Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Saturday DNA! Petri Picasso: Living Art in the Lab
You'll plate fluorescent bacteria onto agar and watch it grow into glowing designs—actual living art created with lab techniques. Cold Spring Harbor's DNA Learning Center runs these biotech workshops for anyone curious about what happens in a genetics lab. It's hands-on, not a demo, so you're doing the pipetting yourself.
- When
- Where
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor
- Price
- See ticket page
Pilobolus Dance Company at Landcraft Garden Foundation
Pilobolus performs at Landcraft Garden in Mattituck—yes, that Pilobolus, the contemporary dance company known for their shadow work and human sculpture formations. Gates open at 5 PM for wine and a garden walk before the 6 PM show.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Women's Moon Circle
Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre holds monthly moon circles—gatherings for women to mark the new or full moon. Free, starts at 6:30 PM on North Village Ave.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
Prime Exchange Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington & MarineMax Norwalk
Prime Exchange Getaways is MarineMax's boat swap program—try a different model for a weekend trip without committing to a purchase. The Huntington and Norwalk locations are coordinating these late-August getaways. Call ahead to see what boats are available and reserve your slot.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Herrick Park fills with artist booths for this free outdoor art festival on Saturday. Browse paintings, sculpture, photography, and handmade goods from juried artists. The park is right off Newtown Lane, so parking can fill up fast—arrive early or walk from nearby lots.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Learn to tag monarch butterflies mid-migration and send your data to researchers tracking their route to Mexico. NYS Parks staff will show you how to handle them without damaging wings, then you'll release them back into the preserve. Show up at 9 AM at the Sunrise Highway entrance—it's all outdoors, so dress for sun.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Sunday's lineup brings the same outdoor art festival back to Herrick Park with juried artists selling original work. Free to browse, and the park location means you can easily walk to East Hampton's shops and restaurants. Parking fills up quickly on summer weekends, so plan accordingly.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch butterfly migration by tagging and releasing them at Robert Moses State Park. Scientists use these tiny tags to map the butterflies' journey to Mexico, and you'll learn the process hands-on. Meet at Field 5 at 9 AM; free program, just pay regular park entry.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch butterfly migration by tagging and releasing them at Robert Moses State Park. Scientists use these tiny tags to map the butterflies' journey to Mexico, and you'll learn the process hands-on. Meet at Field 5 at 9 AM; free program, just pay regular park entry.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Your preschooler learns to identify local trees by their bark, leaves, and seeds during this outdoor program at Nissequogue River. The naturalists keep it simple for the 3-5 age range with songs, a short walk, and a take-home craft. Price is listed as both free and $4, so bring a few bucks just in case.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Beach Scavenger Hunt - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This accessible scavenger hunt takes families of all abilities down to the beach at Sunken Meadow to search for shells, tracks, and whatever else washes up. The program's designed to be inclusive for different physical and developmental needs. Meet at the Nature Center in Lot 1—free to join.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Catch migrating warblers, thrushes, and other songbirds before they head south for winter. Rangers bring binoculars and field guides to help you ID what's passing through Nissequogue River State Park. $4 per person.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park