Hicks Nurseries Fall Festival
Visitors can wander through an indoor animated Halloween story display, explore the themed Skeleton Estate Garden, and meet Otto the Ghost. Outdoor and indoor attractions include a hay maze, photo ops surrounded by pumpkins and mums, and lawn games such as mini golf and cornhole. Guests can also browse seasonal shops for Halloween decor and enjoy treats like cider donuts and fresh-roasted corn.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Festival admission is free. All-Access Children’s Wristband: $25 for Advantage Members, in-store or online; $30 for non-members in-store. Hay Maze Only Ticket: $8 per person for unlimited access; ages 2 and under free. Parents and accompanying adults need a hay maze ticket only if they wish to enter the hay maze with their child.
Hours
Animated Halloween walkthrough: daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Hay maze: every day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wristband activities: weekends and school holidays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Otto the Ghost: weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–4 p.m. Indoor Fall Market: daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Food truck: weekends and holidays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off (separate session): entries 10–10:45 a.m.; judging at 11 a.m. Pet Parade & Costume Competition (separate session): registration at 4 p.m.; parade at 5 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Guests can enjoy fresh-roasted corn, festival food truck staples like chicken tenders and fries, and indoor market treats including cider donuts, fudge, kettle corn, pies, and apple cider.
Parking
Parking is free.
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Tips & Advice
- Purchase wristbands or hay maze tickets online at least 1–2 days in advance to pick them up at customer service.
- Outdoor activities are weather permitting, but the nursery offers plenty of indoor attractions if it rains.
- Bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Long Island Cares food drive drop-off at the end of the animated story.
Special Events & Promotions
- There is something new every weekend, including free live music, demonstrations, themed weekends and Otto’s Halloween Party; live music is on select Sundays.
- New this year are the Fall Festival Market, Skeleton Estate Garden and animated Halloween walkthrough story.
- Otto the Ghost appears indoors on weekends and holidays only.
- Advantage Members pay $25 for an All-Access Children’s Wristband in-store or online; non-members pay $30 in-store, and online purchases automatically enroll the purchaser in the program.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do accompanying adults need a ticket for the hay maze?
Parents and accompanying adults only need a ticket if they plan to enter the hay maze with their child.
What is included with the All-Access Children's Wristband?
The wristband includes unlimited daily entry to the hay maze and three hands-on crafts: a spooky nightlight craft, a potted mum plant craft, and a mystic pumpkin craft.
What kinds of food are available at the festival?
Options include fresh-roasted corn, food truck staples like chicken tenders and fries, and indoor market treats such as cider donuts, fudge, pies, kettle corn, and apple cider.
What free activities are offered?
Free activities include lawn games like mini golf and cornhole, meet-and-greets with Otto the Ghost, the animated Halloween walkthrough story, and the Skeleton Estate Garden.
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