Food & Drink
Where to eat, drink, and gather across Long Island this week. Wineries, restaurant weeks, brewery events, supper clubs, tasting nights.
Editor's Pick Volunteer Registration for Famous Food Festival October 2026
The Famous Food Festival needs volunteers for their October event at Tanger Outlets Deer Park, and you'll get fed and leave with free swag for your time. Registration opens early Friday morning for anyone who wants to work the fest. Decent trade if you were planning to hit the outlets anyway.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
Long Island Restaurant Week — Spring + Fall Editions
Long Island Restaurant Week runs twice a year — 11 days in late April and late October — with 175+ participating restaurants offering 3-course prix-fixe menus at $30, $40, $50 price points. The locals' move to try the destination restaurants without committing to a full-price weekend night.
- When
- Where
- 175+ Long Island Restaurants, Long Island
- Price
- See ticket page
Beginner Learn to Crochet Mini Pumpkins Class w/Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches crochet fundamentals while you make one or two mini pumpkins to take home. No prior experience needed—you'll learn basic stitches and finish with actual fall decor. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable downtown strip, so grab dinner before or after at one of the dozen spots within two blocks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar
This holiday bazaar featuring handmade goods is happening at night for the first time, turning The Fit Factory into an after-dark shopping scene. Fourth year running, free admission, and you're supporting local makers while knocking out your gift list. Plenty of parking on Johnson Avenue in Bohemia.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Singles Wine/Cheese Mingle + Country Western Dance Lesson Huntington
Learn country western dance while meeting other singles in their 40s-60s at The Ballroom. The 7:45pm lesson includes appetizers and a complimentary beer or wine. It's on New York Avenue near the Huntington train station if you're coming from the city.
- When
- Where
- The Ballroom of Huntington, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Dried Flower Pumpkins: Create Your Own Seasonal/Fall Décor
Learn to cover mini pumpkins with dried botanicals and moss at this Studio Kash workshop. You'll leave with a finished fall centerpiece that actually lasts through Thanksgiving. Same Scudder Avenue location in Northport—easy parking behind the building.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Famous Food Festival - Columbus Day Weekend 2026 - Deer Park, NY
Over 100 food vendors set up at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park for Columbus Day weekend, covering everything from Korean BBQ to Italian pastries. There's also live music and rides, and you can hit the outlet stores between bites. Runs Friday through Monday.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
- Price
- See ticket page
Halloween Music Festival featuring AMH, Added Color Presented by ListenUp!
Stereo Garden's Halloween festival brings live bands AMH and Added Color to its Railroad Avenue spot, plus live painters, costume contests, and vendors. Doors at 4pm, so you can grab dinner at one of the nearby Patchogue spots before or after. Costumes encouraged.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat shows you how to assemble real beach glass into a small Christmas tree topped with a starfish. It's coastal holiday decor that feels specific to where you live. Nest on Main is in downtown Northport—park in the municipal lot and walk over.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Build a Christmas tree from actual beach glass and top it with a starfish in this hands-on workshop with Amanda from Creative Retreat. You're making a real keepsake here, not just gluing premade pieces together. Park in the municipal lot behind Main Street—it's a short walk to Nest and you're already in the middle of Northport's restaurant row.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beginner Learn to Crochet Mini Pumpkins Class w/Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches crochet fundamentals while you make one or two mini pumpkins to take home. No prior experience needed—you'll learn basic stitches and finish with actual fall decor. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable downtown strip, so grab dinner before or after at one of the dozen spots within two blocks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Halloween Music Festival featuring AMH Presented by ListenUp!
Stereo Garden's turning into a full Halloween bash with AMH headlining, plus live painters, themed vendors, and music running all night. Costumes encouraged—this is their big October blowout. Starts at 4pm on Railroad Ave.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Hands-On Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Workshop with Maria of "Eat n Shut Up"
Maria from the cookbook "Eat n Shut Up" teaches you how to roll cavatelli pasta by hand in this Friday night workshop. You'll learn the dough recipe and shaping technique, then take home what you make.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
THE SEASONS IN BLOOM: Fall Arrangements
This seasonal floral workshop at Kasher Gallery uses locally sourced flowers to build fall arrangements. Hands-on instruction walks you through choosing stems and building structure. Part of their ongoing series that shifts with what's actually blooming.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Trinket Dishes & Ornaments Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni from The Artistic Bent and artisan Holly guide you through making shell-based trinket dishes and ornaments using decoupage. Nest on Main is steps from Northport's downtown, so make it a full evening out.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Create a Beautiful Christmas Centerpiece Planter with Toni & Holly!
Build a vintage truck planter filled with greens and winter arrangements that works as your holiday table centerpiece. Toni and Holly supply the truck, the plants, and the guidance—you handle the arranging. This is at Nest on Main in downtown Northport, where parking's easier on weeknight evenings.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Trinket Dishes & Ornaments Workshop with Toni & Holly
Another session of the popular shell decoupage workshop with Toni and Holly—same deal, different date. You'll decoupage seashells into holiday trinket dishes and ornaments, and Northport's Main Street location makes it easy to pair with dinner plans.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni from The Artistic Bent and artisan Holly teach decoupage techniques using seashells—you'll leave with six finished holiday ornaments. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable main drag, so grab dinner before or after at one of the nearby spots.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Same beach glass tree workshop as the earlier October session—you'll assemble real sea glass into a small Christmas tree with a starfish on top. Amanda from Creative Retreat leads it at Nest on Main in Northport. If you missed the first one, here's your second shot.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Birdhouse Decoupage Workshop
Turn a plain wooden birdhouse into holiday decor using decoupage techniques—paper, paint, and embellishments included. It's a hands-on craft night at Nest on Main in Northport, where parking can be tight so arrive early or walk from nearby spots.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni and Holly will walk you through decoupage techniques to transform seashells into six holiday ornaments. It's a hands-on workshop at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Park in the municipal lot behind Main Street—it's a quick walk to the shop.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
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