Nassau County can be a spooky place, especially around Halloween. And that’s what makes it so much fun.
Haunted houses, old-time Halloween celebrations and illuminated jack o’lantern displays are just some of the fun attractions that can be found in Nassau -- The Island of Possibilities -- this month.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
You can celebrate Halloween the way it was done more than a century ago at Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s 1880 Long Island Halloween. Delight to ghost stories, magic lantern shows and jack-o-lantern carving. You can tour haunted buildings and meet the local gravedigger!
Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Adults: $10, Children: $7 ages 4-14
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road (Exit 48, Long Island Expressway)
Old Bethpage, NY
(516) 572-8400
There’s plenty of spooky happenings at the Bayville Scream Park with its five terrifying haunted attractions: Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, Uncle Needles Fun House of Fear in 3D, The Temple of Terror, Curse of the Zombie Pirates and Evil in the Woods.
Oct. 11 - Oct. 31; Nov. 5, 6, 7, Weekdays and Sundays; 6-10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m.- Midnight
$14.75-$56.75
Bayville Scream Park
8 Bayville Ave.
Bayville, NY
(516) 62-GHOST
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Nunley's Carouel turns into something other worldy (but not too scary) with its Spooky Carousel event. Free Halloween crafts, music and fun.
Saturday, Oct. 30, 6-9 p.m.
Carousel rides are $2 per person
Cradle of Aviation Museum
1 Davis Ave.
Garden City, NY
(516) 572-4111
Valley Stream Haunted Firehouse
Ghosts, spirits and other creepy characters can haunt even firehouses. The Valley Stream Fire Department’s Haunted Firehouse is that kind of place. Come if you dare.
Now - Oct. 31. Fridays and Saturdays 7 - 11 p.m.; Sundays 6 - 10 p.m.
Valley Stream Fire Department
Brooklyn Avenue
Valley Stream, NY
(516) 561-1777
Bayville Haunted Firehouse
Bayville Fire Company presents Long Island's scariest haunted firehouse. Come see what the bloodthirsty firefighters and local ghouls have in store for you. It’s been a Bayville tradition that’s now in its 19th year and benefits the Bayville Fire Department. Beware to folks under 13.
Friday, Oct. 15, 7 - 11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 16, 6 - 11 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 22, 7 - 11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23, 6 - 11 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 29, 7 - 11 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 30, 6 - 11 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 31, 5 - 9 p.m.
$13
Bayville Fire Co. No. 1
258 Bayville Ave.
Bayville, NY
(516) 828- 3230
Haunted Mansion at CW Post
Many of us know how scary college can be. The CW Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville is extra scary this time of year with its Music Department's 12th Annual Haunted Mansion featuring “Mother Goose's House of Horror." Want something less scary for ages 3-8 years? There’s a children's room with face painting, story telling, games, and treats.
Oct. 29, 30, 6-11 p.m.
$7, under 12 $5, $1 off with coupon or costume
CW Post Fine Arts Center
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY
(516) 299-2476
Franklin Square Horror
The Franklin Square Horror has for 17 years been considered one of America’s scariest home haunts. Donations benefit autism and cerebral palsy groups.
Oct. 31, 7-11 p.m.
1148 Norbay St.
Franklin Square, NY
Nassau County, The Island of Possibilities, is home to world-class shopping, restaurants and museums, as well as top-notch hotels, Gold Coast mansions, quaint villages and spectacular surfing, fishing and boating. There are many hiking trails, public gardens, bike paths and plenty of free and near-free events and attractions all year long. Nassau County has something for everyone and whether you come for the day or stay overnight, you will find Nassau County wonderfully accessible and affordable.
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