Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 263 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Late show with Des Bishop at Borrelli's, because sometimes 9pm hits different than 7pm. Same two-item minimum, same full menu of pizza and cocktails. If you're making a night of it in Long Beach, the boardwalk's a quick walk after.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
An Evening with Laura Lynne Jackson: Author Talk, Q&A, & Book Signing
Laura Lynne Jackson, the Long Island psychic medium and author of The Light Between Us, does a talk and Q&A about her work connecting people with those who've passed. She'll sign books after. Her sessions usually sell out fast, so check availability early.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
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
Beyond the No: Celebrating Creative Persistence — A REJECTED Discussion
Free panel discussion with artists and creatives talking about how they turned rejection into forward motion. It's part of the REJECTED show at Kasher Gallery in Northport, so you can check out the exhibition before or after the 4pm talk.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
Get close to native Long Island animals with a program designed for all abilities—slower pace, hands-on opportunities, accommodations for sensory and mobility needs. Same accessible setup as the Flower Power series at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. Free admission for participants.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Bring whatever book you're reading to Robert Moses Field 5 for silent reading with other book people. It's free, low-key, and hosted by The Book Whisperer—just show up with your beach chair and current read. Starts at 6pm when the crowds thin out.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Silent Book Club – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
Bring whatever you're reading and settle in for an hour of companionable silence with other readers—no book club homework required. The Book Whisperer hosts this free monthly meetup at Nest on Main, right on Northport's walkable Main Street strip. Show up, read your own thing, maybe chat before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Silent Book Club In The Park – Hosted by The Book Whisperer
The Book Whisperer's Silent Book Club meets at Northport Village Park for an hour of quiet reading outdoors. Bring whatever you're currently reading—no assigned books, no discussion required, just low-key company and your own pages. Free, and the park's right by the harbor if you want to walk around after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Kids ages 3-5 get to create their own insect crafts while learning what makes bugs so important to our ecosystem. It's a hands-on morning session that costs $4 per child when you arrive. Parking is easy at the main Saint Johnland Road entrance.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Artist Spotlight: Pablo Picasso Workshop -Family Program 13+, $4 per person
A hands-on art workshop exploring Picasso's techniques and signature styles, designed for teens and adults. Expect to learn about his different creative periods while making your own work inspired by his methods. Ages 13+, $4 per person.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Bat Map Walk: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help park scientists track Long Island's bat populations on an evening walk through Connetquot River State Park Preserve. You'll use acoustic detectors to record bat calls, learn to ID species by sound, and contribute to actual research data. Starts at 7:30 PM and it's completely free.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Meet the Animals - All Abilities Family program, FREE PROGRAM
NYS Parks is running free nature programs at Sunken Meadow designed specifically for families with kids of all physical and developmental abilities. You'll meet live animals with park naturalists at the Nature Center in Lot 1. Programs are structured to be accessible and hands-on, giving everyone a chance to connect with local wildlife.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park