Steal My North Fork Itinerary for June
This month, we pay homage to the strawberry, welcome summer, try all things new, spend time on farms, and by the bay. Join our petite crew as we venture across the North Fork, doing all of the best things that June has to offer.
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Celebrating our favorite season at the Summer Solstice Celebration, Laurel
To call us “summer lovers” would be a gross understatement. Some usher in the New Year ready to go, while others bloom in spring; however, our family feels most renewed in summer. Because of that, we go big when celebrating the summer solstice. Presented by Mystic Collective at The Gardens at Beds & Borders, the celebration will feature Spiritual and wellness vendors, adorning hands with henna and hair with flowers, having a dance party around a maypole, community art projects, and live music. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at The Gardens at Beds & Borders in Laurel. Tickets cost $55/adult, free for children 12 and under. Buy your tickets here.
Hulling, gaming, and riding at the Mattituck Strawberry Festival, Mattituck
The 71st Annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns on Wednesday, June 17, through Sunday, June 21. We’ll be there with our friends and neighbors on Wednesday to participate in Hulling Night and to watch the North Fork’s Got Talent talent show from 6 to 8 p.m. Of course, we’ll catch some rides, play some games, and eat strawberry everything. On Wednesday night, there is no charge for admission, and ride bracelets cost $30/person. Admission and bracelet costs vary throughout the festival days. Visit mattituckstrawberryfestival.com for more info, including hours of admission, ticket costs, and the fireworks schedule. And, look out for a full event preview coming to Petite North Fork next week.
Going on a StoryWalk Tour of The Village Green, Cutchogue
Presented by the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, a newly installed 11-board StoryWalk tour throughout The Village Green offers children a way to experience local history in an engaging and understandable way. The storyboards tell the story of each of the Village Green’s buildings and what’s inside of them, as well as neighboring buildings, facilities, and history, including Fort Corchaug and the Indigenous people, in a family-friendly way. Let your kids lead the way and venture from board to board while learning about this very special place. The StoryWalk is free, open to all, and always open.
Not missing the opening of Third Culture Club, Orient
A brand new creative eatery serving artistic bites — with kid-friendly options — tucked in one of our favorite places, Orient Beach State Park? We are SO there! When I first saw the announcement that Third Culture Club would be opening in Orient, I was beyond excited for something new. Not just a restaurant, but a hub where creativity, culture, and cuisine meet, feels instantly refreshing and oh so needed. We can’t wait to visit with family and friends. Third Culture Club will have its soft opening on Friday, June 5, at noon. Follow them on Instagram for updates.
Spending a day filled with strawberries at Golden Acres Organic Farm, Jamesport
The sweetest day of the year is nearly here! On Saturday, June 6, Golden Acres Organic Farm is hosting a hands-on experience for people of all ages. The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with “Strawberries & Stories” — a read-aloud with Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, Maria Kata of Firefly Oasis, for kids ages 3 to 7. Also at 10 a.m., the u-pick strawberry fields will be open for picking. $12/quart, no field admission fees. Then, between 12 and 3 p.m., snack on strawberry shortcake made with fresh biscuits from Main Road Biscuits and strawberries from the field. The day concludes with a honey harvest from 4 to 6 p.m., where attendees will immerse themselves in a beekeeping experience as they jar their own honey. Learn more here.
Having dinner overlooking the farm at Wood-Fyred Fridays hosted at 8 Hands Farm, Cutchogue
Summer Friday night plans just got a whole lot easier! Every Friday from June 5 through September 25, Fyr & Salt will be hosting Wood-Fyred Fridays at 8 Hands Farm from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., or until sold out. There, we’ll nosh on a rotating menu of grilled dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, while sitting at the picnic tables overlooking the farm with friends and neighbors. Sign up for 8 Hands Farm’s newsletter to be in the know.
Creating rainbow collages and building stacking sculptures at Art Lab at Hotel Moraine, Greenport
Art Lab at Hotel Moraine, led by Nicole Roccaro of Artfully Long Island, invites artists of all ages, from tiny to teen, to create at their own pace using recycled and upcycled materials. The June session is planned for Sunday, the 14th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets cost $15/person and can be purchased here. This month’s session will feature creating rainbow collages and building stacking sculptures.
Dancing, eating, and shopping at the Greek Festival, Mattituck
Each summer, we look forward to attending the Annual Mattituck Greek Festival for incredible Greek food and pastries, traditional Greek music and dancing, shopping unique vendors at the flea market, and plenty of family-friendly fun. The Greek Festival, held on the grounds of the Transfiguration of Christ Church in Mattituck, is scheduled for Friday, June 26, from 3 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 10 p.m. The festival is free to attend and open to all. Opa!
Dedicating a Day for the Bay with Peconic Baykeeper and Surfrider Foundation, South Jamesport
As a Peconic Bay-obsessed family, we soak up every opportunity to learn more about the bay. On Saturday, June 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., we’ll head to South Jamesport Beach, where the Peconic Baykeeper and Surfrider Foundation will host their Annual Day for the Bay. There, we’ll listen to a bayside ecology talk, watch a demonstration of water quality testing, and partake in interactive educational activities. This event is family-friendly, free, and open to all with registration.
Kicking off the beloved weekly summer music series: Dances in the Park, Greenport
Monday nights are about to get a whole lot better with the return of “Monday Night Dances in the Park” beginning on June 29 and running through Labor Day. From 7 to 9 p.m., head to Mitchell Park in Greenport for live music, dancing, and community. Kicking off the series is our fav band, GUNK, along with Sweet Ride Long Island. Bring a picnic blanket, chairs, food, and friends for this summer fun concert series.