Downtown Riverhead

09/28/2026

🧙‍♀️🛶 Witches & Wizards Paddle on Saturday, 10/3! 🛶🧙‍♂️

Grab your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and join us for a magical paddle along the Peconic River. Costumes are encouraged, but safety comes first!

✅ All participants must wear a properly fitted life jacket.
✅ Please bring any required paddling equipment and follow all on-water safety guidelines.
✅ This event is weather permitting. Any updates regarding conditions will be shared with participants via email, here on social media and on our website event listing.

Please RSVP in advance through our contact form:
👉 RSVP https://downtownriverhead.org/contact-us

For full event details, visit: 🎃 https://downtownriverhead.org/downtown-events/witches-paddle

09/15/2026

✨ Turn a day trip into a getaway.

Spend the afternoon exploring. Enjoy dinner at a Downtown restaurant. Catch a show, discover local attractions, and wake up ready to do it all again.

Whether you're planning a weekend escape, visiting family and friends, attending an event, or exploring Long Island's East End, Downtown Riverhead offers places to stay right in the heart of the action.

From boutique luxury accommodations and full-service hotel comforts to overnight marina stays for boaters, your Downtown experience starts here.

🏨 Plan your stay: https://downtownriverhead.org/stay

A modern hotel and a sharp and colorful inn for landlubbers + a bustling marina for captains and first mates; DTR has FUN places to stay with us for one night, or a few!

09/09/2026

**UPDATE: All Tour Dates are completely SOLD OUT.** We're thrilled that this event series was so popular. While we can't add tours this time around, we will be planning more events like this in the near future.

Some stories never stay buried.

As darkness settles over Downtown Riverhead this October, the shadows begin to tell their tale.

Step back to Riverhead, 1930, and uncover a true-crime mystery filled with secrets, bootleggers, betrayal, and murder. Follow the story through the very streets where it unfolded in our new Haunted History Walking Tour.

🕯️ Hear the whispers.
🔎 Follow the clues.
🎭 Experience live theatrical performances.
🏛️ Discover the hidden side of Riverhead history.

Historic Downtown Riverhead
📅 October 17 (10 & 24 sold out)
🕔 5:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20 per person; 🎟️ Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

Reserve your spot before tours fill up. 🔗https://downtownriverhead.org/downtown-events/haunted-walking-tour

✨The artwork featured in this post was created especially for the Haunted History Walking Tour by a talented local artist. ✨

09/01/2026

**UPDATE: All Tour Dates are completely SOLD OUT.** We're so glad this was so popular. While we can't add tours this time, we will be planning more like this in the near future.

Tickets on sale now 🎟 for the NEW Haunted History Walking Tour: A 1930s Riverhead True-Crime Experience
Every town has two histories.
The one it prints.
And the one it whispers.

This October, step into Riverhead, 1930, and follow a true story of secrets, bootleggers, betrayal and murder!
Part walking tour.
Part live theater.
All based on Riverhead history.
Follow the clues. Hear the whispers. Walk the story.

📍 Historic Downtown Riverhead
📅 October 10, 17 & 24 at 5:00 pm (See event site for details.)
🎟 Tickets & More Information at https://downtownriverhead.org/downtown-events/haunted-walking-tour

08/26/2026

🍣 A small getaway in the heart of Downtown Riverhead.

Some restaurants serve great food. Others become part of the downtown experience.

In our latest Downtown Spotlight, we're highlighting Haiku Sushi, a longtime favorite known for beautifully prepared sushi, creative presentation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a menu that offers something for everyone. From sushi and sashimi to Bento Boxes, Hibachi Entrées, Chinese specialties, and lunch favorites, Haiku has become a go-to destination for locals, business professionals, and visitors alike.

Read the spotlight and discover why Haiku continues to be one of Downtown Riverhead's most beloved dining destinations.

📖 Read the Blog: https://downtownriverhead.org/blog/downtown-spotlight-haiku

08/14/2026

🎨 The event that creates what's next! A vibrant Downtown starts with a strong arts community.

East End Arts' Summer Soirée is more than an evening of music, art, food, and celebration. It's an investment in the artists, educators, students, and creative programs that help shape the future of the East End.

Every ticket helps support opportunities that inspire the next generation while strengthening the cultural fabric of our community.

Join East End Arts on August 29 at Strong's Water Club & Marina for an unforgettable evening supporting the arts.

✨ Art. Community. Opportunity.
✨ Live entertainment, local fare, auctions, and more.
✨ Support the organization helping create what's next for the arts on the East End.

🎟️ Learn more and get tickets: https://eastendarts.org/summer-soiree

08/10/2026

🌟 Downtown Riverhead Member Spotlight 🌟 If Downtown had an unofficial mayor, many would nominate Ed Tuccio.

A 14th-generation Riverhead resident and owner of Tweed's Restaurant and Buffalo Bar, Ed has spent decades helping shape the character of our downtown. From serving locally raised bison and other unique menu offerings to welcoming guests from near and far, Tweed's has become a true Riverhead institution.

Learn more about Ed's story, his family's deep roots in Riverhead, and the passion that continues to make Tweed's a must-visit destination.

📍 Tweed's Restaurant & Buffalo Bar
🔗 Read the article: https://downtownriverhead.org/blog/member-spotlight-edwin-tuccio-amp-tweeds-restaurant-and-buffalo-bar

08/03/2026

Don't miss this special community event!
Riverhead Town Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Riverhead Town Hall campus, 4 West Second Street, Riverhead.

More on RiverheadLOCAL below.

The free community event offers a chance to meet police officers, see K-9 and drone demonstrations, police motorcycles and more. Free BBQ, ice cream and dunk tank too.

08/03/2026

Read about the Cardboard Boat Race on RiverheadLOCAL...

Can a seaworthy craft be constructed from only cardboard, duct tape and paint? Lots of people had fun finding out yesterday in Riverhead. Photos.

07/31/2026

Craft your perfect August day in Downtown Riverhead. Explore the variety of eateries for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 🛥

Whether you're craving a quick bite, a waterfront meal, or a family-friendly lunch, we've got plenty of delicious options waiting for you.

🍽️ Explore the Downtown Dining Guide: https://downtownriverhead.org/diningdowntown

Come Hungry. Stay Awhile.Find Your Flavor In Downtown Riverhead. Explore Where To Eat… From morning coffee and casual lunches to waterfront dining, date-night favorites, sweet treats, and places to keep the evening going, Downtown Riverhead brings plenty of flavor to one walkable destination.Park ...