This Upcoming Weekend
October 23 – 25, 2026
30 events across 18 towns · 9 free
EDITOR'S PICK
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick Big Brother @ PMLIB
The Patchogue-Medford Library is running a Halloween-themed Big Brother competition where kids try to avoid getting evicted from the house. Free event on a Saturday morning, right on East Main Street near all the Patchogue coffee shops if you need a pre-game caffeine hit.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
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Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile books live kompa bands every Friday starting at 5 PM. The Woodcleft Avenue spot gets a solid crowd for the Haitian dance music sets, no cover. Recurring weekly.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI sets up their curated vendor market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook every Saturday at 5 PM. Shop local makers while you drink, free to browse. High Street location has parking.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Spooky Skeletons: Children's Program, $4.00 per child on arrival
Kids get hands-on with actual animal skulls and bones to learn what different species eat and how they survive. It's timed for pre-Halloween but skips the costume stuff for real natural science. $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Pumpkin Carving: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Bring your own pumpkin to carve at Nissequogue River State Park's main office building in Kings Park. The $4 fee covers carving tools and instruction—space is limited so plan to arrive right at 10:30. The building is easy to find off the main park entrance.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 25-38 Hauppauge
This speed dating night in Hauppauge is for women 25-36 and men 27-38 who'd rather meet people face-to-face than swipe endlessly. 7 in Heaven runs the evening at Simplay on Commerce Drive, rotating you through quick conversations to see who clicks. Starts at 7:30pm on a Friday night.
- When
- Where
- Simplay, Hauppauge
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Appreciating the Virtues of the Autumn Garden: Lecture and Walk
Horticulturist Vincent Simeone leads this walk through Landcraft's gardens, pointing out which plants actually shine in October—think ornamental grasses, late-blooming perennials, and shrubs with fall color. Starts at 10:30 AM Saturday. The North Fork location means you can hit a few wineries or farm stands after on Grand Avenue.
- When
- Where
- The Landcraft Garden Foundation, Mattituck
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Hands-On Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Workshop with Maria of "Eat n Shut Up"
Maria from the cookbook "Eat n Shut Up" teaches you how to roll cavatelli by hand the old-school Italian way. You'll work the dough, shape the ridges, and actually eat what you make. Northport village location means you can stroll Main Street before or after class.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Fall/Halloween Doormat Painting Workshop
You'll paint a coir doormat with fall or Halloween designs using outdoor paint and stencils that actually hold up to foot traffic. Studio Kash provides the mat, paints, and design templates—you pick your vibe and take it home to use. Upstairs 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
Grab your dog, throw on matching costumes, and hit six bars across Lindenhurst in this self-guided crawl that raises money for animal rescue. You'll get draft pours at each stop, compete in a scavenger hunt, and show off your pup in a costume contest. Kicks off at Sand City Brewing on Wellwood—street parking fills up fast, so arrive early or grab a spot in the municipal lot off Hoffman.
- When
- Where
- Sand City Brewing, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
FREE THIS WEEKEND
No cover charge
Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile books live kompa bands every Friday starting at 5 PM. The Woodcleft Avenue spot gets a solid crowd for the Haitian dance music sets, no cover. Recurring weekly.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SecretSeshLI sets up their curated vendor market at SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook every Saturday at 5 PM. Shop local makers while you drink, free to browse. High Street location has parking.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Spooky Skeletons: Children's Program, $4.00 per child on arrival
Kids get hands-on with actual animal skulls and bones to learn what different species eat and how they survive. It's timed for pre-Halloween but skips the costume stuff for real natural science. $4 per child at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Editor's Pick Pumpkin Carving: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Bring your own pumpkin to carve at Nissequogue River State Park's main office building in Kings Park. The $4 fee covers carving tools and instruction—space is limited so plan to arrive right at 10:30. The building is easy to find off the main park entrance.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Editor's Pick Haunted Lantern Walk, Adult Program, $4
Walk the trails at Sunken Meadow by lantern light while a guide shares Long Island ghost stories and local historical tales. Starts at 6:30 PM from the Nature Center in Lot 1. Dress warm and bring a flashlight as backup.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Stewardship Saturday: Bayard River Walk Planting
Volunteer morning planting native species along the river walk at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. They provide the plants and tools—you bring gloves and closed-toe shoes. Starts at 9:30 AM off Montauk Highway in Great River.
- When
- Where
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Great River
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