Haunted House & Grounds - Family Program (Ages 10 and up), Free Event!
NYS Parks is turning the historic Connetquot River State Park Preserve into a free haunted walk-through for kids 10 and up. You'll explore spooky stories tied to both the old buildings and the grounds themselves. Park entrance is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, and this 7:30 PM slot on Friday splits the difference between the early and late showings.
NYS Parks is turning the historic Connetquot River State Park Preserve into a free haunted walk-through for kids 10 and up. You’ll explore spooky stories tied to both the old buildings and the grounds themselves. Park entrance is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, and this 7:30 PM slot on Friday splits the difference between the early and late showings.
Other Food & Drink events
Editor's Pick Happy Hour at Roots Kava Bar
Friday specials start at 4pm at this Port Jefferson kava bar on East Main. The space offers kava drinks and kratom teas as alcohol-free alternatives, with parking along Main Street or in the municipal lot behind the building.
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- Where
- Roots Kava Bar, Port Jefferson
Editor's Pick PAPPA GALLO AFTER DINNER PARTY
Pappa Gallo turns into a late-night hangout after the dinner rush clears out, with BlenDJunkies spinning starting at 10pm. The Rockville Centre Italian spot on Sunrise Highway keeps the bar open and the vibe going—no cover, just show up.
- When
- Where
- Pappa Gallo, Rockville Centre
Editor's Pick PAPPA GALLO AFTER DINNER PARTY
Pappa Gallo turns into a late-night scene every Friday at 10 PM, with DJs spinning after the dinner crowd clears out. The Italian spot on Sunrise Highway transforms its dining room into a dance floor. Free entry, and street parking is easier than you'd think on weekend nights.
- When
- Where
- Pappa Gallo, Rockville Centre
Read before you go
- town spotlight Sayville Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 Sayville Village — the South Shore walkable downtown that locals refuse to gentrify, with restored 19th-century Main Street, the Sayville Cab Company since 1958, the Sayville Restaurant Group anchors (Casa Luis, Cull House), the Saturday Farmers Market on Foster Avenue, the Fire Island ferry terminal at the harbor, and an annual event calendar that runs from Memorial Weekend Classic Car Show through Holiday Stroll. Walking distance from the LIRR. The slow-paced South Shore village that works.
- 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.
- town spotlight Babylon Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 The complete local's guide to Babylon Village — the South Shore's underrated harbor village. Argyle Theater, Argyle Lake, the restaurant strip, Fire Island ferry access, and the off-hours moves locals know.