Wednesday, October 12, 2016

LongIsland.com's 2016 October Family Fun Guide: Fall Festivals, Concerts, Charity Events & More!


With Autumn in full swing, October is one of the most fun-filled months of the year here on Long Island. From weekends spent out in the pumpkin patch hunting for the perfect gourd to carve, to Fall Festivals that have been a family tradition for generations, and thrill-filled haunted houses, where you can get your fill of scares for the season, October is packed with all sorts of fun for everyone, whether you love to indulge in family-friendly Fall Fun, or Halloween is your favorite holiday. 

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

LongIsland.com's 2016 Halloween Guide: Ghoulishly-Good Haunted Houses, Safe Trick-or-Treating & More!



Halloween may only last for 24 hours, but Long Island's celebrations take over the entire month of October! During the day, families and little goblins have plenty of pumpkin patches and corn mazes to choose from. Plus, in the days leading up to Halloween, kids will be able to feast on sugary treats at safe trick-or-treating events in local towns.

For the older thrill-seekers looking for the scare of a lifetime, there are a number of haunted houses that are eagerly awaiting their newest visitors! With all of this fun to be had, there's no time to waste! Grab your mask and your trick-or-treating bucket and get ready for the most packed Halloween Long Island has ever seen!

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Where to Go to Get Lost in a Corn Maze This Fall on Long Island



Put your navigation and team work skills to the test by heading into a Long Island corn maze with friends or family this fall! Corn mazes not only provide a fun way to spend an afternoon, but they provide the perfect excuse for getting outside and enjoying the crisp, fall weather, and getting a look at the beautiful, changing foliage.

Whether you're an adult or child, corn mazes are the perfect activity for everyone. Many places even offer mazes made specifically with kids in mind! 

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