Thursday, October 8 · refreshed Oct 8

What’s happening this week

107 things to do across Long Island and the city next door, from the official calendars and the ticketed venues, refreshed every Thursday. Every listing names its organizer and links the source.

TomorrowOct 97 pm
Pick of the week

Matt Mathews: Not What I Ordered World Tour

Westbury · Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

Visitors will watch comedian Matt Mathews perform his stand-up routine.

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The forecastTown of Smithtown, National Weather Service, daytime highs
70°FridaySunny
67°SaturdayMostly Sunny
68°SundayMostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Everything, by the day

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Thursday, October 815 listed
Thu86 pm

Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force — Helen Wright Prince Ceremony

Southold

Gather to honor Helen Wright Prince at a ceremony held by the Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force.

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Family and outdoors
Thu81:30 pm

SSS CPE97 Fall26 Oct

Manhattan · Central Park: West 96th Street Landscape

Walk through restored native plant gardens and woodland areas along the park's western side.

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Family and outdoors
Thu81:30 pm

SSS CPE97C Fall26 Oct

Manhattan · Central Park: East Meadow Clay Area

Visitors will participate in clay sculpting workshops in the open meadow area of Central Park.

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Family and outdoors
Thu82 pm

After Care Enrichment

Staten Island · Naples Playground: Basketball-01 ,Naples Playground: Basketball-02 ,Naples Playground: Handball-01 ,Naples Playground: Handball-02 ,Naples Playground: Handball-03 ,Naples Playground: Handball-04 ,Napl

Kids participate in basketball and handball activities at Naples Playground.

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Family and outdoors
Thu82:30 pm

NYCAL League XC

Bronx · Van Cortlandt Park: Cross Country Parade Ground East Side 1 ,Van Cortlandt Park: Cross Country Parade Ground Broadway 2

High school cross country teams compete in a league championship race.

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Family and outdoors
Friday, October 916 listed
Fri910:30 am

Tax Forum

Hempstead · 500 Hempstead Avenue West Hempstead, NY 11552

Learn about tax planning strategies and deadline requirements from accounting professionals.

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Family and outdoors
Fri9All day

Big Apple Triathlon

Manhattan · Central Park: Cherry Hill ,Central Park: Wagner Cove ,Central Park: Bandshell Plaza ,Central Park: Center Drive ,Central Park: Lower Loop ,Central Park: West Drive ,Central Park: East Drive ,Central P

Participants swim, bike, and run through Central Park in a multi-sport race.

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Family and outdoors
Fri95 am

Union Square Greenmarket

Manhattan · Union Square Park: North Plaza

Visitors browse and purchase fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and prepared foods from local farmers and vendors.

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Family and outdoors
Fri95 am

Tank Air Pop Up Fall 2026

Manhattan · WOOSTER STREET between CANAL STREET and GRAND STREET, CANAL STREET between WOOSTER STREET and GREENE STREET

Visitors browse and purchase clothing and merchandise from Tank Air vendors on Wooster and Canal Streets.

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Family and outdoors
Fri96 am

GrowNYC @ Virginia Park

Bronx · Virginia Park: Virginia Park ,Virginia Park: Virginia Park

Browse locally grown produce and other goods at this farmers market.

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Markets and food
Saturday, October 1021 listed
Sat10All day

Big Apple Triathlon

Manhattan · Central Park: Cherry Hill ,Central Park: Wagner Cove ,Central Park: Bandshell Plaza ,Central Park: Center Drive ,Central Park: Lower Loop ,Central Park: West Drive ,Central Park: East Drive ,Central P

Participants swim in Central Park's lake, bike through the park's drives, and run the lower loop course.

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Family and outdoors
Sat104 am

Mahalaya 2026

Manhattan · Father Duffy Square: Father Duffy Square

Visitors will watch a cultural celebration of the Hindu New Year with traditional music, dance, and food vendors.

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Family and outdoors
Sat105 am

Union Square Greenmarket

Manhattan · Union Square Park: North Plaza

Shoppers browse farm stands selling produce, flowers, meat, cheese, and baked goods from regional farmers.

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Family and outdoors
Sunday, October 116 listed
Monday, October 122 listed
Tuesday, October 133 listed
Wednesday, October 148 listed
Wed149:30 am

Town of Hempstead Job Fair

Hempstead · 130 East Merrick Road Freeport, NY 11520

Speak with employers and submit job applications across multiple industries.

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Family and outdoors
Wed147 pm

Narcan Training

Hempstead · 440 Long Beach Road Island Park, NY 11558

Participants learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Narcan medication.

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Family and outdoors
Thursday, October 154 listed
Friday, October 168 listed
Fri161 pm

Tax Forum

Hempstead · 399 Nassau Boulevard West Hempstead, NY 11552

Hear presentations on tax planning strategies and ask questions of certified tax professionals.

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Family and outdoors
Fri167:45 pm

PBR Team Series: NY Maverick Days

Belmont Park · UBS Arena

Fans watch professional bull riders compete in the PBR Team Series at UBS Arena.

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Music and shows
Saturday, October 178 listed
Sat176:45 pm

PBR Team Series: NY Maverick Days

Belmont Park · UBS Arena

Visitors watch professional bull riders compete in the PBR Team Series event.

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Music and shows
Sunday, October 1810 listed
Sun188 am

S.T.O.P. Program

Hempstead · Branch Boulevard North Woodmere, NY 11581

Visitors participate in structured activities focused on substance abuse prevention and youth engagement.

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Family and outdoors
Sun1810 am

Annual Rabies Clinic and Pet Adoption Fair

Hempstead · 3320 Beltagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793

Get rabies vaccinations for pets and browse animals available for adoption.

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Family and outdoors
Sun1811 am

Wading River Chamber Fall Festival at the Shoppes at East Wind

Riverhead · Riverhead, NY 11901

Browse vendor booths, sample local food, and listen to live music outdoors.

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Music and shows
Sun181:45 pm

PBR Team Series: NY Maverick Days

Belmont Park · UBS Arena

Watch professional bull riders compete in the PBR Team Series at UBS Arena.

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Music and shows
Monday, October 192 listed
Mon195:30 pm

Anti-Bias Task Force

Riverhead · 4 West Second Street Riverhead, NY 11901

Visitors will attend a meeting of the Anti-Bias Task Force to discuss community efforts against discrimination.

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Family and outdoors
Tuesday, October 203 listed
Tue207 pm

Tax Forum

Hempstead · 145 Averill Boulevard Franklin Square, NY 11010

Learn about tax planning strategies and filing requirements from accounting professionals.

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Family and outdoors
Wednesday, October 211 listed

Town hall

Board meetings, hearings and sessions. Public, dry, and where the decisions about your street get made.

Thu 8 Town Board Budget Review Working SessionSouthold› 9:00 am. Town of Southold Thu 8 Town Board Work SessionSouthampton› 10:00 am. Town of Southampton Thu 8 Planning Board MeetingSouthampton› 2:00 pm. Town of Southampton Thu 8 Budget Work SessionShelter Island› 2:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Thu 8 Water Advisory CommitteeSouthold› 4:30 pm. Town of Southold Thu 8 Board of Trustees Work SessionSouthold› 5:00 pm. Town of Southold Thu 8 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingBabylon› 6:00 pm. Town of Babylon Thu 8 Community Housing BoardShelter Island› 7:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Fri 9 Town Board Budget Review Working SessionSouthold› 9:00 am. Town of Southold Fri 9 Town Board Work SessionShelter Island› 9:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Fri 9 Budget Work SessionShelter Island› 1:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Mon 12 Agricultural Advisory CommitteeRiverhead› 7:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Tue 13 Board of Zoning Appeals MeetingSmithtown› 6:00 pm. Town of Smithtown Tue 13 Town Board Budget Review Working SessionSouthold› 9:00 am. Town of Southold Tue 13 Budget Work Session (AM)Shelter Island› 9:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Tue 13 Regular Town Board MeetingSouthampton› 1:00 pm. Town of Southampton Tue 13 Budget Work Session (PM)Shelter Island› 1:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Tue 13 Business Advisory CommitteeRiverhead› 4:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Tue 13 Anti-Litter Advisory CommitteeRiverhead› 4:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Tue 13 Farmland Preservation CommissionRiverhead› 7:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Tue 13 Land Preservation CommitteeSouthold› 7:00 pm. Town of Southold Tue 13 Planning BoardShelter Island› 7:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Wed 14 Town Board Budget Review Working SessionSouthold› 9:00 am. Town of Southold Wed 14 Taylor's Island Preservation and Management CommitteeShelter Island› 9:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Wed 14 Board of Trustees Work Session / MeetingSouthampton› 10:00 am. Town of Southampton Wed 14 Open Space CommitteeRiverhead› 2:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Wed 14 Communications CommitteeSouthold› 2:30 pm. Town of Southold Wed 14 Board of Trustees Work Session/Public HearingSouthold› 5:00 pm. Town of Southold Wed 14 Conservation Board MeetingSouthampton› 6:30 pm. Town of Southampton Thu 15 Code CommitteeSouthold› 8:00 am. Town of Southold Thu 15 Hampton Bays Water District MeetingSouthampton› 10:00 am. Town of Southampton Thu 15 Town Board Work SessionSouthampton› 10:00 am. Town of Southampton Thu 15 Green Options CommitteeShelter Island› 11:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Thu 15 Zoning Board of Appeal Special MeetingSouthold› 5:00 pm. Town of Southold Thu 15 Zoning Board of Appeals MeetingSouthampton› 6:00 pm. Town of Southampton Fri 16 Budget Work SessionShelter Island› 1:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Mon 19 Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board (PDF)Shelter Island› 8:30 am. Town of Shelter Island Mon 19 Budget Work SessionShelter Island› 10:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Mon 19 Water Advisory CommitteeShelter Island› 2:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Mon 19 Planning Board Work SessionSouthold› 4:00 pm. Town of Southold Mon 19 Town Board MeetingShelter Island› 6:00 pm. Town of Shelter Island Mon 19 Planning Board MeetingBabylon› 7:00 pm. Town of Babylon Tue 20 Town Board Work SessionSouthold› 9:00 am. Town of Southold Tue 20 Town Board Work SessionShelter Island› 9:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Tue 20 Architectural Review Board (ARB) meetingSouthampton› 11:00 am. Town of Southampton Tue 20 Town Board Regular MeetingSouthold› 6:00 pm. Town of Southold Tue 20 Accessory Apartment Review Board MeetingBabylon› 6:00 pm. Town of Babylon Tue 20 Landmarks & Historic Districts Board MeetingSouthampton› 7:00 pm. Town of Southampton Wed 21 Budget Work SessionShelter Island› 10:00 am. Town of Shelter Island Wed 21 Town Board MeetingBabylon› 3:00 pm. Town of Babylon Wed 21 Beach Advisory CommitteeRiverhead› 4:00 pm. Town of Riverhead Wed 21 Rental Review Board MeetingBabylon› 6:00 pm. Town of Babylon

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