Saturday, October 24
12 picks across 9 towns · 5 free
Editor's Pick Big Brother @ PMLIB
The library's turning Big Brother into a Halloween competition where kids try to avoid getting evoted from the house. Free event on Patchogue's main drag—easy walk from the train station if you're coming from elsewhere.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI sets up a weekly vendor market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook—small-batch goods, local makers, and craft beer. Saturdays at 5 PM, free entry. High Street has plenty of parking behind the brewery.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Appreciating the Virtues of the Autumn Garden: Lecture and Walk
Vincent Simeone walks you through Landcraft's North Fork gardens to ID which shrubs, grasses, and perennials actually look good in October and November. Half lecture, half stroll — practical if you're planning fall plantings. The Foundation's on Grand Avenue in Mattituck with plenty of on-site parking.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Ollie's Angels Halloween Pup Crawl
Dress up your dog and hit six different bars across Lindenhurst in this self-guided crawl that raises money for Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue. You'll get draft beers at each stop, hunt for scavenger items, and compete in a costume contest. Kicks off at Sand City Brewing on Wellwood Avenue.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Stewardship Saturday: Bayard River Walk Planting
Volunteer morning at Bayard Cutting Arboretum planting native species along the river walk trail. They'll provide tools and plants—you just show up ready to dig at 9:30 AM. Park on Montauk Highway in Great River and walk in.
- When
- Where
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River
Editor's Pick History Bike Tour: Family Program, $4.00 per person on arrival
Bike through Caumsett's 1,750 acres while learning about the Marshall Field estate and its transformation into a preserve. The guided tour starts at 10:30 AM on October 24—bring your own bike and $4 per person. The park's paved and dirt paths wind past the polo fields, farm buildings, and waterfront.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Editor's Pick Spooky Lantern Walk, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Caleb Smith turns its wooded trails into a lantern-lit storytelling route after dark, with naturalists sharing folktales and local legends along the walk. Kids can carry lanterns (or flashlights) and the vibe leans more atmospheric than actually scary. Bring $4 per person in cash.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
Paint Nite • Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill • Levittown
Paint Fall River Run with a beer in hand at Levittown Lanes—canvas, brushes, and paints all included. The instructors walk you through it step-by-step, so even if you haven't touched a brush since grade school, you'll leave with something frameable. 21+ only, and parking's easy in the bowling alley lot.
- When
- Where
- Levittown Lanes Bar & Grill, Levittown
- Price
- See ticket page
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri teaches you to hand-knit a chunky blanket using oversized yarn—no needles required. The Saturday afternoon workshop at Nest on Main runs about two hours. Main Street parking gets tight on weekends, so give yourself extra time or use the municipal lot.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri runs this open-level knitting workshop where beginners can learn basics and experienced knitters can work on their own projects with guidance. Starts at 4:30pm on a Saturday, so you can still make evening plans in the village after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Series of (5) Mah Jongg Classes w/Lorie Siegel
Lorie Siegel teaches the rules, strategies, and tile-reading skills you need to play Mah Jongg across five Thursday evening sessions. You'll learn the American version of the game with hands-on practice each week. Classes start in mid-October at Nest on Main in Northport.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Nest on Main Business Workshop Series, presented by Weaver
Jessica Affatato's second workshop in the series digs into pricing, growth tactics, and turning your idea into steady income. She's done it herself, so expect practical takeaways over generic business advice. Northport's Main Street has metered parking, but the municipal lot behind the shops is your best bet on weekends.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page