Children’s Medical Fund of New York Announces Fall Festival To Support Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Children's Medical Fund of New York (CMFNY) will host its reimagined autumn celebration, "A Ghoul's Day Out!: Fall Festival" On Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Hosted on the outdoor grounds of the Blumenfeld Development Group (BDG) at 300 Robbins Ln in Syosset, NY, 100% of festival proceeds will directly fund pediatric mental health programs and clinical care at Cohen Children's Medical Center.

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Families are encouraged to arrive dressed in Halloween costumes to enjoy an afternoon packed with fall festivities. Featured attractions include:

• A community Trunk-or-Treat and children's costume parade
• Pony rides and an interactive petting zoo
• Inflatable bounce house and giant slide
• Carnival games with prizes, arts and crafts, and face painting
• A mini pumpkin patch with DIY decorating stations
• Complimentary popcorn and cotton candy
• Curated local food trucks and artisan boutique vendors (food and retail available for purchase)

Admission includes access to all games, rides, trunk-or-treating, entertainment, and a mini pumpkin for every child.

• Children: $10 (includes all rides, games, and a pumpkin)
• Adults: $5
• Family Pass: $25 (covers immediate family)
• Northwell & CCMC Community: Complimentary admission passes are available for all Northwell Health and Cohen Children's Medical Center team members, patients, and their immediate families using an organizational promo code at checkout.

Tickets and vendor passes can be reserved in advance online: givebutter.com/cmf-fallfestival

"Pediatric mental health support is one of the most critical and urgent needs facing children and families today, and we wanted to build an uplifting afternoon where our community could come together to make a tangible difference," said Sarah Blumenfeld, event co-chair. "Every ticket reserved, costume worn, and pumpkin decorated directly helps provide life-saving care at Cohen Children's Medical Center."

Community sponsorships are available from $250 to $2,000. For questions or sponsorship information, contact CMFNY Events Director Madison Wright at mwright@cmfny.org or 516-840-1983.

The event will be co-chaired by Sarah Blumenfeld and Lauren Singer along with the events committee members Lizzie Aboulafia, Lauren Bell, Jenna Diamond, Bess Koblenz, Amanda Lagowitz, Lindsay Mann, Lauren Taubes and Maggie Van Dyne and is supported by CMF's Executive Committee members David Blumenfeld, Adam H. Koblenz, Jeremy Taubes, Eric Smallowitz, Lance Alstodt, & Brad Blumenfeld

About Children's Medical Fund of New York

For over 50 years, the Children's Medical Fund of New York (CMFNY) has been dedicated to improving the lives of children by funding vital programs, clinical services, and medical advancements at Cohen Children's Medical Center of Northwell Health. Having raised more than $90.5 million, CMFNY serves as a cornerstone in transforming pediatric healthcare across Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan region. To learn more about corporate partnerships, philanthropic initiatives, and leadership opportunities, visit cmfny.org.