Hamptons International Film Festival: East Hampton’s premier film event returns October 2–12, marking its 34th year, with screenings and events across East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Southampton. Public tickets are on sale now.
Amber Waves’ Oktoberfeast: Saturday, October 3, from 2–5 p.m. This year’s theme celebrates the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Enjoy casual, community-style farm feasting, live music, dancing, and farm tours, with proceeds supporting education, food access, and farmer training (rain date: October 4). Tickets: $75–$100 for adults, $30 for kids.
SouthamptonFest returns for its 14th year on Saturday, October 3 (rain date Sunday, October 4), with festivities kicking off the evening before at the Southampton Rotary Club's kickoff party on Friday, October 2. Southampton Village comes alive with a chowder contest, a petting zoo, a bouncy house, circus acts, sidewalk sales, live music, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
Wölffer Estate Annual Harvest Party: Saturday, October 10, from 12–4 p.m. at The Wine Stand in Sagaponack — the 35th annual! Enjoy live music, food and beverage stations, barrel-rolling, grape-stomping, hayrides, and more. Tickets are required (rain date: October 11).
Montauk Fall Festival: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. — the 45th annual! Enjoy local food, live music, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include the Clam Chowder Contest (Saturday only), farmers’ market vendors, kids’ games, and more. Admission is free.
ARF Hamptons’ Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk: Saturday, October 10, gates open at 9 a.m. at Mulford Farm in East Hampton. The Hamptons’ biggest dog event — hundreds of pups and their humans walk to Main Beach and back, with contests, a photo booth, and a silent auction, all benefiting ARF’s shelter and rescue work.
…..but wait, there’s a lot more. :) Paid subscribers get the full guide below:
additional events in October
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