Little Monsters & Local Legends Halloween Costume Contest
👻 Little Monsters & Local Legends Halloween Costume Contest
Part of The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest
Get ready to become one of this year’s Little Monsters & Local Legends!
The Little Monsters & Local Legends Halloween Costume Contest is one of the featured attractions during The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest, bringing families, kids, teens, and adults together for an afternoon of creativity, community, and Halloween fun in the heart of Historic Downtown Wading River.
Whether your costume is spooky, silly, magical, funny, handmade, or completely over the top, we invite participants of all ages to join us for one of the most exciting Halloween celebrations on Long Island.
From tiny trick-or-treaters to incredible family costumes, superheroes, witches, princesses, movie characters, monsters, pirates, and everything in between, we can’t wait to see your imagination come to life.
🏆 Contest Categories
Age divisions, judging categories, prize information, and the contest schedule will be announced soon.
Expect awards recognizing creativity, originality, craftsmanship, Halloween spirit, and more.
📋 Registration
Pre-registration is required for all contestants.
The official registration form and complete contest rules will be released soon.
📢 Registration opens soon. Save the date and check back for updates!
📅 Event Details
Little Monsters & Local Legends Halloween Costume Contest
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕙 During The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest
📍 Historic Downtown Wading River, NY
🎟️ FREE to watch
🧛 Contestants must pre-register.
🍂 Make a Day of It!
While you’re here, enjoy everything The Village Vibe Spooktacular Fall Fest has to offer, including:
🎨 Artisan & Makers Market
🍔 Food Trucks & Seasonal Eats
🍺 Beer & Wine
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ Boutique Shopping
✨ Fairy Hair Tinsel
💎 Permanent Jewelry
🎨 Face Painting
✨ Glitter Tattoos
🌿 Henna
🪓 Axe Throwing
👻 Meet & Greets with Costume Performers
🎃 Family-Friendly Fall Activities
🍁 FREE Admission
Whether you’re competing, cheering on contestants, or simply enjoying a beautiful fall day with family and friends, the Little Monsters & Local Legends Halloween Costume Contest is sure to become one of Long Island’s newest Halloween traditions.
Springtime Egg Hunt & Makers Festival
The Springtime Egg Hunt & Makers Festival is a free, family-friendly spring celebration featuring local small businesses, food trucks, interactive activities, and a ticketed Easter Egg Hunt experience for children.
Festival admission is FREE.
A paid ticket is required only to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt.
Festival Highlights
• Food Trucks
• Small Business Makers Market
• Face Painting
• Henna
• Fairy Hair Tinsel
• Permanent Jewelry
• Meet the Easter Bunny
🐰 Easter Bunny meet & greet and photos are FREE.
Please note:
• Purchases from maker, food, and interactive vendors are additional
• Some vendors may be cash only — cash is recommended
🥚 Egg Hunt Participation
Each child participating in the Easter Egg Hunt must have their own individual ticket.
Only registered children holding a valid Egg Hunt ticket will be permitted on the hunt field.
Egg Hunt tickets are limited and available by pre-registration only.
If you have any questions prior to registering, please contact 📩 info@staysaltedinc.com
Want to sign-up as a vendor? Please apply here »» https://app.joinshowup.io/apply/springtime-egg-hunt-makers-festival
SantaCon | Sand City South | Lindenhurst
Get ready for a SantaCon you won’t want to miss at Sand City Brewery in Lindenhurst on December 14 from 6 pm -10 pm! Dress up in your best Santa outfit and sip on your favorite Sand City brews while shopping up to 30 unique local vendors. Capture the moment with fun holiday photo ops and enjoy live music, festive vibes, and delicious food and drinks available for purchase—it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
Tickets on sale NOW, and each paid admission includes a drink ticket! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled night of shopping local, brews, photo ops, and holiday cheer.
Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival
Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival | Downtown Riverhead
Come and join the East End Arts Council for an amazing annual community event on Sunday, May 26. The Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival is one for the books and not to miss, as it's the longest-running chalk art festival on Long Island. Participate in the festivities by chalking up your own square—head to the East End Arts registration table near the stage to get all the materials you need. Enjoy hand-crafted artisan vendors, food trucks, and various kids' activities. Don't forget to visit the Stay Salted booth for face paint, henna, glitter tattoos, and fairy hair to add to the fun. Be creative for the day and celebrate the arts!
