Long Island Fall Festival 2018

Friday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This fall festival has it all — a world-class carnival with rides, live musical performances on the Chapin Rainbow Stage, food offerings provided by Simple Caterers, park vendors, Hilltop Brewery selling craft beers, a farmer’s market, and plenty of action for little ones, including pony rides, a petting zoo, Mad Scientist projects, local youth talent, and fun art activities. 

Where: Heckscher State Park, Rt. 25A and Prime Ave., Huntington
Info: 631-423-6100 or lifallfestival.com

Mill Neck’s Apple Festival

Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain or shine)

Since 1957, the Mill Neck Apple Festival continues to bring a nostalgic gathering for the whole family that includes children’s activities, Manor House tours and, of course, lots of tasty apples. 

Where: Mill Neck Manor, 40 Frost Mill Road, Mill Neck
Info: 516-922-4100 or millneck.org/apple

Kids Club: Pumpkin Crafts

Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids ages 3 and up can make a pumpkin lantern ($2) and those 6 and up can create a dimensional pumpkin ($5) at Michaels, the store where creativity happens.   

Where: Michaels, Manhasset Center, 1350 Northern Blvd., Manhasset and Roosevelt Raceway Center, 1280 Corporate Drive, Westbury
Info: 516-627-2875 (Manhasset) or 516-693-0420 (Westbury) or
michaels.com

Manhasset Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event that is free and open to the public promises fun for the whole family — bounce houses, hay rides, outdoor laser tag, a game truck, face painting, fall crafts, pony rides and more.  Adults can enjoy music while shopping for seasonal items like pumpkins, mums, handcrafted decorations and fresh pies.   

Where: Strathmore Vanderbilt Country Club, 260 Country Club Drive, Manhasset / Info: manhassetfallfestival.com

Fall Family Festival

Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine)

The day will feature a Halloween costume parade, live music with Jerome Smith City Sounds and the Como Brothers, jumbo garden games, pumpkins for sale, pony rides, face painting, watercolor demonstrations, and a Halloween bounce house. Cost: $20 per vehicle.

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-8688 or plantingfields.org