You know it’s fall when you feel a chilly breeze in the air, the leaves are changing colors, and you’re enjoying a pumpkin spice latte. For the Fall season there are so many fun activities you can do with your friends and family to make the season really memorable. Halloween is just around the corner. Children and adults love this holiday. Children can dress up as their favorite characters and eat sugary candy. Parents can decorate their houses, bake halloween treats, and hand out candy to trick or treaters.
What are your favorite activities to do in the fall? Some favorite activities are: apple picking, pumpkin picking, baking, carving pumpkins, going to corn mazes, going to football games and so much more. Long Island has so many places that are perfect for the fall. There are so many options to choose from! Where should you go?
Top 5 places to visit in fall on Long Island
Enjoy Pumpkin Art at The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
This an event where you can see thousands of carved pumpkins arranged in beautiful lighted displays while enjoying some fresh apple cider and apple cider doughnuts. You can view creations like lighthouses, fields of spooky sunflowers, and other artistic Halloween-themed designs constructed with pumpkins.
Schmitt’s family farm
Known for their pumpkin patch, playgrounds, inflatables, a corn maze, pony rides, farm animals, mini golf, and free hayrides. They also have their own Fall Festival in September and October. Additionally, Schmitt’s is known for their after dark haunted house and haunted corn maze with live actors at night!
Hike Through Beautiful Autumn Landscapes
The Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge is home to breathtaking trails and wildlife preservation areas where you can discover a large variety of wildlife. At The Conservancy’s Uplands Farm Sanctuary, you can hike a double-loop trail surrounded by beautiful trees and nature scenery.
White Post Farms Fall Festival
Enjoy 5 live performances, hay rides, petting zoos, a giraffe experience and even more! White Post Farms is the perfect place for a fun autumn experience. $37.95. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 21-Oct. 27.
Experience Haunted Attractions
Looking for a good scare? Long Island has plenty of haunted attractions to explore. Bayville Scream Park offers a variety of haunted houses, spooky trails, and escape rooms for you to enjoy. Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse in Bellport is another popular spot, known for its incredible haunted experience with live actors and intricate sets.
Sources
https://www.longislandpress.com/2024/09/02/long-island-fall-festivals-2024/
https://antonmediagroup.com/specials-fall-fun-2024/
https://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcitykids/apple-picking-and-fall-farms-for-families-on-long-island
