Friday, July 24
13 picks across 12 towns · 3 free
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile runs weekly Kompa nights every Friday starting at 5pm on the Freeport waterfront. Free entry, Haitian dance music, and you're right on Woodcleft with water views. Street parking fills up fast after 6, so get there early or use the municipal lot.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Flower Power - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This program's specifically designed to be accessible for families with kids of varying physical and developmental abilities—adaptive materials, flexible pacing, sensory-friendly activities around flowers and pollinators. It's at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center in Lot 1, which has accessible parking and pathways. Truly free, no surprise fees at the door.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles visits Pan Am Museum Art + Wine/Cheese Live ♫ Nassau
Wine, cheese, live music, and Pan Am artifacts at the Cradle of Aviation—this singles mixer actually gives you things to talk about beyond the usual small talk. Browse the museum exhibits between conversations. Free parking at the museum off Lindbergh Boulevard.
- When
- Where
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration
Patchogue's weekly reggaeton night goes full Colombian Independence mode on July 23rd. Show up before 11PM with an Eventbrite RSVP and you're in free—after that, cover kicks in. Parking downtown can be tight on Thursdays, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Summer Lantern Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This after-dark lantern walk at Heckscher lets you explore the park's trails once the sun goes down. Bring the family and $4 per person for the park fee. Starts at 7:45 PM, so plan to arrive before sunset to check in.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Paint a seascape called Flowers by The Sea while drinking at Levittown Lanes, where the bowling alley vibe meets canvas and brushes. They supply everything—paint, instruction, canvas—so just show up with your ID (21+) and whatever you're drinking. Recurring Friday event at the Tanners Lane location.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Workshop Series Bundle
Artist and educator Kelly Clancy-Nill leads this five-week series at Studio Kash in Northport, combining mindfulness practices with hands-on art making. Classes run Monday evenings starting July 6. The studio is on Scudder Avenue, walkable from Northport village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
The Home Buzz: How to Make a Native Bee House (A Family Workshop)
Chris Kelly walks you through the habits of native bees while you build your own bee house to take home and install in your yard. The workshop happens at Landcraft's gardens in Mattituck, where you'll learn which local bees actually need housing (most are ground-nesters) and how to attract the ones that'll pollinate your tomatoes and fruit trees.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Groofy Greenport Scavenger Hunt
Kat Nelson from Alley Kat Adventures runs this roaming scavenger hunt through Greenport's side streets and storefronts, starting at Encanto Crepes on Main. You'll solve clues, snap photos, and uncover spots you've probably walked past a hundred times. It's recurring, so check dates if you miss this one.
- When
- Where
- Encanto Crepes & Cafe, Greenport
- Price
- See ticket page
Sayville Shenanigans Scavenger Hunt
This team-based scavenger hunt starts at Sayville Bean on Main Street and sends you around downtown solving clues and completing challenges. Alley Kat Adventures runs these interactive hunts across different Long Island towns, so expect a mix of local history and goofy photo ops.
- When
- Where
- Sayville Bean Coffee House, Sayville
- Price
- See ticket page
Southampton Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt starts at Tate's Bake Shop on North Sea Road and sends you around Southampton solving clues. Teams explore the village on foot, hitting local landmarks and shops. Park at the shop or nearby municipal lots—Southampton's compact downtown makes this totally walkable.
- When
- Where
- Tate's Bake Shop, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page
Group Reiki and Tuning Fork Workshop
Revolution Yoga's group reiki session pairs energy work with tuning fork sound therapy—you lie down while practitioners work on clearing physical and mental tension. It's a Friday night wind-down that's more restorative than your typical yoga class. North Village Ave has metered parking, but it's free after 6 PM.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with fabric paint and iron-on patches at Studio Kash's second-floor space. You pick the patches, they supply the rest, and you leave with a bag that actually looks like you. Bring friends—it's more fun with company.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page