Think of it as a bucket list you have a month to complete. Only we promise, you’ll still be alive at the end of it.
Or maybe you’d prefer to view it as a 30-day scavenger hunt with no one keeping score.
However you want to approach it, we figured that as we enter our fourth year as a guide to the North Fork we’d try something new this month, recommending an activity for each day of June.
Some of these suggestions are one-time events. Some repeat each week. Others can be done on any day or at any time. A few even require hopping on a ferry to Shelter Island.
We hope to see you around.
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Wednesday, June 1
Welcome in June with $3 drinks during Happy Hour at the Old Mill Inn. Enjoy local craft beer and wine, along with a cocktail of the week. Special runs daily through the summer.
5775 West Mill road in Mattituck, (631) 298-8080.
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Thursday, June 2
Have a picnic at Indian Island County Park. You can bring your goodies ready-to-serve or use one of their charcoal grills for your meal. Take a hike through the wooded trails, stroll the beach, play volleyball, fly a kite or use the multiple playgrounds available for the kids. Oh yeah, there’s even a golf course.
Cross River Drive (Route 105) in Riverhead, (631) 852-3232.
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Friday, June 3
First Fridays returns to Love Lane in Mattituck from 6 to 9 p.m. Shop and enjoy tastes from Love Lane Kitchen, Lombardi’s, Roanoke Vineyards and more. Repeats all summer.
Love Lane, Mattituck
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Saturday, June 4
Moustache Brewing Company will host a barrel release of its new blueberry ginger tripel. It retails for $18 per bottle, up to 6 bottles per person.
400 Hallet Avenue in Riverhead, (631) 591-3250
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Sunday, June 5
Garden of Eve Organic Farm is hosting a Strawberry Farm Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a buffet that includes locally grown strawberries as well as other traditional brunch items. It’s $25 for adults and $15 for kids.
4558 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, (631) 722-8777
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Monday, June 6
Watch the sunset at 67 Steps Beach. Enjoy a snack or a carry-out dinner, while you enjoy the picturesque view from this spot.
67 Beach Road, Greenport
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Tuesday, June 7
Bike Narrow River Road in Orient, one of the most beautiful stretches on the North Fork.
Narrow River Road, Orient
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Wednesday, June 8
Stroll New Suffolk waterfront and grab a cocktail at Legends.
831 First Street, New Suffolk, (631) 734-5123.
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Thursday, June 9
The 139-foot replica ship ‘America’ will be docked in Greenport June 9 and 10 and will provide educational opportunities and tours of the boat for local children.
East Dock adjacent to Mitchell Park, 111 Main St in Greenport.
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Friday, June 10
The Farm Beyond is hosting a pop-up farm stand from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Fridays this summer.
3005 Youngs Avenue in Southold
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Saturday, June 11
Take part in the first North Fork Rosé Crawl from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sample North Fork’s roses at four participating locations: Bridge Lane Wines, 35 Cox Neck Road, Mattituck, (631) 298-1942; The Lenz Winery, 38355 Main Road, Peconic; (631) 734-6010; Castello di Borghese, 7150 Route 48, Cutchogue, (631) 734-5111; and Roanoke Vineyards on Love Lane, 165 Love Lane, Mattituck, (631) 298-7677.
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Sunday, June 12
Visit at North Fork Tasting Room in Baiting Hollow to customize your wine or craft beer flight and choose from a variety of local producers all on one menu. Then, walk across the deck to enjoy a famous seafood meal at Lobster Roll Northside.
3225 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, (631) 369-3039.
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Monday, June 13
Tour Catapano Dairy Farm. Pick up farm fresh goat cheese and skin care products.
33705 County Road 48, Peconic, (631) 765-8042.
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Tuesday, June 14
See Greenport before 8 a.m. Stroll the docks, surrounded by quiet and the peaceful sounds of sails in the wind with a cup of coffee from Aldo’s in hand.
Mitchell Park/Front Street, Greenport
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Wednesday, June 15
Join the Shuckers Club at Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market for drink and oyster specials from 5 to 8 p.m.
37 Front Street in Greenport, (631) 477-6992.
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Thursday, June 16
The Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival Hulling night is a great community event and it runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Hull strawberries for the upcoming festival with the Mattituck community.
Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds, Route 48 in Mattituck
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Friday, June 17
The Mattituck Lions Strawberry Festival kicks off. The fruit-filled fun continues through Sunday, June 19.
Strawberry Fields Fairgrounds, Route 48 in Mattituck
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Saturday, June 18
The 37th annual Shelter Island 10K run will be held in the center of town at 5:30 p.m. The event includes the Shelter Island Plus 5K race/walk and community fun walk for kids. There will also be a post-race barbecue and live music. The event benefits the Island 10k Community Fund. For complete list of events and details, shelterislandrun.com.
631-774-9499 or [email protected]
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Sunday, June 19
Celebrate Dad at Sparkling Pointe Winery from 2 to 5 p.m. The winery will feature sparkling wine specials, sliders and beer from Port Jefferson Brewing Company that afternoon. Tickets are $30 per person ($25 for Signature Wine Club Members) and include 3 sliders and a glass of sparkling wine. Tickets are available at sparklingpointe.com.
39750 County Road 48 in Southold, (631) 765-0200.
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Monday, June 20
Welcome in the first night of summer with a full-moon hike at Downs Farm Preserve from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
23800 Main Road in Cutchogue, (631) 765-6450 ex. 215
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Tuesday, June 21
Now that it’s officially summer take the family to Splish Splash water park in Riverhead. Northforker readers can use code northforker16 at splishsplash.com to save $4 per ticket on up to six tickets at any time this summer.
2549 Splish Splash Drive in Calverton, (631) 727-3600
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Wednesday, June 22
Visit the Long Island Aquarium. The experience at this Riverhead attraction is very different mid-week, compared to a weekend or holiday.
431 East Main Street, Riverhead, (631) 208-9200.
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Thursday, June 23
Take advantage of the food and drink specials during Happy Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. at Smitty’s All-American Grill in Riverhead. Stick around for all you can bowl for $15 on Mondays and Thursdays.
96 Main Road in Riverhead, (631) 998-3565
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Friday, June 24
Visit Chef Hayden’s Farmers Market outside the North Fork Table & Inn. Shop local and enjoy 15 local farms and food producers as well as the North Fork Food Truck. It returns every Friday through Labor Day from 9 a.m. to noon.
57225 Main Rd. in Southold
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Saturday, June 25
Farm to Table dinner at Sylvester Manor. In-season produce from the North Fork cooked over an open pit. Also live music from a Grammy-nominated band.
80 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, (631) 749-0626.
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Sunday, June 26
Treat yourself to lunch or dinner by the waterside at Portobello Restaurant. Some of the best views in Greenport.
1410 Manhasset Avenue, Greenport, (631) 477-1515.
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Monday, June 27
Enjoy the beautiful weather by renting a kayak from Eagle’s Neck Paddling company at Orient Beach State Park. Hourly kayak rentals range from $35 to $50. Open seven days per week on the Peconic Bay from June 26 to Sept. 5. Open on weekends before then.
4400 Main Road in Orient, (631) 765-3502
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Tuesday, June 28
Tuesday Night Tastings at Ram’s Head Inn, Shelter Island. From 6 to 8 pm on Tuesdays this summer, Ram’s Head will feature wine tasting with a local winery, live music and specials for dinner.
108 S Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island Heights, (631) 749-0811.
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Wednesday, June 29
Wine Down Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards. Enjoy wine, music and food trucks.
6025 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, (631) 298-0075
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Thursday, June 30
Country Night at the Suffolk Theater. Hear bands like Stagecoach, Yankee Rebel, Bluegrass/Jug Band with Miss Rosie perform for $25. Plus line dancing with DJ Deuce. The dance floor will be open for dancing from 8 to 10 p.m.
118 East Main Street in Riverhead, (631) 727-4343.
