The island life is just a little sweeter when the sun is shining, so it's no surprise that spring is an especially busy time for events on Long Island. Whether you're in the mood for fresh, delicious local seafood, somewhere with stunning scenery to celebrate National Exercise Day, or live entertainment at a beloved Long Island theater, you won't have to travel far to find your next great event. Our real estate agents have more details on exciting upcoming Long Island events that would be perfect for your bucket list.

Fall is a wonderful time for festivals around Long Island, with something to suit every taste and member of the family. With events celebrating the fall harvest, culinary culture of Long Island, and the communities we love to call home, there's something new to enjoy nearly every weekend throughout the fall. Our real estate agents have all the exciting details on five fall festivals that you won't want to miss around Long Island.

1. Long Island Harvest Festival – 1770 W. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901
   The theme of this year's Long Island Harvest Festival is Apples, Pumpkins & Mums, Oh My! This year's event will take place on September 25, 2022, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Tangiers Outlets in Riverhead. Adults will love the food from local restaurants, classically trained chefs, and food trucks, along with drinks from local breweries and vineyards. There will also be some great details available at the shops. For younger attendees, there will be fun lawn games, live, interactive entertainment, and special attractions like the Bubble Palooza Bubble Bash.

Whether you have a deep Irish ancestry or you're Irish for the day, our real estate agents know that there's nothing quite like celebrating St. Patrick's Day on Long Island. The first St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the United States took place in Boston in 1737, and St. Patrick's Day has long been a national holiday in Ireland. Along with celebrating Ireland's patron saint, St. Patrick's Day in America has grown into a celebration of Irish culture. Plan for a full day of St. Patrick's Day family fun, with our guide to celebrating the luck of the Irish around Long Island.

• Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens 70th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade – Mineola, NY
  It's not hard to find the luck 'o the Irish around Mineola homes for sale, thanks to long-running local traditions like the Irish American Society of Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens 70th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The day starts with a traditional Irish mass at the Mineola Society Center, which is followed by the parade at noon. Watch the marchers, enjoy a celebration of all things Irish during the parade, then head back to the Society Center for the St. Patrick's Day party.

Long Island celebrates Halloween like no other area of New York. Our real estate agents invite you to join us at one of these great spooktacular events around Long Island.

• Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns — 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 | Oct 4-6, 11-13, 17-20, 24-28
  We guarantee you've never seen many pumpkins as are on display at the Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns event. Over 30,000 carved pumpkins will be on display at this family-friendly fall fathering. One of the coolest and most iconic events in the country, Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns cannot be missed! Be sure to buy tickets and plan a visit when you come to check out Old Westbury homes for sale.