Things to Do on the North Fork This Week, December 28, 2025-January 1, 2026

Enjoy all the North Fork has to offer with great live shows, art exhibitions, outdoor adventures and more local fun this week, December 28, 2025-January 1, 2026.

NORTH FORK LIVE SHOWS

Emy McB at Jason’s Vineyard
Saturday, December 28, 1 p.m.

Enjoy the sounds of this Long Island singer/songwriter live in the Tasting Room at Jason’s Vineyard!
1785 Main Road, Jamesport. 631-238-5801, jasonsvineyard.com

New Year’s Eve Festivities at the Haylard
Wednesday, December 31, 5 p.m.

Enjoy dinner, live music, and a New Year’s Eve party to ring in the New Year at the Halyard! Music will continue through 1 a.m., and a Near’s Day Brunch will be available on Thursday, January 1, beginning at 11 a.m.
58775 Route 48, Greenport. 631-477-0666, thehalyardgreenport.com

New Year’s Eve Grand Gala Event
Wednesday, December 31, 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a DJ, dancing, live singing with Bobby G, cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, Viennese Hour with a Chocolate Fountain, champagne toast, balloons, party hats, noisemakers, a photo station, and more at the Birchwood of Polish Town!
512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4449, thebirchwoodofpolishtown.com

The Suffolk 54 New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 10 p.m.

Party with That ’70s band and enjoy an open dance floor, noisemakers, a live stream of the Times Square Ball Drop, a champagne toast, and more at The Suffolk! Tickets are $125.
118 E. Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

NORTH FORK OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Second Annual .5K Beer Run–The Shortest Race on the Planet
Wednesday, December 31, 2 p.m.

Don’t miss a lap around the Greenport Harbor Brewery, featuring five craft-beer hydration stations, playful competition, and fun! Prizes will be given for Best Outfit, Fastest Time, and Top-Secret Categories.
41255 Main Road, Peconic. 631-477-1100, greenportharborbrewing.com

First Day Hike
Thursday, January 1, 10 a.m.

Hike along one mile of the Long Island Sound at the Hallock State Park Preserve, where you’ll look for cold stun sea turtles and collect marine debris. Meet at 6062 Sound Ave in Jamesport. Registration is not required.
6062 Sound Avenue, Jamesport. parks.ny.gov

ENRICHING NORTH FORK PROGRAMS

New Year Caviar Experience
Saturday, December 27, noon

Enjoy four Sparkling Pointe wines paired with world-class caviar at Sparkling Pointe! Book your time slot in advance online.
39750 County Road 48, Southold. 631-765-0200, sparklingpointe.com

Chocology Chocolate Pairing December
Sunday, December 28, noon

Don’t miss three handmade chocolates from Chocology Unlimited in Stony Brook paired with three Pindar wines! Chocolate will be available for purchase.
37645 Main Road, Peconic. 631-734-6200, pindar.net

Life Drawing Workshop
Tuesday, December 30, 10 a.m.

Learn to draw with a live model in timed poses at the Floyd Memorial Library! Bring your own pencil, pens, pastels, or charcoal. Registration is required.
539 First Street, Greenport. 631-477-0660, floydmemoriallibrary.org

New Year’s Eve Dinner at the North Fork Table & Inn
Wednesday, December 31, 5 p.m.

Don’t miss a four-course dinner beginning at 5 p.m. at the North Fork Table and Inn! You can also choose the second seating, which begins at 8 p.m. and includes a five-course dinner and a midnight celebration to ring in the new year!
57225 Main Road, Southold. 631-765-0177, northforktableandinn.com

New Year’s Eve Dinner at Bistro 72
Wednesday, December 31, 5 p.m.

Choose from a 3-course or 5-course dinner to ring in the New Year at Bistro 72! You can also make it a weekend by booking a room at the Hotel Indigo.
1830 W Main Street, Riverhead. 631-369-3325, bistro-72.com

New Year’s Day Sparkling Wine-Chocolate Pairing
Thursday, January 1, noon

Enjoy a sweet New Year’s Day at Sannino Vineyards, where you’ll enjoy a pairing of two sparkling wines and chocolates.
15975 County Road 48, Cutchogue. 631-734-8282, sanninovineyard.com

NORTH FORK ART EXHIBITIONS

Breathe Deeply
Through January 19

Enjoy this exhibition of small works by artists like Chris Ann Ambery, Bob Barnett, Patricia Beary, and more at the Alex Ferrone Gallery. Photo-based art, mixed media, and paintings will be on display. On Saturdays, stop by between 5 and 7 p.m. to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine during your viewing.
25425 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-732-8545, alexferronegallery.com

Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com.