Looking for things to do this fall? Long Island offers a variety of fun fall activities that take advantage of the season’s crisp weather and vibrant atmosphere. Here are just some of the popular options:

Apple and Pumpkin Picking

Harbes Family Farm (Mattituck)
Harbes is known for its sprawling apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.

Lewin Farms (Calverton)
Check out one of the oldest U-pick farms on Long Island, offering apples, pumpkins, and even Christmas trees later in the season.

Fall Festivals

The Long Island Fall Festival (Huntington)
Held at Heckscher Park, this event includes live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Riverhead Country Fair (Riverhead)
This historic fair features crafts, competitions, food, and entertainment.

Montauk Fall Festival (Montauk)
Held at Montauk’s Village Green, this festival celebrates the community’s coastal heritage. It features local food, live music, family activities, and a famous clam chowder contest! 

Wine Tasting

North Fork Wine Trail
Tour the many wineries, enjoy tastings, and take in the beautiful fall scenery. Here are some of my personal favorites: Sparkling Pointe, Croteaux Vineyards, Pellegrini, Duck Walk, and Kontakosta Winery. 

Wolffer Estate (South Fork Winery)
Located in Sagaponack in the Hamptons, Wolffer is known for its elegant wines, particularly the rose. The estate also features a cidery, tasting room, and beautiful setting to host your events or just to visit while enjoying the live music.  

Hiking and Foliage Viewing

Caumsett State Park (Huntington) 
A perfect spot for a fall hike with stunning views of the changing leaves.

Sunken Meadow State Park (Kings Park)
Enjoy hiking trails along the coast with panoramic views of fall foliage.

Haunted Attractions

Bayville Scream Park (Bayville)
A well-known haunted park with various spooky attractions. Enjoy 6 haunted attractions, 3 secrets bars, food, games & more!

Chamber of Hell (Hauppauge)
A thrilling haunted house experience with 3 haunted attractions, gourmet bites, and a full bar.

Rise of Jack O’Lanterns (Old Westbury Gardens)
Surround yourself with thousands of hand-carved jack o’lanterns, which are displayed in intricate, illuminated designs, This nighttime walk-through experience will exceed all of your expectations with themed pumpkin displays.

Monster Gallery (Mineola)
Showcasing life-sized sculptures, detailing recreations of classic horror movie characters and iconic monsters, the Monster Gallery is a must for horror lovers this fall! Designed like a walk-through art gallery, it provides a unique experience for horror fans, blending art and scares in a chilling setting.

Haunted Eats 

Haunted House of Hamburgers (Farmingdale)
Looking for Halloween year-round? Haunted House of Hamburgers has you covered! Between the spooky decor and the horror films playing nonstop, Halloween and horror lovers will never regret eating a hamburger here.

Jack’s Nightmare (Rockville Centre) 

A 90 minute pop up with your favorites from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Enjoy a seasonal menu and Halloween cocktails with Jack himself.

Pumpkin King Halloween Pop Up Bar (Farmingdale)

Another Nightmare Before Christmas themed pop up on your bucket list, but this time it is ADULTS ONLY. Enjoy themed cocktails and bites and don’t forget to grab your photos with the Pumpkin King. 

Witchcraft Halloween (Brentwood)

A pop up experience you won’t want to miss! The Sanderson sisters have come to Long Island with this Hocus Pocus themed event. Enjoy “eats, spirits, and spells” during this immersive experience. There will be plenty of photo ops with these witchy sisters as well. 

Visit a Historic Village

Old Bethpage Village Restoration 

Step back in time and experience a 19th-century Long Island village with fall-themed events.

Stony Brook Village 

Enjoy the charming shops, restaurants, and fall decorations.

Oyster Bay 

This charming hamlet on Long Island’s North Shore is known for its rich history and picturesque waterfront. There are plenty of quaint shops and restaurants as well as 18th and 19th Century buildings that offer a glimpse into its colonial past (and maybe a ghost or two!)

Corn Mazes and Hayrides

 F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm (Melville)

Known for its large corn maze, hayrides, and petting zoo.

Hank’s Pumpkintown (Water Mill)

A family-friendly destination with a corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin picking.

Oktoberfest Celebrations

Plattduetsche Park (Franklin Square)

A traditional German beer garden offering authentic Oktoberfest celebrations.

Oktoberfest at Blue Point Brewery (Patchogue)

Enjoy craft beers and German-inspired food.

Fishing and Boating

Montauk

Fall is a great time for fishing, particularly for striped bass. Charters are available.

Northport

Rent a kayak or paddleboard and enjoy the serene waters with fall foliage as a backdrop.

Farmers Markets

Greenport Farmers Market

Open through the fall with seasonal produce, baked goods, and crafts.

Port Jefferson Farmers Market

Offers fresh produce and fall-themed products.