. 6.
  • Fee Kick Off Party is a ticketed event, reserve; free admission.

AOH IRISH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL

  • Parade begins at Washington Boulevard and West Beech Street at 11 a.m. There will be vendors, rides, music, food, and raffles along West Beech St. until 5 p.m.Long Beach; 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov.
  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5.
  • Fee Free admission.

CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER CRAFT FAIR

  • Exhibitors present their Christmas creations. Refreshments, live music and more.Smithtown Historical Society grounds, East Main Street, Smithtown; 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5, rain or shine.
  • Fee Free.

THE COVERT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR

  • Featuring over 100 artisans and craft vendors, kids inflatable rides, rock wall, and 3-cab trackless Choo-Choo Ride. Plus pumpkin patch and face painting and more.Covert Avenue from Tulip Avenue to Cisney Avenue, Floral Park; 516-644-5615.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Oct. 5; rain dateOct. 19.
  • Fee Free.

FALL COLONIAL FAIR

  • Live music, demonstrations, petting zoo, pony rides, antique cars on display, food vendors and more.Sands-Willets House, 336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington; 516-365-9074, cowneck.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5; rain dateOct. 6.
  • Fee Free.

HOLIDAY FAIR

  • Over 30 vendors featuring arts and crafts, homemade items, jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, raffles and more.Bellmore Senior Center, 2000 Bellmore Ave., Bellmore; 516-221-9696.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5.
  • Fee Free admission.

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY

  • Celebrate unity and experience the different ethnicities of the Islip community with music, entertainment and cultural bites, along with a look back at early Islip with the Town of Islip historian.Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville; 631-224-5430.
  • Date 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 5.
  • Fee Free admission.

BETHPAGE STREET FAIR

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  • Over 100 vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6. Along Broadway, Bethpage; 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
  • Fee Free admission.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

  • More than 60 vendors, breakfast and lunch available for purchase.
  • Date 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 6. AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip; 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.
  • Fee $5, free ages 12 and younger with an adult.

MASSAPEQUA PARK STREET FAIR

  • More than 150 vendors, 3 live bands, children’s fun zone with inflatables, rides, games, face painting and the Pequa Choo-Choo express; plus food truck rodeo, New York Islanders slapshot booth, and more.Park Boulevard (from Sunrise Highway to Clark Boulevard) and Front Street (from Park Boulevard to Seventh Street), Massapequa Park; 516-644-5615.
  • Date 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 6; rain dateOct. 13.
  • Fee Free admission.

MINEOLA STREET FAIR

  • Crafts, entertainment and more.Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue, Mineola; mineolachamber.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6; rain dateOct. 13.
  • Fee Free.
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LONG ISLAND REPTILE EXPO

  • More than 200 vendors, featuring pet reptiles, amphibians, arachnids and supplies on display and for sale.Danzi Athletic Center, St Joseph University-Long Island, 155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue; 845-526-4845, reptileexpo.com.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6.
  • Fee $12, $6 ages 7-12.

ST. JAMES DAY

  • Over 200 vendors, festival food, art and crafts, jewelry, music and more.Lake Avenue between Woodlawn and Railroad avenues, St. James; 631-563-8551, preferredpromotions.com.
  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6.
  • Fee Free.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

  • Vendors withhandmade items, includes hand-painted wood, metal and glass, hand-knit items, personalized ornaments, candles, primitives, baby items, fall and holiday decorations.American Legion Post 948, 2730 Royle St., Bellmore;631-875-8848.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12.
  • Fee Free.

GORDON WERNER ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

  • Fine arts and crafts, jewelry, printmaking prints, painting, photography, sculptures, furniture, woodwork.St. Marks Church, 40 Main St., Westhampton Beach; 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13.
  • Fee Free.

FALL FESTIVAL

  • Over 30 vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, petting zoo, children activities, games.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12; rain dateOct. 13. Main Street from Library Avenue to Moniebogue Lane, Westhampton Beach; 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.
  • Fee Free.
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LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL

  • Entertainment, carnival, vendors, international food courts and activities.Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave. at Route 25A, Huntington; 631-423-6100, huntingtonchamber.com.
  • Date 5-10 p.m. Oct. 11; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 12-13; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14.
  • Fee Free admission.

FALL FINE ART AND CRAFTS FAIR

  • Fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts and wood items.Cutchogue Village Green Historic Buildings, Main Road, Cutchogue; 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12; rain dateOct. 13.
  • Fee $3.

FALL FESTIVAL AND COSTUME PARADE

  • Featuring craft vendors, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, music, carousel, hayrides and more, held at Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall on West Park Avenue. Costume parade at noon Oct. 12 at the Recreational Center fields.Long Beach; 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13.
  • Fee Free admission.
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APPLE FESTIVAL

  • Apples, specialty meats, food, baked goods,entertainment, health presentations, children’s activities, handmade country crafts, novelty items,a pumpkin patch, games and rides.No dogs allowed on campus.Mill Neck Manor, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck; 516-922-4100, millneck.org/applefest.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12-13.
  • Fee $20 vehicle parking fee.

MONTAUK FALL FESTIVAL

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  • Clam chowder contest (11 a.m.Oct. 12, fee for mug and clam chowder tasting), farmers market, pumpkin patch, beer and LI wine, children's and family activities, live music, food vendors.Montauk Village Green, Main Street; 631-668-2428, montaukchamber.com.
  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12-13.
  • Fee Free admission.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET

  • Antiques and collectibles.Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center, 901 Montauk Hwy. Oakdale; 516-567-0657, rememberyesteryears.com.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.
  • Fee Free.
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FALL FESTIVAL & MOURNING AT THE MANOR

  • Experience life in the 1800s at the Manor, featuring Civil War re-enactors, sheep shearer, crafts demonstrators, children’s games, activities, puppet shows, live music, craft and food vendors. Alsopartake in a Victorian wake (ongoing throughout the day in the Manor) and be a part of the funeral procession (noon and 2 p.m.) to the Thompson family cemetery for a ceremony. Then take a cemetery tour, where you will meet some of the family spirits.Sagtikos Manor, 677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore; 631-854-0939, sagtikosmanor.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 13.
  • Fee $12 adults, $10 ages 62 and older, $6 ages 6-14, free 5 and younger.
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EISENHOWER PARK ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR

  • Over 75 vendors with art, crafts and gifts.Eisenhower Park, Field 8, at Merrick Avenue and Stewart Avenue, East Meadow;516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13.
  • Fee Free admission.
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RIVERHEAD COUNTRY FAIR

  • See works of original artists, agricultural and homemaking displays and competitions, authors, entertainers, local merchants, food, amusement rides, business expositions, tractor and engine displays by the Long Island Antique Power Association, demos by local baymen.Main Street (downtown), from Griffing Avenue to McDermott Wayand along Peconic Avenue and the Peconic River, Riverhead; 631-727-1215, riverheadcountryfair.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13.
  • Fee Free admission.

APPLE FESTIVAL

  • Apples, locally grown produce, pie, crafts, trash and treasure, vendors, raffles and live music from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Old Grace Church, the Delancy Floyd-Jones Free Library and Elbert Floyd Jones Cottage are available for tours.Historical Society of the Massapequas, 4755 Merrick Rd., Massapequa; 516-799-2023, massapequahistoricalsociety.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19.
  • Fee Free.
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FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

  • Fishing for the whole family, loaner rods and bait available, "Casting for Pumpkins" contest. More than 1,000 trout are stocked for the festival, held at South and McDonald ponds.Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead; 516-766-1029, parks.ny.gov.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19.
  • Fee Free..

HARVEST FAIR

  • Featuring holiday boutiques, silent auction, baked goods, top-quality raffle baskets, Vermont cheese, white elephant, antiques and fabulous finds, casual and professional thrift shop, handcrafted items.St. John's Episcopal Church of Huntington, 12 Prospect St., at Main Street, Huntington; 631-427-1752, stjohnshuntington.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19.
  • Fee Free.

MINEOLA FALL FESTIVAL

  • Over 50 vendors, food trucks, craft beer and local wine, entertainment, pumpkin patch, children’s activities and more.Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Rd., Mineola; mineolaevents.com.
  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 19; rain date Oct. 20.
  • Fee Free admission.

PATCHOGUE FALL FESTIVAL

  • Features a petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, face-painting, chili and chowder contest, entertainment and vendors along with a costume parade.Main Street from Maple to West avenues; 631-207-1000, patchogue.com.
  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19; rain date Oct. 26.
  • Fee Free admission.

RIVERHEAD HALLOWEEN FEST

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  • Coffin races begin at 2 p.m., trick-or-treating 3-5 p.m. andgoblin parade 6 p.m.
  • Main Street and Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead; 631-440-1350, downtownriverhead.org/halloween-fest.
  • Date Oct. 19; rain date Oct. 26.
  • Fee Free.

CHRISTOPHER MORLEY PARK ART, CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

  • Over 50 vendors with arts, crafts and gifts.Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searingtown Rd., Roslyn; 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-20.
  • Fee Free admission.

BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FALL FAIR

  • Rides, games, activities, various cultural food.Buckley Country Day School, 2 I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn; buckleycountryday.com/fallfair. 516-627-1910.
  • Date 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 20.
  • Fee Free.

OYSTER FESTIVAL

  • Live entertainment, artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, oyster eating and shucking contests, beer garden, food court. Outside alcohol and pets not permitted.Waterfront in Theodore Roosevelt Park and along Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; 516-455-3179, theoysterfestival.org.
  • Date 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 19-20, rain or shine.
  • Fee Free admission.
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ROCK HALL COUNTRY FAIR

  • Country music, Colonial historians, children’s pumpkin patch, make-your-own scarecrow and craft area, craft and food vendors, animal farm and pony rides. Proceeds benefit Friends of Rock Hall.Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence; 516-239-1157, friendsofrockhall.org.
  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 19-20.
  • Fee Free.

CENTER MORICHES FALL FESTIVAL

  • Featuring vendors selling goods and food, raffles, artists and activities for children.Main Street, Center Moriches; 631-874-3849, moricheschamber.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20.
  • Fee Free.

FALL MUSTER AT THE ARSENAL

  • The Huntington Militia will re-create an 18th-century muster, featuring Colonial encampment, military drills, Colonial life skills, tours of the Arsenal and period music.Colonial Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington; 631-223-8017, huntingtonmilitia.com.
  • Date Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 20.
  • Fee Free admission.

HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPLE FESTIVAL

  • Local apples, baked goods, food, crafts, historic demonstrations, old-fashioned games, traditional music and tours of 1795 Kissam House.Daniel W. Kissam House Museum, 434 Park Ave., Huntington; 631-427-7045ext. 401, huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
  • Date Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 20.
  • Fee Free, donations welcomed.

NASSAU COUNTY FEIS AND IRISH FESTIVAL

  • Live music, dancing, food, a Catholic Mass (11 a.m.) and events for kids.Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square; 516-354-3131, longislandirishfest.com.
  • Date 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 20.
  • Fee $20 presale, $25 at the gate.
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BATS, BARNACLES & BROOMSTICKS HALLOWEEN PARTY

  • Trick-or-treating, vendor tables, games and prizes. Half-price for ages 3-12 in costume with a paying adult.Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead; 631-208-9200 ext. 426, longislandaquarium.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26.
  • Party Fee Free with aquarium admission: $48.99, $34.99 ages 3-12, $35.99 ages 62 and older.

THE GREAT JACK-O'-LANTERN SAIL

  • A floating pumpkin festival with inflatables, magic show, balloon twisting, a children's spooky den, character performances and meet and greets, trick-or-treating, games, and funny photos. The first 50 carved pumpkins received will be placed on flotation devices and lit with candles and then sailed, from the back of kayaks, around Belmont Lake at dusk (6:15 p.m.).Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon; 631-321-3510, parks.ny.gov/events.
  • Date 3-6 p.m. Oct. 26.
  • Fee Free.
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HALLOWEEN IN THE PLAZA

  • Trick-or-treating around Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall on West Park Avenue, live music, children's art station and handcrafted art; 11 a.m. costume parade and dance party.West Park Avenue, Long Beach; 516-476-2473, artsintheplaza.com.
  • Date 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26.
  • Fee Free.

VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY FALL FESTIVAL

  • Food, music, activities for children, vendors with arts and crafts and more, and the indoor Haunted Grist Mill opens.
  • Date 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25; 4-10 p.m. Oct. 26 Haunted Grist Mill; 4-10 p.m. Oct. 26 festival. Festival is weather-dependent. Memorial Park, 376 Atlantic Ave.; 516-887-6300, villageofeastrockaway.org.
  • Fee Free admission.

MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FALL FESTIVAL

  • Rides, games, food and over 50 vendors with arts, crafts and gifts, live music.Merrick LIRR station, Hewlett and Merrick avenues; 516-771-1171, merrickchamber.org.
  • Date Street fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Carnival: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25 (rides only); 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 26; and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 27.
  • FeeFree admission.

APPLE FESTIVAL

  • Featuring live music, food court, amusement rides, pony rides, petting zoo, family fun zone, vendor market and more. Free shuttle bus from Sayville train station.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 26; rain dateOct. 27. Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville; 631-224-5430, islipny.gov.
  • Fee Free.

NASSAU LIONEL OPERATING ENGINEERS OPEN HOUSE

  • Open house of Long Island’s largest operating O-gauge layout.Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers Model Railroad Club, 2953 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown; 516-735-6370, nloe.org.
  • Date 1-4 p.m. Oct. 26-27.
  • Fee Free admission.
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FREEPORT GEM AND MINERAL SHOW

  • More than 25 vendors displaying minerals, fossils, silver and gold jewelry, gemstones, and beads.Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport; 631-271-8411, kaleidoscopegemshows.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 27.
  • Fee $6, free ages 11 and under with an adult.

NORTH EASTERN ARMS COLLECTORS ANTIQUE AND MODERN ARMS SHOW

  • Show and sale with items from pre-Civil War to modern times, including muskets, swords, bayonets, medals and insignia.
  • Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27. American Legion Post 94-Babylon, 22 Grove Place, Babylon; 631-241-3299, nearms.wixsite.com/nearmshome.
  • Fee $8.
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HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

  • Trick or treat in shops, children’s games, Monster Mash dancing with a parade beginning at 4 p.m.
  • Date 2-5 p.m. Oct. 31. Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street; 631-751-2244, stonybrookvillage.com.
  • Fee Free.

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LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

FAMILY SPOOKY SCIENCE NIGHT

  • Tricks, treats, hands-on activities and Disney’s animated 2017 movie "Coco" will be shown in the planetarium, costumes are encouraged. Movie includes a small popcorn, drink and snack.Flagstar Cradle of Aviation Museum, Uniondale; 516-572-4066, cradleofaviation.org.
  • Date 5-9 p.m. Nov. 1.
  • Fee $22, $20 ages 2-12.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

  • The Mother's Guild holds its annual craft fair with more than 100 vendors and food.St. Anthony's High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., South Huntington; 631-271-2020, stanthonyshs.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2.
  • Fee Free.

CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE

  • The ladies auxiliary hosts a craft and vendor sale.AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip; 631-277-9842.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2.
  • Fee Free.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

  • Featuring 50 quality craft dealers, handmade and needle crafts, folk art, wood items and baked goods.St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James; 631-584-5212, stjlc.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9.
  • Fee Free.

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

  • Over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items. Handmade textiles, jewelry, painted wood signs, painted flowerpots, soft sculpture, totes and pillows.Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge; 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 9-10.
  • Fee Free.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

  • More than 60 vendors, buy, sell or swap trains and parts.AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip; 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.
  • Date 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 10.
  • Fee $5, free for ages 12 and younger with an adult.

SCANDINAVIAN BAZAAR

  • Imported Scandinavian decorative items and food including cheeses, chocolate, rodkal and authentic Scandinavian baked goods; includes a Scandinavian lunch.St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James; 631-584-7510.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16.
  • Fee Free.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

  • Vendors selling handmade items, includes hand-painted wood, metal and glass, hand-knit items, personalized ornaments, candles, primitives, baby items, fall and holiday decorations.American Legion Post 948, 2730 Royle St., Bellmore; 631-875-8848.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22, 10-4 p.m. Nov. 23-24.
  • Fee Free.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

  • Christmas fair featuring vendors and crafts.Trinity Lutheran Church of Islip, 111 Nassau Ave., Islip; 631-277-1555, trinityislip.org.
  • Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23.
  • Fee Free.

FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

  • Fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, quilting, knitted and crocheted items, wood crafts, collectibles, antiques, vintage items and other treasures.Peconic Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic; 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.
  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23.
  • Fee $5.
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FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

  • Featuring over 100 professional artists and craftsmen selling paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, wooden items, florals, handbags, clothing, toys, dolls and other handmade gifts for the holidays. There will also be a food court.Walt Whitman High School, 301 W. Hills Rd., Huntington Station; 631-549-8582, shufsd.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 23.
  • Fee Free.

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

  • Features exhibitors with handmade and self-designed crafts.East Islip High School, 1 Redmen St., Islip Terrace; 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23-24.
  • Fee Free.
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MODEL TRAIN SHOW

  • Multiple operating layouts from area clubs coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot, benefits the Oyster Bay Railway Museum.William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville; 516-433-4444, trainville.com.
  • Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23-24.
  • Fee $7, $4 ages 4-11.

WEST ISLAND MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

  • Open house of a HO scale model railroad.West Island Model Railroad Club, 485 S. Broadway, Unit 22A, Hicksville; 516-433-6600, westislandmodelrailroadclub.com.
  • Date 1-5 p.m. Nov. 29, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30.
  • Fee $5, $15 family suggested donation.

THE COUNTRY PARLOR

  • Holiday show featuresfolk art, crafts and gifts including baskets, tree trimmings and holiday décor, wreaths, rugs, wood carvings and decoys and more.Hudson House atHallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-298-5292, hallockville.com.
  • Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 29; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1; 3-8 p.m. Dec. 6; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Dec. 7; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
  • Fee Free.
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1863 THANKSGIVING

  • Thanksgiving celebration includes traditional cooking demonstrations, traditional fiddle music, historic legends and more, presented by Nassau County.Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Road; 516-572-8409, oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org.
  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec 1.
  • Fee$15, $13 ages 5-12 and older than 60.

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