Upcoming events on Long Island
176 curated picks across Nassau and Suffolk County. Handpicked by The Editors.
Editor's Pick Northport Fall Festival
Northport Village's signature street festival shuts Main Street down for a full Saturday of food trucks, live music on the harborfront stage, kids' rides, and 100+ local vendors. Park on Bay Avenue by 10:30 AM — the main lot fills by 11. The food vendor lineup at the village green is the highlight; line up by noon for the first wave before the lunch rush.
- When
- Where
- Northport Village, Northport
Editor's Pick Oyster Bay Oyster Festival — 200K Visitors, One Weekend
Long Island's biggest single annual event — 200,000+ visitors descend on Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay over a mid-October weekend for $1 oysters, 100+ food vendors, 250+ craft stalls, multi-stage live music, a tall ship in the harbor, and the working-fishing-village atmosphere that the Hamptons don't have. Free admission. Forty-plus years of history. The LI fall event of the year.
- When
- Where
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Oyster Bay
Editor's Pick NYSF Full Moon Market
This after-dark market at The Fit Factory brings together tarot readers, healers, metaphysical vendors, and oddity collectors, plus food trucks. Free entry, and it runs under the full moon—so yeah, they're committed to the vibe. Johnson Avenue has plenty of parking at the industrial complex.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Editor's Pick Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
New York Improv Theater's interactive mystery has you solving "A Portrait Without a Face" while bar-hopping through Huntington Village. You'll pick up clues at local spots while hearing ghost stories and historical tidbits about the area. Starts at the Paramount on New York Ave at 5pm, making this the evening option if noon doesn't work for you.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Club de lectura - Book Club en Español
Spanish-language book club at the main Patchogue library branch meets Monday evenings to discuss current reads and build community. It's a solid way to stay sharp with reading while connecting with other Spanish speakers in the area. Free and open to all levels.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile brings kompa—the Haitian dance music—to Freeport's waterfront every Friday starting at 5 PM. The venue sits right on Woodcleft Avenue near the nautical mile, so you can walk over from the docks or grab dinner at one of the seafood spots nearby. Free entry, weekly rhythm.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Greenport Maritime Festival — North Fork Harbor Weekend
Greenport's annual Maritime Festival turns the working harbor village into a regional weekend destination — tall ships in the harbor, oyster shucking competitions, traditional whaleboat races, food + craft vendors along Front Street, live music throughout. Free admission. The locals' East End fall favorite.
- When
- Where
- Greenport Village Harbor, Greenport
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
This weekly market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook draws local vendors selling everything from vintage finds to handmade goods, with craft beer on tap while you browse. It runs Saturdays at 5 PM, giving you a reason to check out the High Street brewery scene. Free to walk through and shop.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting in Huntington Station—bring your guitar, poems, or just grab a coffee and watch. It runs every other Thursday at 7 PM, so check which weeks are live before you head over. Free entry, and you're steps from other New York Avenue spots if you want to make it a night out.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Islanders vs. Rangers — Battle of New York
The Islanders host the Rangers at UBS Arena in Belmont — the regular-season opener of the most-watched rivalry in NYC-area pro sports. UBS Arena is the modernized 17,000-seat home of the Islanders since 2021. Plan extra time for parking + the Belmont Park access road traffic on game nights.
- When
- Where
- UBS Arena, Belmont Park
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Volunteer Registration for Famous Food Festival October 2026
The Famous Food Festival needs volunteers for their October event at Tanger Outlets Deer Park. You'll help run the festival and get fed plus free swag in return. Registration opens at 8 AM on October 9th.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
Editor's Pick Crochet & Conversation
Bring your current project or start something new at this weekly crochet circle at the Medford Branch. You can work on your own stuff or make items to donate to local charities—either way, you'll have company and probably pick up some new techniques. Free, no registration needed.
- When
- Where
- Medford Branch, Patchogue-Medford Library, Medford