Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 175 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Haunted Lantern Walk, Adult Program, $4
A ranger-led night walk through Sunken Meadow with lanterns and spooky historical tales from Long Island's past. This is an adults-only program, so expect actual storytelling, not kid stuff. Friday night at 6:30, meet at the Nature Center in Lot 1, $4 cash.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
History Bike Tour: Family Program, $4.00 per person on arrival
Caumsett's 1,750 acres used to be a private estate, and this guided bike tour covers the polo fields, dairy barns, and waterfront that Marshall Field III built in the 1920s. Bring your own bike, pay $4 per person when you arrive, and plan for about two hours on mostly flat terrain.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni from The Artistic Bent and artisan Holly teach you decoupage techniques to transform seashells into six holiday ornaments. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable Main Street, so you can grab dinner before or hit one of the bars after your workshop.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Nature Knowledge Night: Natures Not So Scary Animals , $4 per child
This after-school program at Connetquot introduces kids to the animals that get a bad rap around Halloween—think bats, spiders, and snakes. Rangers lead the session, so expect actual facts instead of myths. Park's off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with decent lot parking.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Hunt for Bigfoot 2: Electric Boogaloo, Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
Yes, they're actually calling it Electric Boogaloo—this Halloween morning hike is the sequel to last year's Bigfoot hunt at Sunken Meadow. Expect cryptid jokes, North Shore trails, and rangers having way too much fun with the premise. Adults only, $4 cash at Lot 3.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri teaches you how to make a chunky knit blanket from scratch. The workshop runs at 5:30 PM on September 30th at Nest on Main in Northport. This is a recurring class, so check if other dates work better for you.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Club 30+ : PATCHOGUE NY (Stereo Garden)
Daytime dance party starting at 5 PM for the over-30 crowd at Stereo Garden on Railroad Avenue. It's clubbing without the midnight commitment, right in downtown Patchogue where you can grab dinner before or after.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Club 30+ : PATCHOGUE NY (Stereo Garden) (NOT IN USE)
Stereo Garden in Patchogue hosts an afternoon dance party specifically for the over-30 crowd. Doors open at 5 PM on Saturday, giving you time to grab dinner afterward at one of the Railroad Avenue spots nearby.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Artist Trading Cards Workshop
Artist Trading Cards are 2.5" x 3.5" miniature artworks meant to be swapped like baseball cards—this workshop teaches you to make them using paint, collage, and mixed media. Create a few to trade with other participants or start your own collection. Studio Kash is on the second floor at 19 Scudder Avenue.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Same beach glass tree workshop as the earlier October session—you'll assemble real sea glass into a small Christmas tree with a starfish on top. Amanda from Creative Retreat leads it at Nest on Main in Northport. If you missed the first one, here's your second shot.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Birdhouse Decoupage Workshop
Transform a plain wooden birdhouse with holiday-themed paper, paint, and decoupage techniques at this hands-on workshop. You'll go home with a finished decoration for your porch or yard. Nest on Main is on Main Street in Northport with parking in the municipal lots a block away.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni and Holly will walk you through decoupage techniques to transform seashells into six holiday ornaments. It's a hands-on workshop at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Park in the municipal lot behind Main Street—it's a quick walk to the shop.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page