Family
Family events across Long Island, curated by The Editors. Aquarium days, children's museum classes, free family festivals, age-appropriate outdoor outings.
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
This weekly Saturday market at SquareHead Brewing brings local vendors, food, and craft beer together in one spot. It's free to browse, and you're already in Holbrook's industrial stretch on High Street—easy parking, low-key vibe. Runs every Saturday at 5 PM if you want to make it a regular thing.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Urban Ecology: Adult Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This adult-focused program explores how animals adapt to suburban environments and what homeowners can do to make their yards more wildlife-friendly. Led by state park educators at the Nissequogue River office in Kings Park. $4 per person at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration
Long Island's biggest Thursday reggaeton party goes full Colombian Independence mode at 219 E Main St in Patchogue. RSVP through Eventbrite for free entry before 11PM—after that, you're paying cover. Doors at 10PM, so get there early if you want the freebie.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
NYSF New Moon Market
The New Moon Market turns The Fit Factory into a metaphysical bazaar with tarot readers, energy healers, and vendors selling crystals, oddities, and occult supplies. Food trucks park outside while you browse. Free admission, and there's plenty of parking at the Johnson Avenue location.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
NYSF Full Moon Market
The Full Moon Market brings tarot readers, energy healers, and vendors selling crystals, oddities, and curiosities to The Fit Factory's parking lot. Food trucks set up outside for dinner. Free event with easy parking off Johnson Avenue in Bohemia.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab scientists break down their actual research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. You'll hear about real genetic studies happening right now on Long Island, explained by the people doing the work. The brewery's on New York Ave with street parking nearby.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Writers' Circle: Exploring the Self
Melissa Dennihy leads this afternoon writing session at Studio Kash, working through prompts about identity and personal growth. It's a guided workshop format, so you'll actually put pen to paper rather than just discuss craft. The studio's on the second floor at 19 Scudder in downtown Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Korea Festa 2026, Labor Day Edition
Korea Festa returns to Huntington for a three-day Labor Day weekend run showcasing Korean food, music, and culture. Free admission at 300 Nassau Road starting Saturday at 12:30PM. This is the last one planned for 2026, so if you missed the earlier editions, here's your shot.
- When
- Where
- Mahanaim, Huntington
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the preserved clubhouse of the South Side Sportsmen's Club, a private fishing club that operated on these grounds until the 1970s. The Main House still has original furnishings and tells the story of how this land became a state park. Standard park entry is $8 per vehicle.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the preserved clubhouse of the South Side Sportsmen's Club, a private fishing club that operated on these grounds until the 1970s. The Main House still has original furnishings and tells the story of how this land became a state park. Standard park entry is $8 per vehicle.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab scientists break down their actual research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. You'll hear about real genetic studies happening right now on Long Island, explained by the people doing the work. The brewery's on New York Ave with street parking nearby.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Stewardship Sunday: JBENC Pollinator Garden Solarization Experiment
Solarization uses the sun's heat under clear plastic sheeting to kill invasive mugwort without chemicals—and volunteers are needed to help set it up at the Jones Beach pollinator garden. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring gloves if you have them; the Nature Center is just off Bay Parkway in Wantagh with free parking at Field 10.
- When
- Where
- Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center, Wantagh
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