Nearby things to do this week in Rockville Centre

Pumpkins and pepperoni

There will be pumpkin carving and pizza eating at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center at 111 N. Oceanside Road on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For $25, families up to four can come by. Prizes for best pumpkins will be awarded. Register beforehand; call (516) 678-9238 for more information.

Jazz at Molloy

Madison Theatre at Molloy College at 1000 Hempstead Ave. is putting on a concert, Cand Dulfer Jazz, on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Call (516) 323-4444 for more details.

Senior health fair

The Golden Gathering Senior Health Fair will take place on Friday, Oct. 26 at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free flu vaccinations provided by South Nassau Communities Hospital as well as free blood pressure tests, health screenings, entertainment and refreshments.

Bobby Conte Thornton in ‘Blame it on My Youth’

Direct from his Broadway debut as Calogero in “A Bronx Tale,” Bobby Conte  Thornton visits the area with his solo cabaret show, on Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m. The special evening features his mentor Chazz Palminteri who joins Thornton on stage to talk about their unique relationship and their collaboration on his life story, which became “A Bronx Tale.” Info: (516) 767-6444 or www.landmarkonmainstreet.org.

It’s haunting season

Planting Fields State Park’s Coe Hall opens its majestic doors for some spooky fun at Haunted Halloween Nights, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20, 7-9:30 p.m. Step inside the haunted house, ready to thrill visitors with exciting special effects, frightening ghosts, live music from Jack Kohl, and performances each evening. Info: (516) 922-8600 or www.plantingfields.org.