As you recover from your turkey dinner, check out what’s happening on the North Fork this weekend.
FRIDAY
Southold Historical Museum’s Candlelight Tour and Tree Lighting | Maple Lane Complex, 55200 Main Road, Southold
This fun, free annual event takes place rain or shine on Friday from 3-6 p.m., featuring Santa in the Barn, tours of historic houses, children’s games, live music, and the Christmas Tree lighting at 5 p.m. For more details, click here.
A Musical Afternoon | Poquatuck Hall, 1160 Village Lane, Orient
On Friday at 5 p.m., enjoy a program of piano music by Simon Bürki, a Swiss pianist who has performed internationally and now studies at the Julliard School. The program includes pieces by Chopin, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff. Presented by the Rites of Spring Music Festival in collaboration with Poquatuck Hall. Tickets $45, members of Poquatuck Hall and Friends of Rites of Spring $30, under 25 years old free. To buy tickets, click here.
Vine Lighting Extravaganza | Raphael Vineyard, 39390 Main Road, Peconic
Raphael’s inaugural vine-lighting celebration happens on Friday from 4:30-7:30 p.m., with the grand lighting reveal at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy wine, snacks, live music with the Libations and holiday cheer. Tickets $50, members $40; to obtain tickets click here.
A Really Unpainful Event: Film Discussion with Jesse Eisenberg | Ram’s Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island Heights
For cinephiles, here’s a fabulous opportunity to hear actor Jesse Eisenberg discuss his new film A Real Pain on Friday with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. ($40), dinner at 7:15 p.m. ($75) or both ($100). To book, click here.
SATURDAY
Holiday Makers Market | Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, 42155 Main Road, Peconic
On Saturday from noon-5 p.m., join over 26 artists, creators and merchants for a holiday market in the brewery’s new Barrel Room event space. Live music with guitarist Dave Ziggy Deitke at 3:30 p.m. and killer reggae band Aqua Cherry at 4 p.m; hot toddies, pretzels, and plenty of beer available as well! For more information check here.
Art, Film & Community | North Fork Arts Center, 211 Front St., Greenport
NFAC hosts this free event to celebrate the spirit of giving, which includes a screening of Planes, Trains and Automobiles on Saturday at 1 p.m., followed by an art show curated by six local galleries and a wine reception from 3-6 p.m. For more information and to secure your free tickets, click here.
Christmas Open House | Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society, Main Road at Cardinal Drive, Mattituck
On Saturday from 1-6:30 p.m., enjoy several events taking place at the Historical Society’s Mattituck complex. Museum tours from 1-4 p.m.; Santa and Mrs. Claus visit from 2-4 p.m.; Christmas tree lighting and caroling at dusk, followed by hot chocolate and donuts at the New Egypt School House. Free; for more information, click here.
SUNDAY
Holiday Pet Photos with Santa | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue
On Sunday from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Judy McCleery of The Puparazzi Pet Photography will take holiday photos of your pet in front of a winter scene with Santa. The $10 fee includes both a printed and a digital photo; registration is required. For more info and to register click here.
Betty’s Holiday Gift Boutique | Ames Feline Adoption & Rescue, 15900 Main Road, Mattituck
Sunday is the last day to shop at this popular event, which runs all weekend from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You’ll find name-brand clothing, designer shoes and handbags, jewelry, and home decor, as well as live music—and all proceeds benefit the North Fork Animal Welfare League. For details, click here.
