Long Island festivals that work for solo attendees
Big-crowd festivals where being solo is fine — Patchogue Alive After Five, Oyster Festival, Famous Food Festival. The community-rooted LI events where the crowd is the company.
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Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI runs a weekly Saturday market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook starting at 5 PM. It's billed as elevated, so expect curated vendors rather than the usual craft fair setup. Free to browse, and SquareHead's beer selection makes it worth the trip to High Street either way.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles visits Pan Am Museum Art + Wine/Cheese Live ♫ Nassau
Wine, cheese, live music, and art at the Cradle of Aviation's Pan Am Museum gallery—plus a singles mixer built in. You'll get access to the museum exhibits alongside the reception, so it's an actual evening out even if you don't meet anyone. Free parking at the museum.
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- Where
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville
Structured speed dating for singles 34-48 at Vitality Lounge on South Broadway in Hicksville. Seven-minute rotations, cash bar, and you'll know within two hours if there's anyone worth a second conversation. Starts at 6:30pm Saturday.
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- Where
- Vitality Lounge, Hicksville
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles Speed Dating Age C 44-59 Lindenhurst Village
Speed dating for singles 44-59 at The Green Door in Lindenhurst. Seven-minute rotations let you meet a room full of people in your age range in one Sunday afternoon. Easier than scrolling through profiles, and the bar's on Wellwood so you can grab dinner nearby after.
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- Where
- The Green Door, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration
Long Island's biggest Thursday reggaeton party goes full Colombian Independence mode at this Patchogue spot. RSVP through Eventbrite and you're in free before 11PM—after that, cover kicks in. Doors open at 10PM, so time it right if you want to skip the line.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab brings their scientists to Six Harbors Brewing for drinks and actual genome talk. It's part lecture series, part bar night — think accessible science explained by people who do the research, with craft beer on tap. New York Avenue in Huntington has street parking and a bunch of dinner spots nearby.
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- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Irish-American comedian Des Bishop performs at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach on a Monday night. Full dinner and cocktail menu available—just note there's a two-item minimum. Show's at 7 PM on West Beech Street.
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- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 4: Draw in Zen
Studio Kash pairs a waterfront walk in Northport Harbor with neurographic art and Zentangle drawing techniques designed to quiet your mind. The session includes tea and chocolate, and you'll learn meditative drawing methods that blend geometry and flow. It's on Scudder Ave, walkable from Northport's main drag if you want to grab dinner before or after.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Des Bishop brings his comedy to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach for a 9pm set. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner, pizza, or cocktail menu during the show. The venue's on West Beech Street, walkable from the Long Beach LIRR station if you're coming from out of town.
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- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson: Author Talk, Q&A, & Book Signing
Bestselling author and psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson talks about her work, takes questions, and signs books in Nest on Main's intimate space. Jackson, who lives on Long Island, has been featured on Netflix and written multiple books on connecting with loved ones who've passed. Her events typically sell out, so secure your spot early.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson Meet & Greet • Book Signing • Q&A
Laura Lynne Jackson—the bestselling author and psychic medium who's been on basically every major talk show—comes to Nest on Main for a book signing, Q&A, and meet-and-greet. She's based on the Island, so this is a rare chance to see her in a small venue instead of a packed auditorium. Northport's Main Street has metered parking and a few pay lots within two blocks.
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- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating Healthcare & Educators Speed Dating Age A 25-38
Speed dating event in Hauppauge specifically for healthcare workers and educators ages 25-38. If you're tired of explaining your job to people who don't get the hours or the calling, this narrows the field considerably. Simplay's off the LIE at exit 56.
- When
- Where
- Simplay, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
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