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Port Jefferson

A harbor village on the North Shore, in the Town of Brookhaven.

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November 9, 2026
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Theatre Three's Christmas Carol Opens Saturday in Port Jefferson, and Every November Seat Is $30
Lifestyle

Theatre Three's Christmas Carol Opens Saturday in Port Jefferson, and Every November Seat Is $30

by Long Island Wave ·

Theatre Three's annual A Christmas Carol, adapted by Jeffrey Sanzel, runs Nov. 7 to Dec. 27 on Main Street in Port Jefferson, with $30 tickets for all of November.

Port Jefferson's 30th Dickens Festival Is Set for Dec. 5 and 6, and the Village's Holiday Run Starts Before Thanksgiving
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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.

Carl Sagan, Six Boston Friends and a Space Architect: Port Jefferson's Documentary Series Returns October 29
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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.

Port Jefferson Closes Its Harvest Festival Sunday, and 13 Restaurants Line Up a Chowder Crawl Next
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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.

Hanover Bank Opens on Osborn Avenue, Its First Branch East of Port Jefferson
Business

Hanover Bank Opens on Osborn Avenue, Its First Branch East of Port Jefferson

by Long Island Wave ·

Hanover Community Bank opened its eleventh branch at 205 Osborn Avenue in Riverhead, its third Suffolk location and its first on the East End.

Alluring Age Heads East: Free Consultations With Dr. Luis Fandos in Port Jefferson, Three Fridays Only
Health

Alluring Age Heads East: Free Consultations With Dr. Luis Fandos in Port Jefferson, Three Fridays Only

by Long Island Wave ·

West Islip's Alluring Age brings Dr. Luis Fandos to The Wellness Stop in Port Jefferson for complimentary consultations on Oct. 23, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Spots are limited.

Local's Cafe Has Poured Port Jefferson's Coffee Since 2016. Starting Tuesday It Can Pour Cocktails.
Business

Local's Cafe Has Poured Port Jefferson's Coffee Since 2016. Starting Tuesday It Can Pour Cocktails.

by Long Island Wave ·

The health-focused coffee shop at 106 E Main St can serve beer, wine and spirits starting September 1, after a decade of lattes and quinoa bowls.

Port Jefferson Has Borrowed $5.2 Million for Its Bluff. The Wall at the Top Still Is Not Built.
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Port Jefferson Has Borrowed $5.2 Million for Its Bluff. The Wall at the Top Still Is Not Built.

by Long Island Wave ·

Nearly a decade in, the village is still waiting on redesign plans for the upper wall while storm damage, FEMA signoffs and a contractor dispute pile up.

Cheers to Savings: The Ultimate Guide to Port Jefferson's Best Happy Hour Deals
Food & Drink

Cheers to Savings: The Ultimate Guide to Port Jefferson's Best Happy Hour Deals

by Long Island Wave

Discover the top happy hour deals in Port Jefferson, Long Island, featuring budget-friendly food and drink specials. Raise a glass to good times and great

Unwind and Imbibe in Port Jefferson Village: Top Bars to Experience the Town's Vibrant Nightlife
Food & Drink

Unwind and Imbibe in Port Jefferson Village: Top Bars to Experience the Town's Vibrant Nightlife

by Long Island Wave

Explore the best bars in Port Jefferson Village and immerse yourself in the lively nightlife scene, with must-visit spots such as Billie's 1890 Saloon, Tommy's Place, Spycoast, and Tara

Slurp Ramen Serves Up Japanese-Style Ramen in Port Jefferson 🍜
Food & Drink

Slurp Ramen Serves Up Japanese-Style Ramen in Port Jefferson 🍜

by Long Island Wave

Located in Port Jefferson Village, Slurp Ramen is serving Japanese-style ramen right here on Long Island. The shop’s origins come from a lack of awareness and understanding about ramen outside the well-known instant…

Port Jefferson’s Movies on the Harbor start July 13 🍿
Lifestyle

Port Jefferson’s Movies on the Harbor start July 13 🍿

by Long Island Wave

Port Jefferson will be hosting a series of outdoor movie showings at Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park beginning July 13,

Prohibition in Port Jefferson Serves Creativity and Summertime Beach Concessions 🍻
Food & Drink

Prohibition in Port Jefferson Serves Creativity and Summertime Beach Concessions 🍻

by Long Island Wave

Established in 2019, Prohibition in Port Jefferson has brought along with it one of the most unique menus on Long Island. This extends from their food to a plentiful variety of cocktails that have been impressing LI…

Cozy Wine Bar Takes Over Former Donut Shop in Port Jefferson Village
Food & Drink

Cozy Wine Bar Takes Over Former Donut Shop in Port Jefferson Village

by Long Island Wave

B.Y.O.G Wine Bar is opening its doors on 250 East Main St. in Port Jefferson in early June. Owner Lisa Harri, will open this wine bar in the location of her former donut shop, known as East Main and Main. This is…

Port Jefferson Farmers' Market is Up and Running for the Season
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Port Jefferson Farmers' Market is Up and Running for the Season

by Long Island Wave

The Port Jefferson Farmers’ Market opened up its outdoor spring and summer market on Sunday, May 2. Located at Port Jefferson’s Harborfront Park, the market will operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through…

New Affordable Housing coming to Port Jefferson in 2022
Lifestyle

New Affordable Housing coming to Port Jefferson in 2022

by Long Island Wave

-Photo Credit: Conifer Developers With the help of partner Conifer Realty & Developers, Port Jefferson is making movements toward having affordable housing at 1615 Main St. by 2022. Demolition for what will be known as…

Ginny Marie Schooner is Setting Sail in Port Jefferson for the 2021 Summer Season
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Ginny Marie Schooner is Setting Sail in Port Jefferson for the 2021 Summer Season

by Long Island Wave

The Ginny Marie Schooner is returning for its second season in the Port Jefferson Harbor. Commanded by Captain Brian Murphy, the Ginny Marie Schooner will offer cruises out of Harborfront Park seven days a week for up…

P.J. Harbour Club is the new Occupant of former Due Baci Space in Port Jefferson
Food & Drink

P.J. Harbour Club is the new Occupant of former Due Baci Space in Port Jefferson

by Long Island Wave

A brand new dining experience is making its way to Port Jefferson this spring. P.J. Harbour Club, which is set to occupy the former location of Due Baci at 154 West Broadway, will offer Italian cuisine with an emphasis…

The Volleyball Team Two North Fork Villages Share Is One Win From a Suffolk Title
Lifestyle

The Volleyball Team Two North Fork Villages Share Is One Win From a Suffolk Title

by Long Island Wave ·

Greenport/Southold girls volleyball swept Mattituck to reach the Suffolk Class C final. The Porters play Port Jefferson November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at SCCC Brentwood.

Theatre Three Puts Scrooge Back on Main Street for a 42nd Year Starting November 7
Events

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.

Tacos at the Old Relish: Ditch Is Making Kings Park Its Third Beach Town
Food & Drink

Tacos at the Old Relish: Ditch Is Making Kings Park Its Third Beach Town

by Long Island Wave ·

The Montauk-inspired surf shack behind Ditch in Bay Shore and Port Jefferson has bought Kings Park's former Relish diner for restaurant number three.

The LIRR Just Bought 46 Acres in Port Jefferson Station for $10
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The LIRR Just Bought 46 Acres in Port Jefferson Station for $10

by Long Island Wave ·

The MTA closed on 46 acres of the old Lawrence Aviation property for ten dollars, keeping the path open for electric trains on the Port Jefferson Branch.

Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Cow Harbor Day, Belmont Reopens and Three Oktoberfests at Once
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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.

Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend: Caber Tosses, Loukoumades and the Hampton Classic's Opening Day
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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.