Calendar of Events
Upcoming Friends of Connetquot Events
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Catch a Rainbow: A Day of Fly Fishing For Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
At Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Presented by:
- Long Island Beach Buggy Association
- Art Flick Trout Unlimited
- Long Island Trout Unlimited
- Long Island Flyrodders
Space is limited. To request an application or inquire further, please contact:
Christina Galicia - catcharainbowli@gmail.com or Annmarie Cosgrove - acosgrove2017@gmail.com
One Day, Three Parks
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Come join us for a fun-filled family day and enjoy our parks!
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Friends of Heckscher State Park invite families, friends, and park lovers to the 2nd Annual One Day, 3 Parks event on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Just a few miles apart, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Heckscher State Park form a unique cluster of more than 5,700 acres of state parkland, offering an incredible variety of history, nature, recreation and family activities. For one day, Saturday, October 4, 2025, visitors are encouraged to experience all three parks, each offering special programs hosted by Friends group volunteers.
Snacks and Giveaways and even a Raffle or two!
Fall Fly Fishing Outing
Friday, October 23, 2026
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.
Birdability Week
Monday, October 19 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
The 6th annual Birdability Week will be held October 19-25, 2026 and we invite everyone to join us at Connetquot at 9:00 am on Sunday October 25th to do a little bit of bird watching! The hike will be on easy terrain, suitable for everyone and we'd love to have you come out for a morning of beginning birding!
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.