This weekend brings opportunities to gather some last-minute gifts or to get outside with the family for a hike or an astronomy session. Christmas carols, an acoustic jam session, a visit with Santa, or a horse-drawn carriage ride all might be fun to squeeze on your to-do list on this busy week before the holidays.
THURSDAY
Beach Plum Holiday Shop | Oysterponds Historical Society Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient
Catch the last few days of this popular holiday shop for last minute gifts as well as unique decorations, traditional crafts, books, games and more. Proceeds directly support the OHS. Open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and Saturday from 2–4 p.m.; for more details click here.
Thursday Night Soup Bowl | Chronicle Wines, 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic
From 4-6 p.m., the latest edition of this pop-up dining series features seafood chowder by Grace & Grit and locally baked bread by 1610 Sourdough paired with 50% off featured wines by the glass. Tickets are $17 and can be reserved here.
FRIDAY
Acoustic Jam Session | Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library, 27550 Main Road, Cutchogue
Participants of all ages, styles of music, and levels of ability are invited to this fun musical meet-up from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room; free. Check here for more information.
Wreath-Making Workshop | Peconic Bay Vineyards, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue
From 6-8 p.m. on Friday, craft a festive wreath with Winter Harbor Botanicals. The $120 cost includes all materials, open bar and light bites, and a bottle of Peconic Bay Vineyards wine to take home. Click here for tickets.
Greenport Holiday Stroll | Various Locations, Greenport
Visit Greenport Village shops from 5–8 p.m.; pick up a bingo card at the Harbor Front Inn and collect at least 10 stamps at participating businesses to win a raffle basket. Holiday specials, discounts, and pop-up holiday market; for more details, click here.
SATURDAY
Winter Wonders of the Night Sky | Custer Institute and Observatory, 1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold
From 7:30–9 p.m., explore the winter night sky with an outdoor presentation, followed by hot cocoa and live music afterward. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Observatory members; children under 16 free. For more information and to obtain tickets click here.
Christmas Jubilee | Ram’s Head Inn, 108 Ram Island Drive, Shelter Island Heights
There’s a full slate of events to choose from this weekend at this historic inn, from a Christmas sing-along on 12/20; a Santa Brunch, kids’ activities, pop-up shop with local artists, and a mixology class on 12/21; and an art show and dinner with live music 12/22. For the full list of activities look here.
Winter Solstice Hike and Family Craft | Downs Farm Preserve, 23800 Main Road, Cutchogue
Group for the East End sponsors this family event from 1–2:30 p.m. with a cookie ornament craft, followed by a short walk on the trails. Tickets are $12 and can be reserved here.
SUNDAY
Carols & Cookies | Jamesport Meeting House, 1590 Main Road, Jamesport
This seasonal tradition returns on Sunday at 4 p.m. with a Jamesport Meeting House Chorus performance followed by a sing-along of popular Christmas carols; cookies and mulled cider follow. Suggested donation for adults is $20; for more information, click here.
Winter Ride Through the Vines | RGNY, 6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead
This 2-hour experience includes a horse-drawn tour of the vineyard, Mexican hot chocolate, and a wine flight and cheeseboard afterwards. Rides start at 11:15 a.m. and run every 45 minutes until 3:45 p.m.; tickets are $75–100, book here.
