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Happenings

Great Cow Harbor Weekend is back, and coming to Northport Village

Sep 16, 2021 | Happenings

Cow Harbor Weekend, the most loved (and well-attended) event in celebration of the Northport community, will take place from this Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19. With last year’s events cancelled due to the…

Happy hour tonight: local photographer showcases familiar images in thoughtful ways

Sep 15, 2021 | Happenings

A happy hour reception for local photographer Alicia Edwards will take place this evening, from 5-7pm at Seven Quarts Tavern in Northport. Alicia will be present to meet-and-greet local residents and fans at the “uptown”…

Local events for the week of Thursday, September 9 - Wednesday, September 15

Sep 9, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of September 9 - September 15.…

A look at the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum as it welcomes back visitors

Sep 7, 2021 | Happenings

Plastered on facades across the Town of Huntington – malls, schools, and roads – lies the name of Walt Whitman, longtime Huntington resident and America’s national poet. Walter Whitman Jr. was born on May 31, 1819 to a family…

Local events for the week of Thursday, September 2 - Wednesday, September 8

Sep 2, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of September 2 - September 8…

The second Northport Village Chalk Walk Festival welcomes kids and adults to color Main Street sidewalks

Sep 1, 2021 | Happenings

The Northport Village Chalk Walk Festival will take place Sunday, September 26, providing an opportunity for children and adults to illustrate the Village streets in celebration of all things Northport. Professional artists…

John W. Engeman Theater pledges proceeds from September performance to basketball court revitalization project

Aug 28, 2021 | Happenings

John W. Engeman Theater pledges proceeds from September performance to basketball court revitalization project. Kevin O'Neill and Richard Dolce, owners of the John W. Engeman Theater, have joined forces with the Northport…

Local events for the week of Thursday, August 26 - Wednesday, September 1

Aug 26, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of Aug 26 - Sep 1…

Town of Huntington and Northport Village turn purple for National Recovery Month

Aug 24, 2021 | Happenings

On the evening of Tuesday, August 31, from 7:30-9pm in Northport Village Park, the Northport-East Northport Community Drug and Alcohol Task Force (DATF) is hosting a “Night of Remembrance Candlelight Vigil” to honor those who…

This weekend’s Paint Northport event a “plein air” experience for artists of all levels

Aug 23, 2021 | Happenings

This Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29, artists of all kinds will share space on the sidewalks and in the parks of Northport, to celebrate the beauty of the Village in real time, outdoors. For both days – or just a few…

Local events for the week of Thursday, August 19 - Wednesday, August 25

Aug 19, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of August 19 - 25…

Local bald eagles honored with their own day; celebration scheduled for September 25

Aug 18, 2021 | Happenings

If you live near or around Centerport, you likely have heard about or seen in-person the famous bald eagles of Centerport. The majestic birds were first spotted by Centerport resident Rob Schwartz in 2017, and have since…

Student-led Anti-Bias Concert raises awareness of bias and supports inclusivity in the Town of Huntington

Aug 17, 2021 | Happenings

On Saturday, August 21, the Huntington Anti-Bias Concert will take place in Heckscher Park, at the Chapin Rainbow Stage, from 1-4pm. The concert is free and is meant to raise awareness of bias and support inclusivity in the…

Local events for the week of Thursday, August 12 - Wednesday, August 18

Aug 12, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of August 12 - 18.……

Combining natural history and beauty, two Long Islanders have brought their photographs to the Northport-East Northport libraries

Aug 11, 2021 | Happenings

For amateur and professional photographers alike, Long Island is just about the ultimate location to snap the perfect shot. Boasting innumerable ecoregions – everything from deciduous forests to coastal plains to salt marshes…

Historical society’s annual benefit dinner, dance and auction to honor Northport resident Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health

Aug 9, 2021 | Happenings

The Northport Historical Society’s annual benefit dinner, dance and auction is the society’s most important fundraiser of the year, and this year it is particularly apt to honor Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell…

Local events for the week of Thursday, August 5 - Wednesday, August 11

Aug 5, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of August 5 - August 11.…

Local events for the week of Thursday, July 29 - Wednesday, August 4

Jul 29, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of July 29 - August 4.…

Highly anticipated East Northport Festival returns with plans to be bigger than ever

Jul 27, 2021 | Happenings

After a year off due to Covid-19, the beloved East Northport Festival is returning this September, with rides, games, music, an international food court, a beer and wine garden, and more. The festival runs September 10-12 at…

Second annual Northport Fire Department Oktoberfest coming October 2, with tickets selling quickly

Jul 24, 2021 | Happenings

It was a sold-out event in 2019 and tickets are already selling quickly. The 2021 Northport Fire Department Oktoberfest is set for October 2, from 12-5pm. Taking place at the Northport Fire Department (NFD) Fairgrounds, at…

Local events for the week of Thursday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 28

Jul 22, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of July 22 - July 29.…

Art League of Long Island begins 25th year of its celebrated Summer Art Adventure camp

Jul 18, 2021 | Happenings

With the summer in full swing, the Art League of Long Island began hosting just this week its yearly child and adolescent summer camp: Summer Art Adventure. The camp, now in its 25th year, is a day camp for children from ages…

Local events for the week of Thursday, July 15 - Wednesday, July 21

Jul 15, 2021 | Happenings

Happenings is a weekly roundup of community events happening in and around Northport and East Northport, from arts and music to yoga and library offerings. The following events are happening the week of July 15 - July 21.…

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