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Riverhead’s Cardboard Boat Race set for Aug. 1 on Peconic Riverfront

by Jun 7, 2026
The 2026 Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Peconic Riverfront in downtown Riverhead. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 2.

Riverhead to celebrate America 250 with July 4 parade and fireworks

by Jun 7, 2026
Riverhead will celebrate the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of the United States with a parade in downtown Riverhead and fireworks at South Jamesport Beach on Saturday, July 4.

PAL fall soccer registration begins June 24

by Jun 7, 2026
Registration for the Riverhead Police Athletic League’s PAL/SUSA co-ed fall soccer program will be open June 24-July 23.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Community

by Jun 7, 2026
The Butterfly Effect Project will host a Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19, with entertainment, food, resources and activities for all ages.
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Emergency preparedness training offered in Jamesport

by May 29, 2026
Free emergency preparedness training will be offered June 11 at the Jamesport Meeting House. Advance registration is required.

Calverton Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting set for June 9

by May 20, 2026
The next RAB meeting will be held June 2 at 6 p.m. via Zoom, the Navy announced.

America 250: ‘4th Before the 4th’ country BBQ street fair set for June 4

by May 17, 2026
The Riverhead Chamber of Commerce will host “America 250: 4th Before the 4th,” a country-themed BBQ street fair at Grangebel Park in Riverhead on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Mosaic chalk art festival set for May 31

by May 17, 2026
East End Arts & Humanities Council presents its 30th annual Mosaic Festival on May 31, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

North Fork Pride parade and festival returns to Greenport June 27

by May 8, 2026
The LGBT Network will host its fourth annual North Fork Pride Parade and Festival in Greenport on Saturday, June 27.

Riverhead CAP to host 39th annual “say no to drugs” march June 5

by May 8, 2026
Riverhead CAP will hold its 39th annual “Say No to Drugs” march on Friday, June 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. around downtown Riverhead, beginning at Pulaski Street School.