Happenings

Local events for the week of Thursday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 24

Nov 18, 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 November 18 - November 24.…

Happenings: White Christmas begins 7-week run at Engeman Theater

Nov 11, 2021 | Happenings

Performances of the uplifting musical and holiday favorite White Christmas begin today, Thursday, November 11 and run through Sunday, January 2, at the John W. Engeman Theater. Based on the beloved film, this heartwarming…

Tree lighting event comes to Northport and East Northport; Huntington Holiday Spectacular continues

Nov 9, 2021 | Happenings

It’s getting to be that time of year again, with the weekend after Thanksgiving featuring two traditional tree lighting events in both Northport and Huntington Village. In Northport Village, the annual tree lighting, hosted…

Local events for the week of Thursday, November 4 - Wednesday, November 10

Nov 5, 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 November 4 - November 10.…

Local events for the week of Thursday, October 28 - Wednesday, November 3

Oct 28, 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 October 28 - November 3.…

Local events for the week of Thursday, October 21 - Wednesday, October 27

Oct 22, 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 October 21 - October 27.…

Local events for the week of Thursday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 20

Oct 14, 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 October 14 - October 20.…

Stamp Your Passport series starts at Pumpernickels Restaurant, featuring full meal and lecture

Oct 10, 2021 | Happenings

Starting this month, the Northport Historical Society is hosting an event series called “Stamp Your Passport,” an opportunity for residents to experience the culture and cuisine of countries represented by Northporters…

Local events for the week of Thursday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 13

Oct 7, 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 October 7 - October 13.…

Seven festive, local and sometimes spooky events for kids this October

Oct 2, 2021 | Happenings

Information on events in and around Northport to celebrate fall with the entire family, from daytime fun to spooky nights at the Vanderbilt Museum, a Halloween hayride in Village Park, science experiments and spooky lava…

Local events for the week of Thursday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 6

Sep 30, 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 30 - October 6.…

Sunday night’s StorySlam invites residents to connect through crafted storytelling

Sep 25, 2021 | Happenings

Tomorrow evening in Northport Village, seven brave souls will stand before an audience and tell (not read) a firsthand, true story lasting between five and ten minutes. It’s a “StorySlam” organized by Northport resident Liz…

Happenings: Local events for the week of Thursday, September 23 - Wednesday, September 29

Sep 23, 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 23 - September 29.…

“Community of Hearts” exhibit recreates the post-September 11 spirit of love and unity

Sep 21, 2021 | Happenings

“Although the word is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it,” reads a quote from Hellen Keller, inscribed on one of 300 canvases currently displayed in an art project carried out by community members in…

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…

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