THURSDAY
Island Pop | MAJU, 188 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island Heights, 516-946-0676
This new show of painting, sculpture and mixed media opens from 4-7 p.m. with work reflecting independence, community and the American spirit; free. For more info, look here.
Grace & Grit Summer Pop Up Series | Chronicle Wines, 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 631-488-0046
On Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., smashburgers and a rotating selection of seasonal dishes are on the menu at this pop up at Chronicle’s tasting room. All menu items are a la carte; no reservations necessary. For details, look here.
Greenport Fire Department Carnival | Polo Grounds, Moores Lane, Greenport
This annual fundraiser for the Phenix Hook & Ladder and Relief Hose Companies returns from 6/30 to 7/4 and is open from 6-11 p.m. each evening, with fireworks on 7/2 and 7/4 at 10 p.m. For more information, look here.
FRIDAY
Summer Sunset Sessions | Jamesport Farm Brewery, 5873 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 844-532-2337
Start the weekend at the brewery with live music every Friday from 5-8 p.m., with local beer and wine and food trucks. For the music lineup and more details, check here.
76th Year Celebration | Riverhead Raceway, 1797 Old Country Road, Riverhead, 631-842-RACE
Celebrate 76 years of racing in Riverhead with a special tribute to the Flying Dutchman, NASCAR Modified driver Fred Harbach; with full racing program and fireworks display. Pit gates open at 5:30 p.m., grandstands open at 6:30 p.m., ceremony at 8 p.m.; cost is $40 for adults, $20 for ages 6-12, free for 5 and under; tickets only available day of event. For details, look here.
SATURDAY
Fine Art, Crafts & Antiques Fair | Cutchogue Village Green, Main Road and Cases Lane, Cutchogue
From 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild hosts this fair with original and collectible art: paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood, fiber arts and antiques. Admission is $3; rain date is July 5. For more info, click here.
Fourth of July Parades | Various locales
Wear your red, white and blue to one of the local Fourth of July parades and celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The New Suffolk parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at new Suffolk and Tuthill Roads, ending with a ceremony at New Suffolk Beach (check here for info); the Shelter Island parade starts at 10 a.m. at Bateman Road, continuing down Route 114 and finishing along School Street (more info here); the Riverhead parade starts at 11 a.m. at Railroad Ave. and travels throughout downtown Riverhead (more details here) and the Southold Town parade steps off at noon on the Main Road from Boisseau Ave. to Tuckers Lane (look here for details); free.
Eagle River Band | Veterans Beach, 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, 631-298-9103
The 6th annual Mattituck Park District’s Summer Concert Series kicks off with the Eagle River Band from 5-8 p.m.; featuring food trucks, photo booth, and beer and wine for purchase. Free admission; for more info, look here.
Star Spangled Concert | Cutchogue Village Green, Main Road and Cases Lane, Cutchogue
The North Fork Chorale, who celebrates their 90th anniversary this year, performs patriotic selections from 7-8:30 p.m.; sponsored by the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council and Museums and Suffolk 250. Bring your chairs, blankets and picnics; free. For details, click here.
SUNDAY
Heritage Day | Oysterponds Historical Society Old Point Schoolhouse, 1555 Village Lane, Orient, 631-323-2480
Orient’s 17th annual Heritage Day starts with a parade down Village Lane at noon followed by a ceremony at the Old Point Schoolhouse with readings and songs; live music and treats afterward in Poquatuck Park until 3 p.m.; free. For more information, look here.
Perfect Strangers | Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery, 1935 Main Road, Jamesport, 631-722-4222
Catch this trio from 1-5:30 p.m. who play a mix of original and cover tunes; free. For details, look here.
