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History sometimes feels far removed from everyday life—until you discover that an important chapter unfolded right in your own community. On Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Manor of St. George in Shirley is scheduled to host Suffolk County’s Harvest and Heritage Fair. Part of the commemoration of America’s 250th…
Halloween offers a good excuse to get out, spend time with neighbors, and enjoy a little seasonal fun. This year, a celebration in Mastic Beach also offers an opportunity to think ahead to the families who could use extra support during the holidays. According to an October 12 report in The South Shore Press, a…
For years, the future of the Neighborhood Road area has been an important topic in Mastic Beach. Residents, local officials, and community stakeholders have long discussed ways to strengthen the area, improve its appearance, and create a more connected downtown environment. That effort reached a major milestone in April 2026, when the Town of Brookhaven…
Mastic Beach Halloween Festival
October 29, 2026 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | 31 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, USA
Halloween Festival is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mastic Beach Property Owners Association, 31 Neighborhood Road. The indoor event will support Colonial Youth and Family Services’ holiday outreach, and attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food.
Pattersquash Creek Civic Meeting First Monday
November 2, 2026 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | MASTIC BEACH FIRE HOUSE, 265 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, USA
Pattersquash Creek Civic Meeting First Monday of each month.
Mastic Beach Property Owners Association Meeting
November 5, 2026 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | 31 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, USA
The Property Owners Association holds a community meeting on the first Thursday of each month, open to the public.
Harvest and Heritage Fair Brings America’s 250th Celebration to Shirley
November 21, 2026 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Manor of St. George, Shirley, NY 11967, USA
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Manor of St. George in Shirley is scheduled to host Suffolk County’s Harvest and Heritage Fair. Part of the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, the event will bring an eighteenth-century theme to a historic setting close to home for residents of Mastic Beach, Mastic, and Shirley. The county’s vendor application describes the fair as an opportunity to bring the sights and sounds of the colonial period to life. Click here for more details