Calendar of Events
Upcoming Friends of Connetquot Events
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Fall Fly Fishing Outing
Friday, October 17, 2025
The Friends would like to invite all to enjoy a day of fly fishing and a tasty gourmet lunch (catered by the Snapper Inn) on the beautiful Connetquot River.
Admission is $80 per person. We are sorry but there will be no refunds for cancellations.
Remember that space is limited, so plan accordingly.
Saving Fire Island from Robert Moses
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Presented by Christopher Verga
This lecture will elaborate on the struggle between the development and conservation of Fire Island through the use of historic images. Detailed will be Moses’s goal to create a four-lane highway out of Fire Island, which was fought by local communities for thirty years. Bounding these community based grassroots efforts was the guiding idea that the natural beauty with limited access to motorized vehicles had to be a birth right for south shore residents.
Armed with these efforts and guiding ideas, community residents waged a public relations war against Robert Moses, who wielded unchecked political power for over thirty years with no accountability from voters. This war resulted in the creation of the Fire Island National Sea Shore and the beginning of the end of Moses career.
Lectures are free for members of Friends of Connetquot. Non-members pay $5/person at the door.
Annual Friends of Connetquot Gala Celebration
Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate our accomplishments - Reacquaint old friends
This year, we honor Tom Casey, FOC Board Member and Lifelong Advocate for L.I.'s Green Spaces. A Hike Leader, Teacher, Writer and Friend.
The Friends of Connetquot invite you to celebrate this wonderful evening of accomplishments.
Upcoming Park Nature Programs
Please be sure to visit the Connetquot River State Park Preserve Events page at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website for a schedule of all events.
Haunted House & Grounds
Friday, October 10, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Family Program
Find your way through the woods as you encounter the wandering ghosts of Long Island’s local myths and legends. Then walk the halls of the Clubhouse and Old Annex as spirits and monsters come back to life! For Children ages 10 and up! Beware strobe lights will be used! Free event!
Both indoor and outdoor portions are apart of this event. In the event of poor weather the length of the route may be shortened.
Strobe lights will be in use. Actors will be jumping out at you! This is scary! For ages 10 and up.
Please email us if you need special accommodations.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please show up at the start of the time slot you register for. There will be no more walk throughs after 8:40pm each day.
Free Event. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Every adult and child in your party must have a reserved ticket!
Haunted House & Grounds
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Family Program
Find your way through the woods as you encounter the wandering ghosts of Long Island’s local myths and legends. Then walk the halls of the Clubhouse and Old Annex as spirits and monsters come back to life! For Children ages 10 and up! Beware strobe lights will be used! Free event!
Both indoor and outdoor portions are apart of this event. In the event of poor weather the length of the route may be shortened.
Strobe lights will be in use. Actors will be jumping out at you! This is scary! For ages 10 and up.
Please email us if you need special accommodations.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please show up at the start of the time slot you register for. There will be no more walk throughs after 8:40pm each day.
Free Event. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Every adult and child in your party must have a reserved ticket!
Haunted House & Grounds
Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Family Program
Find your way through the woods as you encounter the wandering ghosts of Long Island’s local myths and legends. Then walk the halls of the Clubhouse and Old Annex as spirits and monsters come back to life! For Children ages 10 and up! Beware strobe lights will be used! Free event!
Both indoor and outdoor portions are apart of this event. In the event of poor weather the length of the route may be shortened.
Strobe lights will be in use. Actors will be jumping out at you! This is scary! For ages 10 and up.
Please email us if you need special accommodations.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please show up at the start of the time slot you register for. There will be no more walk throughs after 8:40pm each day.
Free Event. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Every adult and child in your party must have a reserved ticket!
Autumn Leaves Hike
Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Program
Leaves change and wildlife prepares for the coming winter. Take a guided walk on our trails during this season of change!
May hike 2-3 miles.
$4 per person upon arrival, An $8 parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Please make sure all members in your party have a registered ticket.
If you have other questions about this program, please call our office at 631-581-1072