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The Ultimate Guide to 2025 Fall Festivals for Long Island Families
Crisp air, cozy sweaters, and cider donuts—yes, fall is officially in the air on Long Island, and that means it’s fair and festival season.
From farm fields full of pumpkin patches to hayrides, corn mazes, carnival games and rides and more, we’ve rounded up the very best fall festivals happening across Long Island this September and October.
No matter where you live–Nassau, Suffolk, or the East End–autumn on Long Island is beautiful, and there’s plenty of family fun to be had.
Check out our Fall Fun Guide for more ideas, like pumpkin picking and corn mazes.
As always, click through our listings for full details, including recommended ages, costs, and times. Subscribe to our newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox.
Frequently Asked Questions for Fall Festival Fun on Long Island
Q: When do fall festivals on Long Island typically happen?
Fall festivals take place across Long Island through September and October. Some are daily, while others are an annual, single-day event or on weekends only.
Q: Are these festivals stroller-friendly?
Most fairs take place along paved streets that are closed to vehicular traffic. While pumpkin patches and apple orchards can provide a precarious environment, folks can usually leave their strollers along a main aisle and wander down to find their perfect pick. Be sure to check with a venue about their stroller policy before heading out though.
Q: Do we need to buy tickets in advance?
Some venues require payment on-site, while others offer discounts if you purchase tickets or passes online in advance. Several fall spots even offer weekday discounts!
Q: What ages are these festivals best for?
We've enjoyed the fall festival season as a multi-generational experience for years now. From babies and toddlers, to tweens and teens, parents and grandparents, the fall fair scene on Long Island has proven to be great bonding opportunities, provides unique holiday card photo ops, and more.
Q: What are these festivals best known for?
Fall festivals and fairs on Long Island are synonymous with live music, roasted corn, apple cider donuts, carnival rides, and bouncy houses. Festivals held at farms usually have food trucks or farm-to-table menus, pumpkin patches and/or apple orchards, hay rides, and barnyard animals to pet and hand-feed.
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Family-Friendly Fall Festivals on Long Island in October 2025
Places featured in this article:
Captree State Park
Eisenhower Park
Port Jefferson Harbor
Farmingdale Village
Bellmore Long Island Railroad Station
Hallockville Museum Farm
Center For Science Teaching And Learning CSTL
Southampton Village
Sagtikos Manor
Tanner Park
Theodore Roosevelt Park
