Northport
Northport Village is a working harbor town that locals jealously guard. Main Street is two walkable blocks of restaurants, the harbor is at the end, the trolley still runs ceremonially every summer. The Fall Festival is the biggest village fest on the North Shore.
Known for
- harbor town
- Fall Festival (September)
- Skipper's restaurant
- live music + jazz scene
- walkable downtown
Northport is the quintessential North Shore harbor village. Two walkable blocks of Main Street, the harbor at the end, locals on a first-name basis at every restaurant, and the kind of summer-evening pace that feels deliberately preserved.
The signature event: The Northport Fall Festival (last Saturday of September) — village street fair, food trucks, harbor stage, 100+ vendors. The biggest fest on the North Shore.
Year-round:
- Skipper’s Pub — local-favorite seafood + jazz brunches
- Main Street walk — galleries, indie bookstore, ice cream, the gazebo at the harbor
- Sunday farmers market at the train station (summer)
Parking: Bay Avenue lot is the move. Main Street parking gone by 11 on event days.
Upcoming in Northport
Editor's Pick Northport Fall Festival
Northport Village's signature street festival shuts Main Street down for a full Saturday of food trucks, live music on the harborfront stage, kids' rides, and 100+ local vendors. Park on Bay Avenue by 10:30 AM — the main lot fills by 11. The food vendor lineup at the village green is the highlight; line up by noon for the first wave before the lunch rush.
- When
- Where
- Northport Village, Northport
Process Heart Workshop Series Bundle
Artist and educator Kelly Clancy-Nill leads this five-week series at Studio Kash in Northport, combining mindfulness practices with hands-on art making. Classes run Monday evenings starting July 6. The studio is on Scudder Avenue, walkable from Northport village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 4: Draw in Zen
Studio Kash pairs a harbor walk with meditative drawing techniques—neurographic art and Zentangle—then you settle in with tea and chocolate to reflect on what you made. It's part of their Process Heart series, which treats art-making as a way to slow down rather than produce something Instagram-ready. The studio's on Scudder Ave, walkable from Northport village if you're already grabbing dinner down there.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson: Author Talk, Q&A, & Book Signing
Bestselling author and psychic medium Laura Lynne Jackson talks about her work, takes questions, and signs books at Nest on Main in Northport. She's a Long Island native who's been on major networks and written multiple books about grief and connection—this is a smaller, more intimate setting than her typical events.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Charm Bar at Studio Kash
Pick a bracelet or necklace base, then load it up with charms while Studio Kash provides the tools, guidance, and a more considered setup than your average bead bar. It's jewelry-making without the chaos—think curated options and actual instruction. Right on Scudder Ave in Northport, easy to hit before or after dinner in the village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beyond the No: Celebrating Creative Persistence — A REJECTED Discussion
This free table talk brings together creatives who've been rejected—by galleries, publishers, grants, whatever—and kept going anyway. It's tied to the REJECTED exhibition at Kasher Gallery, so you can see the work that eventually made it through. Northport location on Scudder Ave, and yeah, actually free.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
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
NEW! Hands-On Focaccia Sourdough Bread-Making Workshop with Reanna
Reanna from Re's Bread walks you through making focaccia with sourdough starter from scratch in this hands-on Friday evening class. You'll be working with actual dough, not just watching a demo. Nest on Main is steps from Northport Harbor if you want to grab a drink after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Writers' Circle: Exploring the Self
Melissa Dennihy leads this creative writing workshop focused on identity and personal growth through guided prompts. Held on the second floor at 19 Scudder Ave in Northport—street parking is your best bet in this walkable downtown area. Bring your notebook and be ready to dig into some reflective writing.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri teaches you to arm-knit a chunky blanket in one evening session—no needles, no prior knitting experience needed. You'll finish and take home a full blanket by the end of class. This workshop repeats throughout the season if the first date doesn't work.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 5: Reduce.Reuse. Create.
Bring your recycling guilt to this harbor walk-plus-collage workshop, where you'll turn cardboard, bottle caps, and whatever else into something intentional. Studio Kash provides tea, chocolate, and a reflective vibe—this isn't kids' crafts, it's slowdown-and-make-something-that-matters time. Another entry in their Process Heart series, same Scudder Ave spot in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Foundations: 3-Week Workshop Bundle
The full three-week series takes you from brush basics through still life and landscape painting, meeting Monday evenings at Studio Kash. Each class builds on the previous one, so by the end you'll have a solid foundation in watercolor technique and a few finished pieces.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Create a Beautiful Fall Centerpiece Planter with Toni & Holly!
Toni and Holly show you how to collage and fill a vintage pick-up truck planter into a fall centerpiece. You'll leave with a finished piece ready for your table. Evening class means easier parking on Northport's Main Street than weekend workshops.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
NEW! Hands-On Focaccia Sourdough Bread-Making Workshop with Reanna
Reanna from Re's Bread teaches you how to make focaccia sourdough from scratch in this hands-on workshop at Nest on Main. You'll work with dough, learn shaping and dimpling techniques, and pick up tips on getting that crispy, olive-oil-soaked crust right.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Summer Creative Lab: A 3-Week Creative Media Program
Teens can spend three weeks working with creative media at Kasher Gallery & Studios this August. The program runs at the Scudder Avenue space in Northport, which is walkable from Main Street if you want to grab lunch between sessions.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Workshop Series Class 1
This evening workshop covers the building blocks—brush control, how much water to use, and mixing colors that actually work together. It's designed for beginners, so you won't be the only one figuring out why your paint keeps pooling. Studio Kash's second-floor space on Scudder has street parking nearby.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Introduction to Stained Glass: Honeycomb Bee Suncatcher Workshop
Learn the copper foil technique and solder your own honeycomb bee suncatcher in this beginner stained glass workshop. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip—grab lunch at one of the cafes nearby after class. All materials included.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Learn to Use a Sewing Machine / Make your own Apron with Keri!
Keri teaches you basic sewing machine skills while you make an actual apron you can take home—choose from her fabric selection and learn threading, straight stitching, and hemming. It's a practical crash course for anyone who's been intimidated by their machine or never learned to use one.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Workshop Series Class 2
The second class in the series focuses on still life painting, teaching you how to set up a composition and handle light and shadow. You'll work on observational skills and understanding values, which translates to pretty much any subject you want to paint later.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
✨ Create a One-of-a-Kind Decoupage Collage Cork Board! ✨
You'll layer vintage papers, florals, and other materials onto a cork board to make a collage that's actually yours. All supplies are included and no prior craft experience required. Northport's Main Street has metered parking and plenty of spots to kill time before the 6pm start.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
THE SEASONS IN BLOOM: Summer Arrangements
Studio Kash brings in seasonal local blooms for this hands-on arranging workshop focused on summer stems and colors. You'll design and take home your own arrangement using fresh flowers. The studio is just off Main Street in Northport, a short walk from municipal parking.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson Meet & Greet • Book Signing • Q&A
Laura Lynne Jackson—the bestselling author and psychic medium who's been on basically every major talk show—comes to Nest on Main for a book signing, Q&A, and meet-and-greet. She's based on the Island, so this is a rare chance to see her in a small venue instead of a packed auditorium. Northport's Main Street has metered parking and a few pay lots within two blocks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri runs this recurring Tuesday evening knitting workshop at Nest on Main in Northport. Bring your own project or start something new—beginners and experienced knitters both show up, so you can ask questions or just work quietly.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
NEW! Lemon Topiary Making Class - Hosted by All Set By Gabrielle
All Set By Gabrielle walks you through building a faux lemon topiary in a chinoiserie ginger jar from the ground up. It's at Nest on Main in Northport, right on walkable Main Street where you can grab lunch before or after. Expect to leave with a finished piece that looks way more expensive than whatever this costs.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Stitch Club: Hand Stitch Embroidery Series
This hand embroidery series teaches you stitches you can use on everything from tote bags to pillowcases to jean jackets. It's a Saturday morning class, so you can park on Main Street and walk to one of Northport's coffee spots right after. Bring whatever you want to stitch on or start with basics.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Soap Making Workshop with Angela of Alegna Soap
Angela of Alegna Soap walks you through making your own luxury soap bars from scratch in this hands-on workshop. You'll leave with finished product and the know-how to keep making more at home. Nest on Main is right on Northport's walkable downtown strip—grab coffee at one of the nearby cafes before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri walks you through making a chunky knit blanket using your arms instead of needles—the whole thing comes together in under two hours. It's at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip, so you can grab coffee or browse shops before the 3pm start.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Workshop Series Class 3
This final workshop in the series tackles landscapes—perspective, creating depth, and adding texture without overworking your paper. You'll learn techniques for painting atmospheric effects and suggesting detail rather than rendering every leaf.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Author Event: Meet and Greet with Francesca Cocchi & Kyleigh Leddy
Authors Francesca Cocchi and Kyleigh Leddy are both stopping by for an evening meet-and-greet where you can chat, get books signed, and hear about their latest work. Starts at 6 PM on a Friday, so you can easily make it after work and still have time for dinner on Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Series of (5) Mah Jongg Classes w/Lorie Siegel
Lorie Siegel teaches the rules, strategy, and scoring of American Mah Jongg across five Thursday evening sessions. You'll learn hands-on with tiles and cards, so expect to start playing actual games by week two. Classes run consecutively starting mid-October.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Custom Perfume Making Workshop
Angela from Alegna Soap brings her essential oils and fragrance oils so you can blend your own signature perfume. You'll leave with a scent you built yourself, not something off a department store shelf. Northport's Main Street has plenty of food options for a post-class lunch.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri of Loops by Keri walks you through knitting basics or helps you level up your current skills in this evening workshop at Nest on Main. Northport's Main Street has metered parking and plenty of coffee shops nearby if you want to grab something before class starts at 6 PM.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Introduction to Stained Glass: Honeycomb Bee Suncatcher Workshop
Learn basic stained glass techniques while making a honeycomb bee suncatcher you'll actually want to hang in your window. This is a beginner-friendly class that runs periodically, so if you've been curious about working with glass, this is a low-stakes way in.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with fabric paint and iron-on patches at Studio Kash's second-floor space. You pick the patches, they supply the rest, and you leave with a bag that actually looks like you. Bring friends—it's more fun with company.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Intermediate Open Crochet Workshop w/Amanda of Creative Retreat -Age 16+
Bring your in-progress crochet project or something new you're stuck on to this open workshop with Amanda from Creative Retreat. It's geared toward intermediate crocheters (16+) who want feedback or help leveling up—not a beginner class. You'll need to bring your own yarn and hooks.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Postcards from the Future: A Creative Collage Night
Bring mixed media, vintage papers, and digital prints to create a collage postcard addressed to your future self. Studio Kash provides the space and materials to fill in gaps, and you'll leave with something that's half art project, half time capsule. It's a Wednesday evening, so plan accordingly for Northport parking.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
zine workshop: exploring rejection
Studio Kash is running a zine workshop tied to their REJECTED exhibition, so you'll fold, collage, and write your way through an 8-page booklet about getting told no. It's part art therapy, part DIY publishing, and you leave with a finished mini-magazine. Happens at their Scudder Ave space in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Read about Northport
- town spotlight Northport Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 Northport Village — the North Shore harbor village with restored 19th-century Main Street, the working harbor + town park, the Engeman Theater, the Saturday farmers market, and the John W. Engeman Theatre + Northport Yacht Club rituals that anchor the village's calendar. Walking distance from the LIRR. The North Shore family Saturday at its best.
- safety Walking on Long Island: The Pedestrian Safety + Legal Guide A practical safety + legal guide for walkers on Long Island — the most dangerous intersections, NY pedestrian right-of-way rules, what to do if you're hit, and how to walk our worst roads more safely.
- town spotlight Huntington Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 The complete local's guide to Huntington Village — restaurants, harbor walks, The Paramount, the Heckscher, Northport ferry option, and the off-hours moves that make the village actually pleasant. Curated by The Editors.