Friday, October 31st
StreetmosFear from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m
3:00 Trick or Treat on Main Street begins (3:00 PM 6:00 PM)
3:30 Tales of Terror Author Lisette Ruch presents Cask of Amontillado at Ralphs Italian Ices
4:00 Tales of Terror Author Ben Baglio presents Pit & the Pendulum at Diggers Restaurant
4:00 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented byStorytellers Jen and Matt at Joes Garage & Grill
4:00 Tales of Terror – Author Jack Batcher presents Never Bet The Devil Your Head & Are There Monsters In My Closet at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe
4:30 Tales of Terror Author Joseph Finora presents The Bells at Vines & Hops
5:00 Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at Riverhead Diner & Grill
5:30 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll at Riverhead Diner & Grill
7:00 Poe Parade kicks off from Osborn Avenue and culminates at Union Avenue
6-8 Wicked Apple Ale Party with prizes & giveaways at Joes Garage & Grill
8:00 Tales of Terror Author Joseph Finora presents The Bells at Vines & Hops
8:30-12 Live music by NYX at Joes Garage & Grill – Costumes Welcome
10:00 21+ Halloween Party with Drink Specials at Vines & Hops
Saturday, November 1st
StreetmosFear from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Dance Parties on the hour at Ralphs Italian Ices 11 – 3 Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Party at Long Island Aquarium
12:00 Edgar Allan Poe Exhibit officially opens at Suffolk County Historical Society with ceremony featuring: – Tales of Terror – Author Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll – Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by Storytellers Jen and Matt
12:30 Tales of Terror Author Ben Baglio presents Pit & The Pendulum at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe
12:30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joes Garage & Grill
1:00 The Ghost Writers Show (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
1:00 Nightmare On Main Street a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company
1:00 Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at TWS Hobby Center
1:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents Are There Monsters In My Closet at Suffolk County Historical Society
1-3 East End Arts Family Pumpkin Carving – $5 – Pumpkin & Tools Included
1-4 Poe Game Corner Opens at Farmers Market located across from Suffolk Theater
1-4 At Dark Horse Restaurant: – Lunch Boo-fet – menu featuring Poe Boy Sandwich, Monster Mash Bowls, Terri-fried Chicken, Bow Ties of the Dead, Raven Cakes, Ghost Cakes
– Come meet Don Duga, acclaimed artist and creator of the classic tv show Mad Monster Party
1-6 Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Activities at Ralphs Italian Ices 1:00 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Julia at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
1:30 Tales of Terror Author Beth Capodanno presents Tell Tale Heart at Diggers Restaurant
2:00 Childrens musical, Monster Mash at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
2:00 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Adrienne at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
2:00 Tales of Terror Author Regina Calcaterra presents The Raven at Diggers Restaurant
2:00 Tales of Terror Author Melissa Wolff presents The Bells at Suffolk County Historical Society 2:00 Nightmare On Main Street a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company
2:00 Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale presents Annabelle Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe
2:30 Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Dark Horse Restaurant
2:30 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Julia at Long Island Science Center
2:30 Tales of Terror Author Ted Enik presents Annabelle Lee (music & reading of part of his childrens book) at East End Arts
2:30 Tales of Terror Author Lisette Ruch presents Cask of Amontillado at Blue Duck’ Bakery Cafe
3:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents Are There Monsters In My Closet at Suffolk County Historical Society
3:00 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by Storytellers Jen and Matt at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
3:00 Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale presents Annabelle Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe
3:00 The Ghost Writers Show (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
3:00 Tales of Terror Author Mark Delfosse presents Murders in the Rue Morgue at Vines & Hops
3:00 Nightmare On Main Street a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company
3:00 Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks at Long Island Aquarium (assorted activities)
3:00 East End Arts People Choice Awards – Bring your carved pumpkin Best in Show Most Creative Scariest
3:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll at Riverhead Diner & Grill 3:30 Tales of Terror Author CF Winn presents Cask of Amontillado at Vines & Hops
3:30 Tales of Terror Author Ela Hodosky presents Masque of the Red Death at East End Arts
4:00 Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale presents Annabelle Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe 4:00 Childrens musical, Monster Mash at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
4:00 Tales of Terror Author Ronna S. Kurash presents The Raven at Ralphs Italian Ices
4:00 Nightmare On Main Street a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company
4:00 Tales of Terror – Author Beth Capodanno presents Fall of House of Usher at Riverhead Diner & Grill
4:30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joes Garage & Grill
4:30 Tales of Terror Author Karen Esposito presents A Dream In A Dream at Riverhead Diner & Grill
5:00 Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Suffolk County Historical Society
5:00 Ghosts & Giggles Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Adrienne at Riverhead Diner & Grill
5:00 Nightmare On Main Street a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company
6:00 Little Monster Childrens Costume Party at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall – Batty Brady Rymer & Boo!tiful Jen Kane host a frightfully delightful musical concert for all the little ghouls!
8:00 Fireworks on Main Street
9:00 Joes Garage & Grill Monster Mash Costume Party w/ Costume Contest
Sunday, November 2nd
StreetmosFear & Street Gags from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Dance Parties on the hour at Ralphs Italian Ices
10 – 2 Eat, Drink & Be Scary Brunch at Long Island Aquarium
12pm Edgar Allan Poe Exhibit opens at Suffolk County Historical Society
12:30 Tales of Terror Author Natalie Harnett presents Annabelle Lee at East End Arts
12:30 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joes Garage & Grill
1:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents Are There Monsters In My Closet at Long Island Aquarium
1:00 The Ghost Writers Show (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
1:00 Tales of Terror – Author Valerie Pfundstein presents The Bells at East End Arts
1-4 Poe Game Corner Opens at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
1 – 4 At Dark Horse Restaurant: – Lunch Boo-fet – menu featuring Poe Boy Sandwich, Monster Mash Bowls, Terri-fried Chicken, Bow Ties of the Dead, Raven Cakes, Ghost Cakes – Come meet Don Duga, acclaimed artist and creator of the classic tv show Mad Monster Party
1-5 Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Activities at Ralphs Italian Ices
1:30 Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storytellers Jen and Matt at Poe Game Corner at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
1:30 Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Suffolk County Historical Society
1:30 Tales of Terror – Author Ben Baglio presents Pit & the Pendulum at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe
1:30 Tales of Terror – Author Dina Santorelli presents Tell Tale Heart at Riverhead Diner & Grill
2:00 Childrens musical, Monster Mash at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
2:00 Tales of Terror Author CF Winn presents Cask of Amontillado at Diggers Restaurant
2:30 Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storytellers Julia at Poe Game Corner at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
2:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Adrienne at Ralphs Italian Ices
2:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll at Partos Restaurant
2:00 Tales of Terror – Author Linda Frank presents The Black Cat at Riverhead Diner & Grill
2:30 Tales of Terror Author Mark Delfosse presents Murders in the Rue Morgue at Vines & Hops
2:30 Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at East End Arts
2:30 Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Julia at Partos Restaurant
3:00 The Ghost Writers Show (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker @ Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
3:00 Tales of Terror – Author Valerie Pfundstein presents The Bells at East End Arts
3:00 Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents Are There Monsters In My Closet at Long Island Science Center
3:30 Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Joes Garage & Grill 3:30 Tales of Terror Author CF Winn presents Tell Tale Heart at Riverhead Diner & Grill
3:30 Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storytellers Adrienne at Poe Game Corner at Farmers Market across from Suffolk Theater
4:00 Monsters and Mayhem in the Movies at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall
See our exclusive exhibit of Hollywood memorabilia and original horror movie posters See our exclusive Poe Festival video from Victoria Price, Vincent’s daughter, as she describes her life living with a Hollywood Horror Icon. Discover the secrets behind the making of Edgar Allan Poe horror movies in Hollywood Behind the make-up: learn the true stories of Vincent Price, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Peter Lorre and many more horror stars. Meet four horror movie experts who will answer your questions about your favorite monster and horror films.
5:45 Vincent Price Movie Double Feature: Fall of the House of Usher & The Pit & The Pendulum at Suffolk Theater – Plus see our exclusive Poe Festival video from Victoria Price, Vincent’s daughter, as she describes her life living with a Hollywood Horror Icon.
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