Classes
Workshops, classes, and learning experiences for kids and adults across Long Island libraries, museums, and community spaces.
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 Haunted Lantern Walk, Adult Program, $4
Walk the trails at Sunken Meadow by lantern light while a guide shares Long Island ghost stories and local historical tales. Starts at 6:30 PM from the Nature Center in Lot 1. Dress warm and bring a flashlight as backup.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Stewardship Saturday: Bayard River Walk Planting
Volunteer morning planting native species along the river walk at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. They provide the plants and tools—you bring gloves and closed-toe shoes. Starts at 9:30 AM off Montauk Highway in Great River.
- When
- Where
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River
Editor's Pick History Bike Tour: Family Program, $4.00 per person on arrival
Caumsett's 1,750 acres were once Marshall Field's Gold Coast estate, and this guided bike tour covers the polo fields, dairy barns, and shoreline that made it a working country manor. Bring your own bike and $4 per person. The preserve's paved and dirt roads are easy for most riders.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Editor's Pick Spooky Lantern Walk, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Rangers lead a lantern-lit walk through Caleb Smith after dark, telling spooky stories along the wooded trails. It's a 6 PM start in late October, so full dark and properly atmospheric. Bring a flashlight and $4 per person—parking is right off Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
Editor's Pick Nest Book Club Discussion: Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Nest on Main hosts its book club discussion of Jodi Picoult's Hollow Bones on a Tuesday evening. The discussion is free and open to anyone who's read the book. Main Street parking can be tight, but there's a municipal lot a block west.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Editor's Pick Mystical Creatures: Childrens program (ages 6+), $4.00 per child on arrival
This dusk program explores the creatures that emerge at Connetquot after dark, timed for the night before Halloween. Bring $4 per kid when you arrive at the Sunrise Highway entrance in Oakdale. Ages 6 and up.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Know your Bones - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This hands-on nature program at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center is designed for visitors of all physical and developmental abilities to explore the outdoors together. The session focuses on animal bones and skeletal structures. Parking is at Lot 1, right by the Nature Center building.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Kids Yoga Fall Series (ages 5 to 10)
This Thursday series at Revolution Yoga teaches kids 5-10 the basics of yoga—building strength, flexibility, and coordination through age-appropriate poses and movement. Classes run at 4:30 PM on North Village Ave in Rockville Centre, walking distance from the village parking lots if you're making it part of an after-school routine.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Levittown Lanes runs a 21+ paint-and-drink night where you'll work through a guided Fall River Run landscape. Brushes, canvas, and paint are all supplied—just show up with whatever you're drinking. Recurring Saturday sessions, so check if other dates work better.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
2 Part Intermediate Crochet A Bag Class with Amanda of Creative Retreat Co
This two-session class with Amanda Farabaugh teaches you to crochet a complete bag, so come with basic crochet knowledge already down. You'll work through the pattern over both evenings and finish with a functional bag. Second session date confirmed when you sign up.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Design your own Tote Bag: Pop Up with Gsell Designs
Nest on Main turns nine, and Gsell Designs is setting up shop so you can design a custom tote from their fabric selection or just buy one ready-made. Free to drop in, and you're already on Main Street in Northport with plenty of parking nearby. Handmade goods, local maker, no cover charge.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Rock Snake! - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Families work together to paint rocks and arrange them into a collaborative snake sculpture at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. This free program is designed for all abilities—physical and developmental—with activities adapted so everyone participates. Meet at the Nature Center in Lot 1.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Vintage Handbags & Jewelry Pop-Up Sale at Nest on Main
Browse vintage handbags and jewelry at this one-day sale benefiting AWARE Drug & Alcohol Community Coalition. Free to attend, and it's at Nest on Main on Northport's Main Street—easy to hit a few other shops while you're there. Proceeds support local substance abuse prevention work.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri shows you how to arm-knit a chunky blanket in one afternoon session—no experience needed. You'll finish with a thick throw that actually looks like you bought it from one of those Instagram ads. Nest on Main is in walkable Northport village with municipal parking behind the strip.
- 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 runs this knitting workshop for beginners through advanced knitters at Nest on Main. Bring your current project or start something new—Saturday afternoon in Northport means you can walk to coffee or lunch before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
"Dear Mommy's Boss: A Kid's Perspective of the Corporate Workplace"
Author Sydney W. Joshua leads a workshop on work-life balance and workplace communication, framed through her book about kids observing corporate culture. This is more about practical skills than book promotion. Happening at Nest on Main on a Monday evening.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Learn to Use a Sewing Machine / Make your own Patchwork Tote Bag with Keri!
Keri walks you through basic sewing machine operation while you make a patchwork tote bag from start to finish. You'll pick your own fabrics and leave with an actual finished bag, not just a half-done project. This is at Nest on Main in Northport's walkable downtown.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Nature Knowledge Night: Natures Not So Scary Animals , $4 per child
This monthly after-school club introduces kids to animals that look scarier than they actually are—think bats, spiders, snakes. It's $4 per child at the door, at the same Oakdale preserve off Sunrise Highway.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Trees & Friends: Family Program, $4.00 per person on arrival
Learn which native trees grow at Planting Fields and meet the animals that depend on them—woodpeckers, squirrels, insects. The program costs $4 per person at arrival, and parking is off Planting Fields Road in Oyster Bay.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Hunt for Bigfoot 2: Electric Boogaloo, Adult Program, $4 upon arrival
Yes, they're doing a Bigfoot hunt sequel on Halloween morning at Sunken Meadow, and yes, it's called Electric Boogaloo. Expect a tongue-in-cheek hike through the woods looking for "evidence" of cryptids. Meet at Lot 3, $4 at the door.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 3, Kings Park
Park to Park Hike: Adult Program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
A 6-mile trek connecting Sunken Meadow to Nissequogue River State Park, mostly through wooded trails with some road crossings. Meet at Lot 4 at Sunken Meadow; the hike's guided and takes about three hours. Bring $4 cash and water.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 4, Kings Park
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
The historic Main House at Connetquot River State Park opens for guided tours, showing off what remains of the South Side Sportsman's Club. Rangers walk you through the rooms and tell stories from when this was an exclusive fishing retreat. It's $4 per person when you arrive at 4090 Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Nature and Nutrition -Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
This 30-minute program at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center introduces preschoolers to basic nutrition concepts through hands-on nature activities. It's $4 cash per kid at the door, and the Nature Center is in Lot 1 off 25A in Kings Park. Designed specifically for the 3-5 age group, so your toddler won't be overshadowed by older kids.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Turkey Time -Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child upon arrival
A Thanksgiving-themed nature class for preschoolers at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center, mixing turkey facts with outdoor exploration. $4 cash per child when you arrive. Park in Lot 1 off 25A—the Nature Center is right there, so no long walks with restless 3-year-olds.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Scary Stories to Tell in the Park: Adult Program, $4 per person
A guided night walk through Connetquot's forest trails with spooky storytelling woven in—think campfire tales but among the pines. Starts at 6:30 PM when the light's fading, so bring a flashlight. Parking's off Sunrise Highway near the main entrance.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Destination Saltmarsh Hike: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This guided hike takes you down to the salt marsh at Caumsett, one of the park's best and least-visited spots. The 10 AM start gives you time to explore the 1,500-acre preserve afterward. Bring $4 per person and plan for a couple miles of walking on wide carriage roads.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Passport Through Parks: Valley Stream, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly hiking series hits a different Long Island state park each time—November's stop is Valley Stream. It's part of a bigger challenge to explore every park on the island, so you can drop in for one or collect stamps for all. Meets at 10 AM on State Park Road.
- When
- Where
- Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream
Revolutionary Remedies: Women Who Healed a Nation: Adult Program, Free!
Learn about the women who treated wounded soldiers during the Revolutionary War at this free Connetquot program. The preserve is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale—plenty of parking, and you can walk the trails after if you want to stretch your legs.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Fall Wildlife Safari, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
A guided walk through Caleb Smith's trails to spot migrating birds, deer, and other fall wildlife active before winter. $4 per person when you show up. The preserve is on the south side of Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown with plenty of parking at the main entrance.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
Intro to Field Journaling - Family program 12+, $4 cash per person
Learn to create your own nature field journal at this hands-on workshop at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. Bring $4 cash per person and leave with a personalized journal you can use on future hikes. Park in Lot 1—easy access to the Nature Center from there.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Animal Adaptations: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5 years), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers (ages 3-5) explore how animals survive in different environments at Connetquot River State Park. It's $4 per kid at the door, and the preserve has easy trails and bathrooms if you want to make a morning of it.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Nature Knowledge Night: Microscope Night! Children's Program, $4 per child
Kids peer through microscopes to see pond water, leaves, and other specimens up close at this monthly evening program. $4 per child, and it's a solid alternative to screen time on a Friday night.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Passport Through Parks: Shadmoor, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly hiking series takes you through a different Long Island state park each time, and November's stop is Shadmoor's coastal bluffs in Montauk. You'll cover about 2 miles of trails with ocean views and learn about the park's history. Bring water and wear layers—it gets windy out there.
- When
- Where
- Shadmoor State Park, Montauk
Pirate Coe's Treasure Hunt, Children's Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Kids hunt for buried treasure at Planting Fields while dressed as pirates. The program runs about an hour and costs $4 per child at the door. Park in the main lot off Planting Fields Road—it's a quick walk to the meeting spot from there.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Autumn Sunset Stroll - Family Program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
Catch the Sound views and late November light on this guided sunset walk through Sunken Meadow. It's $4 cash per person when you arrive at Lot 1—bring layers since it cools down fast by the water at 4pm.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Art in the Park: Origami: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Learn paper-folding basics and make your own origami animals at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. The $4 fee includes all materials and step-by-step instruction. This is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale—note that the park preserve requires advance reservations for entry during busy times.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Twilight Stroll: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This adults-only walk takes you through Nissequogue River State Park during the golden hour when fall colors really pop. $4 per person, meeting at the main office—plan for about an hour on the trails.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Rock Snake! - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Paint rocks as a family and build a collective snake sculpture at this free, accessible program at Sunken Meadow. Activities are structured for all physical and developmental abilities, so everyone works at their own pace. The Nature Center is in Lot 1 off 25A in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Silent Book Club & Tea Workshop
Bring whatever you're reading to this free Monday night gathering at Revolution Yoga—everyone reads silently in the same room, then there's tea and optional chat after. It's at 7 PM and happens regularly, so you can drop in when your schedule allows.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Bowling alley paint-and-sip meets Halloween at Levittown Lanes, where you'll create a "Spooky Chores" painting while knocking back drinks. All materials come with your ticket, and the vibe is strictly 21+. Levittown Lanes is on Tanners Lane with its own lot, so parking's easy.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
This Bayport paint-and-sip has you decorating a wine bottle with a birch forest scene and battery-powered fairy lights. Momo's is right on Montauk Highway with easy parking. All materials provided, including the bottle and lights you'll take home.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Future Millionaires: Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Long Island
BarCada's rotating dinner series pairs you with visiting entrepreneurs at a different Bay Shore restaurant each month. The November edition meets on Maple Avenue—they announce the specific spot closer to the date. Expect real talk about building businesses, not keynote speeches.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Bay Shore
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James • St James
Paint a 6-inch cardinal lantern while you sip at Villa Olivetti in St. James. All supplies included, so show up with an appetite for Italian and leave with something seasonal for your mantle. Parking lot on-site at 645 Middle Country Road.
- When
- Where
- Villa Olivetti Italian Restaurant- St. James, St James
- Price
- See ticket page
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition at Restaurant of the Week in Freeport, Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 PM. Presented by BarCada.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Thanksgiving Tales and Traditions: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child
This 45-minute program for 3-5 year olds covers Thanksgiving stories and autumn nature walks around Connetquot. It's $4 per child, and the short format works well for toddler attention spans. Same Oakdale location off Sunrise Highway as other Connetquot programs.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Beach Hike: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event
Walk Wildwood's Long Island Sound shoreline while documenting what washes up—plastics, fishing gear, natural debris. Your findings contribute to regional data on marine pollution and beach ecology. Free program for adults; parking is included.
- When
- Where
- Wildwood State Park, Calverton
Sensory Scavenger Hunt: Children's Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Kids hunt for fall items by touch, smell, and sound across Heckscher's Field 3 area. The $4 fee covers activity materials and a small take-home. Field 3 is well-marked from the main parkway entrance in East Islip.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park Field 3, East Islip
Self Care Saturday: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
This weekend wellness session at Connetquot River focuses on outdoor self-care practices in the park's quiet pine groves. Expect guided relaxation techniques and gentle movement in nature. Parking is $4 per vehicle.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
High Ground Hike - Family program 8+, $4 cash per person upon arrival
This guided hike takes you along the bluffs at Sunken Meadow, where you'll get sweeping views of the Sound from some of the park's highest ground. It's geared toward families with kids 8 and up, and costs $4 cash per person when you show up. Meet at Lot 4 off the Sunken Meadow Parkway in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 4, Kings Park
Seal Hike: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Gray and harbor seals start showing up along Montauk's rocky shores in late fall, and this guided hike takes you to prime viewing spots around the Point. Bring binoculars if you have them. Parking is $4 per person at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Montauk Point State Park, Montauk
Owl Prowl: Children's Program (Ages 8 and up), $4 per person upon arrival
This after-dark hike teaches kids to identify owl calls and spot signs of nocturnal raptors hunting the arboretum grounds. You'll walk the trails at dusk listening for great horned owls, barn owls, and screech owls. Bring a flashlight and wear boots.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Owl Prowl: Family Program (Ages 8 and up), $4 per person upon arrival
Listen for great horned owls, barn owls, and screech owls as dusk falls over Planting Fields' 400 acres of woods and meadows. This evening walk teaches you to identify owl calls and spot signs of their hunting activity. Ages 8 and up, $4 parking per person.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Beach Hike: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event
Help document what's washing up on Long Island Sound beaches during this citizen science survey at Wildwood State Park. You'll walk the shoreline at 9 AM, record plastic and debris types, and contribute real data to state environmental monitoring. Free, but expect a chilly December morning on the water in Calverton.
- When
- Where
- Wildwood State Park, Calverton
Who's Awake? Who's Asleep? Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5) $4 per child upon arrival
This nature program teaches 3-to-5-year-olds about which animals hibernate and which stay active through winter. The 10:30 AM session at Connetquot River works well for preschoolers—short attention spans, outdoor exploration, $4 per kid at the door.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Stars and Meteors: Geminids: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
The Geminids put on one of the year's most reliable meteor shows, and Connetquot's dark skies make it easy to catch the streaks. This family program runs at 6 PM when it's early enough for kids but late enough to see some action. $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Nature Quest: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This nature-themed scavenger hunt sends families through Caumsett's trails looking for winter signs—tracks, nests, berries. Bring $4 per person and plan for about an hour of walking around the Lloyd Harbor preserve.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Seal Hike: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Harbor seals migrate to Montauk's rocky coast each winter, and this early morning hike goes looking for them hauled out near the point. Dress warm, bring $4 per person, and expect a decent walk along the bluffs.
- When
- Where
- Montauk Point State Park, Montauk
Little Nature Detectives: Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
This nature program at Connetquot gets 3-5 year olds outside and looking closely at plants, animals, and seasonal changes in the preserve. It's a 10:30 AM start on a Wednesday morning, so ideal for kids not yet in full-day school. Parking is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale—bring $4 per child.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Passport through Parks: Hither Hills, Family Program, $4 per person
Part of a monthly series that hits every state park on Long Island, this guided hike explores Hither Hills' trails and coastal landscape. It's family-paced and starts at 10:30 AM the day after Christmas. Montauk in late December means cold wind off the ocean, so layer up.
- When
- Where
- Hither Hills State Park, Montauk
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