Long Island cultural events calendar for Oct. 22–29, 2026

Long Island venues are hosting a diverse slate of programming from Oct. 22 through Oct. 29, 2026, ranging from historical education to seasonal entertainment. The week features events across Suffolk County, including museum exhibitions, theatrical performances, and community festivals.

The Huntington Historical Society will host a lecture on the history of local potteries at the Conklin Barn on Oct. 22. Historian Toby Kissam is scheduled to discuss archaeological findings and the significance of Huntington’s pottery industry, with tickets priced at $15 for the general public and $10 for members.

For those interested in genealogy, the Emma Clark Library in Setauket will hold a workshop on Oct. 26. Genealogist Eileen Swanberg will instruct Suffolk County residents on navigating Italian records, including vital statistics and immigration documentation, with registration required for the session.

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport continues its "Thankful Thursday" series with a free planetarium show, "Haunted Skies," followed by public observatory access. Additionally, the museum will host a classic car show on its Great Lawn on Oct. 26, with admission starting at $10 for children and $15 for adults.

Theatre Three in Port Jefferson is offering multiple performances, including "The Parlor of Mystery" on Oct. 24, featuring magician Rocco Silano, and the long-running "Friday Night Face Off" improv show. Meanwhile, the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor will host "Ghosts in the Galleries" on Oct. 25, an adults-only event featuring Victorian-style séances and themed refreshments.

Community-focused events include the Harvest Fair at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Huntington and the Spooktacular Fall Fest in Wading River, both scheduled for Oct. 26. These events offer family-friendly activities, live music, and local markets.

On the performance stage, comedian Paul Reiser is set to perform at Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts on Oct. 27, with tickets ranging from $66 to $96. The LS 26 Foundation will also hold its 4th annual comedy fundraiser at the Port Jefferson Moose Lodge on Oct. 27, with tickets priced at $75.