Long Island fall fairs and festivals 2024

By Newsday StaffUpdated September 17, 2024 10:48 am

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.

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.

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).

Mariella Andriotis, of Oyster Bay, rides the carousel at the... — Mariella Andriotis, of Oyster Bay, rides the carousel at the annual Greek Festival on the Harbor at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

GREEK FESTIVAL ON THE HARBOR

Last day of festival: Rides, games, food. North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington; 516-944-3180, archangelmichaelchurch.org/greek-festival-on-the-harbor.
Date Noon-8 p.m. Sept. 22.
Fee Admission free.

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.

Mermaids and pirates make their way down Front Street during... — Mermaids and pirates make their way down Front Street during the Greenport Maritime Festival in Greenport. Credit: Randee Daddona

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.

Friends play a game to see who can hold up... — Friends play a game to see who can hold up their steins the longest at the Ompahfest at the Plattduetsche restaurant in Franklin Square. Credit: Linda Rosier

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.

Eva Delesia, of Great River, looks on as her daughter... — Eva Delesia, of Great River, looks on as her daughter Julia, receives a poodle balloon from Diane Pedroza, far left, as "Cuddles the Clown" Galit Yeffet, 2nd from left, and Julia's sister Mila, looks on with her balloon at the West Islip Craft Fair. Credit: James Carbone

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 date Sept. 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.
Date 11 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.
Date Street 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 treasures and 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.

See farm animals at the Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead. Credit: Linda Rosier

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.

OCTOBER

THE GREAT JACK-O-LANTERN BLAZE

Walk the pumpkin trail with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Advance tickets 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.
Date Oct. 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.

RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS

Over 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns along a walkable 4,200-foot-long trail. 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.
Fee Starting at $17.

Stroll the haunted woods at the Center for Science Teaching... — Stroll the haunted woods at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre during Spooky Fest. Credit: David Conn

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.
Date 6-9:30 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 date Oct. 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 date Oct. 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

Tami Racaniello, of Huntington, eats a taco at the Green... — Tami Racaniello, of Huntington, eats a taco at the Green Street food truck, parked at the Bethpage Street Fair. Credit: Linda Rosier

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 date Oct. 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 date Oct. 13.
Fee Free.

A Savannah monitor lizard on display at a prior Long... — A Savannah monitor lizard on display at a prior Long Island Reptile Expo. Credit: Ed Betz

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 with 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. 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 date Oct. 13. Main Street from Library Avenue to Moniebogue Lane, Westhampton Beach; 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.
Fee Free.

Festivalgoers react to the sudden freefall provided by the Super... — Festivalgoers react to the sudden freefall provided by the Super Shot during the annual Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher Park in Huntington. Credit: Barry Sloan

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 date Oct. 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.

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

The Montauk Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall... — The Montauk Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 12-13. Credit: Richard Lewin

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.

Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore briefly served as the British... — Sagtikos Manor in West Bay Shore briefly served as the British army's headquarters on Long Island during the Revolutionary War. Credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa Loarca

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. Also partake 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.

Owner of Bohemia Gifts and Crystals, Paula Carey, restocks her... — Owner of Bohemia Gifts and Crystals, Paula Carey, restocks her booth at craft and gift fair at Eisenhower Park. Credit: Morgan Campbell

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.

Steve Breest, of Flanders, and his daughter, Ariana Breest, eat... — Steve Breest, of Flanders, and his daughter, Ariana Breest, eat corn on the cob at the Riverhead Country Fair in Riverhead. Credit: Marisol Diaz

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 Way and 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.

Hundreds of anglers of all ages and experience levels lined... — Hundreds of anglers of all ages and experience levels lined the banks of the fishing lake at Hempstead Lake State Park. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas

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

Join the costume parade on Main Street in Riverhead. Credit: Newsday/Randee Daddona

Coffin races begin at 2 p.m., trick-or-treating 3-5 p.m. and goblin 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.

Brandon Guardado, of Inwood, watches as Barbara Beckerman gives a... — Brandon Guardado, of Inwood, watches as Barbara Beckerman gives a spinning demonstration at the Rock Hall Museum Country Fair in Lawrence. Credit: Linda Rosier

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; 631-427-7045 ext. 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.

The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead will host its annual... — The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead will host its annual “Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks” Halloween Celebration on Oct. 26. Credit: Long Island Aquarium

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.

Signage and textiles at Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach. Credit: Linda Rosier

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.
Fee Free 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 date Oct. 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.

Find mineral-based fossils, jewelry created with gemstones and rare finds at... — Find mineral-based fossils, jewelry created with gemstones and rare finds at the Freeport Gem & Mineral Show. Credit: Kaleidoscope Gem Shows/Kaleidoscope Gem Shows

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.

Walter Lynch, of Stony Brook, dressed as a police officer,... — Walter Lynch, of Stony Brook, dressed as a police officer, trick or treats at the annual Stony Brook Village Halloween Festival, at the Stony Brook Village Center. Credit: Linda Rosier

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.

NOVEMBER

Patio dining area at Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern at the... — Patio dining area at Mirabelle Restaurant and Tavern at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

Participating restaurants offer a three-course prix fixe meals. longislandrestaurantweek.com.
Date Oct. 27-Nov. 3.
Fee $24-$46.

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.

Check out the masterpieces up for grabs at the Arts... — Check out the masterpieces up for grabs at the Arts in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Fair at Heckscher Park in Huntington. Credit: Art League of Long Island

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.

Hundreds of Long Island model train enthusiasts at Model Train... — Hundreds of Long Island model train enthusiasts at Model Train Show in Hicksville. Credit: Michael Cusanelli

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 features folk art, crafts and gifts including baskets, tree trimmings and holiday décor, wreaths, rugs, wood carvings and decoys and more. Hudson House at Hallockville 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.

Mary Kenny peels apples for a pie and Joanne Graves... — Mary Kenny peels apples for a pie and Joanne Graves tends to a turkey cooking by the hearth as visitors to Williams House watch during an 1863 Thanksgiving Celebration at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Credit: Steven Sunshine

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.

By Newsday Staff