Classes
Workshops, classes, and learning experiences for kids and adults across Long Island libraries, museums, and community spaces.
Editor's Pick Club de lectura - Book Club en Español
Spanish-language book club meets Monday evenings at the Patchogue library on East Main. Discuss books in a supportive environment that builds reading confidence and connects you with other Spanish speakers in the area. Free to attend.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick Crochet & Conversation
Bring your hooks and yarn to this weekly crochet circle at the Medford library branch on Horseblock Road. Work on your own projects or make items to donate to local charities while meeting other crafters. No experience required, just show up.
- When
- Where
- Medford Branch, Patchogue-Medford Library, Medford
Editor's Pick Beach Scavenger Hunt - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
A beach scavenger hunt designed so kids and adults of all physical and developmental abilities can participate together. It's at the Sunken Meadow Nature Center near Lot 1—totally free, starts at 10:30 AM. The program gives structure to beach exploring instead of just winging it.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Natural History Tour: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This guided hike through Nissequogue River State Park covers both natural features and the site's backstory—think native plants, wildlife, and the history that shaped this Kings Park preserve. It's $4 per person when you arrive at the main office. Expect about 90 minutes on the trails.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Survival and Scavenging Skills: Family Program (ages 8+), $4 per person
Rangers at Connetquot lead a family hike focused on foraging basics and survival skills—which wild plants you can actually eat, how to find water, that kind of thing. It's designed for ages 8 and up, costs $4 per person, and runs about 90 minutes through the preserve's trails off Sunrise Highway. Bring sturdy shoes and bug spray.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Arboretum Nature Hike: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Planting Fields Arboretum offers a guided walk through their grounds as summer shifts into fall—expect talk of changing foliage, plant adaptations, and what's blooming now versus next month. It's $4 per adult at arrival and starts mid-morning, so you can grab breakfast in Oyster Bay beforehand and still have most of your Saturday free.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay
Harvest Moon Hike-Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
A guided evening hike timed to the Harvest Moon in late September—adults only, $4 cash at the door. Starts at 6:30 PM from Sunken Meadow Lot 1, so you'll catch the moon rising over the Sound as summer officially wraps. Bring a flashlight for the walk back.
- 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 lands at Robert Moses Field 2. It's $4 per person and designed for families who want to actually explore the parks instead of just parking at them. Kicks off at 10 AM, so you'll still have most of Sunday left.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Nature Bike Tour: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
A ranger-led bike ride traces the shoreline at Heckscher, hugging the Great South Bay while covering local ecology and coastal wildlife. Bring your own bike, cost is $4 per person at the gate, and the ride's suitable for families who can handle a few flat miles. Starts late morning, so it's an easy Sunday reset before the week kicks in.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Table Talk Society: Building a Community in Wellness
Wellness professionals can swap stories and build connections at this monthly meetup on West Main. Allison hosts the group at Village Therapy & Wellness, where you'll find other practitioners across different modalities looking to expand their local network. Think networking, but with actual conversation.
- When
- Where
- Village Therapy & Wellness, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Matchbox Painting Workshop
Turn three plain matchboxes into tiny paintings at Studio Kash. All supplies and guidance included, plus light refreshments while you work.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James • St James
Villa Olivetti on Middle Country Road hosts a guided painting session where you'll recreate a fall river scene while working through their wine list. All brushes, canvases, and paint supplies are included—just bring your appetite for Italian food and willingness to see what happens when you mix chianti with acrylics. The restaurant's right off 25A with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James, St James
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
Paint an autumn dock scene at Momo's in Bayport on a Tuesday night. Brushes, canvas, and paints are all provided—you just bring yourself and order a drink. The instructor guides you through it, so previous art skills aren't necessary.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
LBMSC @ Mama Chan’s - 80’s Edition
Little Birdie's monthly mahjong night goes full '80s at Mama Chan's in Northport. They're encouraging big hair, period outfits, and decade-appropriate playlists while you play tiles and drink cocktails. Mama Chan's is on Fort Salonga Road with plenty of lot parking.
- When
- Where
- Mama Chan’s, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Learn to Use a Sewing Machine / Make your own Patchwork Tote Bag with Keri!
Keri walks beginners through sewing machine basics while you piece together and sew your own patchwork tote from shop fabrics. You'll leave with actual working knowledge and a finished bag. Nest on Main is right on Northport's Main Street with municipal lots nearby.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Hike to Hatchery Tour: Family Program
Connetquot's historic fish hatchery—the only one in the entire NY State Parks system—opens up for tours showing how they raise trout on-site. The hike starts at 10:30 AM and it's free, though the preserve itself charges a vehicle fee. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes since you'll be walking to the hatchery before the tour starts.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Groofy Greenport Scavenger Hunt
Alley Kat Adventures runs a scavenger hunt through Greenport's downtown, starting at Encanto Crepes on Main Street. You'll solve clues and hunt for details you'd normally walk right past. Park in the village lot behind Main—it's an easy walk to most spots on the route.
- When
- Where
- Encanto Crepes & Cafe, Greenport
- Price
- See ticket page
Sayville Shenanigans Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt kicks off at Sayville Bean on Main Street and sends you around town solving clues and completing challenges. Alley Kat Adventures runs the event, which is walkable since downtown Sayville is compact and easy to navigate on foot.
- When
- Where
- Sayville Bean Coffee House, Sayville
- Price
- See ticket page
Southampton Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt kicks off at Tate's Bake Shop and sends you through Southampton solving clues. Alley Kat Adventures runs these regularly, so if you've done one of their hunts before, you know the drill—think photo challenges and local history mixed together. North Sea Road has metered parking along the street.
- When
- Where
- Tate's Bake Shop, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page
Kids Yoga Fall Series (ages 5 to 10)
This fall series teaches 5-to-10-year-olds yoga fundamentals through age-appropriate poses and games that build strength, flexibility, and coordination. Classes run weekly at Revolution Yoga's Rockville Centre studio. Drop-off is at 4:30 PM on Thursdays.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Paint a campfire sunset scene at Levittown Lanes while working through a beer or cocktail. The instructor walks you through it step-by-step, supplies are provided, and zero painting experience is required. This is a 21+ event, and it runs regularly if you want to rope friends in for a future session.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Nest on Main Business Workshop Series, presented by Weaver
Jessica Affatato breaks down turning a side hustle into actual income—pricing that makes sense, growth strategies that aren't just Instagram hype, and how to make it sustainable. She's built her own business from the ground up, so you're getting real talk, not theory. First session in a monthly series running through December.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Goodbye Summer Junk Journaling Night
Studio Kash in Northport is closing out summer with a junk journaling workshop where you'll collage your way through the season's highlights. All materials and scrap packs included—just bring your summer memories. The studio's on the second floor at 19 Scudder Ave, right in Northport village where you can grab dinner after.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Shark Extravaganza, Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Tiny Tots programs at Connetquot focus on one animal theme each session—this one's all sharks. Ages 3-5, $4 per kid at the door, and it's hands-on learning that holds their attention for the 10:30 AM start. Connetquot's off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Walk to End Alzheimer's - North Fork
The Alzheimer's Association's annual walk kicks off at Peconic Landing's waterfront campus in Greenport. Registration starts at 9 AM, with the walk following along scenic routes through the grounds. It's free to participate, and the North Fork setting makes this one of the more beautiful fundraising walks on the Island.
- When
- Where
- Peconic Landing, Greenport
Migrating Bird Hike - Family program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Early October is peak bird migration on the Sound—summer species heading south while winter residents start showing up. This guided walk through Sunken Meadow covers who's leaving, who's arriving, and how to tell them apart. Bring $4 cash and meet at Lot 3 in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Passport through Parks: Cold Spring Harbor, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly series hits every state park on Long Island, one Sunday at a time. October's stop is Cold Spring Harbor, where you'll hike the trails and rack up stamps in your Parks Passport (they provide it). It's $4 per person at the trailhead on Harbor Road.
- When
- Where
- Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Cold Spring Harbor
Hike through History-Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Sunken Meadow's trails cross land that saw Revolutionary War action, and this adults-only hike covers the stories most people drive right past. The walk starts at 10 AM from Lot 1—bring $4 cash and wear shoes that can handle October mud. It's timed for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the Main House at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, the former clubhouse of the South Side Sportsman's Club where Teddy Roosevelt and other early-1900s elites fished and hunted. The building's been preserved with original fixtures and tells a specific slice of Long Island history. It's $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Funny Bones-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
This hands-on nature class for 3-5 year olds dives into animal skeletons and bones found around Sunken Meadow. It's $4 cash per kid at the Nature Center in Lot 1—park entrance fees apply. Classes run about 45 minutes and fill up fast during nice weather.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Lets go Camping, Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Your 3-to-5-year-old can do a camping-themed nature program at Connetquot—think outdoor exploration scaled for tiny attention spans. It's $4 per kid when you get there, and the Preserve is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Crab Craft Time: Living Fossils, Family Program (ages 10+) $4.00 per person
Horseshoe crabs have been crawling around for 450 million years, and this craft workshop at Connetquot River gives kids 10+ a chance to make art inspired by these ancient survivors. It's $4 cash per person at the door. The preserve is right on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale with plenty of parking off the main entrance.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the Main House at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, the former clubhouse of the South Side Sportsman's Club where Teddy Roosevelt and other early-1900s elites fished and hunted. The building's been preserved with original fixtures and tells a specific slice of Long Island history. It's $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
The Great Pumpkin, Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
This nature exploration program for 3-5 year olds has a pumpkin theme but details are thin on what exactly they'll be doing. It's $4 per child when you show up, and the listing says free which seems contradictory—call ahead to confirm. Connetquot charges vehicle entry unless you have an Empire Pass.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Natural History Hike: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This adults-only guided hike covers both the natural ecosystems and lesser-known history of Nissequogue River State Park. The trail winds through woodlands near the Nissequogue River, so wear sturdy shoes. Free admission, same building as the Frida workshop.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Spooky Skeletons: Children's Program, $4.00 per child on arrival
Kids examine real animal bones and skulls from local wildlife in this evening program that leans educational rather than scary. It's $4 per child at the door, runs about an hour, and the 6:30 PM start means you'll be walking back in twilight. Connetquot's main lot is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Nest Book Club Discussion: Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Nest on Main hosts a free discussion of Jodi Picoult's Hollow Bones on a Tuesday evening. Bring your thoughts on the book and be ready to talk—all readers welcome, no RSVP drama.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Mystical Creatures: Childrens program (ages 6+), $4.00 per child on arrival
This dusk walk through Connetquot focuses on real animals that inspired folklore—owls, bats, maybe a fox if you're lucky. Ages 6 and up, $4 per child, and the 6 PM start in late October means you'll need flashlights for the walk back. Park in the main Sunrise Highway lot.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Know your Bones - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This free program teaches families about animal skeletal systems through accessible, sensory-friendly activities designed for all developmental and physical abilities. It's at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center on Halloween week Friday—no registration pressure, just show up. The park's paved paths make the Nature Center easy to reach from Lot 1.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Future Millionaires: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Long Island
BarCada's bringing visiting entrepreneurs to a rotating Bay Shore restaurant for an evening of real talk about building businesses. Expect a small group, actual conversation, and whoever's in town with a story to tell. Maple Avenue has street parking and plenty of spots to grab a drink before or after.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Bay Shore
- Price
- See ticket page
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition
BarCada is hosting a dinner specifically for small business owners to swap war stories and make actual connections over food. Location rotates to a different Freeport restaurant each time—they announce the spot on South Main Street closer to the date. Bring business cards and an appetite for real talk.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Crushed Glass Beach-Themed Christmas Tree Resin Pour Workshop w/Amanda
Make a beach-themed Christmas ornament using crushed glass and resin with Amanda from Creative Retreat. You'll pour layers of resin to create a coastal tree that actually looks like something you'd want on display. Northport's Main Street has free two-hour parking after 6 PM, and the shop is steps from multiple restaurants if you want to make it a night out.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
HORSESHOE PAINTING WORKSHOP
Breathe in Port Jefferson is hosting a horseshoe decorating workshop where you'll paint and embellish your own take-home piece. It's a straightforward craft session—you show up, they provide materials, you leave with a decorated horseshoe. The shop's on East Main, so you can grab lunch or coffee nearby before or after.
- When
- Where
- Breathe, Port Jefferson
- Price
- See ticket page
Silent Book Club & Tea Workshop
Bring whatever book you're reading and settle in for an hour of silent reading with tea and other readers. This free monthly gathering at Revolution Yoga is exactly what it sounds like: no discussion required, just quiet company. It's become a low-key Monday night ritual for introverts who like being around people.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
Paint Nite • The Experience LI • Hauppauge
Paint a stack of sage green heirloom pumpkins at The Experience LI while you work through a drink—all brushes, canvases, and paint are provided. The instruction is beginner-friendly, so you're not expected to show up with skills. Commerce Drive has plenty of parking right outside the venue.
- When
- Where
- The Experience LI, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
Stitch Club: Stitch a Boo & Mystery Stitches
This monthly stitching workshop at Nest on Main teaches dimensional embroidery techniques through Halloween-themed designs. You'll work on creating a finished decorative piece using layered, textured stitching methods. The shop's on Northport's walkable Main Street, easy to hit before or after dinner.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Stitch Club: Stitch a Boo Mystery Stitches
This monthly stitching workshop at Nest on Main teaches dimensional embroidery techniques through Halloween-themed designs. You'll work on creating a finished decorative piece using layered, textured stitching methods. The shop's on Northport's walkable Main Street, easy to hit before or after lunch.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
This one's a plant night instead of paint—you'll arrange succulents in a pumpkin planter at Momo's in Bayport. All materials are included, and you can sip a drink while you work. You'll leave with a seasonal piece that's actually alive.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Stand Up for the Cure II
Comedy show fundraiser for breast cancer awareness at Tap Room on North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre. Lineup TBA, but all proceeds support the cause. Showtime is 7 PM—Tap Room's right in walkable downtown RVC near the train station.
- When
- Where
- Tap Room, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
NEW! Collect, Collage & Create: A Junk Journaling Workshop
This workshop walks you through junk journaling basics—layering ticket stubs, photos, and random scraps into something actually worth keeping. Bring your collected stuff or work with materials provided at Nest on Main.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James • St James
This paint-and-sip at Villa Olivetti tackles a Halloween-themed piece called "Ghouls Girls Night in the Garden"—think spooky but make it cute. All supplies provided, so you're just responsible for showing up and ordering off the menu. It's on Middle Country Road in St. James with easy parking, making it a low-barrier Monday night plan that gets you out of the house.
- When
- Where
- Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James, St James
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
Momo's in Bayport is hosting a paint night where you'll tackle a raccoon in fall foliage (they're calling it "Trash Panda Fall Fun"). All supplies are provided, and you can work with a drink in hand. It's beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Monster Mash!-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Halloween-themed nature exploration for the preschool set, focused on creatures that seem spooky but are actually helpful in our local ecosystem. Bring $4 cash per child to the Nature Center at Sunken Meadow (Lot 1). These Thursday morning slots work well if your kid's already bouncing off the walls by 10:30.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Haunted Lantern Walk, Adult Program, $4
A night hike through Sunken Meadow by lantern, with a ranger telling genuinely creepy historical stories from Long Island's past. This adults-only walk starts at 6:30 PM from the Nature Center at Lot 1—bring $4 cash and a flashlight as backup. Late October means it'll be properly dark and cold, so layer up.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
History Bike Tour: Family Program, $4.00 per person on arrival
Bike through Caumsett's 1,750 acres while a guide explains the Marshall Field estate history and how the land became a preserve. Bring your own bike—the terrain is mostly flat former carriage roads. It's $4 per person including kids, and the ride covers about 5 miles over 90 minutes.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Nature Knowledge Night: Natures Not So Scary Animals , $4 per child
This after-school club at Connetquot focuses on creatures that get a bad rap around Halloween—bats, snakes, spiders, the usual suspects. Rangers introduce kids to these animals up close, explaining why they're actually helpful (and not particularly interested in scaring anyone). Park entrance is on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, with plenty of parking near the education center.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Hunt for Bigfoot 2: Electric Boogaloo, Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
Yes, this is a real program, and yes, it's the sequel. Rangers lead a tongue-in-cheek cryptid hunt through the woods at Sunken Meadow on Halloween morning, looking for "evidence" of Bigfoot on Long Island. It's $4 cash at Lot 3, and the humor is aimed at adults who appreciate a ridiculous premise executed with commitment.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri teaches you to arm-knit a chunky blanket from start to finish in one evening at Nest on Main. You'll leave with the actual blanket you made. This one runs regularly, so if September 30th doesn't work, another session will pop up.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri walks beginners and experienced knitters through techniques at this Monday evening workshop. Nest on Main is right on Northport's Main Street, so you can grab dinner before or after at one of the village spots within walking distance.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
BROOM DECORATING WORKSHOP
Decorate a full-size broom with ribbons, dried flowers, and whatever witchy embellishments you want during Port Jeff's Witches and Warlocks Weekend. Breathe is on East Main, so you can walk the whole village after. Saturday session starts at noon.
- When
- Where
- Breathe, Port Jefferson
- Price
- See ticket page
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