Hiking & Outdoor Activities

7 weeks of arts, cultural and family friendly activities on Long Island, New York.

GREAT OUTDOORS

BE SAFE and HEAD OUTDOORS

Belmont State Park

WYANDANCH + Surrounding Area

Belmont Lake State Park, Babylon
Cedar Beach, Babylon
Geiger Park, Deer Park – Daily 10a-7p
Gilgo State Park, Babylon
Hermann Griem Park, Wheatley Heights – Daily 8a-7p
Kevin Ver Pault Memorial Park, Wheatley Heights – 9a-7p
Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa Park – Daily 9a-5p
Robert Moses State Park, Babylon – Daily 8a-7p
Tobay Beach Spray Park, Massapequa – Daily 9a-5p

Sands Point Preserve

PORT WASHINGTON 

Bar Beach – Daily 7:30a-5p5
Bay Walk Park – Daily 6a-9p
Harry Tappen Beach, Town of Oyster Bay
Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Park 
Leeds Pond Preserve, Plandome Manor
Manorhaven Preserve and Nature Trail – Daily 6a-8p
North Hempstead Beach Park – Daily 9a-5p
Sands Point Preserve–  Gardens, Trails and Woodland Playground  Wed-Sun 11a-5p
Sea Cliff Beach – Daily 9a-5p
Stannards Brook County Park – Daily 6a-6p
William Cullen Bryant Preserve, Roslyn

Port Jeff Trail
Setauket/Port Jefferson Station Greenway Trail
Fire Island Lighthouse
Fire Island Lighthouse

CLICK HERE FOR ALL  WINTERFEST EVENTS

Ice Skating

7 weeks of arts, cultural and family friendly activities on Long Island, New York.

Ice Skating

SOME FAVORITES FROM THE LOCALS FOR SKATING

greenport-village-ice-skating-rink

Mitchell Park Ice Skating Rink, Harborfront views at their finest! 

Scheduled to be open for the season on 1/15/2022

Due to the fact that the ice rink is outside, it is directly affected by weather conditions. Hours of operation may be changed without prior notice due to ice conditions.

 

PUBLIC SESSIONS

Monday-Friday

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Open for all Greenport School Holidays

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

FAMILY NIGHT

Fee: $7 includes rentals

Friday Nights 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

-A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
631-403-4357
https://villageofgreenport.org/ice-rink-skating-greenport-village.php

 Southampton Ice Rink
A semi-enclosed facility, this refrigerated rink offers skating into April, with public skating held six days a week (closed Mondays). Skate rentals are available. CASH ONLY – ATM on site. Nice menu and enclosed heated dining available at JT’s Burgers. 

668 County Rd. 39, Southampton, 631-283-2158.
https://southamptonicerink.com

The Rinx on the Harbor in Port JeffersonYou can’t beat the view at this outdoor rink in Port Jefferson’s Harborfront Park, open seven days a week. Lessons and locker rentals are available. 

101-A E Broadway, Port Jefferson
631-403-4357
therinx.com/pjrinx

Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm
Come skate with us on our new synthetic rink – no ice! Skating includes rentals or bring your own (hockey skates only please) without toe picks. Sip hot chocolate or apple cider, make s’more and muhc on popcorn. CASH ONLY. Call for skating hours.

30105 Main Road (Route 25), Cutchogue
631-735-9242
santaschristmastreefarmli.com/events

Waterdrinker Farm

Currently Closed until Feb 13
Ice Skating is $10 per person to rent the skate for up to 45 minutes if the line isn’t too long. Hot cocoa and s’mores for sale that you can enjoy by the fire.

Please Note: The Ice Skating Rink is a synthetic ice surface so technically you could skate in July which is pretty cool! No outside skates since it is a special surface. Ice Skating will be closed if it is raining.  Masks Required at the Farm including on the Ice Rink.
 

663 Wading River Road, Manorville,  
631-878-8653
https://www.water-drinker.com

 

Port Washington

7 weeks of arts, cultural and family friendly activities on Long Island, New York.

Port Washington, NY

Port Washington is a bustling and diverse community on the beautiful North Shore, Nassau County. The peninsula supports an active waterfront with two beautiful harbors, the Town Dock, yacht clubs, marinas, launching ramps and moorings. Stroll the Bay Walk or visit Sunset Park and have your cameras ready to capture show-stopping sunsets all year round.
Explore Main Street and beyond to find a variety of shops, restaurants and businesses. Foodies can choose from a range of dining experiences, including waterfront and outdoor dining options. Whether you are looking for a cozy pub, international cuisine or fine dining at one of many highly acclaimed restaurants, there is something for everyone.
History and the Arts are alive and well in Port Washington. Take a quick ride up the peninsula to Sands Point Preserve and be transported back in time and stroll the grounds of one the remaining Gold Coast estates. The Cow Neck Historical Society supports original buildings from before Revolutionary War era, virtual tours and an extensive catalog of historical photos. The Landmark on Main is an anchor for the arts, providing live-stream performances and more.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PORT WASHINGTON

Welcome to Port Washington! 

Winterfest traditionally is a celebration of winter with live music and social gatherings at its core. Due to Covid-19, we are continuing the Winterfest season to promote our area and highlight where you can Travel Safe. We look forward to the future when we can safely socially gather again. Discounts will be posted soon. Due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic – many places are short on resources, please have patience as we update the information for you. Support local business.

eat + drink

Restaurants
H on the Harbor – Events
La P’tite Framboise – Events
Louie’s Grill & Liquors – Events

shop local

Suite 275 – 20% off any full priced item during WINTERFEST

play + explore

Outdoor Adventure
Sands Point Preserve

Arts, Music + Cultural Venues
Landmark on Main Street
The Art Guild
Port Washington Historical Society
Port Washington Public Library

Health + Wellness
Port Salt Cave
The Cooking Lab – Virtual Classes

Riverhead

7 weeks of arts, cultural and family friendly activities on Long Island, New York.

Riverhead + North Fork

The East End of Long Island features craft breweries, vineyards and live music experiences with plenty for the family to do.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIVERHEAD
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 FEATURED LODGING IN & NEAR RIVERHEAD

Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead

HILTON GARDEN INN

We're across the street from Tanger Outlets, and three miles from Splish Splash Water Park. Plenty of wineries are within a half-hour, and the charm of The Hamptons is just as close. We have vineyard tour packages, a restaurant, and 24-hour snack shop. Our patio with whirlpool and fire pit, indoor pool, and fitness center complete your stay.

Below is a list of official Winterfest 2021 Participants. Please support local business. Discounts will be posted soon. Due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic – many places are short on resources, please have patience as we update the information for you. 

eat + drink

Restaurants
Bistro 72, Riverhead
Cooperage Inn, Baiting Hollow – CLICK FOR WF AD
Desmonds @ East Wind, Wading River
Jerry & The Mermaid, Riverhead – Special TBA
Lucharitos, Aquebogue, Center Moriches & Greenport 
Mattitaco, Mattituck – CLICK FOR WF AD
Michelangelo of Riverhead – closed

Ruggero’s @ East Wind, Wading River

Breweries
Jamesport Farm Brewery, Riverhead – CLICK FOR WF AD
Long Ireland Beer Company, Riverhead
Moustache Brewing Co, Riverhead
Peconic County Brewing, Riverhead – CLICK FOR WF AD
Twin Fork Beer Company, Riverhead
 

Cider + Spirits
Long Island Spirits, Baiting Hollow – CLICK FOR WF AD
Riverhead Ciderhouse 
Twin Stills Moonshine, Riverhead

Vineyards
Clovis Point Vineyard, Laurel
Palmer Vineyards, Riverhead
Peconic Cellar Door, Peconic

stay

Arbor View House Bed & Breakfast, East Marion
East Wind Long Island, Wading River
Heron Suites, Southold – Under Renovations
Hilton Garden Inn, Riverhead 
Hotel Indigo Long Island East End, Riverhead

shop local

Peconic Cellar Door, Peconic
Tanger Outlets Riverhead
The North Fork Box 
The Shoppes at East Wind, Wading River

play + explore

Outdoor Adventure
Long Island Aquarium, Riverhead – CLICK FOR WF AD
Long Island Sports Park/Cousin’s Paintball – CLICK FOR WF AD
Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm LI, Cutchogue – Ice Skating
Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue, Farm Walking Tours – CLICK FOR WF AD
Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden – Ice Skating

Arts, Music + Cultural Venues
Bistro 72, Riverhead
East End Arts, Riverhead
Long Island Science Center, Riverhead – Online ProgrammingerRive
Peconic Ballet Theatre, Riverhead
Suffolk Theater, Riverhead – Temporarily Closed – CLICK FOR WF AD

Easthampton

WELCOME TO EASTHAMPTON, NY

Located in the word famous Hamptons on Long Island NY. Enjoy all the glamour and shopping without the crowds. 

Where to go during Winterfest

Winterfest traditionally is a celebration of winter with live music and social gatherings at its core. Due to Covid-19, we are continuing the Winterfest season to promote our area and highlight where you can Travel Safe. We look forward to the future when we can safely socially gather again.

Food & Bev

East Hampton Kitchen
12 Phoebe Scoy Rd  East Hampton  NY  11937
(917) 941-5919


Nick and Toni’s
136 North Main  East Hampton  NY  11937
(631) 324-3550


Starbucks
39 E. Main St.  East Hampton  New York  11937
(631) 329-8645


SaltHampton
4 15th Street  East Hampton  NEW YORK 11937
(516) 457-0292


Citarella
2 Pantigo Road  East Hampton  New York  11937
(631) 283-6600


Babette’s
11 Spinner Lane  East Hampton  NY  11937
(631) 329-5377
Townline BBQ

Stay

Current open lodging to be added here.

GO

Longhouse Reserve
133 Hands Creek Rd East Hampton NY 11937
(631) 329-3568

LIK Gallery
66 Newtown Lane, Suite H
East Hampton NY 11937

STAY

Our Lodging Partners

VENUES

Music, Theater, Arts & More!

EATS

Restaurants with WInterfest Specials

CALENDAR

Full Calendar View of Winterfest Events

QUESTIONS? Call/Text 631-494-2978

Patchogue, NY

7 weeks of arts, cultural and family friendly activities on Long Island, New York.

Patchogue, NY

Downtown Patchogue has grown to be one of Long Island's most vibrant entertainment districts. Anchored by The Patchogue Theatre for the Performaning Arts, there are over 30 Restaurants, bars and live music venues that offer exceptional and diverse cuisine with entertaining nightlife focused on live musical performances.
Patchogue is also a leader in the craft beer and spirits craze, led by the nationally known Blue Point Brewery, new craft brewers Darling, Long Island's oldest operating brewery, The Brickhouse, and The Better Man Distiling Company.
Walking distance from the heart of downtown is the Patchogue Riverfront, home to more great restaurants, such as The Oar, Drift 82 and The Harbor Crab Company.
Also along the Patchogue River is Dublin Deck, one of Long Island's hottest nightclubs. Patchogue is proud of its connection to the beautiful beaches of Fire Island, hosting two ferry routes that take you to Davis Park and Watch Hill/Fire Island National Seashore.
Whatever is the season, there is always a good reason to come to Patchogue!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATCHOGUE – COMING SOON!

Get your FREE Downtown Deals Pass for Patchogue Specials!

Welcome to Patchogue!  Winterfest traditionally is a celebration of winter with live music and social gatherings at its core. Due to Covid-19, we are continuing the Winterfest season to promote our area and highlight where you can Travel Safe. We look forward to the future when we can safely socially gather again. Discounts will be posted soon. Due to the unpredictable nature of the pandemic – many places are short on resources, please have patience as we update the information for you. Support local business. COMING SOON !

VIP Passport

VIP PASSPORT

This card entitles holder to special VIP Offers provided by participating Winterfest partners. When you purchase your card, you will be sent a physical VIP Card with a lanyard and limited (first 100)  availability coupons.  Each year we will issue a new badge tag with the year to make this a fun and collectible item. 

VIP SPECIAL RATES & OFFERS

Save hundreds, possibly thousands of dollars with this card. This list is constantly added to, making the VIP Passport even more valuable as we go! 

These offers are good only during Winterfest. You must purchase a VIP Card to redeem the offers. If you have trouble with any discount listed, please contact us at liwinterfest@gmail.com or call/text 1-631-494-2978‬

Sample of 2020 VIP Packages - no longer valid for 2021

Fun Things To Do!

VIP Access to Winterfest After Hours Kick Off Party – Includes After Hours Party 9-11PM -$20 Value and a Special Winterfest Goody Box from the NoFoBox/SoFoBox company. 

Cousin’s Paintball, Calverton
FREE Admission when you purchase 500 paintballs at $29 – $20 Value
Valid on public play during Winterfest
149 Edwards Avenue, Calverton  631.698.6230
cousinspaintball.com

Eastern Long Island Entertainment
FREE Photo Booth with the booking of DJ/Party Services – $400 value
easternlientertainment.com

Long Island Science Center
10% Discount on Admission and Workshops
40 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead  631.208-8000
Sciencecenterli.org

Peconic Ballet Theatre
$5 Discount
on purchase of Art Barre Performance Ticket
71 East Main Street,
Riverhead  631.591.1539
pbfny.org

Parrish Art Museum 
Buy One Get One Free on general admission 
279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill 
631.283.2118
parrishart.org 

Southampton Cultural Center
$5 Discount on $25
ticket to Sherlock’s Secret Life March 6th-8th
AND!! One FREE dance workshop for two –
Salsa on Mondays and Wednesdays
Ballroom Dancing on Thursdays
25 Pond Lane, Southampton  631.287.4377
scc-arts.org

Spirit’s Promise Equine Rescue. Save $75!
$25
Horse Rescue Farm Tour for 6 – Value of $100
2746 Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow
631.875.0433
spiritspromiserescue.org

Breweries, Distilleries and Vineyards

Jamesport Farm Brewery

FREE JFB Pint Coozie with purchase
5873 Sound Avenue, Riverhead  844.532.2337
jfbrewery.com

Long Ireland Beer Co.
$2 off tasting flights Monday – Thursday
817 Pulaski Street, Riverhead  631.403.4303
longirelandbeer.com

Long Island Spirit’s
20% Discount on all bottles and merchandise
2182 Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow 631.630.9322
lispirits.com

Moustache Brewing Co.
10% Discount on all merchandise and Beer To-Go
400 Hallet Avenue, Riverhead
631.591.3250
moustachebrewing.com

Peconic Cellar Door – Chronicle Wine
10% Discount at the Winery and at the Farmer’s Market
2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic
631.488.0046
winemaker-studio.com

Twin Stills Moonshine
10% Discount on bottle purchases
5506 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
631.779.3199
lioldtymer.com

Winemaker Studio
20% Discount on wine sales in the tasting room
winemaker-studio.co

 

Hotels, Inns and B&B's

434 On Main, Amagansett

Complimentary bottle of wine with overnight stay
434 Main Street, Amaganset  631.604.575
434onmain.com

Arbor View House B&B
Complimentary bottle of Champagne and Chocolate Truffles with 2 night stay
8900 Main Road, East Marion  
631.477.8440
arborviewhouse.com

East Wind Long Island, Wading River
20 % discount on overnight stay Sunday to Thursday
5720 Route 25A Wading River
631.846.2370
Eastwindlongisland.com

Heron Suites
Complimentary bottle of Rose wine with overnight booking (rooms are discounted 15% during Winterfest)
61600 Main Road, Southold 
631.765-5121
heronsuites.com

Hotel Indigo East End, Riverhead
15% Discount on overnight booking Sunday – Thursday
10% Discount on overnight booking Friday – Saturday
1830 W Main Street, Riverhead
631.369.2200 ext 0
indigoeastend.com

The 1708 House, Southampton
$50 Coupon toward overnight room booking
126 Main Street, Southampton
631.287.1708
1708house.com

The 1770 House
20% discount on overnight stay Sunday – Thursday
143 Main Street, East Hampton
631.324.1770
1770house.com

The Maidstone, East Hampton
Complimentary specialty cocktail and special food of the day served by our chef out front
207 Main St, East Hampton 
631.324.5006
themaidstone.com 

White Fences Inn
VIP overnight stay includes:
Two glasses of prosecco upon arrival
• Two passes to the Parrish Art Museum
• 15% dining discount at Calissa

371 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill
631.500.9013
whitefenceswatermill.com

Southampton Inn
Enjoy *$10 off at Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn 
*Excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity.
91 Hill Street, Southampton 
631.283.6500
southamptoninn.com

Dining

Bistro 72
$20 Gift Card (limited to first 150 VIP’s)
10% off Meals
1830 W Main St, Riverhead
631. 369.3325
bistro-72.com

Cooperage Inn
10% off Meals, cannot be combined with any other offer.
2218 Sound Ave, Baiting Hollow, NY 11933
(631) 727-8994
cooperageinn.com

Jerry and the Mermaid
FREE
Creme Brulee (one per table) with min. $40 dinner purchase
469 East Main Street, Riverhead 
631.727.8489
jerryandthemermaid.com

Ruggero’s Family Style Restaurant at The Shoppes
10% discount
5768 NY-25A, Unit Y
631.886.1625
ruggerosrestaurant.com

Shopping

Riverhead Farmer’s Market – Select Vendors
Chef Giovanni – $2 off per item (averages @20%) – cannot be combined with any other discounts offered by Chef Giovanni or the “wooden nickel” program
Chronicle Wines – 10% Discount on all bottles
Nuna Knits – 10% Discount on all products
Tend Coffee – complimentary cup of coffee with purchase of a pound of coffee

Tanger Outlets                                                                                                      Coupon Book – Face Value $5 -access to thousands of dollars in savings
Valid at any Tanger Locatios 

The Shoppes at East Wind (Select stores)
10% Discount on purchases:
Tweet’s Ice Cream Café 
The Jewelry Box & Gift Shoppe    
North Fork Craft Gallery –  The Pop Up Shop  – The Beginning Apparel 
American Pie Country Store
Wines By Nature                              
Sweet Cart Candy Shoppe 
The Crushed Olive 
————————–
5768 NY-25A, Wading River 
631.929.3500
eastwindlongisland.com/shoppes

VIP Passports are sold out for 2020. Due to Covid-19 we cannot sell VIP Cards for 2021. Please support local business. 

QUESTIONS? Call/Text 631-494-2978

The Maidstone Restaurant

The Maidstone

About Us

The Restaurant at the Maidstone Hotel is open from breakfast to a late night cocktails and offers a seasonal and ingredient-driven menu that reflects the bounty of the area. Specialties include fresh market seafood, signature salad and freshly baked pies. Kids & Dogs get their own special menu. Brunch is severed Saturday & Sunday. You are always welcome to our lounge and garden for fresh cup of coffee or tea. We are open everyday.

207 Main Street
East Hampton, NY 11937

EMAIL:   frontdesk@themaidstone.com
PHONE:         631-324-5006
WEBSITE:         https://themaidstone.com/dine
MAKE A RESERVATION:  https://www.opentable.com/the-living-room-at-c-o-the-maidstone