Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Editor's Pick Ocean Luxe Soirée
This yacht party boards from Captain Lou Fleet in Freeport—think dressed-up night on the water. Saturday evening departure at 8 PM from Woodcleft Avenue, where you can grab pre-drinks at one of the harbor bars. Details are light, so confirm timing and what's included before you commit.
- When
- Where
- Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Urban Ecology: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This adult program digs into how wildlife adapts to suburban sprawl and what homeowners can do to make their yards more hospitable to local species. You'll learn practical strategies for coexisting with the animals already living in your neighborhood. $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick Summer Lantern Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Heckscher after sunset hits different—this guided lantern walk takes you through the park once the day-trippers have cleared out. Bring your own lantern or flashlight and $4 cash per person at the gate. The trails are easy and mostly flat, so this works for kids who can handle about a mile of walking in the dark.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Editor's Pick Mid-Tide Splash - Family program (6+), $4 cash per child upon arrival
Wade into the Long Island Sound shallows to net crabs, examine seaweed, and see what lives in the tidepools. Meet at Lot 3 and bring water shoes, towels, and $4 cash per kid. Parents should plan on getting sandy.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
Connetquot's running a wellness session on Saturday afternoon—think guided meditation, light stretching, and some forest bathing along the preserve trails. $4 cash when you arrive, and the preserve has serious shade if it's hot. Park at the main lot off Sunrise Highway; there's plenty of space.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
The Suffolk — Blues Night
Touring blues + soul lineup at the restored 1933 Art Deco theater. 600-seat hall, table service in the orchestra, traditional rows in the balcony. Dinner at Tweed's first (5-min walk), nightcap at North Fork Roasting Co. after.
- When
- Where
- The Suffolk, Riverhead
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Welcome Back Osprey - Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Hike Sunken Meadow's trails to spot ospreys returning to their nesting sites after winter migration. Bring binoculars if you have them; the park typically sees several pairs building nests along the shoreline in late July. $4 cash per person, meet at Lot 3.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Stewardship Sunday: Walt Whitman Birthplace
Show up with gloves and help clear invasive plants from the grounds where Walt Whitman was born in 1819. The site is just off Route 110 in Huntington Station—parking is right on-site. They'll provide tools and direction.
- When
- Where
- Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Davis Park Storytime! w/Patchogue-Medford Library
Patchogue-Medford Library brings storytime to the boardwalk at Davis Park on Fire Island—think picture books with ocean breezes instead of air conditioning. Meets at Trustees Walk at 11 AM, recurring through summer. A solid mid-morning break if your toddler is already over the sand.
- When
- Where
- Trustees Walk, Fire Island
Editor's Pick Messy Church
This monthly gathering at the Babylon United Methodist Church mixes crafts, Bible stories, and dinner into a single evening designed for families with elementary-aged kids. Expect glue, glitter, and a casual vibe—tables get messy, which is kind of the point. Free, and they handle cleanup.
- When
- Where
- United Methodist Church of Babylon, Babylon
Long Island Restaurant Week — Spring + Fall Editions
Long Island Restaurant Week runs twice a year — 11 days in late April and late October — with 175+ participating restaurants offering 3-course prix-fixe menus at $30, $40, $50 price points. The locals' move to try the destination restaurants without committing to a full-price weekend night.
- When
- Where
- 175+ Long Island Restaurants, Long Island
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Emo Night Karaoke Long Island
Scream Dashboard Confessional and Taking Back Sunday with a live band backing you up at Sand City Brewing in Lindenhurst. Karaoke meets emo revival, starting at 8 PM on Saturday. The brewery's on Wellwood Avenue with a decent beer list to fuel your performance.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page