Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 256 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Botanical Details in Colored Pencil
Botanical illustrator Christiane Fashek teaches you how to render plants and flowers in colored pencil, working from the actual specimens in Landcraft's gardens. The class focuses on techniques for capturing natural details accurately.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Plant Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Plant Nite's "Succulents By The Sea" workshop lands at this Levittown bowling alley, where you'll assemble a beachy succulent arrangement with all materials included. Instructors guide you through the whole thing, and the bar's open if you want a drink while you work. Parking's easy at the lanes on Tanners.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Christian Women's Conference
Faith Baptist Church brings their women's conference to Verdi's in Westbury for an afternoon of worship and connection. The Saturday gathering focuses on fellowship and spiritual encouragement among Christian women across denominations. Verdi's is right off Old Country Road with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Verdi's, Westbury
- Price
- See ticket page
Table Talk Society
Wellness professionals meet monthly at this Babylon spot to swap ideas and build community beyond their practices. Allison hosts these Sunday morning sessions at Village Therapy & Wellness on West Main Street, where different specialties—therapists, yoga instructors, holistic practitioners—compare notes over coffee.
- When
- Where
- Village Therapy & Wellness, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Island Barber Expo
Barbers compete in live battles while vendors and educators set up shop at Mulcahy's for this industry-focused expo. You'll see demos from top-tier barbers, plus plenty of space to network and pick up new techniques.
- When
- Where
- Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
- Price
- See ticket page
THE SEASONS IN BLOOM: Summer Arrangements
Studio Kash's seasonal workshop brings you hands-on arranging with actual local flowers, not grocery store carnations. You'll learn techniques that change with what's actually blooming in summer, so your arrangements feel like August on Long Island. The Northport studio is right off Main Street if you want to grab lunch before or after.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Bay Walk: Children's Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Walk the shoreline at Fire Island Inlet with a naturalist who'll point out what's living in the bay water and along the sand. Meet at Field 2 parking at Robert Moses—give yourself extra time on summer Wednesdays when beach traffic picks up. $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Full Moon Hike: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Hike the trails at Connetquot by moonlight with a park naturalist leading the way. The late August timing means it's still warm enough for a comfortable evening walk, and the preserve's lack of light pollution makes for solid stargazing between the trees. $4 per person when you arrive.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Passport through Parks: Belmont, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This monthly hiking series takes you through a different Long Island state park each time—August stops at Belmont Lake in West Babylon. It's $4 per person when you show up, and you'll actually get to know the parks beyond just driving past them on the Southern State.
- When
- Where
- Belmont Lake State Park, West Babylon
Fossil Finds: Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers hunt for fossils and learn what ancient creatures once lived where Long Island is now. The program includes specimens kids can actually touch and examine, not just look at behind glass. $4 per child at the door, adults free.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Trees for You and Me-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Little ones learn to identify local trees and understand why they matter through games and outdoor discovery at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. It's $4 cash per child and designed for ages 3-5. Park in Lot 1 and plan for about an hour—kids should wear shoes they can walk in.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Spy Through Parks: Connetquot, Family Program (Ages 10 and up), $4
This evening hike digs into Long Island's Revolutionary War spy history—specifically the intelligence networks that operated through these woods 250 years ago. It's geared toward older kids and adults who can handle the walking and historical detail. $4 per person at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale