Wednesday, August 5
6 picks across 5 towns · 2 free
Bay Walk: Children’s Program (ages 8+), $4 per child upon arrival
Kids 8 and up wade into the bay at Robert Moses Field 2 to net and ID marine life—crabs, minnows, hermit crabs, whatever's in the shallows. Bring water shoes and towels; it's $4 per kid. Field 2 has easier bay access than the ocean side and plenty of parking mid-week.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Whales of the Deep Blue Sea: Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child
This 30-minute program introduces 3-to-5-year-olds to whales through stories, activities, and hands-on learning at Connetquot River. It's $4 per child and designed to keep toddler attention spans happy. Morning slot makes it easy to pair with a picnic after.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano performs at Borrelli's Taproom at 7pm—early show if you want to catch comedy before the night gets going. Two-item minimum means you're ordering dinner, drinks, or pizza while you're there. Long Beach spot on West Beech Street.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano's back for a second set at 9pm same night at Borrelli's Taproom. Same two-item minimum applies—full menu of dinner, cocktails, and pizza available. This is the later crowd if the 7pm show sells out or you're looking for a longer night in Long Beach.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • The Experience LI • Hauppauge
This paint-and-sip session walks you through creating a campfire sunset scene, with all brushes, canvases, and paints provided. No prior painting experience needed, but you do need to be 21+. The Experience LI is off the LIE at exit 57 in Hauppauge with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- The Experience LI, Hauppauge
- 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