Halloween Events in the Hamptons Happening This Weekend
Hamptons venues will be holding a number of events all month long for Halloween, from costume parties to haunted houses. Here are the Hamptons’ top Halloween events for this weekend, October 24–26, for kids, teens and adults.
Friday
CMEE’S Annual Halloween Bash
Children’s Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton
Friday, October 24, 4–6 p.m.
Games, trick-or-treating, crafts, costume contest and more. For all ages. $10 non-members/free members. 631-537-8250 cmee.org.
Spooktacular Haunted House
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton Village
Friday, October 24, 6–8 p.m.
Oscar Gonzalez presents a haunted house with frights at Southampton Arts Center. This haunted house is recommended for ages 8 and up. Each night that the haunted house is open, the lights will stay on for the first hour. Admission is $5 at the door.
Spooky Walk
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue.
Friday, October 24, 6:30–9 p.m.
Hike the haunted trails to meet the ghouls and goblins that take them over! For adults and families with children over 7. Reservations for time slot required. $15. 631-653-4771 quoguewildliferefuge.org
Stages Presents Frankenstein Follies
Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
Friday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
Now returning for its 20th year, Frankenstein Follies has become a favorite Halloween tradition. $15. Call 631-725-9500 for tickets.
Trail of Terror
Groundworks @ Hrens, 530 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
Friday, October 24, 7–10 p.m.
Take a spooky walk through the haunted trail of terror at the old Hren’s 2-acre property built in 1939. Not recommended for children under 12. Tickets are $10 per person, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the family of Brian Leary. 631-324-7373
Haunted Path And Rec Night
Southampton Youth Services, 1370 Majors Path, Southampton
Friday, October 24, 7 p.m.
Come navigate the Haunted Path and then stay for Sports & Rec Night. $5; $2 round-trip transportation available. Grades 5 and up. 631-287-1511 sysinc.org
Out of the Broom Closet Party
The Hamptons GLBT Center, 44 Union Street, Sag Harbor
Friday, October 24
For ages 21 and under. Come as you are or dress up in your favorite or scariest costume for LIGALY’s spooktacular Halloween party. The Hamptons GLBT Center welcomes all spirits for a fright night of treats, games and fun. Bring your friends, because all ghouls just wanna have fun. RSVP to [email protected] or 631.899.4950
Saturday
Little Lucy’s Halloween Pet Parade
Little Lucy’s Boutique, 91 Jobs Lane, Southampton
Saturday, October 25, 1 p.m.
Brings pets in costume for the annual parade to benefit Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation. Costumes will be judged. Beau Hulse will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
Stages Presents Frankenstein Follies
Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
Saturday, October 25, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Now returning for its 20th year, Frankenstein Follies has become a favorite Halloween tradition. Frankenstein Follies also marks 100 productions for Stages. To celebrate Stages’ 20th birthday, a special 20th Anniversary Alumni Performance and Benefit Reception will take place at 7:30 p.m.. Many of Stages’ past actors will be returning to participate in a performance of Frankenstein Follies that is sure to be a Monster Smash. A reception will follow the performance. Tickets for this benefit performance are $35 ($25 for students), and include the reception. Proceeds will help support Stages’ scholarship program. Tickets for the afternoon performance are $15. Call 631-725-9500.
Guided Walking Ghost Tour
Sag Harbor Whaling Museum, 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor
Saturday, October 25, 5–7 p.m.
Join Tony Garro and Annette Hinkle on their ultimate haunted walking tour. The tour will meet in front of the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum just as day is turning to dusk and traverse the streets of Sag Harbor Village and Old Burying Ground with stops in front of historic buildings and houses where tales of ghostly sightings and things that go bump in the night have been reported! The tour is recommended for ages 12 and older.
Spooktacular Haunted House
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton Village
Saturday, October 25, afternoon
Oscar Gonzalez presents a haunted house with frights at Southampton Arts Center. This haunted house is recommended for ages 8 and up. Each night that the haunted house is open, the lights will stay on for the first hour. Admission is $5 at the door.
Spooky Walk
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue.
Saturday, October 25, 6:30–9 p.m.
Hike the haunted trails to meet the ghouls and goblins that take them over! For adults and families with children over 7. Reservations for time slot required. $15. 631-653-4771 quoguewildliferefuge.org
Southampton Arts Center Halloween Party
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
Saturday, October 25, 7 p.m.–midnight
Come in costume and compete for prizes. The best male costume and the best female costume will earn $250 each, and the best group costume will nab $500. Enjoy an open bar all night, food, music, dancing, and a haunted house between 7 and 9 p.m. DJ Tony Kerr and DJ Dory Seymore will spin. Age 21+. Tickets $70. Visit southamptonartscenter.org to purchase.
Trail of Terror
Groundworks @ Hrens, 530 Montauk Highway, East Hampton
Saturday, October 25, 7–10 p.m.
Take a spooky walk through the haunted trail of terror at the old Hren’s 2-acre property built in 1939. Not recommended for children under 12. Tickets are $10 per person, with a portion of proceeds benefitting the family of Brian Leary. 631-324-7373
Drag Me to Hell
Harlow, The Long Wharf, Sag Harbor
Saturday, October 25, 8 p.m.–midnight.
Harlow presents a Drag Queen and Drag King extravaganza. DJ Karin Ward spins. $500 will be awarded for best costume. $25 cash cover charge.
Trunk or Treat
Southampton Town Recreation Center, 1370A Majors Path, Southampton
Saturday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.
Join Southampton Youth Services for Trunk or Treat. Decorate your vehicle’s trunk and bring candy for the trunk-or-treaters. The “Path” youth center will be transformed into a haunted house. Prizes will be awarded for Best Adult Costume, Best Child Costume and for Best Trunk. $5.
Halloween Fright Night Double Feature
Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, 18 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead
Saturday, October 25, 7:30 p.m.
Vail-Leavitt presents two movies. Watch Bela Lugosi’s 1932 film White Zombie and then, after an intermission, watch Vincent Price in the original House on Haunted Hill. Admission is $7.
Sunday
Enchanted Forest Trail
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Road, Quogue.
Sunday, October 26, noon–3 p.m.
Follow your guide to meet whimsical, fun, and educational characters on the forest trails. The parking lot will be full of games and activities.Dress up if you like. Children ages 2 to 7 with adult. Reservations required, call to reserve a time slot. $10 fee per person.
Sag Harbor Ragamuffin Parade
Sag Harbor Village
Sunday, October 26, 1–3 p.m.
The annual Sag Harbor costume parade will meet at Nassau Street (next to the Laundromat) and parade through town.
Stages Presents Frankenstein Follies
Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
Sunday, October 26, 2 p.m.
Now returning for its 20th year, Frankenstein Follies has become a favorite Halloween tradition. $15. Call 631-725-9500 for tickets.
Spooktacular Haunted House
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton Village
Sunday, October 26, 2–6 p.m.
Oscar Gonzalez presents a haunted house with frights at Southampton Arts Center. This haunted house is recommended for ages 8 and up. Each night that the haunted house is open, the lights will stay on for the first hour. Admission is $5 at the door.
Southampton Ragamuffin Parade
Southampton Village
Sunday, October 26, 1–3 p.m.
Children 9 and under are invited to wear Halloween costumes. After the parade, trick-or-treat in the village. Rain or shine. 631-283-0402 southamptonchamber.com