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Trick-or-treaters and crafters young and old can still take part in the Halloween tradition at special events happening throughout the month. 

Paint your own pumpkin at these Halloween classes

Per Tutti in St. James introduces toddlers to Italian culture and language, embedding words like "ragni" into playful lessons.

Growing up Italian: Children's center in St. James teaches toddlers the language

Ghoulish makeup and seriously scary props turn these spots into walking nightmares.

How LI venues transform into hair-raising haunts

When Ariya Khilall, 2, of Valley Stream, saw the costume rack, she insisted on immediately putting on a Tinker Bell outfit over her clothing.

Moana voice actor surprises kids at children's hospital, delivers 200 Halloween costumes 

Everyone from teens to senior citizens are learning the classic parlor game.

Once a fading pastime, mah-jongg is making a comeback on LI

Oyster Fest returned to the hamlet of Oyster Bay Saturday and continues today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Oyster Fest draws seafood lovers to Oyster Bay

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Expect themed drinks and a scenic North Pole village setting, complete with a virtual train ride and festive cocktails, starting Nov. 8.

North Pole winter dining pop-up experience coming to LI

Particularly for younger students, a driver, as the first and final face they see in the school day, can bridge the transition to school.

All aboard! Bus drivers ease journey back to school

The 31st annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach is set to raise over $2.3 million.

70,000 expected at this weekend's Jones Beach breast cancer walk

Suffolk Credit Union Arena in Brentwood welcomes the Brick Convention, showcasing Lego artists, fan builders and exclusive creations. 

Traveling Lego Brick Convention coming to LI for the first time

The exhibit is a labor of love for Srinivas Jayashankar, who spends the better part of a year assembling the scenes for Navaratri, the Hindu festival that began Oct. 3 and ends Oct. 12.

'Keeping the tradition alive': LI man's Navaratri display celebrates Hindu religion, customs

Here are some family-friendly Halloween events for kids, where they can participate for no charge.

Trick-or-treat: Free Halloween events for kids

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon.

Exploring Belmont Lake State Park: 'We're more than just a picnic park'

An inside look at local Long Island businesses getting in the spook season spirit

Here's where to get fall themed treats on Long Island

Halloween is soon upon us and fall festive pop-up experiences are appearing on Long Island.

These Halloween inspired pop-ups are coming to Long Island

Emmy Winner: What happens when strangers eat together? Newsday's Scott Vogel invited four random people to dine at the communal table at Barrique Kitchen & Wine Bar in Babylon.

'Will you come eat with me?'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Per Tutti in St. James, an Italian language and cultural center that offers classes for children and adults of all backgrounds.

'This was always my dream'

Emmy Winner: The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers are 6 indigenous women who work to re-seed the bay. But for them, while it's important to help rid the waters of toxins, it's also a way for them to stay connected with 10,000 years of their cultural heritage.

WINNER For the Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, reseeding the bay is a way to keep ties with cultural heritage

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Sea Cliff to see what's new.

4 places to visit in Sea Cliff 

The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

Customers of Dang BBQ in Seaford may recognize the seating booths, which are from the diner that was originally at this location. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano checks it out.

'I loved the retro look of the old 50s-style diner'

Puebla native Raul de Jesus and his wife Elizabeth Guevara own Casa Dorado in Riverhead, where you can taste the homemade flavors of Atlixco, Puebla. NewsdayTV's Andi Berlin reports.

The unofficial taco capital of Long Island

We went to Great Neck, Wantagh and Yaphank to check out three of Long Island's spookiest Halloween displays.

Deck the ghouls at these spooky spots

Newsday reporter Rachel Weiss got a behind-the-scenes look at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse transformation in Bellport.

Behind the scenes at Gateway's Haunted Playhouse

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See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.

Guide to fall fun

It's that time of year, when the fun starts to move inside. Here's where you can sing karaoke, play arcade games and more. 

Indoor places to play

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Created by Yuko Shimizu in 1974, the character remains a beloved icon, with collectibles ranging from stationery to high-end couture.

Hello Kitty isn't worth much as a collectible, but she's a high-value item to these LIers

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