The Talmages of Baiting Hollow: Leaders in Long Island Agriculture Special Exhibit

Hallockville Museum Farm,  Riverhead
Exhibit open  until October 31st   |   Monday-Saturday 11a – 3p

The Talmages of Baiting Hollow: Leaders in Long Island Agriculture – a special exhibit at the Hallockville Museum Farm – opened September 1 and will run through October 31.  This exhibit explores the contributions of five generations of the Talmage family, including founding the Suffolk County Farm Bureau, bringing the Cornell Horticultural Research Center to Long Island, and pioneering overhead irrigation and bulk harvesting of potatoes.  The Talmages also started the first telephone company in Riverhead, led the effort to build Central Suffolk Hospital (now Peconic Bay Medical Center), and created the Friar’s Head Golf Club.   Special highlights include the first telephone in Riverhead and a circa-1900 shoo fly rocking horse – a marvelous piece of folk art – used by Henry Talmage as a young boy.

31ST ANNUAL HAMPTONS
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Daily October 5th – October 12th

The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) takes place annually each October and is the premier film event on New York State’s East End. It is an intimate showcase of some of the year’s best offerings in contemporary cinema. Recently referred to as “Telluride East” by “Variety,” the publication cited HIFF as “one of America’s most glamorous displays of the best in cutting-edge cinema…and has grown a reputation for being able to read the Academy voting tea leaves and routinely promotes Oscar race front-runners but has also become the place to see emerging talent before they become marquee names.”

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LIRR Escorted Tour: Montauk Lighthouse and Sag Harbor 

Saturday, October 7th

Take a trip to Montauk, the ultimate seaside community located at the tip of Long Island, without the stress of a long drive, traffic or planning your day. After your train pulls into the station, you will board a bus to “the End”, making stops at Montauk Village and the Montauk Point Lighthouse.

Take a breezy stroll through Montauk Village, where you’ll find snacks, any essentials you may need, and unique local gifts from boutiques, all just steps from the beach. 

The Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in New York State and is one of the oldest active lighthouses in the U.S. today. Climb to the top or stay at the ground level and explore the gift shop, museum, and surroundings in Montauk Point State Park. 

Then, head to the heart of the Hamptons, Sag Harbor, for a quaint escape. Explore all the sights this historically rich port has to offer; from beaches and nature preserves to museums, vintage shops, and fine dining.

Train Schedule
Penn Station: departs @ 7:45 AM*; returns @ 8:31 PM
Grand Central: departs @ 7:40 AM*; returns @8:35 PM
Atlantic Terminal: departs @ 7:41 AM*; returns @ 8:24 PM  
Woodside: departs @ 7:44 AM*; returns @ 8:31 PM
Jamaica: departs @ 8:13 AM**; returns @ 8:00 PM
Babylon: departs @ 8:52 AM; returns @ 7:16 PM

* transfer to the Montauk train at Jamaica
** tour originates

Halloween Fest in Downtown Riverhead

Saturday, October 21st

DTR is annually turned into a Halloween hometown during the month of October when streets are lined with goblins, ghouls, tricks and treats.
Dress the whole family in costume and join us downtown for the festivities!

2PM COFFIN RACES ON GRIFFING AVENUE
3-5PM TRICK OR TREAT ALONG MAIN STREET
5-6PM ENJOY FOOD & BEVERAGES AT DOWNTOWN EATERIES
6PM PARADE

RAIN DATE OCTOBER 28TH