This Weekend
September 8 – 10, 2026
8 events across 6 towns · 4 free
EDITOR'S PICK
Editor's Pick
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies before they head south for the winter. NYS Parks naturalists lead this free citizen science session at Robert Moses Field 5. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes for walking through the dune vegetation.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
More this weekend
Editor's Pick The Talented Major Tallmadge - Revolutionary War Battles, LI raids
Historian Richard F. Welch digs into Benjamin Tallmadge's Revolutionary War service, including the spy networks and Long Island raids that made him one of Washington's most trusted officers. Free at the Patchogue-Medford Library on East Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies before they head south for the winter. NYS Parks naturalists lead this free citizen science session at Robert Moses Field 5. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes for walking through the dune vegetation.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
This 30-minute program introduces 3-5 year olds to basic tree identification through hands-on activities at Nissequogue River State Park. It's $4 per child at the door, paid at the Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building where the program takes place. Dress kids for outdoor exploration—you'll be heading outside to see the trees up close.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
Paint Nite • Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport) • Bayport
Paint Nite brings a fall pumpkin bouquet painting session to Momo's in Bayport. All supplies included, zero experience needed—just show up and follow along. It's a Tuesday night, so parking on Montauk Highway should be easy, and Momo's bar keeps things casual.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
Knitting Workshop For All Levels w/ Keri of Loops by Keri
Keri from Loops by Keri leads this evening knitting workshop for beginners through advanced knitters at Nest on Main in Northport Village. Bring your current project or start something new. The shop's on Main Street with easy walkability to dinner spots before or after.
- When
- Where
- Nest on Main, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Men’s Sun Circle - A Wellness Circle For Men
A recurring Thursday night circle for men combining yoga practice with structured group conversation and community-building exercises. The format rotates through breathwork, movement, and social-emotional check-ins. North Village Ave has metered street parking and the LIRR station is three blocks south.
- When
- Where
- Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
- Price
- See ticket page
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Paint while you drink at Momo's in Bayport—brushes, canvas, and guided instruction included. The sports bar setup means you can grab food and beers between brushstrokes. Classes run about two hours, and you'll walk out with whatever you painted that night.
- When
- Where
- Momo's Sport Bar and Grill Too (Bayport), Bayport
- Price
- See ticket page
FREE THIS WEEKEND
No cover charge
Editor's Pick The Talented Major Tallmadge - Revolutionary War Battles, LI raids
Historian Richard F. Welch digs into Benjamin Tallmadge's Revolutionary War service, including the spy networks and Long Island raids that made him one of Washington's most trusted officers. Free at the Patchogue-Medford Library on East Main Street.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
Help track monarch migration patterns by tagging butterflies before they head south for the winter. NYS Parks naturalists lead this free citizen science session at Robert Moses Field 5. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes for walking through the dune vegetation.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick Trees for You and Me!: Tiny Tots(Ages 3-5), $4 per child
This 30-minute program introduces 3-5 year olds to basic tree identification through hands-on activities at Nissequogue River State Park. It's $4 per child at the door, paid at the Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building where the program takes place. Dress kids for outdoor exploration—you'll be heading outside to see the trees up close.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park Main Office (Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building), Kings Park
BY TOWN