Edgar Allan Poe Festival Schedule, Riverhead: Oct. 31- Nov. 2

Friday, October 31st

StreetmosFear from 3 to 6 p.m.

3-6 p.m. Trick or Treat on Main Street

3  p.m.Assorted costume characters interact with guests on streets

3 p.m.  Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Linda at Riverhead Diner & Grill

3:30 p.m.Tales of Terror – Author Lisette Ruch presents Cask of Amontillado at Ralph’s Italian Ices

4 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Ben Baglio presents Pit & the Pendulum at Digger’s Restaurant

4  p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by Storytellers Jen and Matt at Joe’s Garage & Grill

4 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents “Are There Monsters In My Closet” at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

4:30  p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Jack Batcher presents Never Bet The Devil Your Head at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

4:30 p.m.Tales of Terror – Author Joseph Finora  presents The Bells at Vines & Hops

5 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at Riverhead Diner & Grill

5 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Donna at Ralph’s Italian Ices

5:30  p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll at Riverhead Diner & Grill

6 p.m.Begin preparations for Poe Parade

7  p.m. Poe Parade kicks off from Osborn Avenue and culminates at McDermott Street

7 p.m. Entertainer Tommy Keys will be performing at Dark Horse Halloween 7 to 10pm.

6-8  p.m. Wicked Apple Ale Party with prizes & giveaways at Joe’s Garage & Grill

8  p.m. Rocky Horror Picture Show Suffolk Theater – 631-727-4343 for details. Costumes welcome. DJ Halloween Party after movie

8 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Joseph Finora presents The Bells at Vines & Hops

8  p.m. Street programming officially concludes

8:30  p.m. Lisa Dabrowski presents The Legend of Lizzie Borden at Vines & Hops

8:30-12  p.m. Live music by NYX at Joe’s Garage & Grill – Costumes Welcome

10 p.m.21+ Halloween Party with Drink Specials at Vines & Hops

Saturday, November 1st

StreetmosFear from 12 to 6 p.m.

11 a.m.  – 3 p.m.  Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Party at Long Island Aquarium

11 a.m. – 5  p.m. Kooky Spooky Haunted House for Little Monsters – Long Island Science Museum

12 noon 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 noon Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Donna at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

12 noon  Lisa Dabrowski presents The Legend of Lizzie Borden at Joe’s Garage & Grill

12 noon Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Linda at Poe Game Corner at Riverhead Diner & Grill

12:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Ben Baglio presents Pit & The Pendulum at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

12:30 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joe’s Garage & Grill

1  p.m. The Ghost Writers on Stage (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker  at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

1 p.m.  Nightmare On Main Street – a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company

1 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at TWS Hobby Center

1 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents “Are There Monsters In My Closet” at Suffolk County Historical Society

1-3:30 p.m.  East End Arts Family Pumpkin Carving – $5 – Pumpkin & Tools Included

Enter your carved pumpkin into the East End Arts’ Carved Pumpkin Contest

1-4 p.m. Little Monster Game Room Opens at Corner of East Main and McDermott.

Look for Farmers Market and Poe posters

1-3 p.m. At Dark Horse Restaurant:

• Lunch Boo-fey featuring Poe Boy Sandwich, Monster Mash Bowls, Terri-fried Chicken, Bow Ties of the Dead, Raven Cakes ($10 lunch)

• Don Duga, acclaimed artist and creator of the classic tv shows, “Frosty the Snowman” and “Mad Monster Party” will be doing drawings for children with your child in the scene)

1-6 p.m. Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Activities at Ralph’s Italian Ices

1  p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Julia at Corner of East Main and McDermott.  Look for Farmers  Market and Poe posters

1:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Beth Capodanno presents Tell Tale Heart at Digger’s Restaurant

2 p.m. Children’s musical, “Monster Mash Revue” at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

2 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Adrienne at Corner of East Main and McDermott.  Look for Farmers  Market and Poe posters

2 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Regina Calcaterra presents The Raven at Digger’s Restaurant

2 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Suffolk County Historical Society

2 p.m. Nightmare On Main Street – a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company

2 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale and Singer Joe Anthony present Annabel Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

2:30 p.m.  Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Dark Horse Restaurant

2:30 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by storyteller Julia at Long Island Science Center

2:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Ted Enik  presents Annabel Lee (music & reading of part of his children’s book) at East End Arts

2:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Lisette Ruch presents Cask of Amontillado at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

3 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents “Are There Monsters In My Closet” at Suffolk County Historical Society

3 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented by Storytellers Jen and Matt at Corner of East Main and McDermott.  Look for

Farmers  Market and Poe posters

3 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale and singer Joe Anthony present Annabel Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

3 p.m. The Ghost Writers on Stage – a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

3 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Mark Delfosse presents Murders in the Rue Morgue at Vines & Hops

3 p.m. Nightmare On Main Street – a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company

3 p.m. Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks at Long Island Aquarium (assorted activities)

3 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Tom Gahan  portrays Christian Carroll at Riverhead Diner & Grill

3:30 p.m. East End Arts’ Carved Pumpkin Contest public voting

– Most Creative, Most Scary, Best in Show at 133 E. Main Street

3:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author CF Winn presents Cask of Amontillado at Vines & Hops

3:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Ela Hodosky presents Masque of the Red Death at East End Arts

4: p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Marylyn Varriale and singer Joe Anthony present Annabel Lee Musical at Blue Duck Bakery Cafe

4 p.m. Children’s musical, “Monster Mash Revue” at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

4 p.m.  Tales of Terror – Author Ronna S. Kurash presents The Raven at Ralph’s Italian Ices

4 p.m. Nightmare On Main Street – a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company

4 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Beth Capodanno presents Fall of House of Usher at Riverhead Diner & Grill

4:30 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joe’s Garage & Grill

4:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Karen Esposito presents A Dream In A Dream at Riverhead Diner & Grill

5 p.m. Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Suffolk County Historical Society

5 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Adrienne at Riverhead Diner & Grill

5 p.m. Nightmare On Main Street – a spirited conglomeration of haunted stories by the Peconic Ballet Company

6 p.m. Little Monster Children’s 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!

• “We are thrilled to have two first rate children’s entertainers sharing the stage at the avail Leavitt Theater. This will be a program you will not want to miss!”

8 p.m. Fireworks on Main Street

9 p.m. Joe’s Garage & Grill Monster Mash Costume Party – FREE EVENT

• Deadly DJ will have guests groovin’ with the ghouls and goblins.
• Costume Contest- winners will receive spooktacular prizes!

Sunday, November 2

StreetmosFear & Street Gags from 12 noon to  5 p.m.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eat, Drink & Be Scary Brunch at Long Island Aquarium

11 a.m.  – 4 p.m. Kooky Spooky Haunted House for Little Monsters – Long Island Science Museum

12 noon Edgar Allan Poe Exhibit opens at Suffolk County Historical Society

12:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Natalie Harnett presents Annabel Lee at East End Arts

12:30 p.m.  Lisa Dabrowski presents The Legend of Lizzie Borden at Joe’s Garage & Grill

12:30 p.m. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Meet Ichabod Crane at Joe’s Garage & Grill

1 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents “Are There Monsters In My Closet” at Long Island Aquarium

1 p.m. The Ghost Writers on Stage (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

1 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Valerie Pfundstein presents The Bells at East End Arts

1 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Donna at Parto’s Restaurant

1-4 p.m. Little Monster Game Room Opens at Corner of East Main and McDermott. Look for Farmers Market and Poe posters

1 – 3 p.m. At Dark Horse Restaurant:

• Lunch Boo-fey featuring Poe Boy Sandwich, Monster Mash Bowls, Terri-fried Chicken, Bow Ties of the Dead, Raven Cakes ($10 lunch)

• Don Duga, acclaimed artist and creator of the classic tv shows, “Frosty the Snowman” and “Mad Monster Party” will be doing drawings for children with your child in the scene)

1-5 p.m. Pumpkin Popsicle Stick Activities at Ralph’s Italian Ices

1:30 p.m.  Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storytellers Jen and Matt at Poe Game Corner at Farmer’s Market across from Suffolk Theater

1:30 p.m. Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Joe’s Garage & Grill

1:30 p.m. 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 Digger’s Restaurant

2 p.m. Children’s musical, “Monster Mash Revue” at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

2 p.m.  Tales of Terror – Author CF Winn presents Cask of Amontillado at Digger’s Restaurant

2 p.m.  Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Adrienne at Ralph’s Italian Ices

2 p.m.  Ghosts & Giggles – Tom Gahan portrays Christian Carroll at Parto’s Restaurant

2 p.m.  Tales of Terror – Author Linda Frank presents The Black Cat at Riverhead Diner & Grill

2:30 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storyteller Donna at Poe Game Corner at Farmer’s Market across from Suffolk Theater

2:30 p.m. Lisa Dabrowski presents The Legend of Lizzie Borden at Joe’s Garage & Grill

2:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author Mark Delfosse presents Murders in the Rue Morgue at Vines & Hops

2:30 p.m.  Tales of Terror – Author Lorraine Recchia presents Spirits of The Dead at East End Arts

3 p.m. The Ghost Writers Show (a fictitious meeting between Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley & Bram Stroker  at Vail-Leavitt Music Hall

3 p.m.  Tales of Terror – Author Valerie Pfundstein presents The Bells at East End Arts

3 p.m.  Ghosts & Giggles – Author Jack Batcher presents “Are There Monsters In My Closet” at Long Island Science Center

3:30 p.m. Carl DiModugno presents Tales of Woe at Joe’s Garage & Grill

3:30 p.m. Tales of Terror – Author CF Winn presents Tell Tale Heart at Riverhead Diner & Grill

3:30 p.m. Ghosts & Giggles – Family friendly spooky ghost stories presented  by storytellers Adrienne at Poe Game Corner at Farmer’s Market across from Suffolk Theater

4 p.m. 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 p.m. Vincent Price Movie Double Feature: Fall of the House of Usher & The Pit & The Pendulum at Suffolk Theatre

• Plus see our exclusive Poe Festival video from Victoria Price, Vincent’s daughter, as she describes her life living with a Hollywood Horror Icon.