Patchogue's Scarecrow Contest Back On Oct. 29

PATCHOGUE, NY — It's back on.

Patchogue Village's annual Scare Crow contest, which had been canceled due to Hurricane Ian, has been rescheduled to Oct. 29, and organizers say "its going to be a full day of fall fun."

The day will kick off at 11 a.m. with a scavenger hunt, which will run to noon. That will be followed by the scarecrow built from noon to 1:30 p.m. and a trunk or treat from 3 to 5 p.m.

Pre-registration is required for the scavenger hunt and scarecrow build, and the scarecrow build participants must bring clothes.

But the fun does not stop in October, organizers say.

Next month, village officials plan a Walk-Through Zoo on Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and families can also enjoy a festive holiday vendor’s market, in which there will be giveaways for the first 100 children. The price of admission is at least one non-perishable food item.

All food items collected will be donated to Patchogue's local food pantries.

For more information, contact the village's Recreation Office at 631-475-4302.