Tuesday, July 21
13 picks across 9 towns · 3 free
Editor's Pick Davis Park Storytime! w/Patchogue-Medford Library
The Patchogue-Medford Library runs a Tuesday morning storytime on the Fire Island boardwalk at Davis Park, right on Trustees Walk. It's geared toward families with little ones who need a break from sand and waves. Starts at 11 AM and repeats weekly through summer.
- When
- Where
- Trustees Walk, Fire Island
Editor's Pick Marvelous Monarchs: Children's Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Kids learn about monarch butterfly migration, life cycles, and conservation at this morning program at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. The $4 fee applies per child when you arrive. Oakdale's big state park has plenty of parking off Sunrise Highway.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Beginner Kawaii Class for Kids
The Islip Arts Council is running a free four-week kawaii drawing class for kids starting mid-July. Tuesdays at noon at their Sunrise Highway gallery in Bay Shore.
- When
- Where
- Islip Arts Council Gallery, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Jim Norton Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Jim Norton brings his stand-up to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach, where you can catch the SiriusXM regular and HBO veteran in a room that seats way fewer people than his usual gigs. You'll need to order two items from their dinner and cocktail menu—this is a restaurant first, comedy venue second. West Beech Street has metered parking, but the lot behind CVS usually has spots.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Foodies + New Friends: Freeport | Small Business Owners Edition
BarCada's recurring small business owner dinner series rotates through Freeport restaurants, with the location announced closer to each date. It's structured networking over an actual meal—less awkward than standing around with business cards, more focused than a general mixer. South Main Street has plenty of street parking if you arrive a bit early.
- When
- Where
- Restaurant of the Week, Freeport
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Workshop Series Bundle
Artist and educator Kelly Clancy-Nill leads this five-week series at Studio Kash in Northport, combining mindfulness practices with hands-on art making. Classes run Monday evenings starting July 6. The studio is on Scudder Avenue, walkable from Northport village.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Groofy Greenport Scavenger Hunt
Alley Kat Adventures runs a scavenger hunt through Greenport's storefronts and side streets, starting from Encanto Crepes on Main Street. Teams solve clues and complete challenges around the village—think photo ops and local trivia. Park in the village lot behind Main Street; you'll be walking most of the route.
- When
- Where
- Encanto Crepes & Cafe, Greenport
- Price
- See ticket page
Sayville Shenanigans Scavenger Hunt
An interactive scavenger hunt kicks off from Sayville Bean Coffee House on Main Street. Alley Kat Adventures runs these recurring hunts through downtown Sayville, turning the village into your game board.
- When
- Where
- Sayville Bean Coffee House, Sayville
- Price
- See ticket page
Southampton Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
This scavenger hunt takes you through Southampton's village center, starting at Tate's Bake Shop on North Sea Road. Alley Kat Adventures runs these regularly throughout the summer, so if you miss this date, there's likely another coming up. Teams solve clues and complete challenges around town—think of it as a structured way to explore the village instead of just window shopping.
- When
- Where
- Tate's Bake Shop, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page
Learn to Use a Sewing Machine & Make a Reversible Bucket Hat w/Keri
You'll learn basic sewing machine operation and leave with an actual finished reversible bucket hat you made yourself. Keri from Loops by Keri teaches the evening session at Nest on Main in Northport. No prior sewing experience needed—this one's designed to get you comfortable with the machine from scratch.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Porcelain Plate Painting
Paint your own porcelain plate at this Studio Kash workshop on the second floor at 19 Scudder Ave in Northport. You'll leave with a finished piece that works as a gift or wall decor. Northport's main strip has free street parking and is totally walkable, so grab dinner after at one of the spots on Main Street.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Little Birdie Mahjong @ Mama Chan’s - Studio 54 style
Hong Kong-style mahjong meets disco vibes at Mama Chan's in Northport. The Little Birdie crew brings tiles and glamour to the Fort Salonga Road spot, signature cocktails included. Reserve ahead since table space fills up fast.
- When
- Where
- Mama Chan’s, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Tote Bar: Paint & Patch
Customize a tote bag with fabric paint and iron-on patches at Studio Kash's second-floor space. You pick the patches, they supply the rest, and you leave with a bag that actually looks like you. Bring friends—it's more fun with company.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page