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The Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race returns to the Peconic Riverfront with teams racing homemade cardboard boats across the Peconic River. The free event also includes a Family Fun Zone, vendor marketplace, kids’ games, food and entertainment, with the race start scheduled for 11 a.m.
The Mattituck-Laurel Library presents “WATERWORKS: Splashes of Color,” watercolor paintings by Lois Levy, on view throughout August during regular library hours. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Mattituck-Laurel Library will host a six-hour defensive driving course sponsored by the American Safety Institute. The NYSDMV-approved class offers an insurance discount for three years and a four-point reduction on a driving record upon completion.
Southold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
North Shore United Methodist will host a blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 2 in Wading River. The drive runs from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; sign-up details are available online.
Rise Life Services will host “Rev Up for Rise: Horsepower & Heart 2026,” a community car show at Stotzky Park in Riverhead. The show runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free spectator admission, $20 car registration and donations encouraged; proceeds support fire door installation in Rise residential services.
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts its annual chicken barbecue on the parish grounds in Riverhead. The event includes live Ukrainian music, raffles, family activities and takeout, with food service from 3 to 5 p.m.
Women of the Moose Chapter 1118 Charities hosts an afternoon of musical bingo with Laurie at the Riverhead Moose Lodge. Reservations are required, and school-supply donations for Lighthouse Mission are appreciated.
The North Fork Environmental Council hosts its third annual clothing swap on Monday, Aug. 3 at Borghese Vineyard from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is "a fun night of swapping clothes with fellow fashion enthusiasts," NFEC says. Participants should bring three to five gently used clothing and accessory items to exchange. "for something new-to-you. […]
Friends of Orient Beach State Park hosts free live music on select Tuesdays in July and August at Orient Beach State Park. Concerts run 5 to 7 p.m. and feature Linden Farm All-Stars, GUNK, Points East, and Gene Casey & the Lone Sharks.
Riverhead Town Police Department will host National Night Out at Riverhead Town Hall, part of the 43rd annual nationwide event promoting crime and drug awareness and police-community partnerships. The event is free and open to the public.
Alive on 25 brings a summer block party to Main Street in downtown Riverhead with live music on multiple stages, craft beverages, food trucks and street vendors. The event also includes car shows and pro wrestling. Free admission.
The Mattituck-Laurel Library presents “WATERWORKS: Splashes of Color,” watercolor paintings by Lois Levy, on view throughout August during regular library hours. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Riverhead Free Library hosts a free Movie Matinee Friday screening of “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011). Concession stand snacks will be available, and no registration is required.
Texas Flood, led by guitarist Tommy Katona, brings a note-for-note tribute to the music of Stevie Ray Vaughan to The Suffolk in Riverhead. Tickets range from $39 to $69.
Southold Historical Museum presents a season of exhibits exploring the North Fork’s role in the Revolutionary Era. “The American Revolution in Southold” will be on view weekends from May 23 through Sept. 12 at the Maple Lane Campus.
Warfest Vol. 02 brings multiple local bands to Ziggy’s Music Room at the Polish Hall in Riverhead to benefit a local food pantry. The bill includes Something’s Cursed, The Skags, Hypercynical, Peacemaker, Control Freak, The G-Punk Parade, 2/14, In My Veins and The Orange Blossoms.
Sweet Ride Long Island brings rock and roll, blues, country and Motown to the Riverhead Free Library’s Courtyard Concert Series. The free concert is held in the front entrance courtyard, with an indoor rain location.
Riverhead Free Library hosts an hour of board games and friendly competition. The program is free and runs from 6 to 7 p.m.
North Fork Community Theatre presents “13 the Musical,” a family-friendly show about a New York City teen who moves to rural Indiana and plans his bar mitzvah. Performances run Aug. 13-16, with evening shows Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday matinee.
