Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Saturday DNA! Petri Picasso: Living Art in the Lab
You'll actually work with fluorescent bacteria to create glowing art on agar plates in this hands-on biotech workshop. It's part science experiment, part art project, and the DNA Learning Center knows how to make lab work approachable. Cold Spring Harbor village is walkable and scenic if you want to make an afternoon of it.
- When
- Where
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor
- Price
- See ticket page
Pilobolus Dance Company at Landcraft Garden Foundation
Pilobolus brings their signature movement style to Mattituck with a 6 PM performance at Landcraft. Doors open at 5 for wine and a garden walk before the show. The company's been around since the '70s and they're known for choreography that's athletic, inventive, and visually striking.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Women's Moon Circle
Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre holds monthly moon circles—gatherings for women to mark the new or full moon. Free, starts at 6:30 PM on North Village Ave.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
Prime Exchange Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington & MarineMax Norwalk
Prime Exchange Getaways is MarineMax's boat swap program—try a different model for a weekend trip without committing to a purchase. The Huntington and Norwalk locations are coordinating these late-August getaways. Call ahead to see what boats are available and reserve your slot.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Outdoor art festival at Herrick Park brings painters, photographers, jewelers, and sculptors to the center of East Hampton village. Free to walk through, and Newtown Lane's shops and restaurants are steps away. Runs 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Learn to tag monarchs heading south for their migration at Connetquot's meadows. You'll handle live butterflies, attach tiny tracking stickers, and contribute to a decades-long migration study. Show up at 9 AM—late August is peak tagging season.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Outdoor art festival at Herrick Park brings painters, photographers, jewelers, and sculptors to the center of East Hampton village. Free to walk through, and Newtown Lane's shops and restaurants are steps away. Runs 10 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help scientists track the fall monarch migration by tagging butterflies at Robert Moses before they head south. You'll learn how to safely handle and tag them, then watch them take off toward Mexico. Bring water and sun protection—Field 5 is wide open with minimal shade.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help scientists track the fall monarch migration by tagging butterflies at Robert Moses before they head south. You'll learn how to safely handle and tag them, then watch them take off toward Mexico. Bring water and sun protection—Field 5 is wide open with minimal shade.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Preschoolers learn about trees through crafts and a short nature walk at Nissequogue River State Park. Ages 3-5, $4 per child at arrival. Same building as the other Tiny Tots programs—the Reichert Administration Building off Saint Johnland Road.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Beach Scavenger Hunt - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This beach scavenger hunt at Sunken Meadow is designed for families of all abilities, with tasks and activities that work for different physical and developmental needs. You'll search for shells, driftwood, and other shoreline finds with guidance from park educators. Park in Lot 1 at the Nature Center to start.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Late summer is prime time to spot warblers, thrushes, and other migratory birds fueling up before heading south. This family program will help you identify species passing through Nissequogue River State Park. $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park