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Fall on Long Island

As the weather cools, many festivities move indoors. There is an array of activities including specialty exhibits from which to select. Take the LIRR to the station indicated (linked to train schedules and fares). For more information, check the event website link, or call the phone numbers listed.

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19th Annual Halloween Festival
Children of all ages and their parents are invited to wear costumes as they parade around the historic grounds and shops. See the scarecrows on display; awards presented for best ones. Free mini-pumpkins and trick-or-treat candy at the shops.

Long Island's Fourth Annual Restaurant Week
Enjoy the best restaurants on Long Island for the bargain price of $24.95! For eight days, all participating restaurants are offering a three course prix fixe menu every night. Use link above for a list of participating restaurants.

Fire Island Lighthouse
The Fire Island National Seashore and Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, a cooperating association of the National Park Service, hosts events throughout November. Tower tours, Light Keepers behind-the-scenes tour. Tree trimming event and Thanksgiving weekend evening tower tour.

Parrish Art Museum's Family Fiesta Day
The Parrish presents its Annual Family Fiesta Day celebrating Latin American culture, heritage and traditions. The day features a wide array of activities including traditional dances, customs, singers, music, art workshop and authentic samplings of food from local Latin restaurants. An event that is sure to entice all your senses.

Thanksgiving Native American Feast
Ongoing demonstrations and hands-on activities include pottery making, primitive fire building, Native American artifacts, tool technology including use of an atlatl (a dart throwing device), food displays and sampling, including the Museum's famous popcorn soup, corn grinding, films and videos, and face painting with natural pigments.

A Long Island Thanksgiving
"Turkeys, Pies, & Other Good Things" - old-fashioned wood burning stoves, beehive ovens and hearths will be fired up to prepare a variety of 19th century holiday recipes. As you walk the grounds, also enjoy historical musical presentations.

20th Annual Long Island Festival of Trees
A Long Island tradition, the festival includes displays of designer trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread and chocolate creations, all of which are for sale. On weekends, a vendor section is open for holiday purchases. Proceeds benefit Nassau County United Cerebral Palsy and the two museums.

Boat Parade and Holiday Parade
Patchogue River Boat Parade, sponsored by the Patchogue Riverfront Committee Ltd. Hundreds of boats and parade of lights just off the shore of Patchogue. Welcome in the holiday season with this Village of Patchogue Parks & Recreation-sponsored event. Cheer your favorites among the assembled 100 floats, bands, antique cars and marching units. Take advantage of the Long Island Rail Roads Patchogue Village Package.

13th Annual Charles Dickens Festival
Come and celebrate three nights and two full days of historic and cultural programs at the 13th Annual Port Jefferson Village Charles Dickens Festival.Take advantage of the Long Island Rail Roads Port Jefferson Village Package.

Enjoy your trip and thank you for riding the Long Island Rail Road!