Halloween 2026 on the North Fork: Haunted Train Rides, Corn Mazes, Parties and Family Fun

From Greenport’s Halloween parade and haunted miniature railroad to spooky mazes, brewery parties and vineyard celebrations, here’s where to celebrate Halloween on the North Fork.

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31, with North Fork festivities spanning two weekends. Families can head for parades, haunted attractions and train rides, while wineries and breweries have costume parties and seasonal celebrations. Here’s the guide to Halloween events across the North Fork and nearby.

EDITOR’S TOP 5

Greenport Express Halloween Spooktacular — Greenport, Oct. 30–31

Harbes Spooky Night Maze — Riverhead, Oct. 24

Greenport Harbor Brewing Halloween Bash — Peconic, Oct. 31

Greenport Village Halloween Parade — Greenport, Oct. 31

Paws & Pours Halloween Party — Mattituck, Oct. 31

FAMILY FUN & HALLOWEEN PARADES

Bats, Barnacles and Broomsticks Halloween Party — RIVERHEAD
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Included with aquarium admission
Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead

Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks at Long Island Aquarium, Riverhead

Halloween crafts, treats, giveaways and aquarium activities for families. Children in costume receive 50% off admission with a paying adult.

Greenport Village Halloween Parade — GREENPORT
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11:30 a.m. | Free
Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., to Mitchell Park, Greenport
The annual costume parade leads into a village celebration with trick-or-treating at participating shops, carousel rides, scavenger hunts and family activities.

HAUNTED MAZES & SPOOKY ADVENTURES

Harbes Spooky Night Maze — RIVERHEAD
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7–10 p.m. | $26
Harbes Orchard, 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead

Harbee’s Spooky Maze, Riverhead

Navigate a corn maze after dark, encountering spooky characters along the way. Bring a flashlight; tickets are sold on-site. Weather permitting.

Greenport Express Halloween Spooktacular — GREENPORT
Friday, Oct. 30, 4–9 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 31, 4–10 p.m. | $10 per ride; $9 Friday in costume
Greenport Express Miniature Railroad, Moore’s Lane, Greenport

Greenport Express Halloween Spectacular

The miniature train travels through decorated, haunted woods filled with glowing pumpkins, skeletons and costumed characters. Tickets are sold on-site; proceeds benefit Greenport Rotary community programs.

PARTIES, WINERIES & BREWERIES

Paws & Pours Halloween Party — MATTITUCK
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2–5 p.m. | See website for details
Bridge Lane Tasting Room, 35 Cox Neck Road, Mattituck

Paws and Pours Halloween Costume Party, Bridge Lane, Mattituck

Bring a dog in costume for an afternoon at the winery. Guests with costumed dogs receive a complimentary glass of wine. Dogs must be leashed.

Greenport Harbor Brewing Halloween Bash — PECONIC
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7–11 p.m. | See website for details
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic
DJ Henry, dancing, costume contests for individuals, couples and groups, plus food and drinks.

Halloween Candy & Wine Pairing — JAMESPORT
Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | $35
Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery, 1935 Main Road, Jamesport


A seasonal tasting pairing wines with Halloween candy, from candy corn and Skittles to Snickers and peanut butter cups. Reservations recommended.

WORTH THE DRIVE: BIG SCARES

Darkside Haunted House — WADING RIVER
Select nights through Sunday, Nov. 1 | $40 advance; $50 at the door
5184 Route 25A, Wading River

Darkside Haunted House, Wading River

An elaborate indoor and outdoor haunted-house attraction with plenty of scares. Recommended for ages 12 and older.

Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse — BELLPORT
Select nights through Sunday, Nov. 1 | $44 online; $54 at the door
The Gateway, Bellport

A theatrical haunted-house experience for those looking for bigger scares.

Gateway Haunted Plahouse. Photo: Gateway Playhouse, Bellport

Halloween in the Hamptons: For more parties, parades and family events south of the Peconic, see our Hamptons Halloween Guide.

Halloween on the Big Screen: See our separate Halloween Movies and Screenings Guide for films across the East End.

Event schedules and ticket details may change. Check with organizers before attending.

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .