Fairs and festivals keep the fall and winter fun on Long Island. Plan your weekends with our guide to events featuring family-friendly activities, live music and food and drink vendors.

SEPTEMBER

ARTS IN THE PLAZA

Features handcrafted art by Long Island artists and live music. Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St., Long Beach, 516-476-2473, artsintheplaza.com.

  • Date 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24.
  • Fee Free.

BELLMORE FAMILY STREET FESTIVAL 

The Bellmore Family Street Festival returns Sept. 20. Credit: None

Sports, children’s expo, petting zoo, pony rides, craft expo, live entertainment. Bellmore LIRR station, Sunrise Highway, Bellmore, 516-809-5892, bellmorechamber.com.

  • Date Carnival: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 20. Street Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 20. Rain date: Oct. 15-18.
  • Fee Free, fee for rides. 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES ITALIAN FEAST

Rides, games, food. Our Lady of Lourdes Church of West Islip, 455 Hunter Ave., West Islip, 631-661-3224. 

  • Date 2-8 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee Free.

ST. PARASKEVI GREEK FESTIVAL

Rides, games, food. St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn, 631-261-7272, stparaskevi.org.

  • Date Noon-8 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee Free.

COW HARBOR DAY

Paradegoers receive cow figurines at the Cow Harbor Day celebration...

Paradegoers receive cow figurines at the Cow Harbor Day celebration in Northport. Credit: Morgan Campbell

Parade kicks off street fair at noon on Sept. 20 with rides and games. Northport Village Park, Main Street, Northport, 631-261-7502, cowharborday.com.

  • Date Noon Sept. 20.
  • Fee Free.

LONGWOOD FAIR

Craft vendors, food trucks, beer garden, historical reenactments, kids crafts. Longwood Estate, Longwood and Smith roads, Ridge, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee $5.

ISLANDWIDE PSYCHIC FAIR 

Psychics available for personal, one-on-one readings. Vendors selling merchandise. If you can't make it to the event, phone readings are available by appointment. Radisson Hotel, 110 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge, islandwidepsychicfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee Free, readings are $40 for 15 minutes and $70 for 30 minutes. 

HICKSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR 

More than 80 craft and merchandise vendors, inflatable rides, food court and entertainment. Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20; rain date: Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free.

BABYLON PUMPKIN FEST

Kids karaoke, live music, art and gift vendors, bounce houses. Salt Shack Seaside Grill, 100 Cedar Beach Way, Oak Beach, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee Free.

OMPAHFEST

Betti Plavnicky, of Hicksville, and Steve Wenz, of Valley Stream,...

Betti Plavnicky, of Hicksville, and Steve Wenz, of Valley Stream, sway to the music during Ompahfest at Plattduetsche Park Biergarten in Franklin Square. Credit: Linda Rosier

German food, beer, live music, bands direct from Germany, dancing, demonstrations, contests, plus activities for children, and vendors with imported goods. Plattduetsche Park Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 20.
  • Fee $12, free younger than 12.

WEST ISLIP COUNTRY FAIR

Craft vendors, children’s bounce house and slide, petting zoo, magician, face painting, sand art, food. West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, 631-533-5403, westislipcountryfair.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 20; rain date: Sept. 27.
  • Fee Free.

GREEK FESTIVAL ON THE HARBOR

Rides, games, food. North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington, 516-944-3180.

  • Date 5-9 p.m. Sept. 24, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 25, noon.-11 p.m. Sept. 26, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 27.
  • Fee Free. 

LONG ISLAND FAIR

Circus acts, musical performances, artisan craft show, hands-on activities, contests, historic trade demonstrations, exotic petting zoo, farm animals, Olde Time Base Ball (Sat., Sun.) and the Historic Restoration Village. Old Bethpage Village open. Races and corn husking contests for the young. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, 516-572-8400, lifair.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25-27.
  • Fee $20 adults, $15 ages 5-12 and seniors over 60, free for under 5.  

MUSIC DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

Music documentary films from around the world, in feature and short categories. Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, 97 Main St., Stony Brook, 631-689-5888, limusichalloffame.org.

  • Date Sept. 25-27.
  • Fee Varies.

DEER PARK FALL CRAFT FAIR

Arts, crafts, food trucks, live entertainment. Deer Park Fire Training Grounds, 973 Nicolls Rd., Deer Park. 631-885-1267, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26.
  • Fee Free.

WESTBURY STREET FAIR

Local artist art exhibit, live music, vendors, food trucks. Post Avenue, Westbury, 516-442-6600, nassaucountyfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sept. 26.
  • Fee Free.

FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

Fine art, photography, antiques, silver, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts, glassware, wood items, hand-knitted and crocheted items, collectibles, vintage treasures. Live music. Southold Historical Society, 55200 Rte. 25 (Main Road and Maple Lane), Southold, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26-27.
  • Fee $5.

HALLOCKVILLE COUNTRY FAIR AND CRAFT SHOW

Artisan vendors, food trucks, music, children’s games, animals and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Tour historic homes and outbuildings dating from 1765 to 1937. No pets permitted. Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-5292, hallockville.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26-27.
  • Fee $12.

OUTDOOR BASKET RAFFLE

Over 250 baskets including $150 in lottery tickets, $500 cash, Snowbird Amusement tickets, NYC Amusement tickets, theatre, restaurants, etc. will be raffled on Sunday at the close of the fair. Décor & holiday crafts, food and baked goods for sale. Church of the Good Shepherd, 1370 Grundy Ave. Holbrook, facebook.com/GSRaffleFair.

  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27.
  • Fee Free. 

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

More than 60 tables, breakfast and lunch available for purchase. AmVets Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, 631-563-0173.

  • Date 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 27.
  • Fee $5, free ages 11 and younger with an adult.

LONG ISLAND MUSIC LOVERS FAIRE

Landon Merandi, right, of Bethpage, looks through albums at the...

Landon Merandi, right, of Bethpage, looks through albums at the Long Island Music Lovers Faire at the American Legion Post 1066 in Massapequa. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Records, compact discs, DVDs and memorabilia for sale. American Legion Hall-Massapequa Post 1066, 66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, 973-209-6067, showsandexpos.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Nov. 22.
  • Fee $5.

FARMERS ARTISANS & FRIENDS MARKETPLACE FALL FESTIVAL

More than 40 vendors, pumpkins, fall produce, mums, photo opportunities, live music. Triangle Park, corner of Horseblock Road and Woodycrest Drive, Farmingville. 631-260-7411, farmingvilleresidents.org.

  • Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27.
  • Fee Free.

HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPLE FESTIVAL

Apples, baked goods, free family crafts, games and activities, historic artisan and militia demonstrations, live music, local vendors and more. 434 Park Ave., Huntington, 631-427-7045, huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

  • Date Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 27, rain or shine.
  • Fee Free, donations accepted.

WADING RIVER SHOREHAM FALL FESTIVAL

Live music, food trucks, more than 50 vendors offering unique products. Children’s crafts and activities available. East Wind Long Island, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, 631-846-2372, eastwindlongisland.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27.
  • Fee Free.

SYOSSET STREET FAIR

Vendors, food trucks, live music. Jackson Avenue and Underhill Boulevard, Syosset, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27; rain date: Oct. 18. 
  • Fee Free. 

OCTOBER

OKTOBERFEST DAYS

Celebrate with a special menu, beer on tap, traditional German music and dancing. Pay for what you order. Plattduetsche Park Biergarten, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 516-354-3131, parkrestaurant.com.

  • Date Noon-9 p.m. Oct. 2, Oct. 9; 5-10:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11.
  • Fee $8 cover charge.

36TH ANNUAL SCARECROW COMPETITION

Gather your friends and family to enjoy one-of-a-kind scarecrows lining the Stony Brook Village walkways. The public can vote for their favorites from Oct. 3-25. Scarecrow Competition announcements at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, 631-751-2244, stonybrookvillage.com.

  • Fee Free.

RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS

See thousands of hand-carved pumpkins at Rise of the Jack...

See thousands of hand-carved pumpkins at Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns. Credit: Howard Simmons

Over 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns and 3,000 specialty lanterns along a walkable 4,200-foot-long trail. There are hundreds of family-friendly Halloween-themed visual displays and interactive elements. Advance tickets required, no admission will be sold at door; times vary. Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, 185 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, jackolanterns.com.

  • Date Oct. 2-4, Oct. 8-11, Oct. 14-18, Oct. 21-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 1.
  • Fee Starting at $25, advance tickets required.

SPOOKY FEST

Aaranya Jain and her mom, Divya, of New Hyde Park, are greeted by a jester in the Enchanted Not-So-Spooky Walk at Spooky Fest in Rockville Centre. Credit: Linda Rosier

The event includes the Spooky Walk in the Dino Woods with Zombie Robotic Dinosaurs and other zombie scenes, bringing the scare back into the woods, and characters will jump out. Also available: Enchanted Not-So-Spooky Walk featuring friendly displays and characters, such as dinosaurs, aliens, Cinderella and good witches. You’ll find family activities, arts and crafts for children, face painting, fortune-telling, music, dancing, a glow tent and more. Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre, 516-764-0045, cstl.org/spookyfest.

  • Date 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25. Rain or shine, outdoors. 
  • Fee $27 all-inclusive, $22 non-scary, free for ages under 2.

FALL FINE ART, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES FAIR

Fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts and wood items. Cutchogue Village Green Historic Buildings, Main Road, Cutchogue, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 3; rain date: Oct. 4.
  • Fee $3.

AMITYVILLE’S HAUNTED HARVEST

Over 30 artisan food and craft vendors offering jewelry, cosmetics, home décor and handmade items. Entertainment includes Coney Island-style performers, face painting and more. Held along Park Avenue between Greene Avenue and Ireland Place, Amityville, amityvilleshauntedharvest.com.

  • Date 1-7 p.m. Oct. 3; rain date: Oct. 4.
  • Fee Free admission.

FRANKLIN SQUARE STREET FAIR

Over 65 vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, entertainment and more. Franklin Avenue, between Fenworth Boulevard and Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3.
  • Fee Free admission.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Activities include a trackless train (new for 2026), hayrides, bounce house, petting zoo, pony rides, games, barbecue, bake sale and more. United Methodist Church of Port Washington, 35 Middle Neck Rd., Port Washington, umcpw.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3.
  • Fee Free admission.

SEAFORD OCTOBERFEST

Over 60 craft artisans and merchandise vendors; a food truck rumble featuring 9 premiere food trucks such as Filthy Pig Barbecue, Cone Depot, Say Dipped, Extreme Empanadas and more; kids fun zone with inflatable slides, bouncers and obstacle courses; climbing rock wall; beer garden with four mobile bars; and live music. Seaford LIRR station, alongside Sunrise Highway from Seamans Neck Road and Jackson Avenue, Seaford, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3; rain date: Oct. 17.
  • Fee Free. 

AOH IRISH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL

Parade begins at Washington Boulevard and West Park Avenue and proceeds to Beech Street in the West End at 11 a.m. There will be vendors, rides, music, food trucks, and games along West Beech Street until 5 p.m. Long Beach, 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3.
  • Fee Free admission. 

SOUTHAMPTONFEST

Live entertainment, food, art and farmers market throughout Southampton Village. Rotary Kick Off Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Cultural Center. Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 631-287-4377, scc-arts.org.

  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 3; rain date: noon-4 p.m. Oct. 4.
  • Fee Free admission. Kick Off Party is a ticketed event, reserve.

SMITHTOWN VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Exhibitors present arts and craft creations. Food trucks, live music and more. Smithtown Historical Society grounds, East Main Street, Smithtown, 631-855-1267, islandfairs.com. 

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 3-4, rain or shine.
  • Fee Free.

BETHPAGE STREET FAIR

Over 100 vendors, food trucks, entertainment and more. 356 Broadway (along Broadway), Bethpage, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4.
  • Fee Free admission.

MASSAPEQUA PARK STREET FAIR

More than 200 vendors, 3 live music stages, children’s fun zone with inflatables, rides, games, face painting, the Pequa Choo-Choo express and mechanical bull; plus food truck rodeo, New York Islanders slap shot booth, and more. Park Boulevard (from Sunrise Highway to Clark Boulevard) and Front Street (from Park Boulevard to Seventh Street), Massapequa Park, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

  • Date 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: Oct. 11.
  • Fee Free admission.

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET

Antiques and collectibles. Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center, 901 Montauk Hwy., Oakdale, 516-567-0657, rememberyesteryears.com.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 18.
  • Fee Free.

MINEOLA STREET FAIR

Crafts, entertainment, food truck court, petting zoo, kids zone, dunk tank and more. Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue, Mineola, mineolachamber.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: Oct. 11.
  • Fee Free.

ST. JAMES DAY

Over 100 vendors, festival food, entertainment, bounce house and music. Lake Avenue between Woodlawn and Railroad avenues, St. James, 631-563-8551, stjameschamber.org.

  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4.
  • Fee Free.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Vendors selling handmade items, includes hand-painted wood, metal and glass, hand-knit items, personalized ornaments, candles, primitives, baby items, fall and holiday decorations. American Legion Post 948, 2730 Royle St., Bellmore, 631-875-8848.

  • Date 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10.
  • Fee Free.

FAMOUS FOOD FESTIVAL

The Famous Food Festival returns to Tanger Outlets Deer Park...

The Famous Food Festival returns to Tanger Outlets Deer Park this October. Credit: Ilia Winter

Explore flavors from around the globe with more than 100 food, beverage and artisan vendors serving a wide variety of specialties, plus ax throwing, bounce houses, children’s rides, face painting, live music and more throughout the day. Tanger Outlets Deer Park, southeast parking lot, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, 516-416-5607, eventbrite.com.

  • Date 1-8 p.m. Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 10-12.
  • Fee Tickets $10.23; $6.81 ages 8-12, free ages 7 and younger. Discounted presale tickets available online.

LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL

Entertainment, carnival, vendors, international food courts, beer tent. Meatball eating contest 3 p.m. Oct. 11 and other activities. Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave. at Route 25A, Huntington, 631-423-6100, huntingtonchamber.com.

  • Date 5-10 p.m. Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 10-11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12.
  • Fee Free admission.

COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND PARADE

The Long Island Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America along with the Town of Babylon celebrate Columbus Day with a ceremony at noon. Followed by a parade along Deer Park Avenue and Lake Avenue continuing to the Constantino Brumidi Lodge 2211 (2075 Deer Park Ave). Festivities continue at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge with food trucks, rides, arts and craft vendors, live music and more. Deer Park Lake Avenue Firehouse, Deer Park, 516-633-1435, nyosdia.org.

  • Date Noon Oct. 10, 1 p.m. parade kickoff.
  • Fee Free. 

FALL FESTIVAL

Over 60 vendors, food trucks, live music, a bounce kingdom, petting zoo, aerialists, children activities, games. Farmers market will be open. Main Street from Library Avenue to Moniebogue Lane, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10; rain date: Oct. 12.
  • Fee Free.

APPLE FESTIVAL

Jax DiGregorio, of Babylon, participates in the pie eating contest at the 2025 Mill Neck Manor Apple Festival. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Apples, specialty meats, food, baked goods, entertainment, children’s activities, handmade country crafts, novelty items, a pumpkin patch, games and rides. No dogs allowed on campus. Mill Neck Manor, 40 Frost Mill Rd., Mill Neck, 516-922-4100, millneckapplefest.com

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10-11.
  • Fee $20 vehicle parking fee.

EISENHOWER PARK ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR

Over 50 vendors with art, crafts and gifts. Eisenhower Park, Field 8, at Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow, 516-442-6000, nassaucountyfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10-11.
  • Fee Free admission.

FALL FESTIVAL AND COSTUME PARADE

The festival features craft vendors, pumpkin patch (fee), music, bounce house, carousel, hayride wagon, fire engine ride and more, held at Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St. Costume parade at noon Oct. 10 (rain date Oct. 11) from Veteran's Park located at the Recreation Center Campus on Magnolia Boulevard and the bay. Long Beach, 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov/Fall.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10-11.
  • Fee Free admission. Pay-one-price bracelet includes rides, inflatables, hayride wagon, fire truck ride.

ISLAND ROCK HOUNDS GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL AND JEWELRY SHOW

The show features a dinosaur theme with games and activities. Also there are over 10 vendors with items on display. Food, drinks and snacks available (fee). Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Conference Center, 1395 Planting Field Rd., Oyster Bay, 516-449-5341.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11.
  • Fee $6 ages 13 and older. Free for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform ages 13 and older. $8 parking fee per car.

MONTAUK FALL FESTIVAL

Clam chowder contest (11 a.m. Oct. 10, fee for mug and clam chowder tasting), farmers market, pumpkin patch, beer and LI wine, children's and family activities, live music, food vendors. Montauk Village Green, Main Street, Montauk, 631-668-2428, visitmontauk.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10-11.
  • Fee Free admission.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES MODEL TRAIN AND TOY SWAP MEET

More than 50 vendors, breakfast and lunch available for purchase. AmVets Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.

  • Date 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 11.
  • Fee $5, free ages 11 and younger with an adult.

GOLD COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

In-person screenings and Q&A’s. Venues in Great Neck and Port Washington, 516-829-2570, goldcoastarts.org.

  • Date Oct. 12-Oct. 30.
  • Fee Starting at $15 (some events free).

APPLE FESTIVAL

Apples, pies, crafts, trash and treasure, vendors, live music. The Old Grace Church, the Delancy Floyd-Jones Free Library and Elbert Floyd Jones Cottage are available for tours. Historical Society of the Massapequas, 4755 Merrick Rd., Massapequa, 516-799-2023, massapequahistoricalsociety.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17.
  • Fee Free.

NASSAU LIONEL OPERATING ENGINEERS OPEN HOUSE

Open house of Long Island’s largest operating O-gauge layout. Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers Model Railroad Club, 2953 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, 516-735-6370, nloe.org.

  • Date 1-4 p.m. Oct. 17-18.
  • Fee Free admission.

ART @ DART'S BARN

Fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, handmade crafts and wood items. 2355 Main Bayview Rd., Southold, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17-18.
  • Fee Free.

BUCKLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FALL FAIR

Rides, games, activities, various cultural food. Buckley Country Day School, 2 I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn, 516-627-1910, buckleycountryday.com/fallfair.

  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 18.
  • Fee Free admission. Pay for rides, games, food and activities.

OYSTER FESTIVAL

Live entertainment, artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, oyster eating and shucking contests, food court. Pets and outside alcohol not permitted. Waterfront in Theodore Roosevelt Park and along Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, 516-206-0364, theoysterfest.org.

  • Date 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 17-18, rain or shine.
  • Fee Free admission.

MINEOLA FALL FESTIVAL

Over 50 vendors, food trucks, craft beer and local wine, entertainment, pumpkin patch, children’s activities and more. Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Rd., Mineola, mineolaevents.com.

  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17-18; rain date: Oct. 24-25.
  • Fee Free admission.

ROCK HALL COUNTRY FAIR

Colonial historians, live entertainment, children’s pumpkin patch, make-your-own scarecrow and craft area, craft and food vendors, animal farm and pony rides. Proceeds benefit Friends of Rock Hall. Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence, 516-239-1157, friendsofrockhall.org.

  • Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17-18.
  • Fee Free.

NASSAU BOULEVARD STREET FAIR AND FOOD TRUCK RODEO

The quarter-mile-long event features more than 80 artisans and vendors; food truck rodeo; kids fun zone with inflatable slide, bouncers and obstacle courses and towering rock wall; live music from the Mobile Stage. Nassau Boulevard between Hempstead Avenue and Gaynor Place, West Hempstead, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18; rain date: Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free.

FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

Fishing for the whole family, loaner rods and bait available, children’s inflatables, games, activities and pumpkin decorating. McDonald Pond will be stocked with trout. Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead, 516-766-1029, parks.ny.gov.

  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18.
  • Fee Free.

CENTER MORICHES FALL FESTIVAL

Featuring live music, vendors selling goods and arts and crafts, food trucks, raffles, artists and activities for children. Main Street, Center Moriches, 631-874-3849, moricheschamber.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18.
  • Fee Free.

LONG ISLAND IRISH FESTIVAL

Live music, dancing, food and a Catholic Mass (11 a.m.). Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 516-354-3131, longislandirishfest.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 18.
  • Fee $25 presale, $30 at gate.

BATS, BARNACLES & BROOMSTICKS HALLOWEEN PARTY

Trick-or-treating, vendor tables, games and prizes. Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-208-9200 ext. 426, longislandaquarium.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24.
  • Fee Party is free with aquarium admission: $52.50, $37.50 ages 3-12, $38.50 ages 62 and older. Half price for ages 3-12 in costume with a paying adult.

HARVEST FAIR

Featuring local vendors, a silent auction, baked goods, raffle baskets, antiques and finds. St. John's Episcopal Church of Huntington, 12 Prospect St., at Main Street, Huntington, 631-427-1752, stjohnshuntington.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24.
  • Fee Free.

VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY FALL FESTIVAL

Food and drink, music, activities for children, vendors with arts and crafts and more. The Haunted Grist Mill opens 6 p.m. Oct. 24 with not-so-scary event for young children before opening at 7 p.m. for haunted version. Memorial Park, 376 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, 516-887-6300, villageofeastrockaway.org.

  • Date 4 p.m. Oct. 24, weather dependent.
  • Fee Free admission.

APPLE FESTIVAL

Featuring live music, food court, amusement rides, pony rides, petting zoo, family fun zone, vendor market and more. Free shuttle bus from Sayville LIRR station. Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave., Sayville, 631-224-5430, islipny.gov.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 24; rain date: Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free. 

BELLMORE PRESBYTERIAN HARVEST FAIR AND CAR SHOW

Car show, DJ, attic treasures, farm stand with fresh farm vegetables, handmade crafts, raffle and more. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with baked goods and hot food for sale. Bellmore Presbyterian Church, 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore, 516-785-2590.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24.
  • Fee Free admission.

THE GREAT JACK-O'-LANTERN SAIL

A floating pumpkin festival with inflatables, magic show, balloon twisting, a children's spooky den, character performances and meet-and-greets, trick-or-treating, games, funny photos. The first 50 carved pumpkins received will be placed on flotation devices and lit with candles and then sailed from the back of kayaks, around Belmont Lake at dusk (6:15 p.m.). Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon, 631-321-3510, parks.ny.gov/events.

  • Date 3-6 p.m. Oct. 24; rain date: Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free.

HALLOWEEN IN THE PLAZA

Trick-or-treating around Kennedy Plaza, live music, kid’s art station and handcrafted art; 11 a.m. costume parade and dance party. Hosted by Arts in the Plaza. 1 W. Chester St., Long Beach, 516-476-2473, artsintheplaza.com.

  • Date 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24.
  • Fee Free.

MERRICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FALL FESTIVAL

Rides, games and food. Merrick LIRR station, between Hewlett and Merrick avenues, 516-771-1171, merrickchamber.org.

  • Date Street fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24-25. Carnival: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 23 (rides only), 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free admission.

FREEPORT GEM AND MINERAL SHOW

More than 30 vendors displaying minerals, fossils, silver and gold jewelry, gemstones and beads. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport, kaleidoscopegemshows.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
  • Fee $6, free ages 12 and under with an adult.

AUTUMN OUTDOOR HOLISTIC FESTIVAL

More than 100 wellness vendors, food trucks, psychics and healers. KOC Park, 759 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, 516-639-6903.

  • Date Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free.

FALL HOLISTIC FESTIVAL

Over 90 vendors, healers and psychics, six food trucks, music, adopt a pet. 759 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, 516-639-6903.

  • Date Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 25.
  • Fee Free admission.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

Trick or treat in shops (noon-4 p.m.), children’s games, live music and more. Scarecrow Competition announcements at 3:30 p.m. Monster Merlin will be present for photo opportunities with visitors. Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, 631-751-2244, stonybrookvillage.com.

  • Date 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31.
  • Fee Free.

NOVEMBER

ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES FLEA MARKET

Antiques and collectibles. Lighthouse Commons Shopping Center, 901 Montauk Hwy. Oakdale, 516-567-0657, rememberyesteryears.com.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Nov. 15.
  • Fee Free.

LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

Participating restaurants offer three-course prix fixe meals, longislandrestaurantweek.com.

  • Date Nov.1-8.
  • Fee $30-$48.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

The Mother's Guild holds its annual craft fair with more than 100 vendors and food. St. Anthony's High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., South Huntington, 631-271-2020, stanthonyshs.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7.
  • Fee Free.

CRAFT FAIR

Featuring over 80 local vendors. Charles B. Wang Center, 100 Nicolls Rd. Stony Brook, 631-885-1267, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8.
  • Fee Free.

LONG ISLAND CLASSIC TRAIN SHOW AND SWAP MEET

All types of model railroad equipment, Hess and die-cast vehicles available for sale to the public; breakfast and lunch will be available. Lindenhurst Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst, 917-596-3494 or 516-353-1751.

  • Date 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8.
  • Fee $5, free ages 17 and younger.

CRAFT AND VENDOR SALE

The ladies auxiliary hosts a craft and vendor sale. AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, 631-277-9842.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14.
  • Fee Free.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Featuring local craft dealers, handmade and needle crafts, folk art, wood items and baked goods. St. James Lutheran Church Parish Hall, 230 Second Ave., St. James, 631-584-5212.

  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14.
  • Fee Free.

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items. See handmade textiles, jewelry, painted wood signs, painted flowerpots, soft sculpture, totes and pillows. Hauppauge High School, 500 Lincoln Blvd., Hauppauge, 631-846-1459, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14-15.
  • Fee Free.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

A model train runs at the Central Operating Lines Model...

A model train runs at the Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club in Bohemia. Credit: Barry Sloan

See the O-gauge model railroad featuring four main lines, an elevated line, a logging line and a subway. Additionally there are two cities, a re-creation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, rural and industrial areas as well as a sound and light show of an actual thunderstorm. Empire State Building with King Kong. Central Operating Lines, 50A Carlough Rd., Bohemia, 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14-15.
  • Fee Donation.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Vendors selling handmade items, include hand-painted wood, metal and glass, hand-knit items, personalized ornaments, candles, primitives, baby items, fall and holiday decorations. American Legion Post 948, 2730 Royle St., Bellmore, 631-875-8848.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22.
  • Fee Free.

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Christmas fair featuring vendors and crafts. Trinity Lutheran Church of Islip, 111 Nassau Ave., Islip, 631-277-1555, trinityislip.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21.
  • Fee Free.

FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

Fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, quilting, knitted and crocheted items, wood crafts, collectibles, antiques, vintage items and other treasures. Peconic Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 631-734-6382, oldtownartsguild.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21.
  • Fee Free.

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Featuring over 100 professional artists and craftsmen selling paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, wooden items, florals, handbags, clothing, toys, dolls and other handmade gifts for the holidays. There will be a food court. Walt Whitman High School, 301 W. Hills Rd., Huntington Station, 631-549-8582, shufsd.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21.
  • Fee Free.

SUFFOLK GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL, JEWELRY AND BEAD SHOW

Vendors display and offering gems, minerals, crystals, silver and gold jewelry, wire wrapping, beads, fossils, and geode cracking. Food court available. Entrance/parking in rear of the building. IBEW Local 25, 370 Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge, 631-605-0161, suffolkgem.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21-22.
  • Fee $7, free ages 12 and younger with an adult.

CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Features over 100 exhibitors with handmade and self-designed crafts. East Islip High School, 1 Redmen St., Islip Terrace, 631-846-1459, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21-22.
  • Fee Free.

1863 THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving celebration includes traditional cooking demonstrations, traditional fiddle music, historic legends and more. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, 516-572-8409, oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21-22.
  • Fee $15, $12 ages 5-12 and older than 60. (Fee higher if paid by credit card.)

MODEL TRAIN SHOW

Multiple operating layouts from area clubs coordinated by Trainville Hobby Depot. Benefits the Oyster Bay Railway Museum. William P. Bennett Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., Hicksville, 516-433-4444, trainville.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21-22.
  • Fee $7, $4 ages 4-11.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

More than 60 vendors. Buy, sell or swap trains and parts. AMVETS Post 18, 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip, 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.

  • Date 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 22.
  • Fee $5, free for ages 12 and younger with an adult.

THE GREAT ALL-NIGHTER BLACK FRIDAY POP UP MARKET

Shop a curated collection of the area's finest makers and finders vending art, handmade goods, records, vegan treats, vintage and more. Featuring over 100 vendors and 2 DJs. Fireman’s Pavilion, 555 Heling Blvd. Lindenhurst, eventbrite.com.

  • Date 6 p.m.-11:59 p.m. Nov. 27.
  • Fee $5, free for under 12.

WEST ISLAND MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

Open house of a HO scale model railroad. West Island Model Railroad Club, 485 S. Broadway, Unit 22A, Hicksville, 516-433-6600, westislandmodelrailroadclub.com.

  • Date 1-5 p.m. Nov. 27, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 28-29.
  • Fee Free.

THE COUNTRY PARLOR

Holiday show features folk art, crafts and gifts including baskets, tree trimmings and holiday décor, wreaths, rugs, wood carvings and decoys and more. Held in Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm. 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-5292, hallockville.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28-29.
  • Fee Free.

CHRISTKINDL MARKET

Traditional German Christmas market with fresh and artificial centerpieces and wreaths, arts and crafts, vendors with imported goods, carolers, Santa, crafts for kids (nominal fee), authentic seasonal German food, hot drinks and more. Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 1132 Hempstead Tpke., Franklin Square, 516-354-313, ParkRestaurant.com.

  • Date 9 a.m. Nov. 28-29.
  • Fee Free. 

DECEMBER

NASSAU LIONEL OPERATING ENGINEERS OPEN HOUSE

Open house of Long Island's largest operating O-gauge layout. Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers Model Railroad Club, 2953 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown, 516-735-6370, nloe.org.

  • Date 8-10 p.m. Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12-13.
  • Fee Free.

WEST ISLAND MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

Open house of a HO scale model railroad. West Island Model Railroad Club, 485 S. Broadway, Unit 22A, Hicksville, 516-433-6600, westislandmodelrailroadclub.com.

  • Date 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 7-9:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12-13.
  • Fee Free.

HOLIDAY FAIR

Local artisans and unique holiday gifts, crafts, raffle table, bake sale and an opportunity to take photos with Santa. Southold Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 631-765-5500, southoldhistorical.org.

  • Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5.
  • Fee Free.

CITY OF GLEN COVE TREE LIGHTING & MERRY TREE FESTIVAL

Activities in the Village Square downtown and "Tree of Light" tree lighting ceremony. Glen Cove Village Square, 516-676-2004, glencoveny.gov.

  • Date 1:30-4:45 p.m. Dec. 5 (tree lighting begins at 4:45 p.m.).
  • Fee Free. 

CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL

Family-oriented celebration features parades, street plays, concerts, vendors, costumed characters from “A Christmas Carol,” Victorian entertainment and more. Events occur throughout the day, check website for schedule and locations. Port Jefferson Village, 631-473-5220, gpjac.org/dickensfestival.

  • Date Dec. 5-6.
  • Fee Free.

SMITHTOWN CRAFT FAIR

Over 100 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items. See handmade textiles, jewelry, painted wood signs, painted flower pots, soft sculpture, totes, pillows and more. Smithtown East High School, 10 School St., St. James, 631-885-1267, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6.
  • Fee Free.

ST. KILIAN’S HOLIDAY FAIR

Over 100 arts, crafts and gift vendors, free face painting and free photos with Santa; live music all day and more. St. Kilian’s Auditorium/Gymnasium, 50 Cherry St., Farmingdale, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6.
  • Fee Free.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

See the O-gauge model railroad featuring four main lines, an elevated line, a logging line and a subway. Additionally there are two cities, a re-creation of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, rural and industrial areas as well as a sound and light show of an actual thunderstorm. Empire State Building with King Kong. Santa Claus will visit on Dec. 19-20. Central Operating Lines, 50A Carlough Rd., Bohemia, 631-563-0173, coltrains.com.

  • Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 19-20.
  • Fee Donation.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Featuring a puppet processional parade with 14-foot puppets, a promenade of decorated holiday trees, live music, holiday trains display, a visit from Santa, and holiday tree lighting at 5 p.m. Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, Stony Brook, 631-751-2244, stonybrookvillage.com.

  • Date Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 6.
  • Fee Free. 

NORTHPORT WINTER CRAFT FAIR

More than 200 exhibitors selling handmade jewelry, clothing, cutting boards, signs, pottery, glass, ceramics, fiber crafts, candles, soaps, artisanal foods, baked goods, jams, candies, teas and locally roasted coffees. Northport High School, 154 Laurel Hill Rd., Northport, 631-846-1459, depasqualeshows.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 12-13.
  • Fee Free. 

SELDEN CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR

Over 150 exhibitors with arts, crafts and gift items. See handmade textiles, jewelry, painted wood signs, painted flower pots, soft sculpture, totes and pillows. Newfield High School, 145 Marshall Dr., Selden, 631-885-1267, islandfairs.com.

  • Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 19-20.
  • Fee Free.
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