Things to Do on the North Fork This Christmas Week, December 20-26, 2024

Enjoy all the North Fork has to offer with great live shows, art exhibitions, outdoor adventures and more local fun this Christmas week, December 20-26, 2024.

NORTH FORK LIVE SHOWS

Friday Night Music Ft. Paris Ray
Friday, December 20, 5 p.m.

Enjoy the upbeat sounds of singer/songwriter Paris Ray while enjoying wine and cold-weather food specials at the Surhu & Lieb Vineyards Tasting Room! Reservations are recommended.
13050 Oregon Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-1100, suhruliebvineyards.com

Holiday Line Dance Party with Ray
Friday, December 20

Enjoy a dance lesson, music, and raffles at Spirit’s Promise Rescue! Tickets are $15, and proceeds will go to support the animals and programs. Bring your own drinks and snacks.
2746 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-875-0433, spiritspromise.com

A Classical Christmas
Friday, December 20, 8 p.m.

Join the 30-piece Long Island Concert Orchestra for live classical holiday hits at The Suffolk Theater! You’ll hear music from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Handel’s Messiah, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy, and more. Tickets begin at $59.
118 E Main Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4343, thesuffolk.org

Live Music with Christiaan Padavan
Saturday, December 21, 1:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this Hampton Bays resident and American Idol contestant at Terra Vite Vineyards! Admission is free, and reservations are strongly recommended.
250 Manor Lane, Jamesport. 631-722-3416, terravitevineyard.com

Live Music with Who Are Those Guys
Saturday, December 21, 2 p.m.

Enjoy the country, blues, and rock-inspired sounds of Who Are Those Guys at Twin Forks Brewery, where you’ll also take in your favorite local ales and IPAs.
807 Raynor Avenue, Riverhead. 631-209-4233, twinforkbeer.com

NORTH FORK OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Winter Wonders of the Night Sky
Saturday, December 21, 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this enlightening event at The Custer Observatory, where you’ll learn about visible constellations and the stories behind them. The first part of the evening will be outdoors, so you’ll need to dress accordingly. You can then warm up inside with live music and hot cocoa.
1115 Main Bayview Road, Southold. 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org

Winter Ride Through the Vines
Sunday, December 22, 11:15 a.m.

Enjoy the first Sunday this season to take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the vines at RGNY Vineyards. Your ticket includes Mexican hot chocolate for the ride, photo opportunities, and a cheeseboard and flight of your choice upon return to the tasting room.
6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead. 631-298-0075, rgnywine.com

Holiday Caroling on Love Lane
Sunday, December 22, 2 p.m.

Join the North Fork Community Theater on the southwest corner of Love Lane in front of Mattituck Florist for singing or listening to carols! Santa will also be making an appearance.
95 Love Lane, Mattituck. 631-298-4500, nfct.com

Greenport Winter Wonderland Walk & Window Decorating Contest
Through December 31

Vote for your favorite holiday window while supporting local businesses in Greenport! All voters will be entered to win a Holiday Grand Prize basket.
Downtown Greenport. greenportvillage.com/event/greenport-winter-wonderland-walk-and-window-decorating-contest

ENRICHING NORTH FORK PROGRAMS

Beach Plum Holiday Shop
Friday and Saturday, December 20 and 21, 10 a.m.

Find unique gifts, crafts, decorations, games, and more from the Oysterponds Historical Society in Orient Point on weekends in December.
1555 Village Lane, Orient. 631-323-2480, oysterpondshistoricalsociety.org

Fizz & Fry
Saturday, December 21, noon

Enjoy a delicious sampling of fried foods by First & South paired with Sparkling Pointe wines! Tickets are $45 and $40 for members. Make your reservation online.
39750 County Road 48, Southold. 631-765-0200, sparklingpointe.com

Chocolate Bark Workshop at Corey Creek Tap Room
Sunday, December 22, 10 a.m.

Personalize your own chocolate bark with nuts, fruits, and sweets during this informative workshop with Chef Ursula, where you’ll also enjoy Small Batch wines.
36225 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-7534, bedellcellars.com

Chocology Chocolate Pairing
Sunday, December 22, noon

Enjoy three handmade confections from Chocology Unlimited paired with three delightful Pindar wines! The fee is $30 and $25 for Wine Club members. Reservations are required.
37645 Main Road, Peconic. 631-734-6200, pindar.net

Holiday Brunch Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Drizzle
Monday, December 23, 6 p.m.

Learn to make Chef Rob’s Holiday Chocolate Chip Scones with Vanilla Drizzle at The Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library. You’ll need to bring your own bowl, mixing spoon, cookie sheet, box grater, and small container. A $10 fee applies. Everyone will make sixteen mini scones.
27550 Main Road, Cutchogue. 631-734-6360, cutchoguelibrary.org

Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Birchwood of Polish Town
Tuesday, December 24

Enjoy sparkling holiday decor and a delicious Christmas Eve buffet that includes a carving station, seafood raw bar, homemade soup and bread, kids’ options, entrees, draft beer specials, and so much more!
512 Pulaski Street, Riverhead. 631-727-4449, thebirchwoodofpolishtown.com

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Bistro 72
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, 3 p.m.

Enjoy a festive three-course dinner with options like honey-glazed ham, filet mignon, and tiramisu at Bistro 72! The prix fixe meal is $65 for adults and $35 for kiddos under age twelve. You can also make it a getaway by booking a room at Hotel Indigo.
1830 W Main Street, Riverhead. 631-369-3325, bistro-72.com

Trivia Thursday
Thursday, December 26, 6 p.m.

Test your knowledge of nothing at all at Greenport Harbor Brewery, where you can also sip on your favorite holiday-themed ales and IPAs.
42155 Main Road, Peconic. 631-477-1100, greenportharborbrewing.com

NORTH FORK ART EXHIBITIONS

Textures in Watercolor by Pat Russo
On view through December 31

Enjoy this art exhibit in the gallery of the Mattituck-Laurel Library featuring the watercolor works of self-taught Long Islander Pat Russo. The artist aims to highlight the contrasting textures found in nature.
13900 Main Road, Mattituck. 631-298-4134, mattitucklaurellibrary.org

Find more exciting Hamptons, North Fork and family events happening this weekend and beyond (or list your own event) at Events.DansPapers.com.