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The Riverhead Fire Department will host a community blood drive on Sept. 22. Participating donors will receive a coupon for a scoop of ice cream from Snowflake on the day of the drive.
The Riverhead Community Blood Drive will host a blood drive at the Riverhead Fire Department. Donors will receive homemade baked goods and a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream from Snowflake.
The Riverhead Free Library will offer free, limited virtual legal advice on family law, divorce and criminal law. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
A free first-time homebuyers seminar will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at First Baptist Church of Riverhead. The session will cover the homebuying process, available programs and grants, mortgage counseling, and the pre-approval process. Registration is required.
The U.S. Navy will host its 64th Restoration Advisory Board meeting for the Former NWIRP Calverton site, the former Grumman facility. The hybrid meeting will include updates on environmental restoration activities, with limited time for public questions.
Southold Historical Museum’s “History in the Making” Golf Tournament returns Sept. 24 at North Fork Country Club in Cutchogue. The day includes golf with dinner, drinks, contests and prizes, with a dinner-only option also available.
Unitarian Universalists of Southold will host an in-person Goods & Services Auction with live and silent bidding. VIP admission begins at 5 p.m., general admission doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.
Browse antiques, fine art, pottery, photography, handmade crafts and vintage finds at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus. The two-day fair also includes live music, and $5 adult admission includes a raffle ticket.
The Greenport Maritime Festival is a village-wide celebration of maritime culture on Greenport’s working waterfront, with programming across Mitchell Park, the marina and surrounding streets. Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation will be on site Saturday with adoptable pets.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 1-4 p.m. at Riverhead Fire Department headquarters, 540 Roanoke Ave., Riverhead. The free family event will feature fire truck tours, live demonstrations, fire safety education, children’s activities, opportunities to meet local firefighters and emergency-service representatives, and free refreshments. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 27.
Poetry Street is a community open mic for poetry and spoken word at Riverhead Free Library. Read an original poem or a favorite poem, or come to listen. The program will be offered in person and on Zoom.
Pianist Magdalena Baczewska opens the Jamesport Meeting House 1731 Series with a program of works by Chopin, Cowell, Debussy, Ravel, Ali-Zadeh, Glass and Pärt. The concert will be followed by a reception with the artist.
Browse antiques, fine art, pottery, photography, handmade crafts and vintage finds at Southold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus. The two-day fair also includes live music, and $5 adult admission includes a raffle ticket.
The Wading River Shoreham Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Festival returns to The Shoppes at East Wind with live music by SouthBound, line dancing, food trucks, and local vendors. Kids’ activities include a bounce house, crafts, and hands-on activities. Free admission; rain or shine.
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation brings adoptable pets to Ev&Em Vineyards for an afternoon adoption event. Meet animals looking for homes and learn how to support the shelter while wine is available for purchase.
The Young Dubliners perform at The Suffolk in Riverhead. The long-running Celtic rock band is touring while working on its 10th studio album.
Magician Asi Wind brings his show to The Suffolk in Riverhead. Wind has been honored by Hollywood’s Magic Castle and is known for his off-Broadway show “Inner Circle” and his appearance on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” Tickets are $49–$99.
The Riverhead Free Library will present The P.E.A.C.E. Project, a juried fine art photography exhibition and competition with the 2026 theme The Mind’s Eye. The event includes an exhibit of selected works and an awards ceremony recognizing Grand Prize through Third Prize winners.
Riverhead Free Library will offer a drop-in session to help patrons learn how to use Hoopla and Kanopy. Staff will show attendees how to get started streaming and downloading digital content with a library card.
Hallockville Museum Farm’s 45th annual Country Fair returns Oct. 3-4 with farm animals, tractors, craft demonstrations and vendors, children’s activities, wagon and kiddie train rides, tractor pulls, live music and food. Half-price admission is offered Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon.