Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 263 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Hike Through History: Caleb Smith, Family Program, $4 per person
This guided hike at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve ties into America's 250th anniversary with stories about the land's colonial history. The trail winds through the Smithtown preserve where you'll hear about early settlers and how the area's changed over centuries. Park's on West Jericho Turnpike with decent lot parking.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
Bat Safari, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Head out after dark at Caleb Smith to track down bats in flight—the preserve's wooded trails and open water make it prime bat habitat. Bring $4 cash per person. Parking is right off Jericho Turnpike, easy to find.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
What's the Buzz? Tiny Tots Program (Ages 3-5). $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers get a hands-on introduction to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators at Connetquot River Preserve. The 10:30 AM time slot works well for younger attention spans, with activities kept to about 45 minutes. The $4 fee is per child; adults are free.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Fruits & Veggies-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
This Tiny Tots session explores fruits and vegetables through hands-on activities for 3-5 year olds. Bring $4 cash per child and meet at the Nature Center in Lot 1. It's a solid intro to where food comes from without the usual grocery store chaos.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri walks you through making a chunky knit blanket from scratch—no needles required, just your arms and some serious yarn. You'll leave with a finished throw that actually looks like something from West Elm. Classes fill up, so grab your spot early.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Charm Bar at Studio Kash
Studio Kash sets you up with bases, charms, tools, and guidance to build custom jewelry on a Friday night. Think of it as adult Build-A-Bear but you leave with a bracelet or necklace you'll actually wear. They handle the fiddly technical stuff so you can focus on choosing what looks good.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Salon in the Garden Series: Anne Spencer
Poets laureate Kimiko Hahn and Chip Williford read from the work of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer, followed by a screening of the documentary Earth I Thank You. Outdoor garden setting at Landcraft's Mattituck grounds.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 5: Reduce.Reuse. Create.
Walk Northport Harbor at dusk, then head to Studio Kash to turn your recycling bin into collage art. They provide the materials, tea, and chocolate—you provide the cereal boxes and junk mail that's been sitting on your counter. It's part meditation, part craft night, fully satisfying if you like making things with your hands.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom at Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach, Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 PM.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Chris Distefano Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Distefano's 9pm set is the late option if you're coming from dinner elsewhere in Long Beach. Two-item purchase required, but their pizza menu makes that painless. Borrelli's draws solid comedy names for a taproom setup—intimate crowd, full bar, West Beech location.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Summer Comedy Show
Comedian Chris Plumer headlines this standup show at SquareHead's taproom in Holbrook. Grab dinner and one of their house brews before the 7:30 PM show. The brewery's on High Street with easy parking and a full food menu.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
- Price
- See ticket page
Watercolor Foundations: 3-Week Workshop Bundle
Studio Kash is running a three-week watercolor crash course starting August 10, covering everything from basic brush techniques to still lifes and landscapes. No prior painting experience needed—just show up Mondays at 6:30 PM on the second floor at 19 Scudder in Northport. Street parking can be tight, so give yourself a few extra minutes.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page