Family-Friendly Fun for Every Night of the Week
Low Tide Beach Bar (Photo Credit: Petite North Fork)
Summer fun doesn’t have to be kid-centric. Grab your whole crew for family-friendly fun on the North Fork for every night of the week.
MONDAY
Monday Night Dances in the Park, Greenport
Head to Mitchell Park in Greenport every Monday evening for live tunes and dancing — a picture-perfect, free night out for the whole fam. Monday Night Dances in the Park run weekly from 7 to 9 p.m. through Labor Day. Upcoming shows include NOIZ on August 3, Southbound on August 10, La Herencia on August 17, Aqua Cherry on August 24, The Realm on August 31, and Battle of the Bands on Sept. 7. Pro tip: don’t forget your picnic blankets and chairs!
TUESDAY
Townsend Tuesday, Greenport
Every Tuesday through Sept. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m., cruise over to Townsend Manor for Townsend Tuesday. Enjoy live music, Pizza Rita food truck, and snackbar cocktails. Families, friends, and neighbors, hang on the dockside lawn at this casual weekly event. Pro tip: This event is cash only.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Night Sailboat Races at the New Suffolk Waterfront, New Suffolk
Pack a picnic dinner for Wednesday nights with your crew while you catch the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races off the New Suffolk Waterfront. Races officially start at 6 p.m., but get there early to snag a waterfront picnic table and let the kids take part in weekly activities, crafts, and games hosted by the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
Twilight Thursdays at Corey Creek Tap Room, Southold
Every Thursday evening, Corey Creek Tap Room stays open late for its weekly Twilight Thursdays event from 5 to 9 p.m. There, you’ll listen to live music and nosh on local food in a family-friendly outdoor setting. This week (July 30), Brother Dave will be providing the tunes while Braun Seafood Truck fills hungry bellies. Other music in August includes Gene Casey, Andrew Nicolae, Points East, and more. Food trucks include Roadhouse Pizza, Founders Oysters, Nice Bunds Food Truck, Balos Foods, and more.
FRIDAY
Low Tide Beach Bar, Greenport
For the best sunset in town, plus a family-friendly vibe, close out your week on the beach at Low Tide Bar at SoundView. This family-friendly spot features live music, bites (including kid-friendly ones), bonfires (lit at 7 p.m.), and drinks. Soak up summer while your kid crew skips rocks into the Sound. Open Friday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. through Labor Day. Also open Monday of LDW.
SATURDAY
Sound Waves at Hotel Moraine, Greenport
Every Saturday (and Thursday) through August, Hotel Moraine opens to the public for its Sound Waves series featuring live music, food, drink specials, and the prettiest backdrop ever. In August, you’ll listen to the sounds of Rob Europe, Julia King, Taylor Lane, Paris Ray, Jeff LeBlanc, and more. Families are welcome to enjoy these casual Sound-front hangs.
SUNDAY
Make your own Sunday-Funday at Jamesport Farm Brewery, Riverhead
There are so many good reasons to visit Jamesport Farm Brewery with your kid crew, especially on Sundays when they’re open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sure, it may be busy, but the brewery is wildly spacious with enough seating for all and plenty of grass to spread out on if you’d like to bring your own blanket, which we always do. Once you’re inside the main brewery, the property is fully fenced in, providing peace of mind. There are always a ton of kids playing in the grass (hello, new friends), and there’s always a food truck, so no need to think about dinner. Are you sold yet?