The villages of Patchogue and Bellport are gearing up for a monthlong celebration of fall. If you seek crisp air, pumpkins and decorating, look no further:
SCARECROW CONTESTS
Preregistered residents picked up supplies to create their own unique scarecrow to display on Main Street in Bellport Village at the annual Scarecrow Contest. About 40 scarecrows will be displayed from the second week in October through Halloween. People will have an opportunity to vote in local stores, with a pumpkin bucket, for which is their favorite. Voting will end on Oct. 25 and the winners will be announced during the Halloween parade on Oct. 26. There will be prizes for the winning scarecrows.
The Village of Patchogue will be hosting their fifth annual scavenger hunt and scarecrow building contest on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon. The hunt will include prizes and free giveaways for the first 20 preregistered kids. The contest will allow groups to build their own scarecrow to be displayed on Main Street. Participants must bring their own clothes—the village will supply materials. Prizes will be awarded to the best overall and most original. Though it is free, space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling 631-475-4302.
SENIOR FALL LUNCHEON
The Patchogue Recreation Department will also be hosting a senior fall luncheon on Friday, Oct. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Call 631-475-4302 to register.
FALL FEST
The Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce will host their 10th annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main Street. There will be face and pumpkin painting, a petting zoo and music, as well as a self-led costume parade down Main Street at 1 p.m.
The event will include the annual Chili & Chowder Contest between many of the local restaurants. The chamber will be offering both contests concurrently and begin selling tickets for them before the festival online via the chamber’s website.
HAUNTED LIBRARY
The South Country Library will be hosting a Haunted Library on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a guided tour throughout the library redesigned with spooky fun. The event is meant for all ages and will include a green screen, photos, costume contest, ghost stories and more.
HALLOWEEN PARADE
The annual Halloween parade in Bellport Village will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26. All children and their four-legged family members are welcome to dress up and participate in the parade down Main Street.
The festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m., with participants lining up at the Bellport Fire Department. Be sure to stay to hear the winners of the scarecrow contest, with prizes being given out by local merchants.
After the fire department’s noon whistle, the parade will be led by an antique fire truck, marching down Main Street and ending at the Village Gazebo.
The fun will continue with trick-or-treating in all the shop locations for candy and goodies.
The parade is held by the Bellport Chamber of Commerce with the help of the Bellport Fire Department. The scarecrow contest is run by the Village of Bellport.
TRUNK-OR-TREATS
Caitlyn’s Vision and the Mastic Fire Department will be hosting a trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mastic Beach Fire Department. This is a great family-friendly event that is free of charge. They are also looking for community groups and businesses who would be willing to participate by decorating a car and handing out treats. Those who are interested in participating can email caitlynsvision@gmail.com.
WALK-THROUGH ZOO
Adults and kids of all ages will be able to see and interact with various animals of all sizes. Families can also enjoy a holiday vendors’ market. Giveaways to the first 100 kids. The event is free; however, the village requests bringing one nonperishable food item to be donated to local food pantries. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, rain date Nov. 12, at 380 Bay Avenue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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