Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 185 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Caumsett State Park — Fall Hike + Private Beach Day
Caumsett is the Lloyd Harbor peninsula state park reached by a 1.5-mile walk through mature forest to a private (no parking, no crowds) beach on Long Island Sound. Free, family-friendly, dog-leash-allowed. Fall foliage peak is mid-October. The 'private beach' aspect is real — most visitors don't make the walk.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Park, Lloyd Harbor
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the historic clubhouse at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, once home to the exclusive South Side Sportsmen's Club that operated here from the 1860s through 1973. The Main House still has original furnishings and gives you a look at how Long Island's wealthy sportsmen lived. It's $4 per person when you arrive at the Oakdale preserve on Sunrise Highway.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Bird and Breakfast: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Start your Saturday with coffee and pastries while learning what birds are passing through Connetquot this season—expect to hear about everything from migratory warblers to year-round woodpeckers. The presentation runs about 30 minutes, then you're free to hit the trails with fresh birding intel. Bring binoculars if you have them.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Touring Comedy at The Paramount — Friday Headline
The Paramount's regular Friday-night touring comedy series brings a rotating slate of national headliners to Huntington Village. The 1,550-seat hall format is intimate enough to feel like a real comedy room while accommodating big names that wouldn't otherwise route through Long Island.
- When
- Where
- The Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Volunteer Registration for Famous Food Festival October 2026
Volunteers for the Famous Food Festival get free food and swag in exchange for helping run the three-day event at Tanger Outlets. Shifts start early Friday morning—expect setup work, vendor assistance, and crowd management throughout the weekend.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
Paint a fall pumpkin bouquet while you drink at this Bayport sports bar. Paint Nite brings all the supplies and walks you through it—no art experience needed. Momo's is right on Montauk Highway with its own lot.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Nest Book Club Discussion: The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah
Ann Mah's 'The Lost Vintage' follows a woman uncovering family secrets in a French wine cave during WWII. This free book club meets at Nest on Main to talk it through—grab the book beforehand and show up ready to chat. New members always welcome.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Beach Scavenger Hunt - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
This adapted scavenger hunt at Sunken Meadow's beach is designed for families with kids of all physical and developmental abilities—think wheelchairs, sensory needs, the works. State Parks staff lead the hunt from the Nature Center in Lot 1. Bring water and parking is $10 in season, free off-season with Empire Pass.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Late Summer Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Catch the tail end of migration season as summer birds prepare to head south from Nissequogue River State Park. Bring binoculars if you have them—the naturalist-led walk starts at 10:30 AM from the main office building, and it's $4 per person when you show up.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Frida Kahlo Workshop -Family Program 8+, $4 per person
This workshop digs into Frida Kahlo's life and art with a hands-on creative component for kids 8 and up (parents can join too). It's at Nissequogue River State Park's main office building in Kings Park, and while the listing says $4, these environmental ed programs are typically free with the $4 park entry fee.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Club de lectura - Book Club en Español
A Spanish-language book club meets monthly at Patchogue-Medford Library to discuss literature and build community. Sessions are designed to boost reading motivation and confidence while connecting with other Spanish speakers in a relaxed setting.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Geology Rocks!: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers get hands-on with rocks, minerals, and basic geology concepts in this 3-5 age group program at Nissequogue River State Park. The 10:30 AM start works well for little ones' schedules, and the $4 fee is collected when you arrive at the Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building in Kings Park.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park