Join us for the Blessing of the Animals & Fall Makers Market on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Manzi Hall at St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church, 67 Scudder Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726.

Looking for fall events on Long Island, pet-friendly events, family events in Suffolk County, or things to do in Copiague this October? Spend the afternoon celebrating community, animals, and the fall season at this special FREE event.

🐾 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Bring your pet and join us for the Blessing of the Animals, celebrating the animals who bring so much joy and companionship to our lives.

🍂 FALL MARKET + LOCAL VENDORS
Shop an outdoor vendor market featuring local makers, vendors, and small businesses while enjoying a festive fall afternoon in Copiague.

🎶 FOOD, MUSIC + MORE
Enjoy food and beverages, music throughout the afternoon, hot cocoa and church sweets, indoor service tables, and opportunities to meet adoptable pets.

⛪ SPECIAL MASS
St. Peter & St. Paul’s Church will hold a special Mass at 11:15 AM before the event begins at 1:00 PM.

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The event is completely FREE to attend, but advance registration is required so attendance can be managed within occupancy limits and help keep patrons, pets, and vendors safe and comfortable.

Proceeds from the event will help fund the Veterans Memorial Garden.

Whether you’re searching for a Blessing of the Animals on Long Island, Long Island fall events, pet-friendly events on Long Island, fall markets in Suffolk County, free family events, local vendor markets, things to do with pets, or things to do in Copiague, join us on October 4 for an afternoon of animals, community, local shopping, food, and fall fun at Manzi Hall.

👻 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.