Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday October 11, 2007
VISIT LONG ISLAND FOR SCARY HALLOWEEN THRILLS
Contact:
Kristen Matejka
Director of Marketing and Communications
LICVB&SC
631 951-3900 xt.317
HAUPPAUGE, NY – (October 11, 2007)- Pumpkins and scarecrows and haunted houses. Halloween on Long Island is right around the corner, along with chilling fun-filled ideas for you and your family.
Spooky walks, scary cornfield mazes, haunted houses and Long Island’s own Adventure Parks. Following are just some of the exciting things Long Island has brewing for Halloween.
Stony Brook’s Scarecrow Competition encourages everyone to stretch their imaginations and create a unique scarecrow to be displayed at the center until Halloween. The public votes and a winner is picked at the Halloween Festival on October 31. The Halloween celebration features trick or treating, free mini-pumpkins, games, a dance performance and a children's costume parade. Call 631-751-2244 for more information.
Walk the night in your favorite costume! Dress up and take a “Spooky Walk” at Yaphank’s annual “Tales of the Haunted Forest.” Follow the moonlight paths of fun and excitement and go where the night takes you. October 26-27 from 7pm to 11pm, and October 28 from 7pm to 10pm. A donation of $6 is requested and feel to free donate a can of food for the hungry. Call 631-447-9465.
Haunted Corn field mazes are located throughout Long Island at various farms. Harbes Family Farm (www.harbesfamilyfarm.com) has some of the most complex mazes on the Island, and Schmitt’s Family Farm (www.schmittfarms.com) offers a cornfield maze and haunted house, along with other Halloween activities.
Visit Hick’s Nurseries, (www.hicksnurseries.com), and hear the story of Otto the Ghost, while enjoying other spooky fun.
Or join in the festivities on the Halloween Dinner Cruise October 27. Ride on the 160’ Super Yacht Nautical Empress for a Halloween Costume Party. Prizes are awarded for the best costume. Eat, drink, and have a howling good time. For reservations call 516-623-5712.
For pumpkin lovers, the Nassau County Museum of Art offers The Twilight Pumpkin Spectacular. Over 3,000 hand-carved illuminated pumpkins will be on display. Along with the pumpkins, stop by the ‘Spooky Circle’ to hear a ghost story or two. Stop by for some fall treats such as candy apples, pumpkin pie, and apple cider October 25-28.
http://www.nassaumuseum.com.
Other Halloween fun includes the Halloween Boat Burning on Oct. 26 at the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville. Halloween costumes, hot apple cider, sea songs, pumpkins, and a big bonfire. Phone: (631) HISTORY
Or visit the Haunted 1800 Long Island Halloween at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, celebrating Halloween as was done over 120 years ago on Long Island with scary stories, magic lantern shows, pumpkin carving and with entertaining personalities such as the local grave digger at the cemetery. October 27-28.
Phone: (516) 572-8400
Adventureland in Farmingdale turns their amusement park into Pumpkin Park for Halloween. A fun, safe event with rides, games, and most of all pumpkins. October 27-28 from 11am to 5pm. Call for more information at 631-694-6868
Be very afraid at the Bayville Scream Park. Also known as Bayville Adventure Park, this “Scream Park” has four haunted buildings, each with its own haunted tale, among other attractions. For example, Bloodworth Manor is said to have been built in 1870 by Balthazar Bloodworth Bay. Balthazar’s son, Dr. Bascombe Bay is said to have created Frankenstein like experiments in his laboratory. Some time later, his children took over the “family business” and raised ghouls and zombies alike. The other houses include Uncle Needle’s Funhouse of Fear in 3-D; the Temple of Terror; and Curse of the Zombie Pirates. Normal hours are Friday’s and Saturdays 6pm to midnight and Sundays and weekdays from 6pm to 10pm. Kids “not so scary” days are from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sundays. The adventure park attractions and mini-golf area are open everyday. More information can be found in www.bayvillescreampark.com.
Other Haunted Houses are also located thought the Island:
Andrea's Haunted House haunt will scare you silly. Live actors will bring this house to life. Not for the weak of heart. Running October 26th, 27th, from 6:30pm to 11pm & Halloween Night 2007 from 7pm - 10pm
West Islip
www.andreashauntedhouse.com
Bayville Fire Company Haunted Fire House
Fireman and community volunteers put their back breaking guts into one of the greatest events in Bayville and perhaps Long Island. Be careful as you travel beyond the norm and enjoy the thrills and terror while you watch in amazement at what terrific talent comes together to scare the pants off of you. Beware to folks 13 and under.
October 12, 19, 26 from 7pm - 11pm
October 13, 20, 27 from 6pm - 11pm
Sunday, October 28th from 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday, October 31st, Halloween Night - 6pm - 9pm
258 Bayville Ave, Bayville.
516-628-3230
Halls of Terror
Halls of Terror Haunted house will give you a fright. Be prepared to bring your worst fears to life!
229 Rt. 110 Farmingdale Long island.
Starting October 6 until November 4. 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Halloween Week Sundays 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
631-847-0100
The Medford Haunted House
A community event that is free of charge. It has been operating and growing since 1999. A donation box will be out in view for anyone wishing to make a contribution. All contributions will help us to bring more fun and excitement for you and your family to enjoy.
October 26 to October 31.
41 Balsam Drive, Medford
www.medfordhauntedhouse.com
North Babylon Fire Company's Fire House of Terror
North Babylon Fire Company's Haunted House is Long Island's Scariest. With an inside walk-through, which consists of 2 floors of high quality sets, special effects, incredible sound and animatronics props created to give you an experience that will scare the hell out of you. Every weekend in October and Halloween night. Fridays: Night Show from 7PM - 12AM
(631) 667-0379
http://www.a1hauntedhouse.com/
The Darkside Haunted House
The Darkside Haunted House will bring your fears to life. With two walks, an outside walk-through "The Haunted Village" and an inside walk-through The Darkside Haunted House.
5184 Route 25A, Wading River
www.darksideproductions.com
Mills Pond House of Horror
Smithtown Township Arts Council and the St. James Fire Department Ambulance Company present the Mills Pond House of Horrors beginning Friday, October 12. Walk the darkened hallways and rooms of the House of Horrors, located on the grounds of the historic Mills Pond House in St. James. There will be 3600 sq. feet of haunting special effects, live actors and more, designed by animated Halloween props engineer hauntedanimation.com. The Mills Pond House of Horrors is not for the faint of heart... and not for very young children.
10/12/07 - 10/31/07
6 - 10 pm
Smithtown Township Arts Council
Phone: (631) 862-657
Pumpkin Picking Places:
1. Harbes Family Farm, Sound Ave. Route 48, Mattituck, 631-298-0800 – Pumpkin Picking - http://www.harbesfamilyfarm.com/
2. Wickham’s Fruit Farm, Main Rd. Cutchogue, 631-734-6441 – Pumpkin Picking, Apple Picking - http://www.wickhamsfruitfarm.com/
3. Lewin Farms, 812 Sound Ave, Calverton, 631-929-4327 - Pumpkin Picking, Apple Picking - http://www.homestead.com/lewinfarms/HOME.html
4. Brightwaters Farm’s & Nursery, 1624 manatuck blvd., bayshore, 631-665-5411 – Pumpkin Picking - http://www.brightwatersfarms.com/
5. Schmitt’s Farm Country Fresh, 26 Pinelawn Rd., Melville, 631-271-327 – Pumpkin Picking - http://www.schmittfarms.com/
6. Colonial Springs Farm and Nursery, 201 Main Ave., Wheatly Heights, 631-643-4829 – Pumpkin Picking
7. Krupski’s Vegetable & Pumpkin Farm, 38030 Route 25, Peconic, 631-734-6847 – Pumpkin Picking
8. The Milk Pail, 1346 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-537-2565 – Pumpkin Picking, Apple Picking - http://www.milk-pail.com
9. Greenland Family Farms, 17155 County Rd. #48, Cutchogue, 631-734-5791 – Pumpkin Picking - http://www.greenlandfamilyfarms.com/
10. Jacob Rottkamp’s Fox Hollow Farm, 2287 Sound Ave., Calverton, 631-727-1786 – Pumpkin Picking
11. Hank’s Pumpkin Town, Montauk Highway, Water Mill, 631-726-4667 – Pumpkin Picking - http://www.hankspumpkintown.com/
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) is the official tourism promotion agency for the destination’s travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB&SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and related activities. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit www.discoverlongisland.com
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