Halloween finally landed on a Saturday, and it brought a bonus.
At 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 1, daylight saving time ends and the clocks go back to 1:00 AM. That means Halloween night on Long Island runs one hour longer than any other Saturday this year. Same costume, same crew, one more hour on the dance floor.
Here are 10 places in Nassau and Suffolk to spend it.
One note before you head out: bars in Nassau and Suffolk can serve until 4 AM under state rules, but every venue sets its own closing time. Check your spot’s posted hours, plan your ride home, and if you’re drinking, don’t drive.
1. Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
The party Mulcahy’s bills as Long Island’s biggest Halloween party is back, and this year it’s on a Saturday. Doors open at 8 PM, open bar and buffet run 9 to 11 PM, and $2,000 in cash and prizes goes to the costume contest. WLIT’s own DJ Neil C and Mike Savage headline, with IN2UNE and Steve East B2B Dan Tanner. VIP is sold out and general admission is moving fast. 21+. 3232 Railroad Ave.
2. The High Horse, Farmingdale
Neil C & Friends at The High Horse starting at 10 PM. 21+. 277 Main St.
3. RUMBA, Patchogue
RUMBA’s rooftop on Main Street goes Halloween from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with $850 in costume prizes: $500 cash for first, $250 cash for second and a $100 RUMBA gift card for third. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 21+. 13 East Main St.
4. Prime on the Mile, Freeport
“Nightmare on the Mile” turns all three floors of Prime on the Mile into a Long Island Halloween costume ball. Come in costume and admission plus drinks are complimentary until 11 PM, $20 guarantees all-night entry, and there are prizes for best male and best female costume. 10 PM to 2 AM, on the Nautical Mile. 21+. 340 Woodcleft Ave.
5. The Allegria Hotel, Long Beach
“Haunting at High Tide” takes over the oceanfront Allegria with a live band and an all-inclusive option. Costumes get rewarded: first place wins an overnight stay with breakfast, second a $100 gift card, third a bottle of tequila. 7 to 11 PM. 21+. 80 West Broadway.
6. Tap Room, Rockville Centre
DJ Rumer runs Halloween night at Tap Room Rockville Centre, with a costume contest and prizes for the best looks. Two floors on North Village Avenue and one extra hour to fill them. 21+. 47-51 N Village Ave.
7. Cantina Azul, Huntington
The “Haunted Cantina” Halloween party starts at 9 PM, and Cantina Azul’s listing runs it to 4 AM, the longest night on this list. 21+. 1730 East Jericho Turnpike.
8. Harley’s, Farmingdale
WLIT’s own DJ Milli takes over Harley’s American Grille for Halloween night. You know DJ Milli from Traffic Jam, weekdays at 5 PM on WLIT.FM; on Saturday the party moves to Main Street. 21+. 283 Main St.
9. Croxley’s, Farmingdale
DJ Unknown takes over Croxley’s Farmingdale on Halloween night. Wings, cold beer and a packed Main Street room, which is exactly the energy a costume party needs. 21+. 190 Main St, Farmingdale.
10. IVY Kitchen & Bar, Huntington
“Halloween at IVY” brings Fotsbeats to Huntington village from 9:30 PM to 2:45 AM, with a $250 cash prize for the best costume plus VIP tables and bottle service. 21+. 65 Wall St.
Bonus hour, every hour
Can’t make it out? WLIT.FM plays the party 24/7. Listen live on the WLIT.FM app or at wlit.fm, no login needed, and turn your living room into stop number 11.
Happy Halloween, Long Island. Wear the costume, take the extra hour, and get home safe.
