The Weekender October 17 – 18
1. Halloween Floral Activity
When: Daily until October 31
Where: Floreum & Flame, 145 Merrick Ave North, Merrick
Get into the fall spirit with our Halloween Floral Activity! Decorate your home or create something fun to wear with a festive floral design. Choose from Group A, featuring witch’s hats, floral crowns, headbands with ears, horns, or antlers, and eye masks, or Group B, featuring spider web wreaths, skulls, pumpkins, and spooky or fall-inspired bouquets.
2. Port Jefferson Harvest Festival
When: October 17 – 18, 2026
Where: Port Jefferson Village, Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY
Celebrate the fall season at the 2026 Port Jefferson Harvest Fest, happening October 17–18 from 12–5 PM! Enjoy two full days of fun, activities, and festivities for all ages. By popular demand, the Activity Pass is back for just $15 per person or $45 for a bundle of four tickets.
3. Fall Family Fun Day
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Red Creek Park, 102 Old Riverhead Road Hampton Bays
Join SASF at Red Creek Park for a fun-filled Fall Family Fun Day! Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including a scavenger hunt, food trucks, pumpkin decorating, cornhole, and more. Bring the whole family for a day of autumn fun and community connection!
4. Spooky Walk 2026
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Camp Paquatuck, 2 Chet Swezey Road, Center Moriches, NY
Join us for the Spooky Walk, a beloved Long Island tradition since 1989! Hosted by Camp Paquatuck Fundraisers, this thrilling haunted walk delivers about 45 minutes of scares while raising funds for Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, a camp for children and adults with special needs. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the camp! Enjoy delicious food, craft beer, and family-friendly merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, toys, and more.
5. Spooky Fest
When: October 17-18
Where: Center for Science, Teaching, & Learning, 1450 Tanglewood Rd
Rockville Centre
Enjoy a spooktacular family adventure with our Spooky Fest! For $22, the Non-Spooky Attractions ticket includes an Enchanted Forest Walk filled with friendly characters and displays, including cute dinosaurs, a Mystical Fairy Garden, Cinderella, pirates, and more, plus kids’ arts and crafts, face painting, fortune telling, a glow tent, and Halloween music. For $27, the All Attractions ticket includes everything in the Non-Spooky package, plus the Haunted Woods, featuring zombies, spooky scenes, and scary characters for the perfect Halloween fright!
6. Port Jefferson Costumed Dog Parade
When: Saturday, October 17th
Where: Fetch Doggie Boutique & Bakery, 301 East Main Street
Join us for the Annual Port Jefferson Costumed Dog Parade during the Port Jefferson Harvest Festival! Dress up your furry friends in their best costumes and enjoy a fun-filled celebration with fellow dog lovers. The parade kicks off at 12:30 PM in front of Fetch Doggie Boutique & Bakery. We can’t wait to see all the adorable costumes!
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