Community Calendar of Events: Aug. 27, 2026

All ages

Friday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m.: Line dancing with Lady T in the barn at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane campus, 55200 Main Road. All welcome; no experience needed. Tickets are $20; $10 for museum members. Space is limited so registration is recommended at southoldhistorical.org.

Arts and crafts

Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine Art, Crafts and Antiques Fair at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, 28265 Main Road, Cutchogue. Fine art, collectibles, photography, antiques, prints, jewelry and all types of hand-crafted items. Gift shop and gallery open. Free admission. Rain date: Sunday Aug. 30.

Festivals

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Annual Riverhead Railroad Festival at Railroad Museum of Long Island, 416 Griffing Ave., Riverhead. Celebrating the museum’s 30th anniversary. Information: rmli.org.

Thursday, Sept. 3, 6-10 p.m.: Northforker Food & Wine Classic, Borghese Vineyard, 17150 County Road 48, Cutchogue, a full-scale celebration of flavor — bold, elevated, and truly all-inclusive. Sip and savor more than 30 restaurants and chefs, more than 30 wine, beer and spirits brands and enjoy live music by “In the Groove.” Tickets start at $145. 21-plus, rain or shine. Info: northforker.com.

Film

Friday, Aug. 28, 3 p.m.: Summer Movie Series at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport, featuring the Jamaican crime/musical classic “The Harder They Come” (1972) featuring reggae star Jimmy Cliff. Free; refreshments provided. floydmemoriallibrary.org.

Fundraisers

Saturday, Aug. 29, noon-5 p.m.: ‘Food for the Soul’ dinner, fried chicken or fish, at Jefferson Temple Church of God in Christ, 15625 County Road Route 48, Cutchogue. $22, includes two sides, roll, dessert and drink. Information and call-in orders: 631-525-2128.

Saturday, Aug. 29, 6-9 p.m.: ‘Summer Soirée’ to benefit East End Arts at Strong’s Water Club Marina, 2255 Wickham Ave., Mattituck. Cocktails, food, music and dancing, auction. Tickets: $200 online at eastendarts.org.

Sunday, Aug 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: 12th annual Car Show at Southold American Legion Post 803, 51655 Main Road. Vehicles of all kinds welcome: antiques, hot rods, sedans, sports cars, motorcycles. Live music, food truck, raffles. Rain or shine. Spectator admission is free (donations welcome); car exhibitor fee, $20. Proceeds support local veterans initiatives.

Sunday, Aug. 30, 1-6 p.m.: Family barbecue at Riverhead American Legion Post 273, 89 Hubbard Ave., Riverhead. Hamburgers, hot dogs, turkey burgers, salads, soda, water, plus music by Merrie, 50/50, chinese auction, basket of cheer raffle, and cash bar. $20 per person; $15 veterans and active duty; children 10 and under free. Information and reservations: Debbie, 631-346-2353.

Music

Friday, Aug. 28, 5-7 p.m.: Rites of Spring Music Festival presents the Clarinet Quartet at Borghese Vineyards, 17150 Middle Road, Cutchogue. Includes a welcome wine and a wine pairing at intermission. Tickets: $90; $70 for Borghese Farms members and Friends of RoSMF. Program details and tickets online at ritesmusic.org.

Saturday, Aug, 29, 11 a.m.-noon: History through Music Concert Series presents ‘Tom’s Country,’ with Tom Cilmi playing acoustic country music, both contemporary and classic. Suffolk County Historical Society, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Free with museum admission ($5 adult, $3 senior, $1 child, members free). Limited seating. Register to reserve: 631-727-2881, ext. 100. suffolkcountyhistorical.org.

Saturday, Aug. 29, 8-10 p.m.: Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks live outdoors at Custer Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Post-concert guided tours of the night sky through our telescopes, weather permitting. Tickets: $25; $20 for observatory members; under 16, free. Limited attendance; advance reservations strongly recommended at custerobservatory.org. Bring blanket or chairs.

Monday Aug. 31, 7-9 p.m.: Dances in the Park in Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport, featuring The Realm. Free, all ages welcome, Bring chairs or blanket.

The natural world

Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: ‘Birds Without Borders,’ a display of work by nature photographer Mary Bertschi capturing the remarkable migratory birds and landscapes of Honduras, including many species that connect Honduras and the North Fork along the Atlantic Flyway. On view at the Roy Latham Nature Center, Inlet Pond County Park, 64795 County Road 48, Greenport. northforkaudubon.org.

Theater

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m.: The Foppingtons English Country Dance ensemble performs 17th-century jigs, waltzes and more, in costume, at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. Bring a lawn/beach chair to enjoy this vibrant performance in the outdoor greenspace. Rain moves it indoors. Register: mattitucklaurellibrary.org.

Ongoing events

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.: Gardening at Custer Native Plant Garden, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Wear long sleeves, long pants. Bring water, bug spray. Register at rewildlongisland.org/northfork.

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Peconic Amateur Radio Club open house meeting at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Stop in to see the station and learn about Amateur Radio and how to provide communication service to the community. Free. Register at custerobservatory.org.

Last Wednesday of each month, 2-3 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group at Acadia Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1146 Woodcrest Lane, Riverhead. Free. Call Beth Signore, LCSW, at 516-406-1085.

First and third Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 7 p.m.: Southold American Legion Bingo at 51655 Main Road, Southold. Card sales begin at noon Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday. Information: 631-765-2276.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: North Shore United Methodist Thrift Store at 260 Route 25A, Wading River.

Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon: Riverhead/Jamesport Homemakers at George Young Community Center, 446 South Jamesport Ave., Jamesport. Knit, crochet and sew for charity. New members welcome. Information: 631-765-1768.

Fridays at 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 4: Free Greenport Band Concerts in Mitchell Park, 115 Front Street, Greenport, under the direction of Colin Van Tuyl. Celebrating America’s 250th and the band’s 175th anniversaries. Bring your own chair. Rain cancels. Information: [email protected].

Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck. Guided garden tour leaves entry pavilion at 10:30 a.m. Admission: $20 adults; $17 seniors and students; $5 age 12 and under; free for members and children under 2. Information: landcraftgardenfoundation.org or 631-298-7216.

Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., through Sept. 5: Yoga in the Garden with Megan Bowles at Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck. Drop-in classes, bring your own mat. Explore the garden after class. Fee: $25; members, $22.50.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Orient Congregational Church Thrift Shop at 23045 Main Road, Orient.

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Farmers Market at Twin Fork Beer Co., 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead. Local vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal foods, handcrafted goods and unique crafts. Information: twinforkbeer.com.

Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Docent-led tours at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 seniors and children. Information: 631-298-5292 or hallockville.org.

Saturdays, 8 p.m.-midnight: Stargazing at Custer Observatory, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold, weather permitting. Suggested donation: adults, $5; under 12, $3. Information: 631-765-2626 or custerobservatory.org.

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Blacksmithing demonstrations at Village Blacksmith Shop, Greenport.

Sundays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Docent-led tours at Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Tickets: $10 adults; free for children and K-12 students. Email to arrange weekday tours. Information: [email protected].

Last Monday of every month, 7 p.m.: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla meeting at Southold Town Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Information and registration: [email protected].

Fridays, 2-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 2-5 p.m.: Oysterponds Historical Society buildings and exhibitions open at 1555 Village Lane, Orient. Admission: $10 nonmember adults; free for OHS members. Information: ohsny.org or 347-559-3670.

Through Sept. 30: ‘Redcoats and Rebels’ Long Island History Hunt Challenge across 26 historic sites. Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane campus, 55200 Main Road, Southold, is a participating stop. Participants can collect free Revolutionary-themed trading cards and compete for prizes. Information: 631-765-5500 or southoldhistorical.org.

Exhibitions

Through August: ‘WATERWORKS: Splashes of Color,’ paintings by Lois Levy in the gallery at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. mattitucklaurellibrary.org.

August and September: ‘The Language of Clouds’: North Fork photographs by Jean Schweibish on exhibit in the second-floor gallery at Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Road. southoldlibrary.org

Through Sept. 6: ‘A Portrait of America: Documentary Photography at 250,’ Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First Street, Greenport. The “portrait” begins in Greenport and expands across the U.S. with photos dating from the 1940s to the present, most by Long Island photographers working in the tradition of icons like Dorothea Lange, Robert Frank and Walker Evans. Exhibit hours: floydmemoriallibrary.org or 631-477-0660.

Through Sept. 8: ‘Bays, Beaches and Boats,’ works by 16 artists on display at Borghese Vineyard, 17150 County Road 48, Cutchogue. Free and open to the public, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 631-734-5111.

Through Sept. 13: ‘The American Revolution in Southold’ and ‘Maritime Stealth in Southold During the Revolution,’ Southold Historical Museum, Maple Lane campus, 55200 Main Road. Weekends 1-4 p.m. Admission: $5 or $10 per family. 631-765-5500.

Through Sept. 20: ‘Abstract Women,’ work by 10 abstract artists at William Ris Gallery, 1291 Main Road, Jamesport, Opening reception: Aug. 22, 3-6 p.m. [email protected].

Through mid-September: ‘A Place in Mind,’ photographs by Sophia Borzilleri, JB Morton and Gerson Vargas, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. cutchoguelibrary.org

Through Nov. 29: ‘Native American Involvement in the Revolutionary War,’ Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Sundays 1:30-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Admission: $10; children and students free. Email [email protected].

At the libraries

Our local libraries host a variety of events for all ages. For calendars and more information:

Riverhead Free Library, 631-727-3228, riverheadlibrary.org.
Mattituck-Laurel Library, 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org.
Southold Free Library, 631-765-2077, southoldlibrary.org.
Floyd Memorial Library, Greenport, 631-477-0660, floydmemoriallibrary.org.

CALENDAR POLICY: The calendar is a sampling of in-person events planned by local nonprofit organizations. Events must be open to the general public and be not-for-profit, nonpartisan and nonsectarian in nature. Send information about in-person events to [email protected]; the deadline is Friday at noon. In-person, virtual and online events may be posted at northforker.com/submit-event.