H alloween isn't until Oct. 31, but spooky season lasts all month. Kick off the countdown with these picks for 13 frights, whether you're looking for spine-chilling haunts or not-so-scary attractions.
Fright 1: Spooky Fest on Oct. 19
1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre
Take a walk through the "spooky woods" at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Littles can explore the family Enchanted Forest Walk. "Science is all around us and at Spooky Fest, children can make slime and interact with dinosaurs in the woods," says Ray Ann Havasy, center director.
Starting at $22 for non-scary and $27 for all-attractions ticket. Also open weekends through October and Nov. 1-2. More info cstl.org , 516-764-0045
Fright 2: Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries on Oct. 20