There’s nothing worse than a rainy Halloween. Especially for kids. Who wants soggy candy and running from house-to-house to avoid the raindrops? Plus, princesses and superheroes don’t need raincoats covering up their cute costumes. I know my kids don’t. From safe trick-or-treating to costume parties, Long Island offers a ton of fun activities and alternatives if the weather turns stormy this year. The best part? These events are fun for kids (and adults) even if the weather stays fair.
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It's hard to resist a penguin dressed up as a lobster. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Aquarium.
Long Island Aquarium Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29
431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901
It may not take place on actual Halloween, which falls on a Monday this year, but the Long Island Aquarium’s Halloween Party offers kids everything they need to properly celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. From safe trick-or-treating to a penguin costume parade to giveaways, there are tons of things to do to keep kids smiling no matter the weather outside.
Long Island Children’s Museum Ghostly Gala
Saturday, October 29
11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
With Halloween on a Monday this year, a lot of places are choosing to celebrate the weekend before. The Long Island Children’s Museum offers a Ghostly Gala for both children and adults, with a costume party, face painting, crafting, and trick-or-treating. Plus, there will be several performances of their live bat show. Space is limited so advanced ticketing is recommended.
Tanger Outlets Safe Trick-or-Treating
Monday, October 31
200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901 and 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY 11729
From 3pm to 8pm on Halloween, both Tanger Outlet locations on Long Island will host their annual Safe Trick-or-Treating. Stores marked with special decals will be handing out candy and treats to all guests, goblins, and ghouls. Visit Tanger Special Services on arrival to receive a free trick-or-treat bag.
Long Island Museum Halloween Family Fun Day
Sunday, October 30
1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Guests are encouraged to come in costume to enjoy an afternoon of trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, and crafts. The band Squeaky Clean will entertain ghouls and goblins during the day’s festivities and fun.
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Kidville Boo Yah Halloween Event
Sunday, October 30
1183 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Perfect for lil’ or big monsters! Kidville’s Halloween party features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, themed art projects, and a musical performance by the Rockin' Railroad Band. Kids will also have a chance to shake out their spookies in Kidville’s Big Muscle Gym.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library Halloween for Little Ghosts and Goblins
Monday, October 31
27550 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935
The littlest ghosts and goblins, ages birth to 4 years, can enjoy a sticky spider game and a safe trick-or-treat throughout the library.
Huntington Library Halloween Parade
Monday, October 31
338 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
The Huntington Library offers two sessions (10am-10:45am and 1:30pm-2:15pm) for kids to come and celebrate Halloween. Kids can listen to a spooky story followed by a Halloween Parade and then trick-or-treat throughout the library. This event is for library cardholders only.
Smith Haven Mall Safe Trick-or-Treat
Monday, October 31
313 Burr Ln, Lake Grove, NY 11755
From noon on, kids and adults can come to the Smith Haven Mall for a safe (and dry) trick-or-treat. Participating stores within the mall, who will be marked with orange pumpkins, will be handing out candy and goodies. This is the perfect after-school activity on Halloween, rain or shine.
Top image: Kidville.