Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
What's the Buzz? Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5). $4 per child upon arrival
Your preschooler can learn about bees and pollinators through hands-on activities at this nature program designed for 3-5 year olds. The program runs about an hour at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale. There's a $4 fee per child when you arrive, and the preserve is right off Sunrise Highway with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Fruits & Veggies-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Your preschooler learns what fruits and vegetables actually grow on Long Island through hands-on activities at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. The 3-5 year old program runs about an hour and costs $4 cash per kid. Park in Lot 1—the Nature Center is a short walk from there.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Kayak Nature Tour: Nissequogue Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Paddle a quiet stretch of the Nissequogue with a naturalist who'll point out wildlife and plants along the banks. You'll need your own kayak and basic paddling skills—this isn't a learn-to-kayak session. It's $4 per adult when you show up, and the park entrance is off Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Summer Wildlife Safari - Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
A guided walk through Sunken Meadow focusing on whatever's active in late August—birds, insects, possibly deer near the wooded trails. Meet at Lot 3, $4 cash per person. Plan for about an hour on foot.
- 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 hand-knit a chunky blanket in one session—no needles required. You'll finish the evening with an actual blanket to take home. These workshops fill up fast, so grab a spot early if you want in.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Salon in the Garden Series: Anne Spencer
Poets laureate Kimiko Hahn and Chip Williford read the works of Anne Spencer, followed by a screening of the documentary Earth I Thank You. It's an outdoor salon series in Landcraft's gardens, so bring a sweater once the sun starts going down. Doors at 6:30 PM.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 5: Reduce.Reuse. Create.
Walk Northport Harbor at dusk, then head into Studio Kash to transform recycled materials into collage art. The class includes tea, chocolate, and time to reflect on what you've made. It's part of the Process Heart series that pairs outdoor mindfulness with hands-on creating.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano—regular on The Tonight Show and Guy Code—headlines the early show at Borrelli's. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, pizza, or cocktail menu. This is the 7pm slot, so you can still make it a weeknight and get home at a reasonable hour.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Catch Chris Distefano at the late show if the early one sells out or you prefer a 9pm start. Same two-item minimum applies, and Borrelli's full menu is available throughout. Long Beach parking can be tight in summer, so give yourself extra time or grab the LIRR.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Summer Comedy Show
Chris Plumer headlines this stand-up show at SquareHead Brewery, mixing comedy with the brewery's rotating taps and full food menu. The Holbrook spot has ample parking on High Street, and the 7:30 start gives you time to grab dinner there first.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Foundations: 3-Week Workshop Bundle
This bundle packages all three Monday evening watercolor classes—technique basics, still life, and landscapes—into one series. You'll move from learning how to hold a brush in week one to painting complete scenes by week three, with each class building on the last.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Pete Correale—you know him from Gotham Comedy Live and his podcast with Pete the Plumber—performs at Borrelli's on a Monday night. Two-item minimum from the dinner, pizza, and bar menu. The taproom's right off West Beech in Long Beach, walkable from the beach if you're making an evening of it.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page