Upcoming events on Long Island
172 curated picks across Nassau and Suffolk County. Handpicked by The Editors.
Editor's Pick Northport Fall Festival
Northport Village's signature street festival shuts Main Street down for a full Saturday of food trucks, live music on the harborfront stage, kids' rides, and 100+ local vendors. Park on Bay Avenue by 10:30 AM — the main lot fills by 11. The food vendor lineup at the village green is the highlight; line up by noon for the first wave before the lunch rush.
- When
- Where
- Northport Village, Northport
Editor's Pick Oyster Bay Oyster Festival — 200K Visitors, One Weekend
Long Island's biggest single annual event — 200,000+ visitors descend on Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay over a mid-October weekend for $1 oysters, 100+ food vendors, 250+ craft stalls, multi-stage live music, a tall ship in the harbor, and the working-fishing-village atmosphere that the Hamptons don't have. Free admission. Forty-plus years of history. The LI fall event of the year.
- When
- Where
- Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Oyster Bay
Editor's Pick NYSF Full Moon Market
Full moon means tarot readers, healers, and oddity vendors take over The Fit Factory in Bohemia after dark. Free entry gets you access to metaphysical vendors, food trucks, and all the crystals and curiosities you didn't know you needed. Saturday night at 6pm on Johnson Avenue.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Editor's Pick Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
New York Improv Theater turns Huntington Village into a crime scene where you'll move between bars collecting clues to solve "A Portrait Without a Face." The walking route includes local history and ghost stories woven into the mystery. Starts at the Paramount on New York Avenue at 5pm—wear comfortable shoes since you'll be hopping between spots.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Club de lectura - Book Club en Español
Spanish-language book club meets Monday nights at the main Patchogue library on East Main Street. They pick accessible titles and the discussion stays supportive—it's designed to build reading confidence as much as it is to talk plot. Free to join.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile turns into a Kompa party every Friday starting at 5 PM. The weekly Haitian dance music night takes over the Woodcleft Avenue spot with live performances and DJs. No cover, right on the Nautical Mile if you want to bounce between spots.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Greenport Maritime Festival — North Fork Harbor Weekend
Greenport's annual Maritime Festival turns the working harbor village into a regional weekend destination — tall ships in the harbor, oyster shucking competitions, traditional whaleboat races, food + craft vendors along Front Street, live music throughout. Free admission. The locals' East End fall favorite.
- When
- Where
- Greenport Village Harbor, Greenport
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
This weekly Saturday market at SquareHead Brewing brings local vendors, small batch goods, and craft beer together in one spot. Starts at 5 PM in Holbrook—browsing is free, and you can grab a pint from the brewery while you shop. Family-friendly setup with rotating vendors each week.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts this bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting's Huntington Station shop every other Thursday at 7 PM. Bring your guitar, poetry, or whatever you're working on—the vibe is supportive and the coffee's strong. Free entry, just show up ready to perform or listen.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Islanders vs. Rangers — Battle of New York
The Islanders host the Rangers at UBS Arena in Belmont — the regular-season opener of the most-watched rivalry in NYC-area pro sports. UBS Arena is the modernized 17,000-seat home of the Islanders since 2021. Plan extra time for parking + the Belmont Park access road traffic on game nights.
- When
- Where
- UBS Arena, Belmont Park
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Volunteer Registration for Famous Food Festival October 2026
The Famous Food Festival needs volunteers for their October 2026 event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. You'll help run the festival and get fed plus take home swag. Registration opens October 9th at 8 AM.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
Editor's Pick Crochet & Conversation
The Medford library's Monday night crochet circle is casual—bring a project you're working on or start something new to donate locally. It's more about the company than skill level, so beginners are welcome. Free, and they're at the Horseblock Road branch.
- When
- Where
- Medford Branch, Patchogue-Medford Library, Medford