{"id":128524,"date":"2025-09-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/?p=128524"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:48:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:48:20","slug":"fun-things-to-do-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverheadnewsreview.timesreview.com\/2025\/09\/128524\/fun-things-to-do-in-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do in September in Riverhead and the North Fork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The fun doesn&#8217;t end after Tumbelweed Tuesday in Riverhead and the North Fork. September is a great month to visit. Here&#8217;s a hint of what to eat, drink, do and see this month:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90091\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90080\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Wagner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128533\" style=\"width:615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Wagner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Wagner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Wagner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/Elizabeth-Wagner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Credit: Elizabeth Wagner file photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>1. Create core memories&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90075\">Get a head start on autumn activities at Harbes Orchard&nbsp;<em>(5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-683-8388)<\/em>, which offers 27 varieties of apples ripe for the picking. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/harbesfamilyfarm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">harbesfamilyfarm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>2. Hear the sounds of Hispanic Heritage Month&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toomai String Quintet joins the Rites of Spring Music Festival at the North Fork Arts Center\u2019s Greenport Theatre&nbsp;<em>(211 Front St., Greenport, 631-477-8600)<\/em>&nbsp;to show love for Latin composers on Sept. 13. Tickets: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfork-artscenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">northfork-artscenter.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>3. A garlic game plan&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a clove-filled day at Waterdrinker North Fork&nbsp;<em>(4560 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-779-2130)<\/em>. The 23rd Annual Long Island Garlic Festival comes to town Sept. 13 and 14. For event details, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.water-drinker.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">water-drinker.com<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9000f\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/11172716\/TheSuffolkNG-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114708\" style=\"width:615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/11172716\/TheSuffolkNG-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/11172716\/TheSuffolkNG-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/11172716\/TheSuffolkNG-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/11172716\/TheSuffolkNG.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><strong>4. Grammy-winning guitarist at The Suffolk&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90033\">Larry Carlton will take The Suffolk&nbsp;<em>(118 E. Main St., Riverhead, 631-727-4343)<\/em>&nbsp;stage with his mix of jazz, blues and rock on Sept. 19. To nab tickets and read more about his generationally acclaimed hits, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/thesuffolk.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thesuffolk.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>5. Friends let friends hear great music&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be tapping all the toes when you grab a seat for the Shelter Island Friends of Music\u2019s jazz performance of the Rhythm Future Quartet at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Shelter Island Presbyterian Church&nbsp;<em>(32 N. Ferry Road, Shelter Island)<\/em>. Head to <a href=\"http:\/\/sifriendsofmusic.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sifriendsofmusic.org<\/a> for more information about the free event (and to hear musical clips of what\u2019s to come!).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2024-Greenport-Maritime-Festival-031_-1024x768-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128532\" style=\"width:615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2024-Greenport-Maritime-Festival-031_-1024x768-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2024-Greenport-Maritime-Festival-031_-1024x768-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/2024-Greenport-Maritime-Festival-031_-1024x768-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>6. \u2018Tis the sea-son&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb9005c\">The East End Seaport Museum puts on its <a href=\"https:\/\/suffolktimes.timesreview.com\/2024\/09\/photos-2024-maritime-festival-merry-merfolk-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35th Annual Maritime Festival <\/a>in Greenport Village where, from Sept. 20 to 21, you can dive into sea-centric activities like the always fun Merfolk Parade, kayak races, cardboard ship regatta and street fair, plus music and local food and drink. And don\u2019t miss the chance to put on your dancing shoes for the annual Land and Sea Gala on Sept. 12 at Safe Harbor Greenport Marina. Info for both events is at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastendseaport.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eastendseaport.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>7. Fishy fundraising&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cast a line for a good cause Sept. 26 and 27 at the Fall Fishing Showdown and Lobster Bash at Port of Egypt Marine&nbsp;<em>(62300 Main Road, Southold, 631-765-2445)<\/em>. Hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/suffolktimes.timesreview.com\/2024\/01\/elih-auxiliary-again-breaks-fundraising-record-for-hospital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation<\/a>, tickets are at <a href=\"https:\/\/elihfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elihfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/TR0914_country-fair_adc_3_web-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122202\" style=\"width:615px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/TR0914_country-fair_adc_3_web-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/TR0914_country-fair_adc_3_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/TR0914_country-fair_adc_3_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timesreview-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/TR0914_country-fair_adc_3_web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>8. A shindig on Sound Avenue&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fcb90069\">Folk arts and agricultural heritage are at the forefront at the <a href=\"Photos: 42nd annual Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hallockville Country Fair<\/a> at Hallockville Museum Farm&nbsp;<em>(6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-298-5292)<\/em>&nbsp;on Sept. 27 and 28. For details, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hallockville.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hallockville.org<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fun doesn&#8217;t end after Tumbelweed Tuesday in Riverhead and the North Fork. September is a great month to visit. Here&#8217;s a hint of what to eat, drink, do and see this month: 1. 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