Saturday, September 26
13 picks across 10 towns · 5 free
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 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 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 7 in Heaven Singles Zip-lining and Obstacle Course Ages 40's 50's 60's +
Same Adventure Park zipline course as the younger singles group, but this one's geared for 40s-60s+ and starts an hour earlier at 1:30 PM. 7 in Heaven runs it as a mixer while you're clipped into harnesses navigating tree platforms. Parking's easy in the dedicated Adventure Park lot off Colonial Springs.
- When
- Where
- The Adventure Park at Long Island, Wheatley Heights
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Singles ages 20's 30's 40's Fall Twilight Ziplining @ Adventure Park
7 in Heaven organizes a singles meetup at the Adventure Park's aerial course, timed for sunset so the tree obstacles are lit as dusk falls. This session targets 20s-40s and starts at 2:45 PM. Colonial Springs Road is tucked behind the Westfield South Shore Mall if you're GPS hunting.
- When
- Where
- The Adventure Park at Long Island, Wheatley Heights
- Price
- See ticket page
Writers' Circle: Exploring the Self
Melissa Dennihy leads a creative writing workshop focused on identity and personal growth through guided prompts. Studio Kash is on the second floor at 19 Scudder, just off Main Street in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Arboretum Nature Hike: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Planting Fields' arboretum staff leads a walking tour through the grounds as summer shifts into fall color. You'll cover the estate's less-traveled woodland paths and seasonal plant changes. Park entry is $4 per adult at the gate on Planting Fields Road.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay
Harvest Moon Hike-Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Time your Saturday evening hike with the Harvest Moon rising over the Sound at Sunken Meadow. Adults-only program starts at 6:30 PM from Lot 1, $4 cash at the trailhead. Bring a headlamp for the walk back.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
iPhone Photography, Part Two: Making The Image Your Own
Tony's second iPhone photography workshop at Landcraft Garden Foundation focuses on editing—the adjustments and touch-ups that turn a decent shot into something you'd actually frame. The gardens themselves give you plenty to practice on. Starts at 9:30 AM, and Grand Avenue in Mattituck is easy to find with parking on-site.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Paint a Cozy Sunset Campfire scene at Levittown Lanes while you drink—brushes, canvas, and all supplies provided. No prior painting experience required, just show up and follow along. 21+ only.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Nest on Main Business Workshop Series, presented by Weaver
Jessica Affatato breaks down turning a side hustle into actual income—pricing that makes sense, growth strategies that aren't just Instagram hype, and how to make it sustainable. She's built her own business from the ground up, so you're getting real talk, not theory. First session in a monthly series running through December.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
HORSESHOE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Breathe in Port Jefferson is hosting a horseshoe decorating workshop where you'll paint and personalize your own luck charm to take home. It's a straightforward craft session on Main Street—easy to grab lunch before or after since you're already in the village.
- When
- Where
- Breathe, Port Jefferson
- Price
- See ticket page
Intuitive Sound Meditation: Equinox Alignment-Re-center & Balance Workshop
This equinox-timed sound meditation guides you through the chakra system using bowls, chimes, and other instruments to help reset your energy. The session focuses on balance and alignment as the season shifts. Revolution Yoga is in downtown Rockville Centre, easy walk from the train.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page