Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 255 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Charm Bar at Studio Kash
Pick your base (bracelet, necklace, keychain) and choose from Studio Kash's charm collection to build your own piece. They provide the tools, jump rings, and help—you leave with something you actually made. It's like those mall charm bars but in a Northport art studio with actual guidance.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beyond the No: Celebrating Creative Persistence — A REJECTED Discussion
Artists who've dealt with rejection talk about what happened next in this free discussion at Kasher Gallery. It's tied to their REJECTED exhibition, so you're hearing from people whose work is literally on the walls. Small table format means you can actually ask questions.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Meet live animals from the nature center's collection in a program designed for all abilities—sensory-friendly pacing, flexible participation, adaptive materials. Rangers bring out turtles, snakes, and smaller critters for close-up introductions. Completely free, no park entry required.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Bring whatever you're reading to Robert Moses Field 5 and settle in for an hour of quiet beach reading alongside other book people. The Book Whisperer hosts this free silent reading hangout—no discussion required, just you, your book, and the sound of waves.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Bring whatever you're reading and settle in for an hour of companionable silence with other readers—no book club homework required. The Book Whisperer hosts this free monthly meetup at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Show up, read your own thing, maybe chat before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Silent Book Club In The Park – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
The Book Whisperer's Silent Book Club meets at Northport Village Park for an hour of quiet reading outdoors. Bring whatever you're currently reading—no assigned books, no discussion required, just low-key company and your own pages. Free, and the park's right by the harbor if you want to walk around after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
This hands-on nature program at Nissequogue River gets preschoolers learning about insects through crafts and exploration. It's $4 per kid at the door, and the 10:30 AM start works well before nap time. The park's got easy parking off Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Pablo Picasso Workshop -Family Program 13+, $4 per person
This hands-on workshop digs into Picasso's cubist techniques and modern art innovations at Nissequogue River State Park. Ages 13+ work through their own interpretations while learning what made his approach revolutionary. Entry is $4 per person at the park, but the workshop itself is free once you're in.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Bat Map Walk: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track Long Island's bat population using acoustic monitoring equipment during this evening walk through Connetquot. You'll learn to identify species by their calls while contributing to actual wildlife research. Bring a flashlight and wear closed-toe shoes for the trail.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This free nature program at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center is designed for all physical and developmental abilities, giving families a structured way to meet and learn about local animals. The session runs 10:30 AM at Lot 1 in Kings Park. Bring everyone — the program adapts to different needs and skill levels.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Moths Under The Moonlight -Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Learn to identify Long Island's nighttime sounds and attract moths using a light sheet with a state park educator at Sunken Meadow after dark. Bring $4 cash per adult when you arrive at Lot 1. The evening program runs about 90 minutes, so dress for cooler temps near the water.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Long Beach Marathon + Half — Boardwalk Sunday
Long Beach's annual fall marathon + half-marathon along the 2.2-mile boardwalk + neighborhood streets. The boardwalk loop is genuinely one of the prettiest urban race courses in metro NYC. Spectator-friendly — most of the course is visible from the boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page