FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2024
MEDIA CONTACTS: Umberto Mignardi, Kevin Higgins, Danielle Benjamin, Michael Anderson (516) 869-7794
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North Hempstead to Host Annual
Spooky Walk at Clark Botanic Garden
Not-So-Spooky Walk on Sunday, October 27
North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena and the Town Board are pleased to announce the return of Spooky Walk, which takes place on Friday, October 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, October 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Join your family, friends, and neighbors for two frightening nights at one of North Hempstead’s most popular annual events!
Zombies, vampires, ghouls, and many of their gruesome friends will inhabit the garden for an event expected to draw thousands of visitors from across North Hempstead and all of Long Island. The ghastly cast of characters are played by local young people who want to help continue the event they enjoyed so much. They can even earn community service credit at their respective schools. The cost of admission is just $5 per person.
Music will be performed on-site by DJ Chris Howard, and there will be food available for purchase. This year the Town secured Monarch Foods on Friday, October 25, and Dom’s Chicken Finger Truck on Saturday, October 26. Spooky Walk might not be suitable for younger children, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
The Town is also celebrating the Not-So-Spooky Walk for younger children on Sunday, October 27 from 12 to 4 p.m. This walk focuses less on the frights and more on fun, featuring face painting, balloon animals, arts & crafts, and more. Not-So-Spooky Walk’s cost of admission is also only $5 per person.
Supervisor DeSena noted, “I can’t tell you how many residents tell me this is their favorite North Hempstead tradition by far. They have such great memories of bringing their children and those kids come back as teenagers with their friends. You just have to be young at heart.”
Attendees are encouraged to email their photos from the event to spooky@northhemspteadny.gov so they can be shared via the Town’s various social media. Clark Botanic Garden is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson. Please note that admittance is cash only for both Spooky Walk and Not-So-Spooky Walk. For more information on this event, please call (516) 869-6311 or 311.