Friday, September 25
5 picks across 5 towns · 3 free
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile brings kompa—the Haitian dance music—to Freeport's waterfront every Friday starting at 5 PM. It's right on Woodcleft Avenue where all the seafood restaurants are, so you can grab dinner before or after. Free entry, recurring weekly.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
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 7 in Heaven Singles Speed Dating Age B 34-48 Roslyn
Speed dating at Mim's in Roslyn Heights for singles 34 to 48, structured rounds so you actually talk to people instead of swiping. The restaurant's on Roslyn Road with its own lot, and the event runs about two hours with breaks between rotations. Easier than another month of apps.
- When
- Where
- Mim's Restaurant, Roslyn Heights
- Price
- See ticket page
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
Autumn Blooms: Fall Paint Night
Paint night at Nest on Main focused on autumn florals—think warm tones and seasonal blooms. Northport's Main Street has easy street parking and plenty of places to grab a drink afterward.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page