By Rachel Feinblatt By Rachel Feinblatt | September 18, 2023 | Culture Culture Feature
Here are all the best Halloween events in the Hamptons for a spooky good time.
Each year, the iconic Cooper Lane in East Hampton closes down to the delight of trick-or-treaters and spooky season lovers alike. Families that reside on this street take great pride in going all out for the holiday, and the whole neighborhood is filled with ghostly house decor and impressive costumes. Take your friends and family on a stroll down Cooper Lane this Halloween for some good candy and a good fright. Cooper Ln, East Hampton
Looking for a not-so-scary Halloween activity? The Sag Harbor Pumpkin Trail has been a tradition that locals and visitors all have looked forward to for more than 40 years now. Come dressed in your costume, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and even take a pumpkin home to carve for your doorstep! 21 West Water St, Sag Harbor
This adorable annual celebration is one for both you and your furry friend! Little Lucy’s Halloween Pet Parade is a time for pet owners to come together and strut in their costumes alongside live music, food, vendors, and more. As if it couldn’t get any better, the event also donates all proceeds to the Kent Animal Shelter. Agawam Park, Pond Ln, Southampton
To every horror-lovers delight, the classic Elm Street in Southampton closes each year to become one of the most popular trick-or-treat destinations on the East End. Finally ready to return after its halt from the pandemic last year, Elm Street houses will be absolutely decked out for this annual event ready for the kids to come knocking on doors. Elm Street, Southampton
The Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce organizes this annual parade for families to walk through town, display their costumes, and have some wholesome Halloween fun. Games, activities, music – the Ragamuffin Parade is a local favorite and a great way for the community to come together for the holiday. Pets are encouraged! Main Street, Sag Harbor
Ever pondered the intriguing world of paranormal investigation? Well, your opportunity has arrived! Come along with the Long Island Paranormal Investigators for a unique tour of our storied properties and delve into the experience of being a paranormal investigator. Rogers Mansion, southamptonhistory.org/ghost
Orange is undeniably the new black on the East End. Pick the perfect pumpkin to flaunt on your front porch at Hank’s Pumpkintown, where the selection ranges from mini to prize-winners. A fresh pumpkin pie or carved jack-o’-lantern may be a nice compensation for the amount of time a visit requires here—or the traffic this fall epicenter of fun creates. Here are some of our favorite fall activities. 240 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, hankspumpkintown.com
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