Halloween weekend has arrived, and with it, the opportunity for all ages to enjoy those last sights and sounds of this time of year. There’s something for everyone: for those who like a good fright and for families who are looking for something less intense;
Firehouse Frights
Watch your step in Valley Stream. The Fire Department’s Brooklyn Avenue Firehouse is haunted by ghosts, spirits and an assortment of creepy characters this month. The trip through the firehouse features aliens, villains, goblins, and ghouls of every type. Just where they will show is anybody’s guess!
There is also a non-scarier option for those who scare easily. Visitors can make their way through the rooms without fear of the Halloween ghouls coming after them. Come inside if you dare. The haunted house is open Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29-31, 7-11 p.m. Brooklyn Ave., Valley Stream. (516) 353-9637.
Native Americans certainly did not celebrate Halloween, but their use of ritual masks continues to intrigue and fascinate, often giving the wearer a type of “spooky” effect. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve explores the use and meaning of these masks, along with other Native Indian lore, on Saturday.
The program includes several hands-on activities, such as mask-making and face-painting with natural pigments. And then there’s the “goo” factor: kids can make “slime”out of a variety of materials. Also, see the “The Loon’s Necklace,” a brief movie based on Native American tales.
Take in this pre-trick or treating event, Saturday, Oct. 31, noon-3:30 p.m. $3, $2 ages 5 to 12. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Dr., Glen Cove.
(516) 571-8010.