Food & Drink
Where to eat, drink, and gather across Long Island this week. Wineries, restaurant weeks, brewery events, supper clubs, tasting nights.
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 Hands-On Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Workshop with Maria of "Eat n Shut Up"
Maria from the cookbook "Eat n Shut Up" teaches you how to roll cavatelli by hand the old-school Italian way. You'll work the dough, shape the ridges, and actually eat what you make. Northport village location means you can stroll Main Street before or after class.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Fall/Halloween Doormat Painting Workshop
You'll paint a coir doormat with fall or Halloween designs using outdoor paint and stencils that actually hold up to foot traffic. Studio Kash provides the mat, paints, and design templates—you pick your vibe and take it home to use. Upstairs at 19 Scudder in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Ollie's Angels Halloween Pup Crawl
Grab your dog, throw on matching costumes, and hit six bars across Lindenhurst in this self-guided crawl that raises money for animal rescue. You'll get draft pours at each stop, compete in a scavenger hunt, and show off your pup in a costume contest. Kicks off at Sand City Brewing on Wellwood—street parking fills up fast, so arrive early or grab a spot in the municipal lot off Hoffman.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick THE SEASONS IN BLOOM: Fall Arrangements
This hands-on workshop focuses on fall floral arranging using seasonal, locally sourced flowers. It's part of a series that follows the seasons, so you're learning techniques specific to what's actually blooming now. Held at Kasher Gallery & Studios on Scudder Ave in Northport.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Island Restaurant Week — Spring + Fall Editions
Long Island Restaurant Week runs twice a year — 11 days in late April and late October — with 175+ participating restaurants offering 3-course prix-fixe menus at $30, $40, $50 price points. The locals' move to try the destination restaurants without committing to a full-price weekend night.
- When
- Where
- 175+ Long Island Restaurants, Long Island
- Price
- See ticket page
Haunted BOO-seum: GHOST EDITION
The Whaling Museum transforms into a kid-friendly haunted house with themed stations throughout the galleries. Think spooky storytelling among the whale skeletons and hands-on Halloween activities, not jump scares. Starts at 11 AM Sunday—Main Street parking fills up fast on fall weekends, so the village lot off Shore Road is your backup.
- When
- Where
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, Cold Spring Harbor
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda of Creative Retreat shows you how to assemble actual beach glass into a small coastal Christmas tree topped with a starfish. You'll finish the piece in one session and leave with a holiday decoration that feels distinctly Long Island. Parking is available on side streets near Main.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
The Haunted Journal: A Vintage Halloween Junk Journaling Workshop
This vintage-themed junk journaling workshop focuses on layering old Halloween imagery, ephemera, and collage into moody handmade journals. All supplies are provided, so you just show up ready to glue, tear, and arrange. It's at Studio Kash on the second floor in Northport—same spot as their other workshops.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni from The Artistic Bent and artisan Holly teach you decoupage techniques to turn seashells into six holiday ornaments. The workshop happens at Nest on Main in Northport—walkable from the harbor if you're grabbing dinner after on Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar
NYSF Handmade Holiday Bazaar at The Fit Factory in Bohemia, Saturday, December 19 at 6:00 PM. Free admission. Presented by New York Solar Faire.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Holiday Birdhouse Decoupage Workshop
Turn a plain wooden birdhouse into something you'd actually want in your yard using decoupage techniques and holiday-themed papers. This is a bring-wine-and-get-crafty kind of night at Nest on Main in Northport village. Park in the municipal lot behind Main Street and walk over.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Hands-On Cavatelli Pasta & Homemade Pumpkin Sauce Workshop!
Maria, who wrote "Eat n Shut Up," walks you through making cavatelli from scratch and pairing it with homemade pumpkin sauce. You'll actually roll the pasta yourself—this isn't a demo where you watch someone else cook. Nest on Main has a few restaurants nearby if you want to grab drinks after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Trinket Dishes & Ornaments Workshop with Toni & Holly
This decoupage workshop with Toni from The Artistic Bent and Holly covers both trinket dishes and ornaments made from shells. Nest on Main in Northport hosts—street parking can be tight on weeknights, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Cozy Autumn Sugar Cookie Workshop
This royal icing workshop at Studio Kash covers flooding, outlining, and detailing techniques while you decorate five fall-themed sugar cookies. It's a Friday night session in Northport's Scudder Avenue arts building, second floor. Cookies are pre-baked so you're focused entirely on decorating.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Create a Beautiful Christmas Centerpiece Planter with Toni & Holly!
Build a vintage truck planter that works as a holiday centerpiece—Toni and Holly guide you through the whole thing. Nest on Main in Northport hosts; parking's easier if you arrive a bit early on weeknights.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Trinket Dishes & Ornaments Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni from The Artistic Bent and Holly walk you through making shell trinket dishes and ornaments using decoupage. Same workshop as the November 11 session, just a different date at Nest on Main in Northport.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches you how to build a coastal Christmas tree using actual beach glass and a starfish topper at Nest on Main. It's a hands-on workshop that puts all those Northport beach walks to use. Main Street parking can be tight on Sundays, so give yourself extra time.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches you how to build a coastal Christmas tree using actual beach glass and a starfish topper at Nest on Main. It's a hands-on workshop that puts all those Northport beach walks to use. Thursday evening means easier parking on Main Street than weekend sessions.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Ornaments Workshop
Make three ornaments using actual Long Island beach glass collected from local shores. All materials are provided, so you're just showing up to assemble. Takes place at Nest on Main on a Saturday afternoon in mid-November.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Minis at The Place on Park
Get your holiday card photos sorted at this Bay Shore spot on Park Avenue. Professional photographer setup means you're not wrestling with your iPhone timer and a fake fireplace backdrop. Book ahead—slots fill fast once people realize Thanksgiving's coming.
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- Where
- The Place on Park, Bay Shore
- Price
- See ticket page
NEW! Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Build and decorate a full gingerbread house at Nest on Main the night before December starts. You'll get all the icing, candy, and structural gingerbread pieces—just bring your design ideas. It's an evening workshop, so you can stop by Cow Harbor afterward if you need to walk off the sugar.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Winter Wonderland Fest ft. Hello Sister Presented by ListenUp! & Happy Days
Hello Sister headlines this winter fest at Stereo Garden with live painters working while the band plays and themed vendors set up throughout the space. It's right by the Patchogue train station on Railroad Avenue, so you can leave the car and actually enjoy the drinks. ListenUp and Happy Days are producing, so expect a solid crowd.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Holiday Shell Ornament Workshop with Toni & Holly
Toni and Holly will walk you through decoupage techniques to transform seashells into six holiday ornaments. It's a hands-on workshop at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Park in the municipal lot behind Main Street—it's a quick walk to the shop.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Beach Glass Christmas Tree Workshop with Amanda of Creative Retreat
Amanda from Creative Retreat teaches you how to build a coastal Christmas tree using actual beach glass and a starfish topper at Nest on Main. It's a hands-on workshop that puts all those Northport beach walks to use. This is the last session before Thanksgiving, so book early if you want it done for the holidays.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
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