Hey South Shore,

Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, the first time it has since 2020, and the whole South Shore knows what a difference that one day makes. No school night to cut the evening short, no work morning waiting on the other side. Just a Saturday that belongs entirely to the costumes and the candy. And when it's over, Sunday morning hands us back the hour we lost in spring, so the night can run a little longer than usual.

Tomorrow night the Patchogue Theatre turns the whole thing over to the audience, with the current cast of Whose Live Anyway? making it up as they go. Then on Halloween itself, the Argyle in Babylon rolls six decades of the Rolling Stones across the screen with Streetfighter.

Before any of that, the Sayville Fire Department volunteers open their firehouse at 107 N. Main Street on Friday from 6 to 9. They'll walk neighbors through fire safety, introduce themselves, and let the kids get up close to the trucks. Stop in and say hello.

The cast behind Whose Line Is It Anyway? brings the show to Patchogue for a full night of improvised comedy and song. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray build 90 minutes out of nothing but audience suggestions, with Laura Hall running musical direction. Come with a suggestion in your back pocket, because you might be the one called onstage. Friday night, downtown Patchogue, where no two shows are ever the same.

When: Friday, October 30 | 7:30 PM
Where: Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue
Price: $$+
🎤 Grab your tickets

Patricia Quinn, the original Magenta, hosts a 4K restoration of the cult classic with a live shadow cast. There's audience participation, a costume contest, and a prop bag that comes with your ticket, since props from home get taken away at the door. A VIP meet and greet with a photo and autograph is available on its own. Thursday night sets the whole weekend's tone early.

When: Thursday, October 29 | 7:30 PM
Where: Patchogue Theatre, Patchogue
Price: $$+
🩸 Reserve your seats

Artimus Pyle sat behind the kit for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and now he leads his own band through the Ronnie Van Zant era of that catalog on the Boulton stage. This is the real thing played by someone who lived it. Doors at 7, show at 8.

When: Friday, October 30 | 8:00 PM
Where: Boulton Center, Bay Shore
Price: $$+
🥁 Catch the show

The Argyle goes to the Rolling Stones on Halloween night. Streetfighter pairs a live performance with cinematic visuals, tracing six decades of the band's music and legacy across the screen and the stage at once. It's a full production built for a Saturday night, and this Saturday happens to be the 31st.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 PM
Where: The Argyle Theatre, Babylon
Price: $$
🎸 Find your seats

89 North goes all in on Halloween night with Decadia and Pour Some 80's holding the stage. There's a costume contest, a dance floor that doesn't sit down, and general admission standing room. Grab tickets ahead online.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 7:00 PM
Where: 89 North Music Venue, Patchogue
Price: $
🎃 Get on the list

The parking lot at 214 Falcon Avenue turns into a candy run on Saturday afternoon, with themed car trunks popping open for the kids from 3:30 to 5:30. Cotton candy, hot dogs, and popcorn are all going, so the grown-ups won't leave hungry either. Questions, call (631) 289-5495. A low-friction way to start Halloween before the neighborhood rounds kick in.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 3:30 PM
Where: Grace Gospel Church, Patchogue
Price: Free
🍬 Join the Trunk-or-Treat

The Sayville volunteers open the firehouse at 107 N. Main Street Friday evening so neighbors can see what the crew does up close. Kids get to see the trucks up close, meet the firefighters, and pick up some real fire safety know-how, running from 6 to 9.

When: Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM
Where: Sayville Firehouse, Sayville
Price: Free
🚒 Learn more

The Town of Islip's drive-in is back, rescheduled from earlier in the month, with Scooby-Doo at Gull Haven Golf Course on Gull Haven Drive. Gates open at 6, the movie rolls at 7, and it's capped at the first 200 cars, so everyone stays in their vehicle and watches from the front seat. The Town Animal Shelter is collecting pet food and treats while you're there. Info at (631) 224-5430.

When: Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM
Where: Gull Haven Golf Course, Central Islip
Price: Free
🎬 Drive In Friday

Find Your Tribe presents a pageant for boys and girls of all abilities at CMPAC, built to give every kid the thrill of being onstage. The night celebrates confidence, new friendships, and accomplishments. Sunday evening in Oakdale.

When: Sunday, November 1 | 6:00 PM
Where: CM Performing Arts Center, Oakdale
Price: $$
🌟 Watch the Pageant

Us and Floyd recreate the Pink Floyd catalog note for note on the Argyle stage Friday night. Settle into a seat in Babylon and let the whole set wash over you.

When: Friday, October 30 | 8:00 PM
Where: The Argyle Theatre, Babylon
Price: $$
🎶 Book your seats

An interactive murder mystery comedy with the Golden Ghouls back as a coven of witches, Dorothea, Pendora Sophia, Blanchetta, Rosalinda, and the cursed Demon Belial. The audience is part of the solving, and your laughter might turn out to be the cure. A different kind of Friday night out for a couple who likes to play along.

When: Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM
Where: Bayway Arts Center, East Islip
Price: $$
🔮 Check the tickets

Halloween night takes over Amsterdam in Patchogue, with Limewired playing live from 7:30 and DJ Pookie carrying the floor after until close. There's a costume contest with a cash first prize, so dress for it. Tickets run through Posh, linked in the venue's bio. A loud, late one for couples who'd rather be on the dance floor than at the movies.

When: Saturday, October 31 | 7:30 PM
Where: Amsterdam @ TMP, Patchogue
Price: Free
🕺 Party in Patchogue

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