Family-Friendly North Fork Events
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Circus Splendiferous at Peconic Community School (a show and workshop)
Peconic Community School will welcome Circus Splendiferous back to campus Friday, September 18th, for another outdoor performance and hands-on workshop for children of all ages. Prepare to be delighted by a 45-minute show, followed by a one-hour interactive workshop with the performers where children will learn circus skills like juggling, spinning and clowning for themselves!
Tickets will be available at the gate with a suggested donation of $25 per family. Please bring your own outdoor seating. Light refreshments will be available on site for purchase.
Circus Splendiferous is a professional traveling circus troupe including aerialists, clowns, jugglers, tight wire dancers and more!
What: Circus Splendiferous Show and Workshop
When: Friday, September 18th, 5:30pm
Where: Peconic Community School, 27685 Main Road, Cutchogue, NY 11935
Tickets: Available at the gate with suggested $25/family donation
Harbes Farm Jamesport Sunflower Festival
Head to Harbes Sunflower Festival at Harbes Farms Jamesport, Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20 from 9am-6pm. Located at 1223 NY25 (Rte, 25), Jamesport NY 11947.
Don’t miss two fun-filled days of fall fun and SUNFLOWERS! Get lost in a breathtaking sea of golden-yellow as you wander through the sunflowers. Don’t forget to grab those sunflower selfies!
There’ll be FREE LIVE MUSIC in our courtyard both days from 1-5 pm.
International Observe the Moon Night 2026 at Custer Institute
Join for this annual celebration of the moon with music, stargazing, and guest speaker Randall DiGiuseppe at Custer Institute in Southold. Learn about the moon, stargaze, listen to live music, and celebrate with friends and family.
Tickets: $10 Adult, $5 Children Under 16
Harbes Farm Jamesport Sunflower Festival
Head to Harbes Sunflower Festival at Harbes Farms Jamesport, Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20 from 9am-6pm. Located at 1223 NY25 (Rte, 25), Jamesport NY 11947.
Don’t miss two fun-filled days of fall fun and SUNFLOWERS! Get lost in a breathtaking sea of golden-yellow as you wander through the sunflowers. Don’t forget to grab those sunflower selfies!
There’ll be FREE LIVE MUSIC in our courtyard both days from 1-5 pm.
Greenport Maritime Festival
Tons to do for families, kids, and more. See the complete schedule here. Parade on Saturday, 9/26 @ 11 AM.
Greenport Maritime Festival
Tons to do for families, kids, and more. See the complete schedule here. Parade on Saturday, 9/26 @ 11 AM.
Calm Mind for Busy Kids Lab - Mindfulness for kids
Children ages 8–12 are invited to join Mattituck Laurel Library’s Calm Mind for Busy Kids Lab on Tuesday, September 15 at 4:00 PM.
Through mindful breathing, grounding activities, and gentle stretches, kids will explore simple well-being skills they can use every day—all while moving, exploring, and having fun.
North Fork Foodie Tour
Join to celebrate 20 years of the North Fork Foodie Tour 🌾🎉
Spend the day moving through farms 🚜, vineyards 🍇, and local producers across the region. Walk the grounds, see how things are done, and connect with the people behind it.
Build your own route across dozens of stops 🗺️ and take it all in on your own time, with demos 🎤, talks, and access you don’t usually get.
📅 September 13, 2026
🎟️ TICKETS HERE
Garlic Festival at Waterdrinker North Fork
The Long Island Garlic Festival is all about celebrating the harvest season, supporting local vendors, enjoying great garlic, and most of all, having fun on our 40 acre farm.
Tiptoe through the Pumpkin Patch, get lost in the Corn Maze, go on a Garlic Scavenger Hunt, board the Waterdrinker Hay Ride… and let’s not forget about all the GARLICKY goodness at the Vendor Market!
Admission $20/person.
Garlic Festival at Waterdrinker North Fork
The Long Island Garlic Festival is all about celebrating the harvest season, supporting local vendors, enjoying great garlic, and most of all, having fun on our 40 acre farm.
Tiptoe through the Pumpkin Patch, get lost in the Corn Maze, go on a Garlic Scavenger Hunt, board the Waterdrinker Hay Ride… and let’s not forget about all the GARLICKY goodness at the Vendor Market!
Admission $20/person.
Art Lab at Hotel Moraine
Children of all ages are invited to explore, create, and bring their unique ideas to life using recycled and upcycled materials in this monthly open art session by Artfully Long Island and Petite North Fork at Hotel Moraine in Greenport, NY.
Adults are also welcome to create alongside their child.
Sunday, September 6
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Hotel Moraine, Greenport
$15/artist
Nature Scavenger Hunt with Group for the East End
Join Group for the East End for a family-friendly scavenger hunt at Downs Farm Preserve. We’ll explore the late summer/early fall trails in search of natural treasures.
This event will be entirely outdoors, so please dress appropriately for tick and poison ivy exposure.
Registration required as space is limited.
For more information, contact Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.
Riverhead Railroad Festival
RIVERHEAD RAILROAD FESTIVAL 2026!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The annual Riverhead Railroad Festival is ALMOST HERE!!! Thanks to the efforts of the Railroad Museum of Long Island and Suffolk County, celebrate the 30TH ANNIVERSARY of the opening of the museum.
This year’s Railroad Festival will take place:
Saturday- Sunday, August 29-30th (10 a.m.- 4 p.m)
At the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
Group for the East End: Trail Cleanup
Join Group for the East End outside for family-friendly a day of volunteer work at Pipes Cove Preserve. We’ll be removing invasive species, trash, and debris and laying down wood chips as part of the Bay to Sound Trails Initiative Phase 5 project.
Please bring work gloves and dress appropriately as this weather-dependent event takes place outdoors. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
The meeting location is located directly across from the intersection of Chapel Lane and Route 25.
For more information, please contact Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.
Riverhead Railroad Festival
RIVERHEAD RAILROAD FESTIVAL 2026!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The annual Riverhead Railroad Festival is ALMOST HERE!!! Thanks to the efforts of the Railroad Museum of Long Island and Suffolk County, celebrate the 30TH ANNIVERSARY of the opening of the museum.
This year’s Railroad Festival will take place:
Saturday- Sunday, August 29-30th (10 a.m.- 4 p.m)
At the Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead, New York.
VEME Studios: Kids' Maritime Parade Costumes
August 26th, 27th, 28th | 3PM-5PM
Kids ages 6 and up
Bring the spirit of the sea to life through creativity, community, and hands-on artmaking in celebration of the Greenport Maritime Festival. This program invites children to explore their imagination while connecting to the rich maritime heritage of Greenport.
Each child will have a unique creation to showcase during the parade and a deeper connection to art, storytelling, and the maritime identity that makes our town so special.
Book one or more dates to create a cohesive look for the maritime parade!
Register early: enrollment is limited to 12 students.
Wednesday August 26th, Umbrella Jellyfish
Thursday, August 27th, Under the Sea Crown
Friday, August 28th, Sea creature cape
Hosted at VEME Studios, 37 Front Street, Greenport NY (Bootleg alley)
For any questions, email veme.create@gmail.com
Sang Lee Children's Summer Workshop: Young Foragers
In our Young Foragers workshop, we invite your imaginative children to join our youth educators Trish & Cara for a food-centered class amongst the farm fields, greenhouses, and orchard!
This is a perfect morning activity for curious children to experience the tastes, smells, sounds, and feel of our certified organic farm in a whole new way. They will explore the practice of growing food while having fun outdoors, interacting with nature, and getting crafty!
This workshop will start with a body and mind check-in that will set the tone for the day, bringing more joy and mindfulness into their experience on the farm and beyond! In this workshop, students will go on an adventure through our fields and greenhouses, learning about and experiencing the fruiting crops, beehives, and tractors! Using foraged herbs and vegetables that are abundant, students will use their own paper to take home. In addition, students will enjoy a freshly foraged salad made up of edible weeds, vegetables, and herbs, allowing them to see the magic in even the most overlooked plants!
*Must be at least entering Kindergarten in the fall and be OK without parents for the 2 hours!
$80/child, ages 4-8
VEME Studios: Kids' Maritime Parade Costumes
August 26th, 27th, 28th | 3PM-5PM
Kids ages 6 and up
Bring the spirit of the sea to life through creativity, community, and hands-on artmaking in celebration of the Greenport Maritime Festival. This program invites children to explore their imagination while connecting to the rich maritime heritage of Greenport.
Each child will have a unique creation to showcase during the parade and a deeper connection to art, storytelling, and the maritime identity that makes our town so special.
Book one or more dates to create a cohesive look for the maritime parade!
Register early: enrollment is limited to 12 students.
Wednesday August 26th, Umbrella Jellyfish
Thursday, August 27th, Under the Sea Crown
Friday, August 28th, Sea creature cape
Hosted at VEME Studios, 37 Front Street, Greenport NY (Bootleg alley)
For any questions, email veme.create@gmail.com
VEME Studios: Kids' Maritime Parade Costumes
August 26th, 27th, 28th | 3PM-5PM
Kids ages 6 and up
Bring the spirit of the sea to life through creativity, community, and hands-on artmaking in celebration of the Greenport Maritime Festival. This program invites children to explore their imagination while connecting to the rich maritime heritage of Greenport.
Each child will have a unique creation to showcase during the parade and a deeper connection to art, storytelling, and the maritime identity that makes our town so special.
Book one or more dates to create a cohesive look for the maritime parade!
Register early: enrollment is limited to 12 students.
Wednesday August 26th, Umbrella Jellyfish
Thursday, August 27th, Under the Sea Crown
Friday, August 28th, Sea creature cape
Hosted at VEME Studios, 37 Front Street, Greenport NY (Bootleg alley)
For any questions, email veme.create@gmail.com