Issue 27: That’s the Spirit 🎃

It’s that time of year again — when the East End gets playful, glows a little brighter, and spirits (of every kind) come out to play.

Rosie’s Haunted Mansion Party haunts Amagansett on Halloween night, while the Talkhouse turns up the volume with Cherry Bombs (10/24) and Hello Brooklyn (10/30). Sag Harbor’s Spooky-Palooza keeps things family-friendly, and East Hampton’s Golden Ticket Challenge adds a bit of literary mystery to the mix.

Over in Hampton Bays, R.AIRE’s 1950s murder-mystery dinner serves its thrills with tapas and wine — and in Southampton, the History Museum opens the haunted Rogers Mansion Complex after dark (10/24) for a paranormal investigation.

From Kidd Squid’s Inked black lager to Loaves & Fishes’ sweetly decorated cookies and Leallo’s earth-meets-sky fall looks, the season is bursting with imagination and style. Culture Editor Laura LaVelle and Cristen Motty close out the issue with a haunting book list fit for long autumn nights.

So whether you’re dancing silently at Guild Hall or pumpkin-picking in Water Mill, this issue toasts the spirit of the season — a mix of ghosts, glow, and good fun.

As always, we focus on the now — what’s local, lively, and worth the shuffle.

With every recommendation shaped by locals and trusted insiders, these moments are as real as they are remarkable.

Tap, swipe, flip — and explore.

Save the finds that inspire you.

Share the ones that will delight someone you love.

— The Wonder Shuffle Team