Upcoming events on Long Island
178 curated picks across Nassau and Suffolk County. Handpicked by The Editors.
Editor's Pick Big Brother @ PMLIB
The Patchogue-Medford Library is running a Halloween-themed Big Brother competition where kids try to avoid getting evicted from the house. Free event on a Saturday morning, right on East Main Street near all the Patchogue coffee shops if you need a pre-game caffeine hit.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile books live kompa bands every Friday starting at 5 PM. The Woodcleft Avenue spot gets a solid crowd for the Haitian dance music sets, no cover. Recurring weekly.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts bi-weekly open mic sessions at Nautilus Roasting on New York Avenue in Huntington Station. Grab coffee, sign up when you arrive, and play for a room that actually listens. Free entry, runs every other Thursday at 7 PM.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI sets up their curated vendor market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook every Saturday at 5 PM. Shop local makers while you drink, free to browse. High Street location has parking.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Halloween Open Studio
Studio Kash is opening its doors for a BYOP (bring your own project) Halloween crafting session. Haul over whatever costume pieces, decorations, or spooky DIY you're working on and use their space to spread out and finish it. Free to drop in, and you're on the second floor at 19 Scudder in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
Editor's Pick Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl at Paramount in Huntington, Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 PM. Presented by New York Improv Theater.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Spooky Skeletons: Children's Program, $4.00 per child on arrival
Kids get hands-on with actual animal skulls and bones to learn what different species eat and how they survive. It's timed for pre-Halloween but skips the costume stuff for real natural science. $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Pumpkin Carving: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Bring your own pumpkin to carve at Nissequogue River State Park's main office building in Kings Park. The $4 fee covers carving tools and instruction—space is limited so plan to arrive right at 10:30. The building is easy to find off the main park entrance.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 25-38 Hauppauge
This speed dating night in Hauppauge is for women 25-36 and men 27-38 who'd rather meet people face-to-face than swipe endlessly. 7 in Heaven runs the evening at Simplay on Commerce Drive, rotating you through quick conversations to see who clicks. Starts at 7:30pm on a Friday night.
- When
- Where
- Simplay, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Appreciating the Virtues of the Autumn Garden: Lecture and Walk
Horticulturist Vincent Simeone leads this walk through Landcraft's gardens, pointing out which plants actually shine in October—think ornamental grasses, late-blooming perennials, and shrubs with fall color. Starts at 10:30 AM Saturday. The North Fork location means you can hit a few wineries or farm stands after on Grand Avenue.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts bi-weekly open mic sessions at Nautilus Roasting on New York Avenue in Huntington Station. Grab coffee, sign up when you arrive, and play for a room that actually listens. Free entry, runs every other Thursday at 7 PM.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
Editor's Pick Serenade Duo’s Shining Light Series: Adoration — Florence Price
Serenade Duo performs the work of Florence Price—the first Black woman to have her symphony performed by a major American orchestra—on flute and guitar. The evening includes live music, artist conversation, and a community art component. Free at Kasher Gallery in Northport.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport