*Please note 2024 Halloween events on the North Shore are listed in a separate post.
It's time for a wicked night out! Village of Cold Spring Harbor presents its 15th Annual Witches Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of sales, spirits, raffles and more spooky fun along Main Street. Free to attend. All ages welcome. Witches should fly on the same broom to save room, limited parking. www.cshwitchesnightout.com
Native American Drumming
All Souls Parish House, 10 Mill Pond Road, Stony Brook hosts a Native American Drumming Meditation from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Led by elder drummer, Ric Statler, drumming meditation seeks to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual parts of the human self, creating a state of well-being. Free. 631-655-7798
Walt Whitman Birthplace Tour
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents The Mysterious Fate of Walt Whitman's Brain tonight and again on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. Learn about Walt's autopsy during a candlelit tour of his birthplace. Discover how Walt's fascination with science and the human brain intersected with macabre Victorian pseudoscience. Light seasonal refreshments will be served. *Not suitable for young children. Tickets are $25 per person. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.
Murder Mystery Night at T3
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents a Murder Mystery Night fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. Step into the world of 'Panic At The Speakeasy,' where anything can happen at a 1920s club run by a notorious mobster. Can you solve the mystery before the club gets raided? Enjoy an evening of interactive fun, filled with improvisation, comedy, and a bit of musical flair. Costumes are strongly encouraged, so come dressed in your best 1920s speakeasy attire and be part of the action -- gather clues, ask questions, and maybe even find yourself as a suspect! Tickets are $100 per person and includes 1 drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Barbra Streisand Tribute
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents An Enchanted Evening with Barbra starring Sharon Owens at 8 p.m. Enjoy all of Streisand's biggest hits, such as "The Way We Were," "People," "Evergreen," and "Don't Rain on My Parade," along with popular songs from Streisand's films, including "A Star is Born" and "Funny Girl." Tickets are $65 per person. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Friday Night Face Off
Long Island's longest running Improv Comedy Show, Friday Night Face Off, returns to Theatre Three's Second Stage, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson tonight at 10:30 p.m. Using audience suggestions, FNFO pits two teams of improvisers against each other in an all-out championship! Recommended for ages 16 and up, due to adult content. Tickets are $15 at the door, cash only. 631-928-9100
Cars and Coffee
South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road, Huntington Station presents Cars & Coffee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Centurion Cruisers Car Club in the parking lot for a day of classic cars and trucks. Enjoy coffee and meet other car enthusiasts. Free.
CSHL Walking Tour
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor will host a guided walking tour of the campus from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place at the lab. Fee is $7.18 per person. To register, visit www.cshl.edu. 516-367-8844
Elija Farm Fall Festival
Join Elija Farm, 43 Foxhurst Road, South Huntington for a Farm Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy hayrides, children's games, pumpkin picking, spooky walk, farmers market, food, storytelling, dancing, live music, farm animals and a bounce house. Rain date is Oct. 27. Admission is $20 per person, children ages 2 and under are free. 631-423-2379
Cadillac Car Show
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a car show by the Cadillac-LaSalle Club, Long Island Region on the Great Lawn from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors pay only museum admission of $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 children ages 2 to 12, which includes estate-grounds access. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
Fall Fest
Join the Suffolk County Police Department for a Fall Fest at the Holtsville Ecology Center, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy Trunk or Treat, games, face painting, soft play, DJ, food, Safety Town, meet adoptable dogs and visit the animals at the zoo. 631-451-5330
Malevo heads to the Staller Center
Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook welcomes Malevo to the Main Stage at 8 p.m. Argentina's answer to Stomp and Riverdance, this electrifying all-male dance troupe reimagines Malambo, a traditional Argentine folk dance, with a modern and transgressive approach, fusing it with flamenco and urban percussion, creating an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike any other. Tickets range from $48 to $71. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.
Long Island Comedy Festival
The largest comedy festival of its kind returns to its birthplace, Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson at 8 p.m. Featuring David Weiss, Andy Pitz, Richie Byrne and Chris Roach plus a surprise guest comedian. Tickets are $50. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
Mustang Car Show
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host a car show by the Mustang and Shelby Car Club of Long Island on the Great Lawn from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors pay only museum admission of $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 children ages 2 to 12, which includes estate-grounds access. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org
Caumsett Stroll
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Lloyd Harbor hosts a Fall Seasonal Stroll from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On this short 1.5 mile stroll, observe seasonal changes, and savor autumn's colorful, leafy splendor. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Adults only. $4 per person. Call 631-423- 1770 to register.
An Afternoon with Moon Zappa
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington welcomes Moon Zappa at 2:30 p.m. The original Valley Girl will discuss her acclaimed new memoir, Earth to Moon. The afternoon also includes a screening of one of Moon's favorite comedy classics while growing up "Zappa" in the 80's, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, plus a special screening of a "Valley Girl" animated anniversary video, followed by a gala book-signing reception with live musical entertainment of the era. Tickets are $42 and includes a copy of the book, film screening, interview with Q&A To order, visit cinemaartscentre.org. For more information, call 631-423-7611.
Flu Shots & Health Screenings
A Catholic Health registered nurse will be at Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station to provide seasonal flu shots and screenings for blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol, and glucose from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No insurance is required. Open to all 18+. Questions? Call 631-928-1212.
Science on Stage
Stony Brook University's Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall will host the annual Science on Stage event at 4 p.m. Inspired by Stony Brook University climate research, the event will feature three one-act plays that explore climate politics, predictive modeling and adaptation strategies through interpersonal conflict and comedy. This year, the event has been expanded to include the debut of a composition by Margaret Schedel titled "Carnival of the Endangered Animals." Free. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Latecomers will not be admitted.
NSJC Social Club Event
North Shore Jewish Center Social Club, 385 Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station invites the community to a discussion with Frank McCoy on the benefits of physical therapy for seniors in the Social Hall at 11 a.m. Bagels, cream cheese and coffee will be served. $5 per person, $4 members. 631-928-3737
WMHO Walking Tours
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) presents a walking tour throughout Stony Brook Village, "Hidden Beneath the Floorboards," today and Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Oct. 31 at 10:50 a.m. Discover stories of piracy, the Long Island Witch Trials, the history behind the haunting at Country House Restaurant, what ghostly spirits and the occult have to do with the birth of the Suffrage Movement, and the tale of Stony Brook's Star-Crossed Lovers who meet each year on Halloween. Tickets are priced at $15 per person. To register, call 631-751-2244. For additional information, visit wmho.org.
The Everly Set in Concert
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport continues its Special Events series with a concert by The Everly Set at 8 p.m. Sean Altman and Jack Skuller celebrate The Everly Brothers, featuring "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "Cathy's Clown," "All I Have To Do Is Dream," "When Will I Be Loved," "Crying In The Rain," and more hits and rarities in concert. Tickets are $45. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai hosts its annual Halloween Dance from 1 to 3 p.m. with music by DJ Louis DelPrete. Costumes are encouraged! This event is open to Town of Brookhaven residents age 60 and older. To register, please call 631-451-5312.
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Haunted Encounters: A Halloween Magic Show with magicians Jim Vines and Mike Maione on the Second Stage at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. This spine-chilling event promises to bring local ghost stories to life like never before. Set against the backdrop of Halloween, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, this immersive show will transport guests into a realm of supernatural intrigue and spectral encounters. *Not suitable for young children. Tickets are $40. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
'She Kills Monsters'
Minstrel Players presents Qui Nguyen's She Kills Monsters at Houghton Hall, Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 Main St., Northport on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, call 516-361-7232 or email [email protected].
'Clue'
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents the hilarious musical Clue from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, the farce-meets-murder mystery begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave you in stitches as they try to figure out...who did it, where, and with what! Tickets range from $85 to $95. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
'Night of the Living Dead'
Smithtown Performing Arts Center 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Night of the Living Dead from Oct. 5 to 27. Fall out from a satellite probe shot to Venus returns to Earth carrying a mysterious radiation that transforms the unburied dead into flesh-eating zombies. Seven people trapped in an isolated farmhouse, held hostage by the ravenous ghouls, begin to turn on each other as the dead encroach. A gripping terror-filled monochromatic play that brings all the fright of the cult classic to life. *This production is recommended for audiences high school age and up. Tickets are $35 adults, $32 seniors and $25 students. To order, visit smithtownpac.org.
'A Christmas Carol'
"I will honor Christmas in my heart..." Celebrate the season with the 40th annual production of A Christmas Carol at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 9 to Dec. 28. Follow the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the meaning of Christmas -- past, present, and future. Tickets are $25 through November; $40 adults, $32 seniors and students, $25 children ages 5 to 12 in December. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
'9 to 5 The Musical'
Star Playhouse at Stage 74, 74 Hauppauge Road Commack presents 9 to 5 The Musical on Nov. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $32 adults, $25 seniors, students and members. Call 631-462-9800, ext. 136 or visit www.starplayhouse.com to order.
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
Step into a world of pure imagination this holiday season as the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. Join young Charlie Bucket and four other lucky Golden Ticket winners as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Willy Wonka's magical candy factory. With beloved songs from the 1971 film such as "Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," "Oompa-Loompa Song," and "Pure Imagination," this production promises to be a treat for the entire family. For ticket information, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
'Annie Warbucks'
Community Playhouse of Northport presents Annie Warbucks at the Brosnan Theater at 158 Laurel Avenue, Northport on Nov. 15, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 (sensory friendly), 17 and 24 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors and students. To order, visit www.communityplayhousenorthport.org. 631-683-8444
'It's Basic'
The Port Jefferson Documentary Series continues its Fall 2024 season with a screening of It's Basic at the First United Methodist Church, 603 Main St., Port Jefferson on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. When 2020 presidential hopeful Andrew Yang proposed to give every American $1000 in monthly income, it helped bring the issue of Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) to national light. By then, several U.S. cities had already begun GBI pilot programs in which they provided $500 per month to a select group of people for one year. It's Basic follows the progress of the program. Panel discussion to follow. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. www.portjeffdocumentaryseries.com.
'Young Frankenstein'
It's alive! Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Young Frankenstein on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in honor of its 50th anniversary. Part homage and part parody of Universal Pictures 1930s monster movies, Mel Brooks gives the old horror classic a riotous comic twist! Tickets are $16. www.cinemaartscentre.org
'Ghostbusters'
Join Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station for a screening of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire starring Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, and Bill Murray on Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Open to all. To reserve your seat, call 631-928-1212 or visit www.cplib.org
-- Ward Melville High School Class of 2014 will hold its 10 year reunion at The Waterview, 44 Fairway Drive, Port Jefferson on Nov. 30 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $100 -- plus ones allowed. Includes open bar, passed appetizers, and dinner. Please email [email protected] for the link to purchase tickets.
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