Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 263 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Peter Correale Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Peter Correale, a veteran of the NYC comedy scene and frequent collaborator with Pete Davidson, takes the stage at Borrelli's. He's got that old-school Queens storytelling thing down. Two-item minimum applies—grab drinks and a pizza to share.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Saturday DNA! Petri Picasso: Living Art in the Lab
Work with actual fluorescent bacteria to create glowing agar art at this biotechnology workshop at the DNA Learning Center. You'll learn lab techniques while making living art that literally lights up. Cold Spring Harbor's Main Street has metered parking and a few cafes within walking distance.
- When
- Where
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor
- Price
- See ticket page
Moths Under The Moonlight -Adult program, $4 cash per adult upon arrival
Learn to identify nocturnal sounds and attract moths using a light sheet setup at this after-dark naturalist walk. An outdoor educator leads the session, which starts at Lot 1 around sunset. Bring $4 cash per adult and a flashlight.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park
Women's Moon Circle
Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre holds monthly moon circles—gatherings for women to mark the new or full moon. Free, starts at 6:30 PM on North Village Ave.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
Prime Exchange Getaways! | MarineMax Huntington & MarineMax Norwalk
Prime Exchange Getaways is MarineMax's boat swap program—try a different model for a weekend trip without committing to a purchase. The Huntington and Norwalk locations are coordinating these late-August getaways. Call ahead to see what boats are available and reserve your slot.
- When
- Where
- MarineMax Huntington, Huntington
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Herrick Park hosts its second year of outdoor art booths—painters, sculptors, jewelers selling original work. Free to walk through, and you're steps from Newtown Lane if you want coffee or lunch between browsing. Runs both Saturday and Sunday if you can't make this one.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Join the effort to track monarch migration patterns by helping tag butterflies before they head south for the season. The early start time at Connetquot River catches monarchs when they're most active and easiest to handle safely. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water—you'll be walking through meadow areas.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
2nd Annual East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park
Herrick Park hosts its second year of outdoor art booths—painters, sculptors, jewelers selling original work. Free to walk through, and you're steps from Newtown Lane if you want coffee or lunch between browsing. Same setup as Saturday if you missed day one.
- When
- Where
- Herrick Park, East Hampton
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies before they head south to Mexico. You'll learn how to handle them without damaging their wings, then log data that researchers actually use. Meet at Field 5—parking fills up fast since it's right on the beach side.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies before they head south to Mexico. You'll learn how to handle them without damaging their wings, then log data that researchers actually use. Meet at Field 5—parking fills up fast since it's right on the beach side.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
Preschoolers learn to identify local trees and understand why they matter in this interactive outdoor session. The program meets at the Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building inside the park. Check on pricing: it's tagged free but notes $4 per child at the door.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Beach Scavenger Hunt - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This beach scavenger hunt at Sunken Meadow is designed to be accessible for all physical and developmental abilities. Park educators lead families through the hunt along the shoreline, starting from the Nature Center at Lot 1. It's free and runs Friday mornings in September.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park