Almanac · LI · Fall 2026

A long island
fall.

Apple country up the North Fork, pumpkin patches in Riverhead, hayrides, fall festivals, and the year's best foliage drives.

Sep 22 – Dec 20
Fall on LI

Worth the drive.

  • Apple picking on the North Fork
  • Pumpkin patch + hayride afternoon
  • Cider donuts straight from the press
  • Foliage drive across the South Shore
Events · Fall

Happening this fall.

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Fair
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
The Long Island Fair

Sep 25–Sep 26 (Annual)

Adults $20; Children ages 5-12 $15; Seniors over 60 $15; Children under 5 free

Festival
Free
Tanner Park
Long Island Family Festival

Sep 25–Sep 26 (Annual)

Admission is Free

Holiday
Westhampton Beach Village Marina
Vin Zorbo Live Like Vin 5K

Sat Sep 26 · 8:30 am–12:00 pm

Other
Lido Beach Town Park - 630 Lido Boulevard Lido Beach NY 11561
Car Show
Free
TOBAY Beach
Other
Oceanside Transfer Station - 3737 Long Beach Road Oceanside NY 11581
E-cycling & Shredding Event

Sun Sep 27 · 8:00 am–1:00 pm

To do

Fall '26
Go pumpkin picking
Navigate a corn maze
Apple picking
Visit a haunted house
Hayride

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the fall list

Bucket list · 6 to-dos

The fall
bucket list.

6 hand-picked things to do before the season turns. Cross items off as you go, then send a card when your family finishes the list.

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