Halloween Nightlife: Frightful Festivities

Halloween weekend is officially upon us as we make our way into the dark of the night and our inner spirits are unleashed. Here are some of the places where you can gather with fellow party-goers, both dead and alive, for a spooktacularly good time. Start your weekend off right. Friday night crawl your way to Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett. Beginning at 10 PM there will be drink specials and complimentary 'jelly-o' shots. Dare to scare? A $100 gift card will be given to best male and female, best couples, group, and scariest costume. There is $10 cover at the door. Call 631-267-0400 for more information. The Long Ireland Brewing Co. hosts their annual Halloween Party located in Riverhead. From 7 to 11 PM dress in costume and enjoy live music by Beer Money. There is a $25 cover that includes two beer tickets. For more information call 631-403-4303. Saturday night the frightful festivities continue at the Zigmund's Bar Halloween Costume Party in Bridgehampton. Zigmund's, the new bar inspired by the '90s bar, Wild Rose, will open its doors from 9 PM to 1 AM for some monster mashing with DJ Drop D. There's no cover. Guests can expect prizes for best costume. Call 631-919-5340 for more information. Make your way to Southampton Publick House for their annual costume party starting at 10 PM. DJ Dory Seymour will be spinning. Drink until the bewitching hours with $5 pints of Pumpkin Ale and $5 drink specials. Come as you are or come as something else for their costume contest that Anthony from WEHM and BEACH Radio will be judging. First, second, and third place winners will be announced at midnight. There will be a $10 cover. Call 631-283-2800 for more information. The party continues at Oakland's Restaurant & Marina in Hampton Bays with New Life Crisis' Halloween Party from 9 PM to 1 AM. Call 631-728-6900 for more information. At the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, dress in ghastly attire at their Masquerade Ball located in the Sea Star Ballroom. Guests will enjoy open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet station, DJ, and entertainment for $69.95 per person from 8 PM to midnight. For more information call 631-208-9200. Or, if you're nearing "the end," head to Solé East in Montauk to celebrate Halloween in The Backyard. Starting at 8 PM feast on bar food, enjoy drink specials, and a live DJ. Costumed guests are automatically entered to win a weekend stay, where special room rates are offered starting at $99. There will be no cover. For more information call 631-668-2105. The Halloween Zombie Bash at Page at 63 Main in Sag Harbor will feature DJ Durel from Migos. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite deceased celebrity. The cost is $25 at the door, ages 23 and up. For more information call 631-725-1810. After the kids are asleep and the trick or treats are done, head to Rowdy Hall's 17th Annual Rowdyween on Halloween Night, starting at 8 PM in East Hampton. For a $30 admission at the door, enjoy one complimentary drink, snacks, $5 drafts and $6 well drinks, DJ, and $500 in cash prizes for best costumes. Costumes are required. For more information call 631-324-8555.