5 Haunted Happenings for Kids in Smithtown

It's come time  little witches and goblins want to run around  trick-or-treating, while parents want to ensure their child's safety.

Many local high schools, malls and local organizations are hosting Halloween events this weekend to allow Smithtown families to celebrate this spooky holiday without any unnecessary scares. 

Here's a list of local child-friendly events happening this weekend: 

• Spooky Hallways
  Date: Friday, Oct. 25
  Time:  3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m 
  Where: Smithtown High School East
  Description: Smithtown elementary students in grades K - 5 are invited to come take part in Halloween activities including arts and crafts, spooky storytelling, an obstacle course and a haunted house. Please come in costume and bring 3 non-perishable food items to support the Thanksgiving Food Drive. 
  
  
• Safe Halloween
  Date: Friday, Oct. 25
  Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Where: Smithtown High School West
  Description: Smithtown elementary students in grades K - 5 are invited to come take part in Halloween activities including arts and crafts, spooky storytelling, an obstacle course and a haunted house. Please come in costume and bring 3 non-perishable food items to support the Thanksgiving Food Drive. 
  
  
• Ghost and Goblins Day
  Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
  Time: 10 a.m. - noon
  Where: Brady Park on Maple Avenue, Smithtown
  Description: Town of Smithtown children up to third grade are invited to Brady Park to join in the town's costume parade, pony rides, music and more. Admission is free, but non-perishable food items are being collected for the Smithtown Food Drive. 
  
  
• Halloween Parade
  Date: Sunday, Oct. 27
  Time: 12:30 line-up, 1 p.m. parade start
  Where: Capital Bank in St. James, off Woodland and Lake Avenue
  Description: Join the St. James Chamber of Commerce for their annual Halloween parade. Line up at 12:30 p.m. in front of Capital One Bank off Woodlawn and Lake Avenue. Parade starts at 1 p.m. and will end at the St. James Gazebo. 
  
  
• Halloween at Smith Haven Mall
  Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
  Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
  Where: Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove, NY
  Description: Join the Smith Haven Mall for an afternoon of Halloween fun featuring kids-friendly crafts, pumpkin and mask decorating, and recent seasonal movies. Children and encouraged to wear costumes. Radio Disney will be providing the music.