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What's happening across Nassau and Suffolk. Openings, tastings, markets, fundraisers, and the gatherings that make Long Island feel like Long Island.
Camp Edey's Holiday Light Show Returns December 4 With Nightly Caroling, and Early-Bird Pricing Ends Thursday
by Long Island Wave ·The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County light show runs nine nights at Camp Edey in Bayport, Dec. 4 to 20. Tickets are online only, and early-bird savings end Nov. 5.
Massapequa Gets Two Turkey Trots This Year: Around the Lake on Nov. 21, Then Burns Park on Thanksgiving Morning
by Long Island Wave ·The Massapequa Park Turkey Trot runs Saturday, Nov. 21 at Brady Park, and the Massapequa Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K starts at Burns Park on Nov. 26.
Long Beach High School's Theater Department Takes On Romeo and Juliet, Nov. 19 to 21
by Long Island Wave ·Long Beach High School students stage Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in the school auditorium in Lido Beach on Nov. 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are online.
Bring a New Teddy Bear: the Red Knights Ride From Mount Sinai for the 25th Time on Nov. 15
by Long Island Wave ·The Red Knights Motorcycle Club's 25th Teddy Bear Run leaves Mount Sinai on Sunday, Nov. 15, collecting new bears for Brookhaven children through the Town's INTERFACE program.
More Than 100 Long Island Artists Paint America at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Museum's American Palette show of 100-plus member artists opens Nov. 27 in Stony Brook, after a November gala honoring the Stony Brook Fire Department.
The First Native American in Space Comes to Garden City's Cradle of Aviation on Nov. 23
by Long Island Wave ·Retired astronaut John Herrington, a Chickasaw Nation citizen who flew on Endeavour in 2002, screens Into America's Wild and takes questions in Garden City. $10.
Harvest Gospel Turns 40 at The Suffolk in Riverhead on Nov. 19, With a Tribute to the Minister Who Led It for 38 Years
by Long Island Wave ·East End Arts' Harvest Gospel community choir marks 40 years with a concert at The Suffolk in Riverhead on Thursday, Nov. 19, honoring founder Rev. Maryanne McElroy.
Riverhead's Teachers and Neighbors Put Come From Away on Stage at the High School, Nov. 19 to 22
by Long Island Wave ·Riverhead Faculty & Community Theatre stages Come From Away at Riverhead High School Nov. 19 to 22. Adult tickets are $21.98 and student tickets $16.78 with fees.
Owl Walks, a Film Tour of Hempstead House and a Lindbergh Talk Fill November at Sands Point Preserve
by Long Island Wave ·Sands Point Preserve near Port Washington runs Owl Prowl night walks, a Hempstead House film-location tour, a chamber concert and a Lindbergh talk this November.
Northport Lights Its Leg Lamp for the 21st Time on Small Business Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·The 21st Northport Leg Lamp Lighting is Saturday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at 90 Main Street. How it started, the raffle, and the Island Harvest food drive.
A Norman Lear Biographer and a Peter Weir Series Come to Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre
by Long Island Wave ·Huntington's Cinema Arts Centre hosts Norman Lear biographer Tripp Whetsell Nov. 8, Lisa Brenner in person Nov. 9 and a Peter Weir retrospective from Nov. 10.
Port Jefferson's 30th Dickens Festival Is Set for Dec. 5 and 6, and the Village's Holiday Run Starts Before Thanksgiving
by Long Island Wave ·The 30th Charles Dickens Festival fills Port Jefferson Village Dec. 5 and 6. Before it: a tree lighting, a Santa Parade on Nov. 29 and a reindeer hunt.
Side Street Live's Singing Servers Move to Smithtown, Starting With a Grease Night Nov. 5
by Long Island Wave ·The singing-server dinner shows from Patchogue's Side Street Dive now play Bull Smith's Tavern on Main Street in Smithtown, opening with Summer Nights Nov. 5.
Farmingdale's November on Main Street: a New Boutique, a Veterans Day Ceremony and a Parade With Santa
by Long Island Wave ·Rachel's Treasures opens at 337 Main Street Nov. 6, veterans are honored Nov. 11, and Farmingdale's holiday parade with Santa steps off Nov. 21.
Southampton's Veterans Week: Three Generations on Screen Nov. 8, Then a Parade Down Jobs Lane
by Long Island Wave ·Southampton Arts Center screens three local veterans' films Nov. 8, and the Veterans Day parade steps off Nov. 11 down Jobs Lane to the WWI memorial.
Darlene Love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and a Celtic Christmas Are Headed to Port Washington's Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington lines up Darlene Love, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Cherish the Ladies and a Rocky Horror New Year's Eve for the holidays.
Mariachi, an Ofrenda and Free Churros: Día de los Muertos Comes to the Heckscher on Sunday
by Long Island Wave ·The Heckscher Museum in Huntington holds a free Día de los Muertos family celebration Sunday, Nov. 1, with an ofrenda, mariachi, crafts and the Grosz centennial show.
Robots, Drones and VR Fill the Cradle of Aviation This Weekend at a Free STEM Festival
by Long Island Wave ·STEM•X Festival takes over the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 with free robotics, coding, drones, 3D printing and VR for families.
Where Halloween Weekend Happens on Long Island, From an Oyster Bay Ghost Parade to the Return of Restaurant Week
by Long Island Wave ·Ghost puppets in Oyster Bay, a Ragamuffin revival in Southampton, Glen Cove's downtown festival, BarkFest and the start of Long Island Restaurant Week.
Roger Waters, the Cowsills and a Celtic Christmas: November at Riverhead's 1933 Art Deco Theater
by Long Island Wave ·The Suffolk's November brings an acoustic evening with Roger Waters and G.E. Smith, Jim Messina, the Cowsills and a Celtic Christmas to downtown Riverhead.
Oklahoma!, Irish-Dancing Kings and a Pageant: November at Rockville Centre's Madison Theatre
by Long Island Wave ·The Madison Theatre at Molloy University in Rockville Centre has a full November: the Miss Long Island pageant, Oklahoma!, jazz and an Irish dance Christmas show.
The Montauk Lighthouse Lights Up for the Season on November 28, and Santa Lands There the Next Morning
by Long Island Wave ·Lighting the Lighthouse returns to Montauk Point on Saturday, November 28 at 4 p.m., free, with live holiday music, hot chocolate and Santa photos the next day.
Sayville Sets November 28 for Miracle on Main Street, the Same Day as Shop Small Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce has November 28 on the calendar for Miracle on Main Street and Shop Small Saturday, with a menorah lighting December 4.
Typhoid Mary's House and the Vanderbilt Cup: Oyster Bay a Century Ago Goes On Screen November 7
by Long Island Wave ·Town Historian John Hammond presents vintage photographs of Oyster Bay, many never shown publicly, on Saturday, November 7 at the Church Street Community Center. Free.
A Meat Loaf Tribute, Pony Rides and Fireworks: Great Neck's Harvest Festival Takes Over Steppingstone Park Sunday
by Long Island Wave ·The Great Neck Park District's Harvest Festival fills Steppingstone Park on Sunday, November 1 from 2 to 6 p.m., with rides, food trucks, live bands and fireworks over the water at 6.
Huntington's Halloween Party Returns to Heckscher Park Wednesday, Costume Parade First
by Long Island Wave ·The Town of Huntington's second annual Halloween at Heckscher runs Wednesday, October 28 from 4 to 6 p.m., with a costume parade from the Chapin Stage, trick-or-treating and a bounce house, free.
Glen Cove Closes Out Halloween With a Downtown Parade, Pony Rides and a Costume Contest
by Long Island Wave ·Glen Cove’s downtown Halloween Parade and Festival runs Saturday, October 31 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with a kids costume contest, pony rides and trick-or-treating.
More Than 150 Student Artists Built Their Own Monsters for Huntington’s Nightmare on Main Street
by Long Island Wave ·The Huntington Arts Council’s juried student exhibition runs October 27 to November 15, with 43 works in the Main Street Gallery and 109 more online.
Thirty-One Houses Made Long Beach's Halloween Map, and the Tour Runs Through Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·Long Beach's 7th annual Halloween House Digital Map lists 31 decorated homes and storefronts for self-guided tours through October 31.
BarkFest Comes to the Brookhaven Animal Shelter on Sunday, Where More Than 100 Dogs Are Waiting
by Long Island Wave ·The Town of Brookhaven hosts BarkFest November 1, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at its Horseblock Road shelter, with adoptable dogs and cats, raffles and a door prize.
Blue Oyster Cult, a Last Waltz Tribute and the Polar Express: November at Patchogue Theatre
by Long Island Wave ·Patchogue Theatre's November runs from a Last Waltz tribute and Zebra's 50th anniversary to Blue Oyster Cult and a Polar Express screening with Santa.
Sag Harbor's Three Arts Institutions Throw One Halloween Party on Friday Night
by Long Island Wave ·Spooky-Palooza returns to Sag Harbor October 30: a costume dance party at The Church benefiting The Church, Bay Street Theater and Sag Harbor Cinema.
The 1915 Shooting at J.P. Morgan's Glen Cove Mansion Comes to the Great Neck Library
by Long Island Wave ·Author Mary Noé tells the story of the professor with two names who shot J.P. Morgan Jr. in Glen Cove in 1915, at the Great Neck Library on November 9.
Southold's Brady Rymer, Three Times Up for a Grammy, Enters the Long Island Music Hall of Fame
by Long Island Wave ·Southold family-music star Brady Rymer joins the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on December 6 in Stony Brook, then plays with three bands.
Shipwrecks, Riddles and a One-Hour Macbeth: Hofstra's Shakespeare Festival Plays Through November 1
by Long Island Wave ·Hofstra University's fall Shakespeare Festival stages Pericles, Prince of Tyre through November 1, with a one-hour Macbeth playing the Black Box through Halloween.
Garvies Point Brings Back Its Native American Fall Festival With a Montaukett Storyteller and Campfire Cooking
by Long Island Wave ·Garvies Point Museum in Glen Cove holds its Native American Fall Festival November 14-15 with pottery from natural clay, Montaukett storytelling, fire-bow and spear-throwing demos and campfire cooking.
Carl Sagan, Six Boston Friends and a Space Architect: Port Jefferson's Documentary Series Returns October 29
by Long Island Wave ·The Port Jefferson Documentary Series opens its fall season October 29 with four Thursday screenings at the First United Methodist Church, each followed by a Q&A, at $10 a film.
After Seven Years, Southampton Village Gets Its Ragamuffin Parade Back on Halloween Morning
by Long Island Wave ·Southampton Village's Ragamuffin Parade returns Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m. from Shippy's, with 75+ businesses handing out treats and a noon costume contest at the Playhouse.
A Corn Maze Lands on North Long Beach Road for Rockville Centre's Little Town Fall Festival
by Long Island Wave ·The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce holds its Little Town Fall Festival Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. on North Long Beach Road, with a corn maze, a scavenger hunt and trunk-a-treat.
Dear Evan Hansen Plays Its Final Weekend in Northport, and the Grinch Moves In November 12
by Long Island Wave ·Dear Evan Hansen closes October 25 at Northport's Engeman Theater, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas takes the Main Street stage from November 12 through December 27.
More Films Than Ever and a Sunday Awards Brunch: NYLIFF Runs in Lindenhurst Through October 25
by Long Island Wave ·The New York Long Island Film Festival fills the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge and South Shore Theatre Experience with independent films through October 25, closing with an awards brunch.
A Boat Burning, a Gem Show and the Last Haunted Nights: Long Island's Weekend of October 23 to 25
by Long Island Wave ·A flaming boat in West Sayville, gems in Freeport, haunted nights in Bellport and North Babylon, a lighthouse concert in Southold and more this weekend.
A Wrestling Villain Stole the Key to the Village at Mineola's Fall Festival
by Long Island Wave ·A costumed wrestling villain crashed Mayor Paul Pereira's remarks at the third annual Mineola Fall Festival and declared himself mayor. Halloween is next on Oct. 31.
Theatre Three Puts Scrooge Back on Main Street for a 42nd Year Starting November 7
by Long Island Wave ·Theatre Three in Port Jefferson opens its 42nd annual A Christmas Carol on November 7, running through December 27 with every November performance at $30.
Five Miles Before the Turkey: Port Washington's Thanksgiving Run Opens Its 51st Year
by Long Island Wave ·The 51st Port Washington Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile Run starts at Manorhaven Beach Park on November 26 at 8:30 a.m. Early registration runs through October 31.
Coast Guard Cadets Cross the Sound to Sing at Horton Point Lighthouse on Sunday
by Long Island Wave ·The Cadet Chorale from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy performs a free outdoor concert at Horton Point Lighthouse in Southold on Sunday, October 25 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday Music Through April and a Saturday With Germany and Austria: Enology's Winter Calendar
by Long Island Wave ·Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James has live music every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. into April, plus a Germany and Austria wine class on November 14.
Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell and the Dead: November at Bay Shore's Boulton Center
by Long Island Wave ·Bay Shore's Boulton Center books eight November shows: Led Zeppelin, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead tributes, a 70s songbook night and two benefit shows.
Guild Hall Hangs Its 86th Members Show on November 8, and Last Year's Winner Gets His Solo
by Long Island Wave ·Guild Hall's 86th Artist Members Exhibition opens November 8 in East Hampton with 300-plus local artists, beside the solo show Sag Harbor folk artist Michael A. Butler earned by winning the 85th.
Sag Harbor Lines Up for the Ragamuffin Parade Sunday, Then a Pumpkin Trail on Halloween
by Long Island Wave ·Sag Harbor's Ragamuffin Parade steps off Nassau Street October 25 at 1 p.m., ending at a Whaling Museum carnival, with the village Pumpkin Trail following October 31.
Witches and Warlocks Take Over Northport's Main Street on Wednesday Night
by Long Island Wave ·Northport Village hosts Witches and Warlocks Night on Main October 21 from 5 to 9 p.m., with deals, giveaways and a raffle along Main Street.
The Garden City Bird Sanctuary Reopens After Dark for Two Nights of Haunted Hikes
by Long Island Wave ·The Garden City Bird Sanctuary opens after dark October 23 and 24 for Haunted Hikes, a $10 fundraiser on its nine acres off Tanners Pond Road.
Trick-or-Treating Among the Warbirds: Farmingdale's Airpower Museum Hosts Fright Takes Flight October 24
by Long Island Wave ·The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale fills its hangar at Republic Airport with trick-or-treat stations, a haunted house and a tram ride on October 24.
A Mansion Ball, a Dog Costume Party and a Night in the Woods Close October at Sands Point Preserve
by Long Island Wave ·Sands Point Preserve ends October with a Halloween ball at Hempstead House, a trunk or treat for dogs, an overnight survival program and a full moon hike.
The Whaling Museum Stages a Victorian Seance for Adults, Then a Ghost Fair for Kids
by Long Island Wave ·The Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor hosts an adults-only Victorian Halloween night October 23 and a family Haunted Boo-seum October 25.
Booker T. Jones Brings Green Onions and a Hammond B3 to Riverhead on Sunday
by Long Island Wave ·Booker T. Jones plays The Suffolk in Riverhead on Sunday, October 25 at 7 p.m., a quartet show built on his Hammond B3 and the Stax songbook. Tickets $45 to $89.
Fossils, Gemstones and 27 Dealers: Freeport’s Gem Show Returns This Weekend
by Long Island Wave ·The Freeport Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show runs October 24 and 25 at the Freeport Recreation Center, with about 27 dealers and $6 admission for adults.
A Live Orchestra Plays Ghostbusters at Tilles Center on Tuesday
by Long Island Wave ·Tilles Center screens the 1984 Ghostbusters with its score played live on Tuesday, October 20, with Ecto-1 photos and a costume contest before the show.
A Free Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides and Food Trucks Fill Marjorie Post Park on October 24
by Long Island Wave ·The Town of Oyster Bay's free Family Fall and Halloween Festival runs Saturday, October 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa.
A $20 Surf Classic in Fred Golofaro's Memory Takes Over South Shore Beaches Friday
by Long Island Wave ·The Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic runs October 23 to 25, with $20 entry, striped bass and bluefish prizes and Sunday awards at Captree State Park.
Night Ranger Will Play Patchogue Theatre on January 16
by Long Island Wave ·Night Ranger plays Patchogue Theatre on Jan. 16, 2027. Tickets are on sale now, $87 to $242, with a VIP meet and greet package available.
A 1731 Meeting House in Jamesport Has a Full Fall of Music, Starting Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·The 1731 Jamesport Meeting House hosts East End Jazz on Oct. 24, then a choir, a live album debut and free December carols in its fall season.
At Belmont Lake After Dark, the Haunted Trail Picks You Up in a Terror Cart
by Long Island Wave ·I-CON's Terrifying Trails sends riders through Belmont Lake State Park in driven Terror Carts, with movie screenings and live shows. Two weekends remain.
Dragon Boats and a First Drone Show: Great Neck's Moon Festival Is Sunday at Steppingstone Park
by Long Island Wave ·The Great Neck Park District's first Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 to 8 p.m. at Steppingstone Park: dragon boats, music, food and a drone show.
Vote for Stony Brook Village's Scarecrows by Oct. 25, Then Come Back for a Halloween 5K and Festival
by Long Island Wave ·Vote in Stony Brook Village Center's 36th Scarecrow Competition through Oct. 25. Winners are named Oct. 31 at a free festival that follows a new village 5K.
Port Jefferson Closes Its Harvest Festival Sunday, and 13 Restaurants Line Up a Chowder Crawl Next
by Long Island Wave ·Port Jefferson's Harvest Festival has hay rides, a pumpkin patch and a pie contest Sunday. A 13-stop Chowder Crawl follows Oct. 24 and trick or treat Oct. 31.
The Smithtown Historical Society Built a Haunted Trail Past Its Farm Animals
by Long Island Wave ·The Smithtown Historical Society debuts a family haunted trail with trick or treating and farm animals on East Main Street, Oct. 23 to 25. Tickets are $10.
The Girl Scouts Are Handing Camp Edey in Bayport Over to Disney Villains on October 24
by Long Island Wave ·Girl Scouts of Suffolk County host the third Ghoul Scout Halloween Happenin' at Bayport's Camp Edey Oct. 24: crafts, boating, archery and a spooky trail.
West Sayville Sets a Boat on Fire Friday Night. It Has Done This 35 Times Before.
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Maritime Museum's 36th annual Halloween Boat Burning is Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 9:30 p.m. in West Sayville. Admission is $5, kids 5 and under free.
Worth the Train Ride: The NEWLIFE Wellness Summit & Expo Comes to Times Square, Nov. 7-8
by Long Island Wave ·About 100 speakers and exhibitors on longevity, biohacking and holistic health fill the Hyatt Regency in Times Square, a short LIRR ride for Long Islanders.
Santa Is Coming Back to the Barn, and Every Photo Helps the Townwide Fund of Huntington
by Long Island Wave ·Len Marks Photography's 17th annual Santa sessions return to Huntington's historic Conklin Barn Nov. 21-22, benefiting the Townwide Fund of Huntington.
Your Long Island Weekend: Oyster Fest, a Brand-New Garden and a Bakery's 95th Birthday Party
by Long Island Wave ·Six plans for the weekend: Oyster Bay's 43rd Oyster Fest, the new Oudolf Garden at Planting Fields, Greenport's Maritime Festival and a free 95th birthday party.
Two Drive-Through Holiday Light Shows This Year: Nassau Coliseum Joins Riverhead's, Now in Calverton
by Long Island Wave ·A new drive-through Holiday Light Show opens at Nassau Coliseum on November 20, and the Riverhead show moves to Calverton for its ninth season. Dates, tickets and tips.
Greenport's Maritime Festival Finally Sails This Weekend, Cardboard Boats and All
by Long Island Wave ·The 36th Greenport Maritime Festival runs October 16 to 18: a harborfront gala, a maritime parade, a work boat race, sea shanties and a porgy filleting record attempt.
Anthony Anderson and Kelsey Grammer Are Coming to Greenport for the North Fork TV Festival
by Long Island Wave ·The North Fork TV Festival returns to Greenport's Sound View October 21 and 22 with Anthony Anderson, Kelsey Grammer and a pilot competition that spots stars early.
LuminoCity Returns to Eisenhower Park With Its First Train Ride Through the Lights
by Long Island Wave ·The holiday lights festival returns to East Meadow November 11 through January 3 with four themed worlds, a 40-foot tree and the new Lumi Express train ride.
East Rockaway's 1930 Bank Is a Theater Now, and the Vault Pours the Drinks
by Long Island Wave ·A former actor and his wife spent six years turning the old East Rockaway National Bank on Main Street into a 90-seat playhouse. The vault became the bar.
Blue Öyster Cult's Albert Bouchard Brings His Imaginos Saga Home to Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·The Blue Öyster Cult co-founder celebrates 'Imaginos IV' at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame on Oct. 17, with a film preview and a meet and greet.
Billy Preston, Kenny Loggins and a Setauket Teen Take Top Honors at the LIMEHOF Film Festival
by Long Island Wave ·The second LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival in Stony Brook named 14 winners, from Billy Preston and Kenny Loggins to a 15-year-old from Setauket.
Huntington's Fall Festival Returns Friday: Four Days of Carnival, Food and Music at Heckscher Park
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Fall Festival returns to Huntington's Heckscher Park October 9 to 12 with a full carnival, live music, food trucks and vendor rows.
To God's Ear, a Film Shot on the North Fork, Screens at the Avram in Southampton October 24
by Long Island Wave ·Stan Schofield's To God's Ear, a North Fork-made drama about grief, friendship and a healing horse, screens Oct. 24 at the Avram Theater in Southampton, with a director Q&A.
Mill Neck's Apple Festival Turns 70, and the Manor Gates Open October 10 and 11
by Long Island Wave ·Apples, cider donuts and 50 vendors return to the Gold Coast manor October 10 and 11, as the North Shore's oldest fall tradition turns 70.
Long Island’s Biggest Car Show Gets Its Beach Day Back Saturday at TOBAY
by Long Island Wave ·Car Show Long Island’s TOBAY Beach Fall Classic, pushed back a week by the nor’easter, runs Saturday, October 3 from 11 to 4 with free admission, hundreds of cars and a shuttle from Jones Beach.
Oyster Fest Returns October 17 and 18, and This Year Your Empty Shells Go Back Into the Harbor
by Long Island Wave ·The East Coast's largest waterfront festival returns to Oyster Bay October 17-18, and a town shell recycling push turns the weekend's empties into new reef.
What the Nor'easter Canceled, Moved and Left Alone on Long Island This Weekend
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Fair went dark Saturday, Belmont called off both race days and Syosset's street fair jumped to November. The weekend, redrawn.
Six Weekend Plans That Can Take the Rain, From a Film Marathon in Stony Brook to a Title Chase in Central Islip
by Long Island Wave ·A storm is headed for the weekend, so here are six Long Island plans that can handle it: a music film festival, the Ducks at home, the 184-year-old Long Island Fair and more.
Five Nights of Light: MoCA L.I.ghts Returns to Downtown Patchogue October 22
by Long Island Wave ·Patchogue's after-dark projection festival returns October 22 to 26, free, with artworks lighting building facades and pop-up galleries across downtown.
Scare Season Opens Across Long Island, From a $25 Charity Walk to Five Haunted Houses in One Park
by Long Island Wave ·Bayville is already screaming, and Friday night Wading River, Bellport and Melville join in. Long Island's 2026 haunted attractions, with real dates and prices.
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Cow Harbor Day, Belmont Reopens and Three Oktoberfests at Once
by Long Island Wave ·Cow Harbor weekend takes over Northport, Belmont Park runs its first fall races, dragon boats fill Port Jefferson harbor and Oktoberfest opens in triplicate.
Fire Island's First Film Festival Starts Friday, Inside the Oldest Gay Summer Theater in America
by Long Island Wave ·The first Grove and Pines Film Festival brings 42 shorts and four features to Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines September 18 to 20, in two historic venues.
Oktoberfest on Long Island Opens September 19, and One Saturday Holds Three of Them
by Long Island Wave ·Three Oktoberfests land on September 19 alone, and the season runs to mid October. Where Long Island raises its steins, Farmingdale to Franklin Square.
Deer Park's Geiger Park Turned Into a Free Open-Air Museum. Huntington Gets It Next.
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Public Arts Festival has Geiger Park in Deer Park lined with six-foot artworks through Oct. 4, then moves to Huntington's Heckscher Park Oct. 9.
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Garlic in Riverhead, a Carnival in East Northport and 500 Drones Over Commack
by Long Island Wave ·Fall festival season opens all at once: the East Northport Festival, a garlic festival in Riverhead, street fairs in Rocky Point and Babylon, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Hicks Nurseries' Fall Festival Opens Saturday for Year 51, and a Skeleton Family Has Moved In
by Long Island Wave ·Hicks Nurseries opens its 51st Fall Festival September 12 in Westbury: free admission, Otto the Ghost, a new Skeleton Estate Garden and a market of themed shops.
Everybody Still Loves Raymond: The Barone Living Room Is Staying in Stony Brook Into 2027
by Long Island Wave ·LIMEHOF is keeping its walk-in Barone house exhibit in Stony Brook Village into 2027, just as Everybody Loves Raymond turns 30 this Saturday.
Things to Do on Long Island This Labor Day Weekend: An 80th Powwow, a Village Turning 100 and Billy Joel's Second Voice
by Long Island Wave ·The Shinnecock Powwow turns 80, Island Park caps its centennial with fireworks, and Mike DelGuidice plays free on the sand: your Labor Day weekend plans.
Wyandanch Plaza Becomes an Open-Air Cinema on September 12
by Long Island Wave ·The free Q31 Film Festival returns September 12 with Caribbean and Latinx films, filmmaker talks, live performances and DJs from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Wyandanch LIRR.
Island Park Turns 100 the Same Month Its San Gennaro Feast Turns 56
by Long Island Wave ·Island Park's San Gennaro Feast returns September 10 to 13 on Long Beach Road, the parish feast's 56th year landing in the village's centennial.
Thursday Night Music and a Saturday Wine School: The Fall Calendar at Enology in Saint James
by Long Island Wave ·Enology Wine Bar & Bistro in Saint James lines up Thursday night live music, three Saturday wine classes and a September benefit dinner for fall 2026.
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Willie Nelson at 93, Apple Season Opens and a $400,000 Grand Prix
by Long Island Wave ·Willie Nelson at Jones Beach, apple season opening on Sound Avenue, 30 years of Riverhead trains and the Hampton Classic's $400,000 Grand Prix finale.
The Pridwin Is Ending Summer With Shelter Island's First Seafood Fête
by Long Island Wave ·The Pridwin on Shelter Island hosts its first annual Seafood Fête over Labor Day weekend: oysters and Champagne Sept. 5, a waterfront lobster cookout Sept. 6.
Riverhead's First Haunted Walking Tour Reopens a 1932 Murder Nobody Ever Solved
by Long Island Wave ·Downtown Riverhead's first haunted walking tour runs Oct. 10, 17 and 24, retelling the unsolved 1932 Corn Doctor murder with live actors. Tickets are $20.
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Caber Tosses, Loukoumades and the Hampton Classic's Opening Day
by Long Island Wave ·Highland games at Old Westbury Gardens, four nights of Greek festival in Port Jefferson, a lighthouse you reach by boat and the Hampton Classic's opening day.
A Potato Festival Is Coming to the Campus That Taught Long Island to Farm
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Potato Festival comes to Farmingdale State College September 26 and 27 with free admission, a potato food court, carnival rides and a beer garden.
The Over 50 Fair Returns to the Melville Hilton on September 27 With Over Eighty Booths and Twenty Free Classes
by Long Island Wave ·The Over 50 Fair returns to the Huntington Hilton in Melville for a seventeenth year with over eighty exhibitors, free screenings and a $7 advance ticket.
The Amistad Came Ashore at Montauk in 1839. The Week That Remembers It Is Back August 26
by Long Island Wave ·Remembering La Amistad 1839 returns to Montauk August 26 to 29 with a shoreline ceremony at Culloden Point, a workshop, an evening celebration and a film screening.
Zebra Turns 50 With Two Nights in Patchogue and Its First New Album Since 2003
by Long Island Wave ·Long Island's adopted power trio plays the Patchogue Theatre on November 13 and 14, the same month its first studio album in 23 years is due to arrive.
A Billy Joel Interview From 1971, Lost for Half a Century, Premieres as a Film in Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·A reel-to-reel of Billy Joel at 22, taped at WCWP in 1971 and lost for decades, opens LIMEHOF's documentary film festival in Stony Brook September 25.
Northport's Bookstore and Its Theater Are Starting a Literary Series, and Lidia Bastianich Is on the Bill
by Long Island Wave ·Northport Books and the John W. Engeman Theater launch the Northport Literary Series this fall: Laura Lynne Jackson on October 12, Lidia Bastianich on November 18.
Sayville Has Its Own International Film Festival Now, and Melissa Joan Hart Is on the Guest List
by Long Island Wave ·Sayville's first international film festival runs August 13 to 16 at Sayville Theater, with Melissa Joan Hart, Seth Gilliam, industry panels and premieres.
Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Pierogi Contests, Free Bluegrass and the Last Night of a 115-Year-Old Feast
by Long Island Wave ·Polish Town's pierogi contests, a free farm festival, oysters in Port Jefferson, bluegrass in Copiague and Westbury's feast finale: your weekend plan.
The Long Island Pizza Festival Just Put Tickets On Sale for Its Coliseum Debut
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Pizza Festival lands at the Nassau Coliseum plaza in Uniondale on Saturday, September 19, with dozens of Long Island pizzerias, four regional styles and Mike DelGuidice headlining. Tickets are on sale now.
Port Washington's 12-Year-Olds Are Two Wins From Williamsport. The Season Comes Down to Wednesday at 5 on ESPN.
by Long Island Wave ·PYA's 12U all-stars, first state champions in the program's history, face Darien Wednesday at 5 p.m. on ESPN, one win from the Metro Region final.
Riverhead Turns Its Streets Over to Polka This Weekend. The Polish Town Fair Is Back August 15 and 16.
by Long Island Wave ·The Polish Town Fair returns to Riverhead August 15 and 16, 2026 with polka on two stages, pierogi eating contests, a staged street wedding and a kids corner on Pulaski Street.
Five Bands, Food Trucks and a 250-Year-Old Farm: The Hallockville Hootenanny Is Free This Saturday
by Long Island Wave ·Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead hosts its free Hootenanny on Saturday, August 15 from noon to 7, with five bands, food trucks and vendors on Sound Avenue.
The Feast That Began With Nickels and a Borrowed Pickup Truck Returns to Westbury on Wednesday
by Long Island Wave ·The Maria SS. Dell'Assunta Society's 115th Feast of the Assumption runs August 12 to 15 at St. Brigid's in Westbury, closing with the Saturday procession.
Northport's 10K Sold Out Before August. The Rest of the Weekend Is Still Free.
by Long Island Wave ·Registration for the September 19 race has closed. Cow Harbor Day follows on September 20 with a noon parade, a 2 p.m. boat race and an America's 250th theme.
Greenport's Maritime Festival Is Back, and the People Who Run the Village's Shops Are Running It Now
by Long Island Wave ·After the East End Seaport Museum stepped back from 35 years of running it, a coalition of Greenport business owners took the festival on. Here is the full weekend.
Farmingdale Closes Main Street to Cars Twice More This Summer. Here Is How to Do It Right.
by Long Island Wave ·Music on Main shuts two blocks of Farmingdale's Main Street on August 6 and August 20 for free live music, food and vendors. Parking, timing and where to go.
Four Pipe Bands, a Caber Toss and a Gold Coast Estate: The Celtic Festival Returns August 22
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Celtic Festival and Highland Games runs August 22 at Old Westbury Gardens. Tickets, the lineup, the Highland Games and what to bring.
A Free Literacy Panel and Book Drive Lands in Hicksville on August 5. Admission Is One Book.
by Long Island Wave ·The Melville Chamber's NexGen Professionals group hosts a literacy panel and community book drive at The Book Fairies in Hicksville on Wednesday, August 5. Free, 8:30 a.m., registration required.
Long Island's Museum of Flight Is About to Fill Up With Arcade Cabinets
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns to the Cradle of Aviation Museum August 7 to 9, with three levels of arcades and a Nintendo 64 thirtieth anniversary.
The 39th Bellmore Family Street Festival Takes Over the Village in September
by Long Island Wave ·Four days of crafters, rides, live music and food across Bellmore Village, September 17 to 20, with full carnival and street festival hours.
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo Returns to the Cradle of Aviation This August
by Long Island Wave ·The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo takes over the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City Aug. 7 to 9, 2026, with three floors of arcades, tournaments, and a Nintendo 64 tribute.
Summer Country Barn Dance at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead
by Long Island Wave ·Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead hosts a Summer Country Barn Dance on July 25, with caller Chart Guthrie leading line dancing in the historic Naugles Barn.
Outdoor Shakespeare Returns to Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island
by Long Island Wave ·Sylvester Manor on Shelter Island hosts outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on July 25 and 26, with picnics welcome on the historic lawn.
Alive After Five Keeps Downtown Patchogue Alive on Thursday Nights
by Long Island Wave ·Patchogue’s Alive After Five street festival continues its 25th anniversary season on July 30, turning Main Street into a night of music, food, and vendors.
Great South Bay Music Festival Continues at Shorefront Park in Patchogue
by Long Island Wave ·The 18th annual Great South Bay Music Festival runs through July 26 at Shorefront Park, with Gov’t Mule, Bruce Hornsby, and My Morning Jacket headlining.
Mini-Van Demolition Derby Brings Chaos and Fun to Riverhead Raceway
by Long Island Wave ·Riverhead Raceway features a Mini-Van Demolition Derby on July 25 alongside its regular weekly racing divisions, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m.
Harry Chapin Tribute Concert Brings Long Island Musicians to Heckscher Park in Huntington
by Long Island Wave ·Dozens of Long Island musicians gathered at the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park for the annual "Just Wild About Harry" tribute concert and food drive.
Pirates and Mermaids Family Fun Day at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook
by Long Island Wave ·A free afternoon of pirate and mermaid adventure, a live stage show, crafts, and a food drive comes to the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook on July 26.
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Port Washington and North Hempstead Beach Park
by Long Island Wave ·Nearly 40 teams race brightly decorated dragon boats across Hempstead Harbor on July 25 at the second annual North Hempstead Beach Park festival.
The Long Island Fair Turns 184 This September at Old Bethpage Village Restoration
by Long Island Wave ·Started in 1842 on vacant lots and farmers' fields, the Long Island Fair is now the only county fair sanctioned by New York State for Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, and it returns to Old Bethpage Village Restoration September 25 through 27.
How a 1970s Road Race Idea Became One of the Country's Top 100 Runs in Northport
by Long Island Wave ·John Rakucewicz thought Northport's scenery would make for a good road race. Nearly 50 years later, the Great Cow Harbor 10K sells out every year, draws thousands of runners, and consistently ranks among Runner's World's top 100 races in the country.
The Hampton Bays St. Patrick's Day Parade: A Guide to the East End's Loudest March
by Long Island WaveThe Hampton Bays Hibernians march down Montauk Highway every March. The next parade is Saturday, March 20, 2027: route, how to march, and how to sponsor.
Top Winter Light Shows 🎄
by Long Island WaveWith the holiday season approaching it is never too early to get in the spirit! With the amazing decorations and light shows the holidays bring with them, there are truly magical experiences possible, even right here on…
STATTfest at the Salt Shack ~ 9/26 🍍🤘
by Long Island WaveCome join over 2,000 people to enjoy music, art, vendors, and pineapples as doors open at 10 a.m.! At this pineapple beach festival, live music will begin at 12 p.m. and run until 8 p.m. Music acts include local talent…
LI Fairs are Back in Action! 🎡
by Long Island WaveIt is with great joy that LI Fairs announces its returning schedule for the summer and fall of 2021! With many of the past fairs being rescheduled, the next few months will be filled with fun and exciting events. Keep…
Southampton Art Center is a Destination for Artistic and Educational Experiences 🎭
by Long Island WaveWith a strong desire to build their community through the arts, the Southampton Art Center has become a destination for great artistic and educational experiences. This center puts a large emphasis on inclusivity,…
Live Music Continuing Through the Summer at The Nutty Irishman 🎤
by Long Island WaveThe Nutty Irishman is holding true to their motto of “Cold beer, great music and a good time,” by hosting night after night of live music and entertainment throughout much of Summer, 2021. This includes Karaoke and…
Benedict Realty Group Sponsors In-Person Come Back of Queens World Film Festival 🎬
by Long Island WaveThe annual Queens World Film Festival will be returning with an in-person festival, making this event the 11th iteration of the festival. As noted by a press release from the Bronx-based Benedict Realty Group, the group…
Drive-in Movie Nights this Summer at Club 454 🍿
by Long Island WaveLooking for something new to do this summer with friends and family? Join Farmingville at Club 454 for candy, popcorn, and movies! Club 454 presents drive-in movie nights under the stars for all of Long Island to
Reflections: Art in the Park ✨
by Long Island WaveLong Island’s amazing “light art” installation, hosted by the Riverhead Business Improvement District, is making a return to Grangebel Park in Riverhead this year. This pop-up is a walkable and interactive exhibition of…
Sag Harbor’s 2021 Arts & Crafts Fair Begins on June 19 🎭
by Long Island WaveOne of two yearly arts and crafts events sponsored by the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the 2021 Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, will begin on June 19, Father’s Day
Southampton Indigenous Perspectives Canoe Tour on June 19 🛶
by Long Island WaveThe Long Island Indigenous Perspectives Canoe Tour, hosted by the Southampton History Museum, will be held on June 19. The event, which is set to launch from Conscience Point, will cover the oral histories of local…
Long Beach Farmers’ Market is in Session 🍅
by Long Island WaveThe Long Beach Farmers’ Market kicked off for the season on Saturday, May 29 at Kennedy Plaza at 1 W Chester St. It will host a series of local vendors each Wednesday and Saturday, lasting into the fall season. The…
Roslyn Farmers' Market Kicks off its 2021 Season 🥧
by Long Island WaveThe Roslyn Farmers’ Market officially kicked off for the season on Wednesday, June 2 at Christopher Morley Park. From now through December 29, you can visit the market every Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. The…
The Weekly Farmingdale Farmers’ Market has Started Again for Another Season 🍎
by Long Island WaveJoin Farmingdale Village every Sunday starting June 6, 2021 to November 21, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for The Farmers’ Market by Schneider’s Farm. Shop a great selection of produce, vegetables, and plenty more offered…
Long Island Vegan Pop-Up Event 🥬
by Long Island WaveCalling all Long Island vegans! Stop into the Long Island Vegan Pop-Up this summer to enjoy some treats from vegan food trucks and vendors from all over the Island. The June schedule offers two different pop-up dates,…
Check Out the Huntington Antique Shop Hop this Sunday, June 13 🏺
by Long Island WaveThe Huntington Antique Shop Hop will return this Sunday, June 13 after a hiatus last year. Plan to visit your favorite Huntington antique stores and dealers between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Shop Hop event had its first…
The Art League of Long Island Awakens With new Exhibitions and Classes 🎨
by Long Island WaveThe Art League of Long Island has played a major role in the local art scene since its inception as the Huntington Township Art League. The League was formed in the early 1950s out of artists seeking a shared space both…
5 Family-Friendly Activities for Father’s Day 2021 👨👧👦
by Long Island WaveFather's Day 2021 promises to be part of a great summer. Here are a few Long Island events built around family togetherness and new adventures.
Two Day Artisan Fair Coming to Southampton Arts Center 🎨
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Southampton Arts Center , Interconnection II by Scott Bluedorn The Southampton Arts Center will be holding an artisan fair spanning over two days from Saturday, June 26 through Sunday, June 27. Visitors…
Vintage, Vinyl & Handmade Outdoor Market Coming to Port Washington 👩🎨
by Long Island WaveAn assortment of small local businesses will be banding together on Saturday, June 26 for the Vintage, Vinyl & Handmade Outdoor Market in Port Washington. At the market, you can expect to shop merchandise from a variety…
The Westhampton Beach Project Announces a Night of Music, Ballet and Modern Dance for July
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: American Ballet Theater , The Westhampton Beach Project The Westhampton Beach Project will hold its third annual event this year on July 30 and July 31. The free event will introduce attendees to a…
Take Part in the Sweetbriar Nature Center Turtle Walk on June 5 and 6
by Long Island WaveThe Sweetbriar Nature Center will be holding their Turtle Walk event on June 5 and 6, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join them at 62 Eckernkamp Dr. in Smithtown to meet and protect some of the non-releasable…
Empire State Ride Long Island Cancer Research Fundraiser Starting July 24
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Empire State Ride Long Island “Pick your route, grab your bike and get ready to make a difference together in the lives of those touched by cancer,” Empire State Ride Long Island. Empire State Ride Long…
Babylon Village Farmers Market Readies for Summer Season
by Long Island WaveBabylon Village Farmers Market opened earlier than usual on May 3, 2021. This opening was a welcome sight for the community, bringing fresh produce and more to the village. While the trials of the pandemic have been…
Smithtown Spring Craft Fair to be Held on May 29
by Long Island WaveThe much-anticipated Smithtown Spring Craft Fair will be held on Smithtown Historical Society grounds, bringing over a hundred exhibitors to the space in a showcase of unique creative arts. The outdoor fair will take…
Second Annual Babylon Pride Parade to be Held on June 6
by Long Island WaveFollowing the success of Babylon Village’s first-ever pride parade in 2020, a second has been announced for June 6, 2021. This spectacular event, which will close down the village to accommodate a parade of cars as well…
Annual Memorial Day Parade Returns to Levittown
by Long Island WaveJoin the Levittown community in celebrating those who fought for our country at the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade, which will take place on May 31, 2021. Leading the parade will be members of the American Legion…
Brand New Community Art Market opening up in Amityville Village May 15
by Long Island Wave-Photo Credit: Amityville Chamber A new attraction promoting local crafts, poetry and music will debut in Amityville this month. In collaboration with local art organization Colored Colors, the Amityville Village…
Northport Farmers' Market to Return for the Season June 5
by Long Island WaveThe Northport Farmers’ Market will reopen for the 2021 summer season on June 5. The Northport Chamber of Commerce made the announcement on its Facebook page . The Northport Farmers market will be open between 8 a.m. and…
Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay to Host Virtual Book Launch
by Long Island WaveThe Town of Oyster Bay’s Raynham Hall Museum will be hosting a virtual book launch on May 3, complete with a lecture from journalist, historian, and author Bill Bleyer. The launch event pertains to Bill Bleyer’s new…
Month-Long Pet Food Drive for Long Island Cares Kicks Off
by Long Island WaveIn collaboration with Senator Phil Boyle, Long Island Cares will be holding its Pet Food Drive from April 12 to May 14. All donations can be dropped off at Senator Boyle’s office at 94 W. Main St. in Bay Shore via the…
Bethpage Air Show Returns to Jones Beach for Memorial Day Weekend 2021
by Long Island WaveAfter a 2020 in-person hiatus due to the pandemic, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will return for the 2021 Memorial Day weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30. This year’s show will…
Sayville Farmers' Market set to Open May 1
by Long Island WaveThe greatly anticipated 2021 opening of the Sayville Farmers’ Market is soon to come. Last month, the market announced its opening date of May 1 on its Facebook page. It will be in its usual spot at the Islip Grange at…
Touched by the Light Studio Presents: Trauma Release: Meditation & Healing
by Long Island WaveBayard Cutting Arboretum will be hosting Touched by the Light Studio for its Trauma Release: Meditation and Healing workshop twice in the month of May. Those interested will have opportunities to join the workshop on…
Babylon Village Welcomes Spring with Spring Shop and Dine Event
by Long Island WaveSpring is finally here, and with it comes a great opportunity to eat, shop, enjoy the weather, and support your favorite local businesses. Spring is finally here, and with it comes a great opportunity to eat, shop,…
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