Grab your flannel, an apple cider donut, and get ready for fall fun with these local fall festivals and fairs on Long Island all month long!
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Nassau County
Arts in the Plaza
Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester St., Long Beach
Saturdays, 9 am – 2 pm, through Oct. 25
All ages
Free
This weekly arts festival features handcrafted art and live music at this inspired outdoor community event. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and your loved ones at this exclusively handcrafted market. The epitome of shopping local and supporting small businesses, every booth is an opportunity to connect with a local artist. Find creations in myriad mediums, including photography, jewelry, painting, drawing, wood, glass, mixed media, clothing, accessories, and home decor. Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day. An eclectic and exciting line-up of musical performances is presented in both the morning and afternoon.
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free
Advanced registration required
Long Island’s newest festival celebrates clean energy, innovation, and hands-on STEM exploration. The Cradle of Aviation Museum becomes a vibrant hub of exploration, featuring interactive exhibits, live science shows, and engaging activities for students, families, and community members of all ages. It’s a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology, discover practical ways to save energy, and explore pathways to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
39th Annual Rock Hall Country Fair
Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence
Oct. 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free admission
It’s a weekend of fun with colonial historians, craft vendors, antique cars, friendly farm animals, pony rides, entertainment by the Red Hawk Native American Council, and more!
Mineola Fall Festival
Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola
Oct. 18-19, Saturday and Sunday, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate the season at this two-day community event packed with autumn excitement. Enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks, sip artisanal beer and wine, shop from a curated vendor market, and take part in festive fall activities for all ages, including a Pumpkin Patch, games, fall-themed photo ops, a Halloween costume contest (Saturday), and a pie-eating contest (Sunday).
Suffolk County
Heritage Farm & Garden 2025 Fall Festival
Heritage Farm & Garden, 6050 Northern Blvd. Muttontown
Daily, 10 am – 4:30 pm, through Nov. 2
All ages
$10-$25
Kick off the season with a variety of fun activities for all ages. Enjoy creative pumpkin decorating, participate in a scavenger hunt, and get lost in the corn maze. Treat yourself to delicious seasonal foods, beverages, and desserts that capture the essence of autumn, or use one of the many photo opportunities to create lasting memories.
Famous Food Festival “Taste the World”
Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Cir., Deer Park
Oct. 10-13, Friday, 1 – 8 pm; Saturday – Monday, 11 am – 8 pm
All ages
$5-$20
Go on a culinary adventure when you “Taste the World” with food inspired by countries from all around the globe. With over 100 food, art, and beverage vendors, get ready to savor some of the best cuisine that the Tri-State area has to offer! Plus, plenty of entertainment and activities, including face painting, rock climbing, a mechanical bull, bounce houses, and much more.
Free Family Fun: 26th Annual Celebration of the Long Pond Greenbelt
Vineyard Field, behind the South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 am – 1 pm
Ages 5 – 12
Free
Enjoy nature-themed games and crafts, guided walks, interactive nature displays, and a host of other activities presented by local environmental and community organizations. Have your face painted by Fun4Faces, and indulge in ice cream at noon.
Montauk Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest Weekend
Montauk Town Green, 743 Montauk Highway, Montauk
Oct. 11 – 12, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
All ages
Free
This weekend includes the annual Clam Chowder Contest on Saturday, Farmers Market vendors, kid’s activities, local band performances, yummy eats, fall-themed activities, beer and wine, a silent auction, and more!
Oyster Fest at GHBC
Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s Greenport Tasting Room, 234 Carpenter St., Greenport
Sunday, Oct. 12, noon – 6 pm
All ages
Free admission
Oyster Fest returns to Greenport Harbor Brewing Company! Enjoy a day of local oysters, food from Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market, live music by Portside Hustle (1–5 PM), oyster shucking contest, vendors, and interactive marine projects with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays Program. For the day, Carpenter Street will be closed from GHBC to Little Creek, creating a pedestrian-friendly space for the festival.
Annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House at Stony Brook Fire Department
Stony Brook Fire Department, 1410 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook
Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 am – 2 pm
All ages
Free
It’s a day of live demonstrations, vendors, and trucks showcasing the resources available in an Emergency Service capacity from Suffolk County and Town of Brookhaven. Stop in and meet your local firefighters, enjoy a hot dog, popcorn, and visit the various vendors!
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