While it’s true Halloween is absolutely to be celebrated by children, it’s equally fair to say grown-ups deserve a bit of amusing action, too. From costume parties and disco dancing to spice cake baking and pumpkin carvings, there’s plenty of fun to gather ’round for. While some events are totally kid-friendly, there are some events exclusively for adults. All’s fair on All Hallow’s Eve, right?
And if you’re not up for a howlin’ big night, hop on your broomstick and head over to LTV Studios in Wainscott. They’re hosting a special screening of the original Night of the Living Dead on Halloween proper (Oct. 31) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is 10 bucks (cheaper than actually going to the movies) and if you show up in costume, you get a free popcorn.
East Hampton
“Ghould Hall” (aka Guild Hall, but we love what they did there) hosts a Halloween Silent Disco dance party this Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. Attendees can enjoy music on a wireless headset, playing three different channels of the best tunes from the 70’s to today for a spookified swinging good time. Tickets are $15, $13 for members. Come in costume for change to wine a prize! Wine, beer and a special witches brew cocktail will be available for purchase.
East Hampton Library hosts an all-day Halloween event on Saturday. Among the ghoulish festivities is a pumpkin carving contest for adults, where participants can submit a pre-carved design of their choosing (as long as it’s family friendly) to the reference desk by Friday, Oct. 25 beginning at 9 a.m. All submissions will be judged by the public and prizes will be awarded.
If you’re a grown-up with a sweet tooth, don’t miss the library’s spice cake contest on Saturday. Bust out your best baking chops and enter your version of the classic cake recipe to go up against an original spice cake recipe from the library’s archives. Winning baker will receive a prize, and all cakes need to be delivered to the library on Friday by 5 p.m.
The Clubhouse on Daniels Hole Road is celebrating All Hallow’s Eve with some wicked live DJ’s this Friday night. Attendees (must be 21 and older) will be privy to sets of haunting musical stylings from five DJs: JRinventor, Esly, J Til, Kikaii and Zvch. $10 cover and the show starts at 9 p.m. To book a table email [email protected].
Montauk
Do the Monster Mash in Montauk! The Backyard at Solé East in Montauk (90 Second House Road) invites all for a howlin’ Halloween celebration on Saturday night. Starting at 8 p.m., guests can enjoy an evening of free bar food, drink specials and music from a live DJ. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes with a grand prize of a weekend stay. Admission to the party is free.
Shelter Island
If you find yourself on The Rock for Halloween head on over to the Tavern at The Chequit as they host a special party on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight, with music by Johnny Numonic. Also on Saturday, take part in a not-too-scary, but still fun for Halloween, self-guided trail walk through Mashomack Preserve. The nighttime walk starts at 5:30 p.m. and will feature some entertainingly interesting costumed characters. Light refreshments will be available. Advanced registration is required.
Bridgehampton
The Bridgehampton Lions Clubs hosts its 26th annual pumpkin carving contest at the Bridgehampton Community House on Monday, Oct. 28. Starting at 5 p.m. participants are welcome to bring their already carved pumpkins for judging. As is tradition there are a slew of categories for all ages to show off their creative carving capabilities, with a few new ones, like “Elon Muskin,” “Terrified Pets” and “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Master blade freestyle first place winner not only gets some serious bragging rights, but an engraved trophy and 400 bones. Second place gets $250 and third place gets $150. Click here for details.
Riverhead
The Suffolk Theater on Main Street in Riverhead hosts two screenings of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday. As an extra “sweet transvestite” treat, The Suffolk will provide movie goers with a prop bag containing some key items for the film watchers to fully participate in the traditional viewing experience, such as rice to throw at the screen during the wedding scene or a piece of toast during Frank-n-Furter’s toast. Screenings are at 8 p.m. and midnight. Tickets are $35 or $45 with prop bag included. The Suffolk will also be featuring specialty cocktails, a themed menu and a costume contest before the show. Click here to snag yours.
Southampton
Bust out your leisure suits (if you dare) and best dancing shoes for the Halloween Silent Disco at the Southampton Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. This outrageously fun (and outrageously quiet) rave-style event will feature multiple DJ’s and multiple music genres. Each participant will receive a three-channel LED-style headphone set allowing them to change channels to different types of music. The headphones light up with colors assigned to each channel so dancers can see what others are listening to based on the color. There’ll also be a contest for best costume. $20 to enter, $15 for members.
Fulfill your ghost hunter fantasies at the Rogers Mansion in Southampon Village. On Friday, Oct. 25, join the crew of the Long Island Paramormal Investigators and spend the night exploring the 1843 Rogers Mansion (17 Meeting House Lane). Test various paranormal theories, hear a spooky story and find out what it really takes to be a paranormal investigator, as there’ll be a crash curse (whoopsie, we mean course) in the devices and theories necessary to interact and communicate with paranormal beings. There will be three rounds, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 8 to 9 p.m., and 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 per soul… we mean person!
Have the ultimate Halloween party experience at Ultra, a nightclub located at 125 Tuckahoe Road, as the club hosts a multiple night lineup in honor of Halloween. This Friday, beginning at 10 p.m. dance ’til you’re dead with non-stop music at Ultra’s own electric Perreo Carnival. There’ll also be a prize for best costume. On Halloween proper Ultra will host another night of music from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. Tickets start at $18. Call 631-682-2294 for info and to RSVP.
Manna at Lobster Inn (5 Inlet Road) hosts their Black Magic Halloween Party on Oct. 31 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Admission is $20 and ladies get in for free before 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume and DJ Chile will be providing this music. To RSVP for tables, click here.
Sag Harbor
Sag Harbor loves a spooky good time, but it’s even better when it’s historically accurate. Get in the spirit on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. with a dramatic reading at The Church from Lucy Boyle’s latest play in progress, titled Goody Garlick, featuring a cast of thespians acting out the reading. The skit will be followed by a talk with East Hampton Town crier Hugh King as he recounts the true story of Elizabeth Garlick, who was accused of and tried for witchcraft in 1658 (tickets are $25).
The Harbor will also celebrate Hallowee with the first-ever Spooky-Palooza, set for Saturday, Oct. 26 throughout Sag Harbor Village. A collaborative effort, festivities will include a matinee screening of The Addams Family beginning at 11 a.m. at the Sag Harbor Cinema. From 1 to 3 p.m. there’ll be spooky slime workshop, full of ferocious fun at The Church and later on, a costume contest and party from 3 to 5 p.m. at Bay Street Theater. Passes to attend all events are $30 (and kids are welcome, too, for $20 a pop). Tickets to individual events are $18 and will be available day-of. To purchase in advance, click here. If you’re feeling frightfully famished after all the fun, head over to Sen, Corner Bar, Page or Espresso’s for a 10% discount on your meal (PS — discount is only good for one party and must be used day-of)
A disco-themed party is on Halloween night at Page (located at 63 Main St.) beginning at 10 p.m. Don a costume and walk away a winner, as best dressed and best drag could receive a $300 gift certificate to the beloved resto and bar. K Pasa is also celebrating Halloween proper, properly, with “Denim and Diamonds,” a rodeo and cowboy-themed soiree (including costume party) beginning from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For ages 21 and older.
Kidd Squid Brewing hosts its own Halloween party on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring live music from Rum Punch Mafia. Costumes are encouraged and if you come dressed with tentacles you get a free drink. Free to enter and chill kids and dogs are welcome.
Water Mill
Bring your scary to Calissa (1020 Montauk Highway) on Saturday, Nov. 2 (All Soul’s Day!) for their Halloween bash starting at 7 p.m.. Best costume gets a free glass of champers, a tarot card reader will be on hand to predict your next move and, if you want bust one, a DJ will be spinning some spooky tunes to get your ghosts groovin’.
