North Fork mom, Shannon Stinson is deeply connected to our local communities and landscapes, and thinks there’s nothing better than a family day at the bay or sound. Read on her thoughts about mothering on the North Fork.

Whether you’re out running errands with your petite crew or simply aren’t in the mood to cook, these eight North Fork eateries are the perfect solution for quick bites to fuel your family in this edition of The North Fork Trail.

The PCS Maker Fair will take place on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PCS campus in Cutchogue

This March, we will make and view art, check out a musical, vote on our fav book characters, welcome the return of the osprey, celebrate spring, and head off the Fork for some very worthy happenings.

In this month’s Mom Club, Melissa Hobley shares mothering on the North Fork and her adoration of its people and places.

Here’s where we’re taking our petite crew for indoor fun on the North Fork in this month’s The North Fork Trail.

Your guide to North Fork Summer Camps for 2026 by Petite North Fork.

Bundle up and head to Southold to celebrate WinterFest on Saturday, February 21, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Embrace change, focus on friendship, and discover hope in these winter book picks.

This month on the North Fork, we plan to participate in a birdwatching community science project, have a staycation not far from home, celebrate winter, head off the Fork for a hiking adventure in Montauk, and more.

To make things easy, these three North Fork businesses are offering mid-week family meal deals.

Check out these four North Fork hotels for family-friendly fun during the upcoming Winter Break.

Make the most of your North Fork staycation by signing up for one of these winter break camps or drop-in programs.

Get to know local mom, Amanda Giuliano, in this month’s Mom Club. Mom Club is made possible by The Stretch Garden.

If your kid (or you!) has ever wondered what it’s like to rescue and rehab marine life, now is your chance to find out with this inside look at a real operating marine rescue hospital.

Here’s where we’re taking our petite crew for hot chocolate on the North Fork this winter in the new The North Fork Trail.

This month, we plan to catch a variety show at our favorite local theatre, learn about animals in winter, attend a fancy yet family-friendly ball, and head off the Fork for two very worthy happenings.

Eight scholarships will be awarded to local teens ages 16+ who reside in the Town of Southold; apply by 4/11.