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!

For LongIsland.com's 2016 Halloween Fun Guide, click here!

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Safety Tips to Ensure a Hair-Raising and Happy Halloween Night!

Many children count down the days until Halloween and can’t wait to dress up as their favorite character, but though the night is full of frights and fun, parents must teach their children to be cautious and make sure that they learn safe trick-or-treating habits. For young children, safe trick-or-treat events are a blast for Halloween night, but many other kids live for the thrill of ringing doorbells and shouting “Trick or Treat.” Though most people mean well on Halloween, it is always important to err on the side of caution. 

Whether they are five years old or 15 years old, get your children ready for Halloween this year by preparing them with these tips, as well as some reminders for yourself.  

For This Year's Halloween Safety Tips, Click Here!

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Halloween 2015's Safe Trick-Or-Treat Events Across LI

Nothing says Halloween quite like trick or treating. If you're looking for the best local Safe Trick or Treat Events across LI, then you're in luck - there's lots of great Safe Trick or Treat Events where your little ones can get their fill of festive fun and delicious candy this Halloween Season in a safe, trusted environment, Local schools, libraries, and community centers across the Island will be hosting Safe Trick or Treat Events which are the perfect way to let even the littlest of ghosts and ghouls indulge in the holiday spirit this year. 

For the scoop on this year's Safe Trick or Treat Events, Click Here!

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Long Island Haunted Houses That Will Get Your Heart Racing This Halloween!

Looking for some scary good fun that will get your heart pounding, and your blood racing this Halloween Season? Why not check out one of Long Island's exciting Haunted Houses, which will be open throughout the month of October, and are ready to give you the thrills and chills you're looking for! Visiting local haunted houses is a Halloween tradition that has been enjoyed for generations, and here on LI, our local haunts have kicked it up a notch bringing you more scares, screams, and fun this Halloween Season than ever before! 

Enjoy one of the Halloween Season's most beloved pastimes, and check out one of LI's Haunted Houses this Halloween Season - click here for more info, but be prepared to get scared! 

Pictured: A zombie out for blood at NYZ Apocalypse in Deer Park, NY. Photo courtesy of NYZ Apocalypse.

LongIsland.com's 2015 Halloween Guide: Spooktacular Fun with Haunted Houses, Trick-or-Treating & More!

Fall is here, and Halloween is right around the corner, and if there's one thing Long Islanders can agree on, it's that Autumn is one of the most fun-filled times of the year here on LI! This Halloween Season, there's going to be tons of Haunted Houses filled with big scares, family-friendly Fall Festivals & Safe Trick or Treat Events, tons of Pumpkins waiting to be picked and carved, scarecrows waiting to be built, and more scary-good fun than you can shake a stick at! 

Looking for the inside scoop on Halloween Fun? Check out LongIsland.com's 2015 Halloween Fun Guide, and make the most out of LI's Most Exciting Season this year!

Tips & Tricks for Carving the Perfect Pumpkin this Halloween

Carving up pumpkins for Halloween is a huge tradition here on Long Island, especially with so many local farms available to patrons looking to freshly pick them themselves. Did you know that you could use a drill instead of a knife to carve up those pesky detail-oriented aspects of your pumpkin? Do you know where the tradition of carving up pumpkins into Jack O’ lanterns originated? If the answer to these questions is no then it’s time to read up on all about pumpkin carving for 2014! 

For this year's best Pumpkin Carving Tips & Tricks, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2014 Haunted House Reviews

Here on Long Island Halloween has truly become a season of its own. Stretching into September, October, and November this year, it would be a shame to miss out on all of the terrifying haunted houses and spooktacular entertainment that is lined up thru November. If you’re an eager thrill seeker looking for a scary-good time be sure to check out our reviews of these horrifying haunts inhabiting the Island this Halloween season. It makes no difference whether you’re looking for some family friendly Halloween fun or some seriously shocking scares, Long Island has it all to keep guests of all ages, and scare levels, satisfied.

For the inside scoop on LI's Hottest Haunts, click here!

LongIsland.com’s 2014 October Family Fun Guide: Festivals, Fairs, Haunts, & tons of Fall Fun!

October is one of the most festive months of the year. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches, hayrides to apple picking, there truly is never a dull moment. Get out there and enjoy the crisp, cool weather, beautiful scenery and breathtaking Autumn foliage while it lasts. It makes no difference whether you’re a kid, teen, or adult, you are guaranteed to find some fun Fall events, activities and happenings on Long Island just for you. 

To check out LongIsland.com's Family Fun Guide, click here!

2014 Halloween Guide: Haunted Houses, Trick-or-Treating & Tons of Scary-Good Fun!

Halloween season is upon us and what better way to celebrate in style than with spooky haunted houses, plenty of pumpkin picking, complicated corn mazes, and kid-friendly haunted happenings! Whether you enjoy seriously scary attractions, or prefer more wholesome happenings, there is something for everyone to enjoy here on Long Island to make the most out of their October. Don’t wait too long though! These festive Fall activities won’t be around for long!

For the scoop on all of LI's best Halloween Fun, click here!

Long Island's Real Haunts: Local Landmarks Packed with REAL Scares

This October, as you're gearing up to check out some of the Haunted Houses around Long Island, you might be wondering - are these attractions really haunted? Although we can't confirm whether or not the fun filled Haunted Houses that are open to the public each Autumn are actually haunted, we can tell you that according to lots of local folklore and legend, that there are plenty of places here on Long Island that are believe to actually be haunted. From the notorious Kings Park Psychiatric Center, with its looming, ominous abandoned buildings, to Lake Ronkonkoma, which is said to be haunted by the souls of those that drowned there, Long Island is home to a ton of haunted history that's absolutely fascinating - if you're brave enough to read about it!

For the scoop on Long Island's REAL Haunted Places, Click Here!

Jack-o-Latern Carving Made Easy - How to Perfect a Pumpkin in Time for Halloween!

With Halloween only a few days away, it's time to break out the carving knives, and bring your pumpkins to life! Whether you're a seasoned pro or you're new to jack-o-latern carving, a few basic rules will ensure that you have a fun and safe time, and that your creation is scary-good! In addition to these great tips and tricks, we've also put together some unique carving ideas, so that your doorstep will stand out this season with a truly unique creation. We've even got great ideas on how to get the little ghosts and ghouls involved in the fun!

For the scoop on carving the perfect pumpkin, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2013 Haunted House Review Series

 Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't had a chance to check out any of the cool haunts here on Long Island, then now is your chance to get the inside scoop on the amazing haunted attractions happening right here on Long Island. Whether you're into big scares, or you're looking to plan a spooky-good time that the whole family can enjoy, we've got the inside scoop on some of the best Haunted Houses and Halloween Happenings - making it easier than ever before for you to know before you go, and make the most out of this Halloween season! 

There's plenty of fun happening this week, and beyond - with many haunts even staying open the first week of November, since Halloween falls later on in the week this year.

Grab your costume, and gear up for fun - find out more about LI's haunts right here!

Tips & Tricks for Staying Safe This Halloween

Halloween is sure to be a scary-good time for everyone this year, and as your little ghouls and goblins get ready to head out to Trick or Treat on the big day, you'll want to be sure to go over this handy safety guide with them, which is packed with information to have a safe and fun time. We've got helpful tips for kids of all ages - whether you're walking around with the little ones, or they're headed out this year on their own for the first time. 

We've also got some great tips for pet owners for keeping Fido & Fluffy safe this Halloween - pets can be easily spooked, and all of the commotion can stress or scare them. 

For all the need-to-know safety info, check out our Halloween Safety Guide by clicking here!