Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 172 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Beginner Learn to Crochet Mini Pumpkins Class w/Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches you basic crochet stitches while you make one or two mini pumpkins to take home. No experience needed, and Northport's Main Street has easy parking in the municipal lot behind the storefronts. Class runs about 90 minutes at Nest on Main.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists talk genetics and research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. You'll get actual explanations of what's happening in the labs up the road, plus time to ask questions between sips. The brewery's on New York Avenue with street parking nearby.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Writers' Circle: Exploring the Self
Melissa Dennihy leads a creative writing workshop focused on identity and growth through guided prompts. It's at Studio Kash on Scudder Avenue, second floor. Expect to dig into personal material in a structured way.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Hispanic Heritage Day
The Islip Arts Council turns its Sunrise Highway gallery into a celebration of Hispanic heritage with live music, art, and cultural programming. Free entry makes this an easy Sunday afternoon stop in Bay Shore. The gallery shares a plaza with plenty of parking if you're coming from farther out.
- When
- Where
- Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore
Survival and Scavenging Skills: Family Program (ages 8+), $4 per person
Rangers at Connetquot lead a hike through the preserve teaching basic foraging and wilderness survival techniques. It's geared toward families with kids 8 and up, and there's a $4-per-person fee at arrival despite the listing saying free. Bring sturdy shoes—the trails here can get muddy after rain.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Arboretum Nature Hike: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Planting Fields guides walk adults through the arboretum as summer shifts into fall—think changing leaf colors, late-blooming plants, and whatever wildlife decides to show up. Entry is $4 per person when you arrive. The grounds are massive, so this is a solid excuse to explore beyond the main Coe Hall area.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay
Harvest Moon Hike-Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Hike under the full harvest moon at Sunken Meadow on Saturday evening. It's adults-only, starts at 6:30 PM when there's still some light, and costs $4 cash at the trailhead in Lot 1. Bring a flashlight and layers—September nights near the Sound get cool fast.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Passport Through Parks: Robert Moses, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly series hits a different Long Island state park each time, with September's stop at Robert Moses Field 2. It's $4 per person at the door, and you'll cover a decent stretch of the park on foot. Parking is $10 if you're not a NYS Parks Empire Pass holder.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Nature Bike Tour: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Heckscher's guided bike tour rolls along the Great South Bay shoreline with a ranger pointing out local ecology along the way. Bring your own bike and expect about an hour of easy riding on mostly flat paths. There's a $4-per-person fee when you check in at the park office.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park, East Islip
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar
This holiday market at The Fit Factory in Bohemia runs after dark—think handmade gifts, local vendors, and evening browsing instead of the usual daytime bazaar setup. Free admission, easy parking off Johnson Avenue. Good spot to knock out some gift shopping without fighting weekend crowds.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Table Talk Society: Building a Community in Wellness
Wellness professionals across different practices—therapists, bodyworkers, nutritionists—meet monthly at this Babylon spot to trade notes and build actual connections beyond Instagram follows. It's networking that doesn't feel like networking, basically. Hosted by Allison at Village Therapy & Wellness on West Main, where street parking is usually workable midmorning.
- When
- Where
- Village Therapy & Wellness, Babylon
- Price
- See ticket page
Matchbox Painting Workshop
Turn three matchboxes into miniature paintings at Studio Kash with all supplies and guidance included. Light refreshments too. It's a Monday evening class at Kasher Gallery on Scudder Avenue in Northport.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page