Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Seventh annual Maker Fair at Peconic Community School, 27685 Main Road, Cutchogue. over 20 local artists, scientists, inventors, and creators for a day of free hands-on workshops, local food trucks, live entertainment, more. Suggested donation $15 per family. Information: peconiccommunityschool.org.
Saturday, March 21, 10-11:30 a.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shuffle 5K, from Tasker Park, Carroll Avenue, Peconic, to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 Main Road, Peconic. Benefits Mattituck-Cutchogue Booster Club. Refreshments for all participants. Jogging strollers welcome. Ticket prices vary depending on registration date. Information: runsignup.com.
Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m.: Kings Park 15K hosted by Greater Long Island Running Club at at Veterans Memorial Park, 5789 Middle Country Road, Wading River. One loop starting and finishing next to the hockey rink. Post-event activities include food, refreshments, DJ, raffles. Proceeds donated to local charities. Tickets $50: glirc.org.
Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Women of the Moose Basket Auction at Riverhead Moose Lodge, 51 Madison St., Riverhead. Over 100 baskets, gift cards, lotto board vintage items, 50/50 raffle drawing. No admission fee. Information: 631-766-2727.
Wednesday, March 25, 1-4:30 p.m.: Invitation to the Opera with Gaetano Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena,” at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. A tragic bel canto chronicling the final days of Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII plots to replace her with Jane Seymour. Free. Registration required: mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Orient Beach State Park Spring Egg Hunt, held in the picnic area of 40000 Main Road, Orient. Photos with the Spring Bunny. Non-perishable food items will be collected for those in need. Rain date: Sunday, March 29, at 1 p.m. All activities free. Bring bag or basket. Information: parks.ny.gov/events.
Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.: Annual Mattituck egg hunt sponsored by Mattituck Chamber of Commerce and Mattiuck Park District, Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck. Rain date Saturday, April 4. Pictures with the Easter bunny, games, prizes. Free. Information: mattituckparks.gov.
Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m.: ‘Labraunda: A Sanctuary from 500 B.C.E. in Western Turkey,’ led by archaeologist Olivier Henry, Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. The significance of the ancient site of Labraunda in Caria and how it shaped the Mediterranean world. Free. Registration required: peconiclanding.org.
Saturday, March 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: ‘America’s Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin’ presented by Charles Gueli, in the meeting room at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. The first of a monthly lecture series. Free. Registration required: mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Saturday, March 21, 3-4:30 p.m.: ‘Southold and the Revolution’ with Southold Town historian Amy Folk at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Free. Information: floydmemoriallibrary.org.
Saturday, March 21, 5-7 p.m.: ‘Expanding Access to the Water: The New Horizons Initiative,’ led by Jeff Bresnahan, head sailing coach at Connecticut College and director of sailing at Shelter Island Yacht Club, East End Seaport Museum, 100 Third St., Greenport. First of the museum’s Spring Speaker Series. Tickets: $20, nonmembers; $10, members. Registration: eastendseaport.org.
Tuesday, March 24, 1 p.m.: ‘Eat to Heal’ presented by SBELIH and Slow Food East End experts Stacey Isaacs and Becky Chidester at Peconic Landing, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. How simple food choices can boost energy, support immunity and enhance overall well‑being. Free. Registration required: peconiclanding.org.
Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m.: ‘The Nautical Origins of Everyday Sayings’ presented by author Cynthia Barrett, Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus, 55200 Main Road, Southold. Inspired by her book, “Three Sheets to the Wind.” Free. Registration required: southoldhistorical.org.
Saturday, March 28, 3-5 p.m.: ‘North Fork Farmers Stories’ at the Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Featured speakers from the Sidor and Schmitt families, Joann Zilnicki, Anthony Scott and Farrm Wine. Free. Registration required: hallockville.org.
Saturday, March 28, 6:30 p.m.: ‘The Lyons Den: Part III,’ presented by author and film reviewer Jeffrey Lyons, Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. Dissects “The Lyons Den,” a New York Post column written by his father, journalist Leonard Lyons. Last of three lectures. Free. Registration required: peconiclanding.org.
Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m.: ‘Local News: More Important Than Ever,’ presented by East End Beacon publisher Beth Young, Peconic Landing Community Center, 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport. At a time when informed communities are essential, local journalism is both vital and increasingly threatened. Free. Registration required: peconiclanding.org.
Thursday, March 19, 5-6:30 p.m.: “What Does it Take to Farm on the North Fork?” with Peconic Land Trust’s Dan Heston, Salt Air Farm’s Prudence Wickham Heston and Priscilla and Les Howard of Priscilla’s Farm at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 27550 Main Road. Free. Information: cutchoguecivic.org.
Saturday, March 21, 6-8 p.m.: Spring Country Barn Dance in the Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead. Live music and dance. Led by acclaimed caller Chart Guthrie. All are welcome. Dress comfortably. Admission: $35, ages 13 and up; $5, ages 5-12; free, children under 5. Registration required: hallockville.org.
Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.: ‘Exploring the Great Romantics’ with concert pianist Solomon Eichner at North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. An exploration of how the era’s geniuses pushed piano to new emotional and technical heights. Free. Registration required: northshorepubliclibrary.org.
Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.: ‘Women of Broadway,’ performed by singer Yvette Malavet-Blum and pianist Al Koll, Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., Riverhead. Cabaret show honoring the women of Broadway, featuring songs from “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “Wicked” and more. Registration required: riverheadlibrary.org.
Sunday, March 29, 1:30-3 p.m.: “Jack’s Waterfall” performed by Jack Licitra’s Bluelight Club Band at North Shore Public Library, 250 Route 25A, Shoreham. Enjoy a trip through the world of jazz and blues, and meet some memorable characters. Free. Registration required: northshorepubliclibrary.org.
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-noon: Early Spring Earth Day Cleanup with North Fork Environmental Council, at Moore’s Woods Trailhead on Route 25, the dead end of Webb Street or Monsell Trail at North Street. Bring gloves, tick spray, wagons or grabbers. Information: nfec1.org.
Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m.: ‘The Messier Marathon,’ an all-night event at Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. A classic deep-sky observing challenge attempting to view all 110 objects in the Messier Catalog. Tickets: $10, general admission; free, members. Limited space. Registration strongly encouraged: custerobservatory.org.
Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.: ‘Weed Identification and Management in the Natural Landscape,’ presented by Spadefoot Ecosystem Solutions’ Frank Piccininni and The Long Island Conservancy, at Landcraft Garden Foundation, 4342 Grand Ave., Mattituck. Outdoor program, dress accordingly. Free. Registration required: info@landcraftgardenfoundation.org.
Saturday, March 28, 9:30-11 a.m.: Early Spring Bird Walk with Mary Laura Lamont at Granttham Preserve, 4146 Sound Ave., Riverhead. May see various birds of prey, immigrating species and more. Program in partnership with Hallock State Park Preserve. Bring binoculars, water, appropriate clothing. Rain cancels. Admission $5. Reservation required: peconiclandtrust.org.
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-noon: Results of 2024-25 river otter survey presented by Mike Bottini, Roy Latham Nature Center, 65275 CR 48, Greenport. Highlights from recently completed survey mapping the current distribution of area otters, Q&A. Free. Registration required: northforkaudubon.org.
Thursdays-Sundays, March 19-29: “1776,” the prize-winning musical, at North Fork Community Theatre, 12700 Sound Ave., Mattituck. Headstrong politicians, soaring melodies. Get your Suffolk County 250th Passport stamped. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 7:30 p.m.; Sundays: 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary: nfct.com.
Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m.: “Historic School Houses of Long Island,” discussed by author Zach Studenroth, Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library, 27550 Main Road. Sponsored by the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council & Museums. Book talk and signing. Free. Information: cutchoguenewsuffolkhistory.org.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Peconic Amateur Radio Club open house meeting, Custer Institute and Observatory at 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.
Last Wednesday of each month, 2-3 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group hosted by Family Service League, Acadia Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1146 Woodcrest Lane, Riverhead. Free. Funded by Suffolk County Office for the Aging. Registration required: Call Beth Signore, LCSW, at 516-406-1085.
First and third Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.; every Thursday, 7 p.m.: Southold American Legion Post 803 hosts Bingo at 51655 Main Road, Southold. Card sales begin at noon Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday. All welcome. Information: 631-765-2276.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: North Shore United Methodist Thrift Store, 260 Route 25A, Wading River. Bargains galore. Information: 631-929-6075.
Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon: The Riverhead/Jamesport Homemakers meet at the George Young Community Center, 446 South Jamesport Ave., Jamesport. Knit, crochet and sew for charity. New members welcome. Information: 631-765-1768.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Orient Congregational Church Thrift Shop, 23045 Main Road, Orient. Clothes, jewelry, furnishings and more. Donations accepted. Information: 631-323-2665.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Indoor Farmers’ Market at Twin Fork Beer Co., 807 Raynor Ave., Riverhead. A mix of local vendors offering the best in 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. 631-298-5292, 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. 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org.
Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Blacksmithing demonstrations with Tom Barry at Village Blacksmith Shop, 101 Front St., Greenport. 631-477-2100, eastendseaport.org.
Sundays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.: Docent-led tours at Southold Indian Museum, 1080 Main Bayview Road, Southold. Tickets: $10, adults; free, children and K-12 students. Email to arrange tours Monday through Friday. Information: indianmuseum@optonline.net.
Last Monday of every month, 7 p.m.: USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 18-08 meeting, Southold Town recreation center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic. Information and registration: uscga1808@gmail.com.
Fourth Thursday of each month, 6-7 p.m.: Well Spoken Writers Club holds Open Mic for Writers at Mugs on Main, 33 Main St., Riverhead. Information: email wellspokenwriters@gmail.com.
Friday, March 20, 5-7 p.m.: Opening reception for ‘The Suite Spot,’ featuring artwork by Bennett Sykes Blackburn, Cathleen Ficht and Christie Jones, at Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. Mixed-media exhibit. All welcome.
Through March 29: MLK Portrait Project 2026 featuring works by Long Island high school students and presented by East End Arts & Humanities Council, at Floyd Memorial Library, 539 First St., Greenport. Information: floydmemoriallibrary.org.
Through March: “Three Sisters”: Lee Cleary, Ann Romeo and Patricia Olstad, in the Lucy Hallock Folk room at Southold Free Library, 53705 Main Road, Southold. A collection of acrylics, watercolors and fiber art of landscapes and whimsy. Artist’s reception Sunday, March 1, from 2-4 p.m. Light refreshments served. All are welcome. Information: southoldlibrary.org.
Through March: ‘North Fork Up Close,’ a group photography show, at Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Road, Mattituck. The varied rhythms of life across the region, seen with care and attention by local photographers. Artists’ reception Sunday, March 8, from 1-3 p.m. Free. Information: mattitucklaurellibrary.org.
Through April 11: ‘Sparkling Through Adversity: Depression Glass of the 1930s,’ Suffolk County Historical Society Museum, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Tickets: free, members; $5, adult non-members; $3, non-member seniors over 60; $1, children 17 and under. Information: suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
March 1-Aug. 22: “Visions of Freedom,” a multimedia America250 exhibit by Women Sharing Art Inc., in the Gish Gallery at Suffolk County Historical Society Museum, 300 West Main St., Riverhead. Opening reception Saturday, March 14, 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments served. Tickets: free, members; $5, non-members. Information: suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
Fridays, Sundays: 2-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Red Barn Exhibition, Oysterponds Historical Society campus, 1555 Village Lane, Orient. Pictures, tools, and equipment of farming, fishing, winter activities and early transportation. Tickets: free, OHS members; $10, non-member adults.
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