Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 176 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Beginner Learn to Crochet Mini Pumpkins Class w/Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat walks you through basic crochet stitches while you make one or two mini pumpkins to bring home. No experience needed—just show up at Nest on Main in Northport and learn a new skill. Main Street has metered parking, or grab a spot in the municipal lot behind the storefronts.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab scientists break down their current research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. Think genetics, DNA, and whatever they're working on now—explained like humans, not textbooks. New York Avenue has metered street parking, or there's a lot behind the brewery.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Writers' Circle: Exploring the Self
Writer Melissa Dennihy leads a workshop using prompts about identity and personal growth at Studio Kash. Expect guided exercises to push your writing in new directions. Second floor space on Scudder Avenue, late afternoon start.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Hispanic Heritage Day
The Islip Arts Council turns its Sunrise Highway gallery into a free Sunday celebration of Hispanic heritage with live music, art demos, and performances. It's a good entry point if your kids are learning about the holiday in school and you want to go deeper than a classroom poster. Free admission, free parking lot right there.
- When
- Where
- Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore
Touring Comedy at The Paramount — Friday Headline
The Paramount's regular Friday-night touring comedy series brings a rotating slate of national headliners to Huntington Village. The 1,550-seat hall format is intimate enough to feel like a real comedy room while accommodating big names that wouldn't otherwise route through Long Island.
- When
- Where
- The Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Survival and Scavenging Skills: Family Program (ages 8+), $4 per person
Rangers at Connetquot River lead a hike through the preserve teaching basic foraging and wilderness survival techniques—what's edible, what to avoid, how to think like someone who needs to live off the land. It's geared toward kids 8 and up with their adults. Park entrance is $4 per person when you arrive.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Arboretum Nature Hike: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
A ranger-led hike through Planting Fields tracks the visible shift from late summer into fall—changing leaves, migrating birds, cooling soil. It's an adult-focused program, so expect a slower pace and more detailed plant talk than the usual family hikes. $4 per person at the gate.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay
Harvest Moon Hike-Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Catch the September Harvest Moon on an evening hike through Sunken Meadow's trails—starts at 6:30 PM so you'll see sunset and moonrise. It's $4 cash per adult when you show up at Lot 1. Bring a flashlight and decent walking shoes for the trails.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Passport Through Parks: Robert Moses, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly hiking series hits a different Long Island state park each time—September's stop is Robert Moses. It's $4 per person when you arrive at Field 2, which is the second parking area heading east on the parkway. Solid way to see parks you might not hit otherwise, and they're all led by state park educators.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Nature Bike Tour: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Bring your own bike for a guided ride along the Great South Bay shoreline at Heckscher, with a ranger pointing out coastal ecology and bay wildlife along the route. It's designed for families, so the pace stays relaxed. Entrance is $4 per person when you pull in.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar
New York Solar Faire's annual handmade holiday market moves to an evening time slot this year, with local artisans selling gifts at The Fit Factory in Bohemia. Free to browse, and you'll find everything from pottery to jewelry made by Long Island makers. Easy parking in the lot off Johnson Avenue.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Table Talk Society: Building a Community in Wellness
Wellness professionals from different disciplines gather monthly at this Babylon storefront to trade notes, build referral networks, and talk shop over coffee. Allison runs these casual morning sessions for therapists, nutritionists, bodyworkers—anyone in the local wellness world looking to connect beyond Instagram DMs. West Main Street has metered parking and a few cafes nearby if you want to linger after.
- When
- Where
- Village Therapy & Wellness, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page