Friday, August 15
- Crafts for Children at Fire Island Lighthouse
The Fire Island Lighthouse welcomes families to participate in seining and crafts! Seining will be from 10 to 11 a.m., with crafts at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You won’t want to miss this fun activity with a stunning view. Suggested donations are accepted but not required. For details, visit fireislandlighthouse.com. - Ocean Beach Movie Night
The Ocean Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a movie night at the Community House, located at 157-164 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach, at 7:30 p.m. Catch a screening of It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (TV-G) and enjoy snacks
with your friends! Bring beach chairs, blankets, and pillows! This event is FREE to attend. - Summer Movie Series: The Endless Summer
Embark on the ultimate surf adventure with The Endless Summer, the iconic 1966 documentary that redefined the genre. A screening will be held at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, 37 West Main Street, Bay Shore, at 7 p.m. Tickets: $7. For tickets and more information, visit boultoncenter.org. - Rose Levine at the Blue Whale
See the one and only Rose Levine perform live at the historic Blue Whale in Fire Island Pines, to benefit the Pines Care Center. Dinner begins at 9 p.m., the show starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are available at pinesfi.com.
Weekend of August 16
Amateur Radio Lighthouse Weekend
Visit the Fire Island Lighthouse for the incredible views, and stay for a unique weekend experience as the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club sets up radios to communicate with other radio operators around the world! If you’ve been planning to pay homage to the Fire Island Lighthouse before summer’s end, this is the perfect time to immerse yourself! For details, visit fireislandlighthouse.com.
Saturday, August 16
- The Long Island Oyster Jamboree
Brought to you by the Long Island Oyster Growers (LIOG), the event at Smith Point County Park has it all: Free entry, contests, activities for all ages, beer and wine, music by North Bound Sound, and big hots by 98.1. From 1-6 p.m., Rain date August 17. - Shakespeare in the Park
The Islip Arts Council and Studio Theater of Long Island Shakespeare Troupe present Much Ado About Nothing, a comedy by William Shakespeare. A fully costumed version has been created for this special summertime series. Catch a showing of the live performance at Brookside Park, West Sayville, at 2 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show! This event is FREE to attend. For details, visit isliparts.org. - Outdoor Dock Concert
The Ocean Beach Community Fund and Murtha Construction will host an outdoor dock concert in Ocean Beach. Enjoy a FREE performance by Miss Caitlin Bell & The Band at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Dance your heart out as the sun sets over the Great South Bay! - Lifeguard Lineage from 1928 to Present
A historical exhibition on display at the Ocean Beach Historical Society on Exhibit from August 16 through Labor Day. Opening reception on Saturday evening, August 16, at 7:30 p.m. Hours Thursday-Monday , 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - William Floyd Estate Exhibition
A temporary exhibition opens at Old Mastic House at the William Floyd Estate highlighting various aspects of life on the Estate and recent rehabilitation work. The William Floyd Estate, which was authorized as an addition to Fire Island National Seashore, is in Mastic Beach on greater Long Island. William Floyd was one of four New York signers of the Declaration of Independence. Eight generations of the Floyd Family lived at the Estate from the early 1700s until the 1970s. The exhibit will be on display through September 27. The exhibit is open Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. The grounds of the Estate are open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, August 17
- Meet the Author in Ocean Beach
The Ocean Beach Rec Book Club will host a reading and discussion with author Brenda Janowitz about her novel, The Grace Kelly Dress, at Windswept, 11 a.m. Enjoy coffee, bagels, and a great chat about literature! - Long Island Vegan Pop Up and Arts Fair
The Long Island Vegan Pop Up is back at Islip Arts Council, 1701 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore, from noon to 6 p.m. This year, expect even more artful experiences outdoors at the lawn behind the IAC Gallery. Enjoy free art opportunities for adults and kids to dive into, a Pollock drip station, a Mixed Media Creative Corner, and more! This event is FREE to attend—and is kid-and pet-friendly! Celebrate the summer with delicious vegan eats brought to you by local, talented vendors. - Live Music at Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The Islip Arts Council will host a FREE summer concert series at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, at 2 p.m. Enjoy live music from the local band Janine DiNatale & Friends while spending time in the lovely landscape of the arboretum. For information, visit isliparts.org.
Monday, August 18
Shipwreck of Hopes: History of the Lighthouse Presentation
The Islip Public Library invites the community to Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers and Lightkeepers: The History of the Fire Island Lighthouse, a lecture focused on the rich history of the lighthouse at the Islip Public Library, 71 MonellAvenue, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Angela Reich, author of Shipwreck for Hopes, as she highlights some of the historic research she did for her novel, based on the wreck of the ship Elizabeth near local shores in 1850. A book signing will occur after the lecture.
Tuesday, August 19
- Understanding Grief and Loss in Adolescence
The Brookhaven Town Department of General Service’s Youth Bureau Division, in partnership with the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (LICADD), is offering this workshop funded through the Suffolk County Opioid Settlement Grant. Attendees will explore best practices in understanding the stages of grief and loss, regulating emotions, and supporting youth through the healing process. The workshop takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon, both virtually via Zoom and in person at Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville. A light breakfast will be served. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 631-451-8011. - Bay Walk: Children’s Program
Experience a short walk to the inlet with your little one to look for the unique inshore species that call the Fire Island Inlet and Great South Bay home! Meet at Robert Moses Field 2 in the western back corner of the parking lot. The program runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Arrive early to beat beach traffic! Cost: $4 per child upon arrival. - Brown Bag Concert Series
The Town of Islip Brown Bag Concert Series is back with a performance by the Karpenteers at the Bay Shore Band Shell, located at 80 East Main Street, Bay Shore, at 12:15 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and your lunch for a fun afternoon in the neighborhood. This event is FREE to attend. - Cake Wars in Ocean Beach
The Ocean Beach Youth Group welcomes all bakers to participate in a Cake Wars competition at the Community House, located at 157-164 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach, from 6 to 8 p.m. To pre-register, visit obrec.square.site. Everyone is welcome!
Thursday, August 21
- Babylon Museum of Miniature Art
The Village of Babylon Historical & Preservation Society will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the first-ever Museum of Miniature Art (MOMA) in the Town of Babylon at 5 p.m. The art show will continue at the Nathaniel Conklin House, 280 Deer Park Avenue, following the ceremony. Be part of the excitement and experience MOMA. - Adult Author Event at Saltaire Library
Fire Island Authors, Emma Rosenblum (Bad Summer People and Mean Moms) and FIN/GSBN columnist Jane L. Rosen (Songs of Summer, On Fire Island and many others) give an authors talk like none other at Saltaire Library at 6 p.m. Register for this event and or purchase their books at htps://saltairerecreations.com/adult-ed-speaker-event-jane-rosen-emma-blum/
Friday, August 22
Crafts for Children at Fire Island Lighthouse
The Fire Island Lighthouse welcomes families to participate in seining and crafts! Seining will be from 10-11 a.m., with crafts at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to make their own clay lighthouse! You won’t want to miss this fun activity with a stunning view. Suggested donations accepted, but not required. For details, visit fireislandlighthouse.com.
Weekend of August 23-24
Long Island Maritime Seafood Festival
The iconic Maritime Seafood Festival returns to the Long Island Maritime Museum, 88 West Avenue, West Sayville, over the weekend of August 23. Indulge in delectable seafood creations. from exceptional local restaurants, sip on indulgent craft beers and cocktails, and enjoy live entertainment—all with the backdrop of the shimmering Great South Bay—admission: $10 per person. For more information, visit limaritime.org.
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