Halloween season is creeping up, and East Meadow has no shortage of frightfully fun events for kids, families, and even pets. From candy-filled car trunks to a safe trick-or-treat night at the high school, to a doggy costume contest, here are three can’t-miss happenings.
The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce and the East Meadow Baseball & Softball Association are teaming up for the 6th annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at the East Meadow Ball Fields, 90 Merrick Ave. Families can expect candy galore, pumpkin decorating, raffles, and more at this free community event. Participants decorate their car trunks in Halloween style and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, creating a festive atmosphere full of creativity and costumes. Registration is free but required, so families are encouraged to sign up early and join in the spooky fun.
Halloween isn’t just for kids — it’s for pups, too! Nassau County will host its annual Barkfest on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater. This canine-centered event features a free pet costume contest and parade, judged at 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to show off their dogs’ creativity, whether dressing them as superheroes, scary monsters, or silly characters. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to bring pet food donations to help families and animals in need. Barkfest is rain or shine, so leash up your pup and join the howl-iday fun.
Young trick-or-treaters are invited to the district’s annual Safe Halloween, happening on Monday, Oct. 28, near the football field at East Meadow High School. The rain date is Oct. 29. Varsity sports teams, school clubs, and organizations will dress in costume and transform their tables into themed trick-or-treat stations. Children can roam the field as superheroes, witches, skeletons, fairies, or their favorite characters while collecting candy and enjoying fun games and activities. The event is designed to give kids a festive and safe space to celebrate Halloween, while high school students have a chance to get creative and join in the fun.
