Fairs and festivals are all over Long Island this fall and winter. Many are outdoor affairs, with food and drink vendors, family-friendly activities and live music.

SEPTEMBER 

EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL

All new pharaonic show, authentic Egyptian food, bazaar, live music, games, crafts and entertainment. St. Mark Coptic Church Center, 90 Woodbury Dr., Woodbury; 516-367-1328, saintmarkcenter.org.

Date Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 26, noon-9 p.m. Sept. 27.

Fee Free admission.

GREEK FESTIVAL ON THE HARBOR

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

Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 25, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 26, noon-11 p.m. Sept. 27, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 29.

Fee Free. 

FARMINGVILLE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION FALL FESTIVAL

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

Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27.

Fee Free. 

WILLIAM’S CHALK THE WALK

Fundraiser for pediatric cancer features food trucks, art, music, raffles, prizes and more. Blue Point Nature Preserve, 31 Maple St., Blue Point; williamswarriors.org.

Date 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27; rain date: Sept. 28.

Fee $25.

SCANDINAVIAN/NORWEGIAN BAZAAR

Imported Scandinavian decorative items and food including cheeses, chocolate, rodkal and authentic Scandinavian baked goods; includes a Scandinavian lunch. Sons of Norway Lodge, 201 Seventh St., St. James.

Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27.

Fee Free. 

EISENHOWER PARK ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR

Over 75 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. Sept. 27-28.

Fee Free admission. 

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.com.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27-28.

Fee $12-$45. 

FALL ANTIQUES, FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR

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

Date 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27-28.

Fee $5. 

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

More than 60 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 Sept. 28.

Fee $5, free ages 11 and younger with an adult. 

WADING RIVER SHOREHAM FALL FESTIVAL

More than 50 vendors offering unique products, live music, 5-6 food trucks. Children’s crafts and activities available. East Wind Long Island, 5720 Rte. 25A, Wading River, 631-846-2372, eastwindlongisland.com.

Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28.

Fee Free. 

COLUMBUS LODGE ITALIAN FEAST AND FESTIVAL

Live entertainment, art and craft vendors, food, rides, games and more. North Broadway, between North Beech Street and North Nassau Avenue, North Massapequa.

Date 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 28; rain date: Oct. 5.

Fee Free admission. 

OCTOBER

OKTOBERFEST DAYS

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

Date 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 5, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 10-11, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 12.

Fee Free admission except $8 cover charge from 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays.

RISE OF THE JACK O’LANTERNS

See thousands of carved and lit jack o’ lanterns on...

See thousands of carved and lit jack o’ lanterns on a trail through USDAN in Wheatley Heights during the Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns event. Credit: Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns/Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns

Over 7,000 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns along a walkable 4,200-foot-long trail. There are different themes featuring pop culture and Halloween icons. It's a "not-so-spooky" trail appropriate for all age groups. 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. 3-5, Oct. 9-12, Oct. 15-19, Oct. 22-26, Oct. 29-Nov. 1.

Fee Starting at $20, advance tickets required.

SPOOKY FEST

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 be 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/spooky-fest.

Date 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26. Rain or shine, outdoors.

Fee $27 all-inclusive, $22 non-scary. Children younger than 2 get in free.

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. 4; rain date: Oct. 5.

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, a paint-a-pumpkin patch, face painting, character meet-and-greets and more. Held along Park Avenue between Greene Avenue and Ireland Place, Amityville, amityvilleshauntedharvest.com.

Date 1-7 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: Oct. 5.

Fee Free admission.

FRANKLIN SQUARE STREET FAIR

Over 65 vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, 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. 4.

Fee Free admission.

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

Activities include hayrides, bounce house, petting zoo, games, BBQ, 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. 4.

Fee Free admission.

THE COVERT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR

Featuring over 60 artisans and craft vendors, kids inflatable rides, rock wall, and 3-cab trackless Choo-Choo Ride. Plus pumpkin patch, face painting and more. Covert Avenue, from Tulip Avenue to Cisney Avenue, Floral Park, 516-644-5615, lifairs.com.

Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: Oct. 18.

Fee Free.

SEAFORD OCTOBERFEST

Over 60 craft artisans and merchandise vendors; a food truck rumble featuring 11 premiere food trucks such as BBQ, Cone Depot, Say Dipped, Bellas Empanadas and more; kids funzone 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 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: Oct. 18.

Fee Free.

AOH IRISH DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL

Parade begins at Washington Boulevard and West Beech Street at 11 a.m. There will be vendors, rides, music, food, and raffles along West Beech Street until 5 p.m. Long Beach, 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov.

Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4.

Fee Free admission.

SOUTHAMPTONFEST

Rotary Kick Off Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Cultural Center. Live entertainment, food, art and farmers market throughout Southampton Village. Southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 631-287-4377, scc-arts.org.

Date Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 4; rain date: noon-4 p.m. Oct. 5.

Fee Kick Off Party is a ticketed event, reserve; free admission.

NASSAU LIONEL OPERATING ENGINEERS OPEN HOUSE

A model Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at Nassau Lionel Operating...

A model Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotive at Nassau Lionel Operating Engineers Model Railroad Club. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas

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. 4-5.

Fee Free admission.

SMITHTOWN VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Exhibitors present arts and craft creations. Refreshments, live music and more. Smithtown Historical Society Grounds, East Main Street, Smithtown, 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4-5, rain or shine.

Fee Free.

HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPLE FESTIVAL

Apples, baked goods, food trucks, artisan and militia demonstrations, old-fashioned games, storytelling, live music and house tours. 434 Park Ave., Huntington, 631-427-7045, huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Date Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 5, rain or shine.

Fee Free, donations accepted.

FALL MUSTER AT THE ARSENAL

The Huntington Militia will re-create an 18th-century muster, featuring Colonial encampment, military drills, Colonial life skills, tours of the Arsenal and period music. Colonial Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington, 631-223-8017, huntingtonmilitia.com.

Date Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 5.

Fee Free admission.

PSYCHIC & HOLISTIC WELLNESS EXPO

Readings are available from 14 psychics. Over 30 health and wellness vendors offering crystals, essential oils, natural beauty and alternative health products. Holiday Inn, 1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville, 516-639-6903.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5.

Fee Free admission. Readings $40 per 15-minute session.

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 5.

Fee Free admission.

MASSAPEQUA PARK STREET FAIR

More than 200 vendors, 3 live music stages, children’s funzone with inflatables, rides, games, face painting and the Pequa Choo-Choo express; plus food truck rodeo, New York Islanders slapshot 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. 5; rain date: Oct. 12.

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. 5 and Oct. 19.

Fee Free.

MINEOLA STREET FAIR

Crafts, entertainment, food truck court, petting zoo, car show and more. Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Boulevard and Willis Avenue, Mineola, mineolachamber.com.

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

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. 5.

Fee Free.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Vendors with handmade items, includes hand-painted wood, metal and glass, jewelry, hand-knit items, personalized ornaments, 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. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11.

Fee Free.

"TASTE THE WORLD"/FAMOUS FOOD FESTIVAL

Over 100 food, art and beverage vendors serving up specialties, plus ax throwing, mechanical bull, bounce houses, kids section with face painting and rides, live music all 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. 10, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 11-13.

Fee Tickets $15; $10 for ages 8-12, free ages 7 and younger; discounts for tickets are available online through noon Oct. 10.

LONG ISLAND FALL FESTIVAL

Entertainment, carnival, vendors, international food courts, beer tent. Meatball eating contest 4 p.m. Oct. 12. Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave. at Route 25A, Huntington; 631-423-6100, huntingtonchamber.com.

Date 5-10 p.m. Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13.

Fee Free admission.

FALL COLONIAL FAIR

Live music, demonstrations, petting zoo, pony rides, antique cars on display, food vendors and more. Sands-Willets House, 336 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 516-365-9074, cowneck.org.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11.

Fee Free.

GORDON WERNER ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

Fine arts and crafts, jewelry, printmaking prints, painting, photography, sculptures, furniture, woodwork. St. Marks Church, 40 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12.

Fee Free.

FALL FESTIVAL

Over 60 vendors, food trucks, beer garden, live music, arts and crafts, petting zoo, children activities, games. Main Street from Library Avenue to Moniebogue Lane, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-3337, westhamptonchamber.org.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11; rain date: Oct. 12.

Fee Free.

EISENHOWER PARK ART CRAFT & GIFT VENDOR FAIR

Over 75 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. 11-12.

Fee Free admission.

FALL FESTIVAL AND COSTUME PARADE

The festival features craft vendors, pumpkin patch (fee), music, carousel, hayride wagon and more, held at Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St. Costume parade at noon Oct. 11 (rain date Oct. 12) 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. 11-12.

Fee Free admission. P.O.P. bracelet includes rides, inflatables, hayride wagon, fire truck ride.

MONTAUK FALL FESTIVAL

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

Date 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11-12.

Fee Free admission.

HISTORIC FALL FESTIVAL & MOURNING AT THE MANOR

Experience life in the 1800s at the Manor, featuring regiment reenactors, sheep shearer, crafts demonstrators, children’s games & activities, puppet shows, live music, craft and food vendors. Also partake in a Victorian wake (ongoing throughout the day) and be a part of the funeral procession (noon and 2 p.m.) to the Thompson family cemetery, where you will meet some of the family spirits. Cemetery tours throughout the day. Sagtikos Manor, 677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore, 631-854-0939, sagtikosmanor.org.

Date 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 12.

Fee $12, $10 ages 62 and older, $6 ages 6-14, free 5 and younger.

RIVERHEAD COUNTRY FAIR

See works of original artists, agricultural and homemaking displays and competitions, authors, entertainers, local merchants, food, business expositions, tractor and engine displays by the Long Island Antique Power Association. Main Street (downtown), from Griffing Avenue to McDermott Way and along Peconic Avenue and the Peconic River, Riverhead, 631-727-1215, riverheadcountryfair.com.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12.

Fee Free admission.

FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

Fishing for the whole family, loaner rods and bait available, "Casting for Pumpkins" contest, children’s inflatables, and pumpkin decorating. More than 1,000 trout are stocked for the festival, held at South and McDonald ponds. Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead, 516-766-1029, parks.ny.gov.

Date 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 18.

Fee 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. 18.

Fee Free.

BATS, BARNACLES & BROOMSTICKS HALLOWEEN PARTY

Party with penguins at the annual Halloween event at Long...

Party with penguins at the annual Halloween event at Long Island Aquarium. Credit: Long Island Aquarium

Trick-or-treating, vendor tables, games and prizes. Half price for ages 3-12 in costume with a paying adult. Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-208-9200 ext. 426, longislandaquarium.com.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18.

Fee Party is free with aquarium admission: $50.99, $35.99 ages 3-12, $36.99 ages 62 and older.

HARVEST FAIR

Featuring holiday boutiques, silent auction, baked goods, top-quality raffle baskets, Vermont cheese, white elephant, antiques and fabulous finds, casual and professional thrift shop, handcrafted items. St. John's Episcopal Church of Huntington, 12 Prospect St., Huntington, 631-427-1752, stjohnshuntington.org.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18.

Fee Free.

ART @ DART'S BARN

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

Date 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18-19.

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 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 18, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 19.

Fee Free admission. Fee for rides, games, food and activities.

OYSTER FESTIVAL

Live entertainment, artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, oyster eating and shucking contests, food court. Outside alcohol and pets 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. 18-19, 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. 18-19; rain date: Oct. 25-26.

Fee Free admission.

ROCK HALL COUNTRY FAIR

Colonial historians, children’s pumpkin patch, make-your-own scarecrow and craft area, craft and food vendors, animal farm and pony rides. Featured entertainment by artists of the Red Hawk Native American Arts Council includes drumming, dancing and storytelling. 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. 18-19.

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. 19.

Fee Free.

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. 19-Nov. 7.

Fee Starting at $15 (some events free).

NASSAU COUNTY FEIS AND IRISH FESTIVAL

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

Date 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 19.

Fee $20 presale, $25 at gate.

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. 25-26. Carnival: 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24 (rides only), 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 26.

Fee Free admission.

VILLAGE OF EAST ROCKAWAY FALL FESTIVAL

Food, biergarten, music, activities for children, vendors with arts and crafts and more. The Haunted Grist Mill opens 6 p.m. Oct. 24 and 4 p.m. Oct. 25. Memorial Park, 376 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, 516-887-6300, villageofeastrockaway.org.

Date 4 p.m. Oct. 25, 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. 25.

Fee Free.

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. 25; rain date: Oct. 26.

Fee Free.

HALLOWEEN IN THE PLAZA

Trick-or-treating around Kennedy Plaza in front of City Hall on West Park Avenue, live music, children'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. 25.

Fee Free.

RIVERHEAD HALLOWEEN FEST

Activities include coffin races, trick-or-treating and costume parade. Main Street and Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, 631-494-2978.

Date Oct. 25; rain date: Oct. 26.

Fee Free.

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. 25, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 26.

Fee $6, free ages 12 and under with an adult.

NORTH EASTERN ARMS COLLECTORS ANTIQUE AND MODERN ARMS SHOW

Show and sale with items from pre-Civil War to modern times, including muskets, swords, bayonets and medals. American Legion Post 94, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, 631-241-3299, nearms.wixsite.com/nearmshome.

Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26.

Fee $8.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES ALL GAUGE SWAP MEET

More than 60 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. 26.

Fee $5, free ages 11 and younger with an adult.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

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

Date 2-5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Fee Free.

NOVEMBER

CRADLE OF AVIATION SPOOKY SCIENCE

Activities include Gremlin Scavenger Hunt in the galleries, creating Night Flyers paper planes. Receive a trick-or-treat goodie bag. $5 add-on activity: Magical Science of Shrinky Dinks pin or keychain to take home. Flagstar Cradle of Aviation Museum, Uniondale, 516-572-4066, cradleofaviation.org.

Date 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1-2.

Fee $18, $16 ages 2-12 and ages 62 and older.

AUTUMN OUTDOOR HOLISTIC FESTIVAL

More than 100 wellness vendors, food trucks, psychics and healers. P&A Park, 21 Pearsall Ave., Deer Park, 516-639-6903.

Date 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 1.

Fee Free.

SAYVILLE FAN FEST

Food trucks, over 20 vendors and artists, live music, a giant gaming bus and retro arcade, Mario Kart RC racing, cosplayers, family crafts, professional Lego builders and more. Sayville Library, 88 Greene Ave, Sayville, 631-589-4440. sayvillelibrary.org/sayville-fan-fest.

Date 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov.1.

Fee Free.

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. 1.

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. 2.

Fee $5 a person, free ages 17 and younger.

LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

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

Date Nov. 2-9.

Fee $24-$46.

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. 8.

Fee Free.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Featuring 50 quality 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. 8.

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, depasmarket.com.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8-9.

Fee Free.

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. 9.

Fee $5, free for ages 12 and younger with an adult.

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. 15-16.

Fee $7, free ages 12 and younger with an adult.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

See the O gauge model railroad featuring four mainlines, 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. 15-16.

Fee Donation.

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. 16.

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.-5 p.m. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23.

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. 22.

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. 22.

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 also 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. 22.

Fee Free.

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, depasmarket.com.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22-23.

Fee Free.

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. 22-23.

Fee $7, $4 ages 4-11.

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. 28, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 29, 1-4 Nov. 30.

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.com.

Date 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 29-30.

Fee Free.

SUNRISE HI RAILERS TRAIN CLUB

View the 14 foot x 20 foot O scale model train layout, fully decorated with stores, houses and railroad buildings. The Shoppes at East Wind, Building G, 5768 Rte. 25A, Wading River, 631-721-3393, eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28.

Fee Free. 

1863 THANKSGIVING

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

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 29-30.

Fee $20, $15 ages 5-12 and older than 60.

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. 5, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

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 p.m. Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

Fee Free.

HOLIDAY TRAIL OF LIGHTS

Arts, crafts, merchandise vendors, food trucks, family-friendly light trail and a visit from Santa. Smithtown Historical Society, 245 E. Main St., Smithtown, 631-885-1267, depasmarket.com.

Date 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7; rain date: Dec. 12-14.

Fee $10.

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. 6.

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 1:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 (tree lighting begins at 4:45 p.m.).

Fee Free.

CHARLES DICKENS FESTIVAL

Performers in period costumes participate in the opening parade of...

Performers in period costumes participate in the opening parade of the annual Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson Village in December 2024. Credit: Gregory A. Shemitz

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 exact schedule and locations. Port Jefferson Village, 631-473-5220, gpjac.org/dickensfestival.

Date Dec. 6-7.

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., Smithtown, 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7.

Fee Free.


INDOOR HOLIDAY FAIR

Jewelry, crafts, apparel, housewares, collectibles and seasonal items. Congregation Beth Tikvah, 3710 Woodbine Ave., Wantagh, 516-785-2445, congbt.org.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7.

Fee Free.

PSYCHIC, HEALER AND WELLNESS EXPO

Psychics, readings, holistic wellness, essential oils. Holiday Inn Long Island, 1730 N. Ocean Ave., Holtsville, 516-639-6903.

Date 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7.

Fee Free admission, $40 for 15-minute readings.

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. Stony Brook Village Center, Main Street, Stony Brook, 631-751-2244, stonybrookvillage.com.

Date Noon-6 p.m. Dec. 7.

Fee Free.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW

Local model train clubs will display operating layouts in several scales during the "Candlelight Evenings," mostly outdoors and is subject to weather conditions. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, 516-433-4444, trainville.com.

Date 5-9 p.m. Dec. 19-23.

Fee $20, $15 ages 60 and older, $12 ages 5-12. Admission to model train show is included with the Candlelight Evenings.

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, 631-846-1459, depasmarket.com.

Date 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 20-21.

Fee Free.

CENTRAL OPERATING LINES MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE

See the O gauge model railroad featuring four mainlines, 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. Dec. 20-21.

Fee Donation.

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, 516-353-1751.

Date 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 4, Feb. 8, March 15.

Fee $5, free ages 17 and younger.

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