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Upcoming Events

Winterfest

Feb21

WinterFest 2026 will have 50-plus exhibits from local businesses and organizations. Festivities will include ongoing live entertainment, four bands, face painting, line dancing, free food and beverages, DJ music, fun activities for children, and special events and prizes. Rain date Feb. 22

Where

Southold Hamlet

55200 Main Rd.

Southold, NY

Phone

631-765-5500

Price

free

Ink and Impressions

Feb22

Instructor Mike Evans invites participants to step into the role of ancient scribes by crafting their own reed pens and natural ink using plant-based materials, all while exploring how ancient writing evolved from the land itself. This workshop blends history, artistry, and reflection—perfect for those who enjoy tactile creativity with a story-rich context. This program is for adults and youth 12+.

Where

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

127 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY

Phone

516-571-7901

Price

$40

Hempstead House Tours

Mar1

See the grand rooms inside this massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, tours are geared toward adults and children ages 5 and older

Where

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

127 Middle Neck Rd.

Sands Point, NY

Phone

516-571-7901

Price

$10 (plus $15 parking fee)

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