Riverhead Cardboard Boat races

Peconic Riverfront Park Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

Come down to the Peconic Riverfront Aug. 3 for Riverhead's Cardboard Boat Races. Watch competitors race boats made of cardboard and duct tape on the Peconic River. The races include the Youth Regatta, Yacht Club Regatta, Outlaw and Pirate Race. Captains and skippers will attempt to race down the river, round a buoy and make it back to the dock without sinking. The madcap fun begins at 11 a.m. Come early to see the boats and crews lined up for inspection.

Riverhead Christmas parade, tree lighting and bonfire

Riverhead Town Square Main Street, Riverhead, NY, US

Join the Riverhead community for the annual Tree Lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7. The day will kick off with the Lions Club Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. Santa Claus will make a grand entrance by boat at 2:30 p.m. The highlight of the event, the tree lighting, will take place at 5:15 p.m., followed by the community bonfire on the riverfront. Kids can visit with Santa in his gingerbread house on the Peconic Riverfront, while visitors bask in the glow of the a holiday bonfire.

Riverhead Chamber of Commerce job fair

Riverhead Town Square Main Street, Riverhead, NY, US

Looking for a job or a new opportunity? The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair on Thursday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Riverhead town square, 125 East Main Street in Riverhead.

2025 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Races

Peconic Riverfront Park Peconic Avenue, Riverhead, NY, United States

The 2025 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Races take place Saturday, Aug. 9 on the Peconic Riverfront. (Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 10) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spectator admission is free. Information for entrants may be found here.  

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