Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 178 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Editor's Pick Hands-On Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Workshop with Maria of "Eat n Shut Up"
Maria from the cookbook "Eat n Shut Up" shows you how to roll cavatelli pasta by hand using the traditional two-finger technique. You'll work with fresh dough and take home what you make. Nest on Main is right on Northport's Main Street with municipal parking one block over.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Fall/Halloween Doormat Painting Workshop
Paint your own coir doormat with fall or Halloween designs using outdoor paint and seasonal stencils. You'll take home a finished mat that can actually survive outside. Studio Kash, second floor at 19 Scudder in Northport.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- 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 THE SEASONS IN BLOOM: Fall Arrangements
This hands-on workshop focuses on fall floral arranging using local, seasonal blooms. You'll build an autumn arrangement to take home while learning techniques you can use all season. Kasher Gallery is at 19 Scudder, same building as Studio Kash, just above Northport's village center.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Haunted Lantern Walk, Adult Program, $4
Walk Sunken Meadow's trails by lantern light while a guide shares genuinely creepy Long Island historical stories. Starts at 6:30 PM at the nature center in Lot 1—arrive early since parking fills up fast on October weekends. Listed as free but organizer charges $4, so confirm before you go.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
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
Long Island Restaurant Week — Spring + Fall Editions
Long Island Restaurant Week runs twice a year — 11 days in late April and late October — with 175+ participating restaurants offering 3-course prix-fixe menus at $30, $40, $50 price points. The locals' move to try the destination restaurants without committing to a full-price weekend night.
- When
- Where
- 175+ Long Island Restaurants, Long Island
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Nest Book Club Discussion: Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult
Nest on Main's book club tackles Jodi Picoult's Hollow Bones over wine and conversation on a Tuesday evening. The shop's Main Street location means you can grab dinner at one of Northport's walkable restaurants before or after. Free to attend, and new readers are always welcome.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Editor's Pick Monster Mash: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Halloween-themed nature program for 3-5 year olds at Nissequogue River State Park. Bring $4 cash per kid when you show up at the main office building in Kings Park. Morning slot at 10:30 AM, so it's an easy add before nap time.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick Mystical Creatures: Childrens program (ages 6+), $4.00 per child on arrival
Right before Halloween at sunset, Connetquot's nocturnal wildlife becomes the star of this kids' program that leans into spooky season without the scares. The preserve's trails take on a different character as dusk falls and creatures like owls, bats, and foxes start their evening routines. Ages 6 and up, $4 per child at the door.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale