Saturday, June 7
Bay Shore Historical Society Annual Open House
The Bay Shore Historical Society will be hosting its Annual Open House at the historic Gibson-Mack-Holt House from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join us to explore our new exhibits, including the second-floor museum expansion, the Bay Shore historical movie room, and the historic tool shed. A public barbecue will take place at noon, and the Bay Shore Fire Department will stop by to display their historic vehicles! Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, June 7
Town of Islip Living History Day
Enjoy this interactive experience as you explore the fascinating history of our town, featuring exhibits and programs from organizations like the Sayville Farmer’s Market, the Bayport Aerodrome, the Islip Town Firefighters Museum, and more! Join us at Islip Grange Park in Sayville from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, June 7
Horseshoe Crab Program at The Lighthouse
Visit the Fire Island Lighthouse at 7 p.m. for a program focused on horseshoe crabs, while watching them come ashore to lay their eggs! Suggested donation: $2 per person. The tower is open until 8 p.m. at regular fees. For details, visit fireislandlighthouse.com.
🌈 Saturday, June 7
Women’s Pride in The Pines
The LGBTQ Focus Foundation will host the annual Women’s Pride in The Pines event, benefiting Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines, at 2 p.m. Dress code: Classic white. For tickets and more information, visit lgbtqfocus.org.
🌈 Sunday, June 8
Patchogue Pride
Dust off those flags, grab your glitter, and put on your best grin as the Patchogue Pride Parade makes its way down Main Street, Patchogue. Starting at noon, the parade will head west on Route 112 toward Blue Point. This glitter-filled extravaganza celebrates our fabulous diversity – who wouldn’t want to join in on that? For details, visit patchoguepride.com.
Sunday, June 8
Bay Shore Arts Festival
Experience many great artists, vendors, culinary delights, outdoor dining, and more at the Bay Shore Arts Festival, on Main Street, Bay Shore, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. You won’t want to miss this exciting late-spring event!
Sunday, June 8
Puppy Yoga for the Gabby Petito Foundation
Experience a yoga flow with adorable puppies in support of the Gabby Petitio Foundation at Great South Bay Brewery, 25 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore. Two sessions are available: noon and 1 p.m. The ticket includes one pint and the chance to play with puppies during your yoga session. Afterwards, hang out for some live music! For details, visit @gabbypetitofoundation on Instagram.
🍒 Sunday, June 8
Live Music at Sand Castle
Enjoy live music at The Sand Castle, Cherry Grove, from 5-8 p.m. The SueShe Roll will be playing some fun tunes. Stop by and have a fun time!
🌈 Friday, June 13
Pride Month Art: Keith Haring
Discover the life and style of influential modern artist Keith Haring in celebration of Pride Month! Learn how to paint your own work of art in a unique style at Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 4090 Sunrise Highway, from 6:45-9 p.m. To register, visit parks.ny.gov/events.
Friday, June 13
Live Music at Dive Kismet
Spend your Friday evening sipping on Zippys at Dive, 1 Bay Walk, Kismet, with live music starting at 7 p.m. Featuring Clashing Heads, you’ll hear your favorite covers by The Clash & Talking Heads! For more information, visit divefireisland.com.
Saturday, June 14
NYS Boater’s Safety Certificate Requirement Course
NYS requires all motorized vessel operators, regardless of age, to hold a boater safety certification by January 1, 2025. Attend the eight-hour course and pass a written test to obtain certification at Gillette House, 47 Gillette Avenue, Sayville, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring drinks, a bagged lunch, pens, and pencils. Fee: $25. To register, call (631) 224-5430.
Saturday, June 14
Lightkeepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Follow one of our present-day lighthouse keepers on his rounds at the Fire Island Lighthouse at 9 a.m. This bottom-to-top tour takes you from the auxiliary generator and light keepers’ workshop in the basement of the Keeper’s Quarters to the beacon in the lantern room of the lighthouse tower. The tour takes approx. 2 hours. To register, call (631) 583-5901.
Saturday, June 14
Garden Tour
The Sayville Garden Club and The Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts will host a Garden Tour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Join in on a self-guided tour of six beautiful local gardens in Sayville, West Sayville, and Bayport. In addition to the beauty of each garden, there will be musical entertainment and local artists at work throughout the gardens. The tour will be held rain or shine. For tickets and more information, visit baffa.org/donate.
Saturday, June 14
Ocean Beach Outdoor Business Forum
The Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an outdoor business forum meet & greet at North Pier Dock, Ocean Beach, from 2-5 p.m. For details, visit oceanbeachchamberofcommerce.com.
Saturday, June 14
Music Festival on the Fairway
Get ready to rock and chow down at the Town of Islip’s Music Festival on the Fairway at Holbrook Country Club from 3-9 p.m. A lineup of incredible music awaits! Free admission! For details, visit islipny.gov.
Sunday, June 15
Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles Fair
Shop for antiques and collectibles from over 30 vendors at Sagtikos Manor, 677 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The entry fee is $5, and children under 5 are free! For more information, visit sagtikosmanor.org.
🌈June 7-September 14
All of Me with All of You: LGBTQ+ Art Out of the Collection at The Heckscher Museum of Art
For the first time, The Heckscher Museum of Art is exploring its collection through the lens of LGBTQ+ identities and histories. Spanning over 150 years, Among the 86 works on view are six photographs taken on Fire Island by the collective PaJaMa (Paul Cadmus, Jared French, and Margaret French) expressing the artistic and personal freedoms that LGBTQ+ communities nurtured on Long Island in the first half of the twentieth century. Photographs by Huntington artist Joanne Mulberg capture the spirit of Fire Island from the 1970s to the 1980s. The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at 2 Prime Avenue in Huntington. Call 631.380.3230 or visit Heckscher.org for more information.
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