Long Island festivals that work for solo attendees
Big-crowd festivals where being solo is fine — Patchogue Alive After Five, Oyster Festival, Famous Food Festival. The community-rooted LI events where the crowd is the company.
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Editor's Pick Marine Bioblitz: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free Event!
Survey the shoreline at Robert Moses Field 2 and catalog every marine species you can spot—crabs, mollusks, fish, algae. Your findings go into a live biodiversity database used by researchers. Free, meets at 10 AM near the Field 2 lot off Robert Moses Parkway.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Editor's Pick Frogs and Friends: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers get a short, hands-on introduction to frogs, turtles, and pond life at Nissequogue River State Park. It's designed for the 3-5 crowd—about 45 minutes of critter observation and light trail walking. $4 per child, cash only, and parents tag along free.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook hosts this weekly Saturday market at 5 PM, bringing together local vendors in their taproom. It's free to browse, and you're already at a brewery with solid beer and food. Parking is easy off High Street near the Holbrook LIRR station.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Perreo Thursday Presents: Colombian Independence Celebration
Patchogue's weekly reggaeton night throws a Colombian Independence party with free entry before 11PM if you RSVP through Eventbrite (spots are limited, so grab yours early). The party's at 219 E Main, right in the middle of Patchogue's bar strip—easy to make a night of it.
- When
- Where
- 219 E Main St, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Jim Norton Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Jim Norton brings his brutally honest standup to Borrelli's Taproom in Long Beach. You'll need to order at least two items from their dinner and cocktail menu. The venue's on West Beech, walkable from the LIRR station if you're planning to drink.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles visits Pan Am Museum Art + Wine/Cheese Live ♫ Nassau
The Pan Am Museum at Cradle of Aviation is hosting a singles mixer with wine, cheese, live music, and access to their aviation exhibits. You'll get to wander through the museum's collection while meeting other singles in a more interesting setting than the usual bar scene. Parking is straightforward at the Cradle of Aviation off Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in Garden City.
- When
- Where
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Speed Dating for Long Island Singles Ages 34-48 Hicksville
Speed dating at Vitality Lounge in Hicksville for singles 34-48 (women 34-47, men 36-48). Seven-minute rotations mean you'll meet actual people instead of swiping through profiles all weekend. Starts at 6:30pm on South Broadway.
- When
- Where
- Vitality Lounge, Hicksville
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick 7 in Heaven Singles Speed Dating Age C 44-59 Lindenhurst Village
Speed dating at The Green Door in Lindenhurst for singles 44-59. Sunday afternoon start at 4pm on Wellwood Avenue makes it easy to grab coffee after at one of the village cafes if you hit it off with someone.
- When
- Where
- The Green Door, Lindenhurst
- Price
- See ticket page
Postcards from the Future: A Creative Collage Night
Make a collage postcard addressed to your future self using vintage papers, mixed media, and digital prints. Studio Kash supplies the materials and the vibe — you bring whatever you want to say to yourself down the line.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Night @Borrelli's Taproom
Irish-American comic Des Bishop hits Borrelli's stage at 7pm. Two-item minimum from the dinner, pizza, and cocktail menu. If you're coming from out of town, West Beech has decent street parking after 6.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Process Heart Class 4: Draw in Zen
This class pairs a quiet walk along Northport Harbor with neurographic art and Zentangle—both are meditative drawing techniques that don't require any skill going in. Tea and chocolate included, which honestly seals the deal.
- When
- Where
- 19 Scudder Ave, Northport
- Price
- See ticket page
Des Bishop Comedy Show @Borrelli's Taproom 9pm Show
Second Des Bishop show at 9pm same night for anyone who can't make the earlier set. Same two-item minimum applies—pizza, dinner, and cocktails available. Later show means easier parking and a looser crowd.
- When
- Where
- Borrelli's Taproom, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
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