Fall happenings this October

This fall, the Chamber of the Moriches has prepared with events sure to please every trick-or-treater.

Fall Fest, Sunday, Oct. 16

The fair will be held on Oct. 16 with a closed-off Main Street in Center Moriches from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, and of course, the Main Street merchants displaying their merchandise as well as the Main Street eateries serving up tasty snacks and meals.

Vendor spots are $85. Nonprofit vendor spots are $45.00. Chamber Member vendor spots are $45.00. All mailed applications and checks must be received by Oct. 14, 2022.  After this date, all applications must be accompanied with cash or money order only, may be turned in at Moriches Bay Realty, 328-1 Main St., Center Moriches.  The cutoff date to pre-register is no later than 3 p.m., Oct. 15, 2022.  For those interested in becoming a vendor visit: https://moricheschamber.org/product/fall-fair-vendor-registration/.

“This year’s Fall Festival is generating a great deal of interest, from both vendors and our Main Street businesses,” said chamber president Art Gerhauser. “We expect that the community will have a day of fun with a wide choice of food and shopping.”

Spooky Walk, Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 at Camp Paquatuck

The Spooky Walk will be held outside, only for the safety of the volunteers and guests. The walk will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2 Chet Swezey Road in Center Moriches. All proceeds will benefit Camp Paquatuck, a special camp for children with disabilities.

Fall Festival, now through Oct. 31

Waterdrinker Farms will be hosting a fall festival every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at their farm, located at 663 Wading River Road in Manorville. There will be sunflowers, pumpkin picking, hayrides, a corn maze, and animals.

The event will be hosted by the VFW Post 414 from 7 to 11 p.m. Eventgoers are encouraged to gather up their dead and come out to have a howling good time. The event includes dinner and dessert as well as beer, wine, and soda. There will also be a D.J., 50/50 raffle, and prizes for the best costumes, most creative, and best couple. Tickets are $45 or $50 at the door.

March of the Goblins, Oct. 31

The trick-or-treat event will be held for the children of the community to provide a safe environment to get candy along Main Street. Businesses along Main Street are welcomed and encouraged to have candy for the children. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Chichester to Railroad avenues. Since the event started in 2002, the fire department has staffed the streets intersecting with Main Street to ensure the children’s safety. 

The event will be held on Main Street in Center Moriches from 4:30-6 p.m.

Veterans Parade, Sunday Nov. 6

The annual parade has been scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m.