This Weekend
August 11 – 13, 2026
17 events across 10 towns · 4 free
EDITOR'S PICK
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick Fantasy Football 101
Never drafted a fantasy football team? The Patchogue-Medford Library walks you through roster strategy, scoring basics, and how to avoid autodrafting a kicker in round three. Free Tuesday night crash course on East Main.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
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Editor's Pick Davis Park Storytime! w/Patchogue-Medford Library
The Patchogue-Medford Library brings storytime to Davis Park's boardwalk at 11am. A solid mid-morning break from sand and waves for families already out on Fire Island.
- When
- Where
- Trustees Walk, Fire Island
Editor's Pick Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers build bug models and learn about insects through hands-on activities at this nature program tailored for 3-5 year olds. The $4 fee is collected when you arrive at the park entrance off Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park. Classes run about an hour and fill up quickly during summer weeks.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Editor's Pick Watercolor Foundations: 3-Week Workshop Bundle
Studio Kash is running a three-week watercolor series starting August 10 that covers core techniques, color theory, still life, and landscape painting. It's designed for beginners, so if you've been wanting to try watercolor but don't know where to start, this gives you structure and fundamentals. Classes meet Monday evenings at their Northport space.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave floor 2, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Thursday Free Show
Free outdoor concert series on the Long Beach boardwalk, Thursdays in August. Bring a beach chair or blanket — the stage is mid-boardwalk near Riverside Blvd. LIRR direct from Penn, 50 min door to boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
Summer Creative Lab: A 3-Week Creative Media Program
Teens spend three weeks exploring creative media at Kasher Gallery & Studios in Northport. The program runs Tuesdays starting August 11 and covers various digital and traditional techniques. Located upstairs at 19 Scudder Ave, right in Northport's walkable downtown.
- When
- Where
- Kasher Gallery & Studios, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri runs a recurring knitting workshop at Nest on Main that welcomes complete beginners and experienced knitters alike. Bring a project or start one there—this is the regular weekly session where you can actually get help untangling whatever's going wrong.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
Paint a mason jar full of fireflies on canvas while you work through Momo's drink menu. All supplies included, zero experience required, and the vibe is social—not precious studio art class. It's right on Montauk Highway with parking in their lot.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop w/Keri from Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri teaches you how to hand-knit one of those chunky blankets you've been seeing everywhere. You'll walk out with your own finished piece—no needles required for this arm-knitting technique.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Island Career Fair - August 13, 2026
Hiring managers from Long Island companies set up booths at the Melville Marriott for face-to-face interviews—think of it as speed dating for jobs. Bring a stack of resumes and wear interview clothes since some employers make offers same-day. The Marriott lot has plenty of parking off Walt Whitman Road.
- When
- Where
- Melville Marriott, Melville
- Price
- See ticket page
FREE THIS WEEKEND
No cover charge
Editor's Pick Davis Park Storytime! w/Patchogue-Medford Library
The Patchogue-Medford Library brings storytime to Davis Park's boardwalk at 11am. A solid mid-morning break from sand and waves for families already out on Fire Island.
- When
- Where
- Trustees Walk, Fire Island
Editor's Pick Build-a-Bug: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers build bug models and learn about insects through hands-on activities at this nature program tailored for 3-5 year olds. The $4 fee is collected when you arrive at the park entrance off Saint Johnland Road in Kings Park. Classes run about an hour and fill up quickly during summer weeks.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Long Beach Boardwalk Concert Series — Thursday Free Show
Free outdoor concert series on the Long Beach boardwalk, Thursdays in August. Bring a beach chair or blanket — the stage is mid-boardwalk near Riverside Blvd. LIRR direct from Penn, 50 min door to boardwalk.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach
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