Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 12+, $4 per person
Explore Frida Kahlo's work and life story through guided activities and discussion. The workshop happens at the park's main office and works best for ages 12 and up. $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Little kids get to handle real rocks, learn what makes minerals different from regular stones, and sort specimens by texture and color. The program stays engaging for short attention spans with movement breaks and a simple craft. Arrives at Nissequogue's main office with $4 per child, though the free tag suggests otherwise.
- 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
Natural History Hike: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Walk the trails at Nissequogue River State Park with a ranger who'll point out geological features, native plants, and remnants of the area's industrial past. The hike starts from the administration building in Kings Park. $4 per person.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Tobay Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington
MarineMax Huntington is running boats out to Tobay Beach for an afternoon on the sand. It's a chance to see how their fleet handles the open water while you hang out at one of the South Shore's better beach spots. Free event, 2 PM departure from their West Shore Road location.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
Future Millionaires: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Long Island
Entrepreneurs gather monthly at different Bay Shore restaurants for this recurring dinner series on Maple Avenue. You'll trade business ideas over food while meeting founders and side-hustlers from across the Island. BarCada announces the specific restaurant a week or so before each event.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Bay Shore
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • The Experience LI • Hauppauge
Paint a cozy sunset campfire scene at this guided session in Hauppauge—canvas, brushes, and paints all provided. No art background required, just show up and follow along. It's 21+ and BYOB-friendly, so grab a drink and settle in for two hours of surprisingly relaxing creativity.
- When
- Where
- The Experience LI, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
Shakespeare in the park
Studio Theatre of Long Island brings full costumes and Shakespeare's fairy comedy to the Islip Arts Council space on Sunrise Highway. Free outdoor theater on a Thursday evening in August—bring a blanket or chair. Parking lot's right there, so no hunting for a spot in Bay Shore.
- When
- Where
- Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore
Summer Sizzle Mingle Dinner • Dancing • DJ ♫ Singles 40s 50s 60s Nassau
Dinner buffet, DJ, and icebreaker games designed to get singles in their 40s-60s actually talking to each other. Vitality Lounge in Hicksville has parking on South Broadway and stays open late. This is the kind of night where you either make friends or meet someone—both count as a win.
- When
- Where
- Vitality Lounge, Hicksville
- Price
- See ticket page
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition
Small business owners meet for dinner at a rotating Freeport restaurant on South Main Street to swap war stories and contacts. BarCada runs this series monthly, so you'll see familiar faces and new ones each time. The restaurant location gets announced closer to the date.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Island Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - The Allmost Bros Band
The Allmost Bros Band brings Allman Brothers covers to Cassidy Hill Farm in Manorville for another Let It Grow event. Starts at 3pm on the farm grounds—pack chairs and sunscreen for an outdoor afternoon of Southern rock. Same crew behind the LI Dead Collective shows.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- See ticket page
LI Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - Shakedown Citi
The Long Island Dead Collective hosts Shakedown Citi at Cassidy Hill Farm for an afternoon of Grateful Dead-inspired jams. This is the Manorville farm on North Street—bring blankets and chairs for outdoor listening. Expect the usual Dead scene: tie-dye, twirling, and maybe a grilled cheese vendor.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- See ticket page