Seasonal & Holidays

Annual Halloween Exhibit Returns To Old Bethpage Village Restoration

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze runs from Sept. 22-Nov. 5.

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OLD BETHPAGE, NY — As packages of candy fill the stores in preparation for Halloween, residents of all ages can return to The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze.

The immersive experience at Old Bethpage Village Restoration starts on Sept. 22.

Visitors will find 7,000 artisan-carved jack-o’lanterns staged along a half-mile loop, complete with synchronized lighting and an original soundtrack.

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"This remarkable exhibit attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across Long Island annually and gives a nice boost to our local economy. Whether you're a Nassau resident or a visitor, we invite everyone to check out this unique experience and explore our vibrant downtown areas," County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.

Part of the holiday-themed exhibits include:

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  • The Long Island Hall of Fame: Pumpkin portraits of Long Island icons, including Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Sue Bird and Julius "Dr. J" Erving.
  • Bones Beach: A pumpkin-infused celebration of Jones Beach featuring pumpkin deep sea divers, a giant octopus, a humpback whale, turtles, a shark and a squid
  • The Pumpkin Circus : A jack o’lantern carnival will come to life with acrobats, clowns, and a sideshow featuring a contortionist, strong man, Montauk mermaid, sword swallower and a snake charmer
  • The Pumpkin Planetarium spectacular exhibit celebrates Long Island’s Vanderbilt Planetarium.

    The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze runs until Nov. 5. Advance ticket purchases are required. For more check out www.pumpkinblaze.org.

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