Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 255 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Charm Bar at Studio Kash
Pick your bracelet or necklace base, then choose from a curated selection of charms to build your own piece at Studio Kash's jewelry night. You'll get hands-on guidance and tools to assemble everything on-site. Friday evening start time makes it a solid post-work plan in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beyond the No: Celebrating Creative Persistence — A REJECTED Discussion
A free table talk where local artists and makers share how they kept going after getting rejected—by galleries, publishers, clients, whoever. It's part of the REJECTED exhibition at Kasher Gallery on Scudder. Expect real stories, not pep talks.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
An accessible program where families meet live animals from Long Island ecosystems, designed for visitors of all abilities. Educators tailor the activities to each group's needs at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. Free, and the Nature Center in Lot 1 has accessible parking and paths.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Silent Book Club meets at Robert Moses Field 5—bring whatever you're reading and settle in for an hour of quiet page-turning with other readers. It's free, low-key, and beats reading alone on the couch. The Book Whisperer hosts, so expect good company and zero small talk if you're not feeling it.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Bring whatever you're reading and settle in for an hour of companionable silence with other readers—no book club homework required. The Book Whisperer hosts this free monthly meetup at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Show up, read your own thing, maybe chat before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Silent Book Club In The Park – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
The Book Whisperer's Silent Book Club meets at Northport Village Park for an hour of quiet reading outdoors. Bring whatever you're currently reading—no assigned books, no discussion required, just low-key company and your own pages. Free, and the park's right by the harbor if you want to walk around after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers learn about insects through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration at Nissequogue River State Park. The program runs 45 minutes and costs $4 per child at the door. Park at the main lot off Saint Johnland Road—it's a short walk to the meeting spot.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Pablo Picasso Workshop -Family Program 13+, $4 per person
This hands-on workshop at Nissequogue River State Park digs into Picasso's cubist techniques and modern art innovations. Ages 13+ can create their own Picasso-inspired pieces while learning what made him revolutionary. The $4 fee is collected at arrival, and the session runs about 90 minutes in the park's main admin building off the St. Johnland Road entrance.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Bat Map Walk: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track Long Island's bat population using acoustic monitoring equipment on an evening walk through Connetquot. You'll learn to identify local species by their echolocation calls while contributing to actual wildlife research. Starts at dusk, so bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes for the trail.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Sunken Meadow's nature center runs structured programs designed for families with varying physical and developmental abilities—think hands-on time with live animals in a supportive setting. The nature center is at Lot 1, easily accessible from the main park entrance off 25A in Kings Park. Free, just show up at 10:30 AM.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Moths Under The Moonlight -Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Learn to identify nocturnal sounds and attract moths using a light sheet setup at this after-dark program led by an outdoor educator. Bring $4 cash per adult when you arrive at Lot 1. The late start time means you'll catch real darkness in late August.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Long Beach Marathon + Half — Boardwalk Sunday
Long Beach's annual fall marathon + half-marathon along the 2.2-mile boardwalk + neighborhood streets. The boardwalk loop is genuinely one of the prettiest urban race courses in metro NYC. Spectator-friendly — most of the course is visible from the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page