North Fork/Riverhead Weekend Planner: Relay for Life, Barn Dance & More

Wondering what to do this weekend? Look no further, we've got you covered as you get ready for the weekend. And for more going on around the North Fork and Riverhead, check out our calendars on North Fork Patch and Riverhead Patch.

ORIENT

• Colonial Life: Herbs: A series from the Oysterponds Historical Society about colonial times kicks off Saturday morning at 10 with historical uses of herbs. All ages are invited, from kids to adults. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers.

• Summer Exhibition Opening: Later on Saturday, the opening for the Oysterponds Historical Society’s summer exhibition, entitled “A Legacy of Treasures,” starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 7 The gallery is open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m. and is located at the Janet T. Swanson Gallery at 1555 Village Lane, Orient.

GREENPORT

• Third Annual Boat Show: Held at Greenport’s Mitchell Park Marina, come down Friday through Sunday and visit boats in the water, on the land, and walk around the village.

PECONIC

• Relay for Life: The survivors’ reception starts at 5 p.m. at Jean Cochran Park on Peconic Lane, with a walk to raise funds for cancer research to follow.

CUTCHOGUE

• Yard Sale on the Green: Drop by the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Society on Main Road on Saturday for some unique finds.


MATTITUCK

• 'Carousel:' North Fork Community Theater's presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein will be playing this weekend, with a pre-show reception on Thursday at the Village Cheese Shop. Tickets are $20.

• Lace Knitting Workshop: This one-day workshop at Love Lane's Altman's Needle & Fiber Arts takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Register beforehand by calling the shop.

BAITING HOLLOW

• Horse Rescue Fundraiser: The Mane Event kicks off Friday at 6 p.m., to 9 p.m., the inaugural fundraiser of Baiting Hollow Horse Rescue. Tickets cost $60 per person.

RIVERHEAD

• Annual Community Yard Sale: Over 30 vendors will be setting up shop at Hallockville Farm Museum, the nonprofit on Sound Avenue, all with household items, bric-a-brac, jewelry – you name it.

• Barn Dance: Later on at Hallockville, a fundraiser for the East End Livestock & Horseman’s Foundation will be held, with proceeds going toward scholarship and rescue funds. Admission is $20.

• Riverfront Antique Fair: Sponsored by the Business Improvement District, this fair featuring antique vendors will take place Saturday down by the Peconic River, starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free.

RIVERSIDE

• Community Festival: With over $2,000 in donated goods to raffle, over 20 craft vendors, a BMX stunt show and more, this isn’t your average fundraiser for the PTO. Admission is $3, and free for kids under age 2.