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Spark Hamptons Weekend Event Picks: Oct. 23–26, 2025
Spark Hamptons Weekend Event Picks: Oct. 23–26, 2025
Your guide to the best East End fall festivals, art shows, live music, screenings, and community events this weekend.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Sip & Paint with Deborah Acquino
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, N.Y. (southamptonartscenter.org)
Beginners and experienced artists are guided through Acquino’s expert step-by-step instruction while creating unique works of art. Wine available for purchase.
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’
Opens Thursday, 9 p.m. (showtimes throughout the weekend and following week)
Sag Harbor Cinema, 90 Main St., Sag Harbor, N.Y. (sagharborcinema.org)
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ (IMAX)
Opens Thursday, 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Southampton Playhouse, 91 Hill St., Southampton, N.Y. (southamptonplayhouse.com)
Friday–Sunday, Oct. 24–26
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m.
Southampton Cultural Center (scc-arts.org)
Christopher Durang’s hilarious play, directed by Bob Kaplan and produced by Boots on the Ground Theater, features Bonnie Grice, Randall Hemming, Alyson Reim, Shawn Friedman, Kristin Dougherty and Leah Kerensky.
Friday, Oct. 24
Adults: Pumpkin Carving Contest
9 a.m.–3 p.m. East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton, N.Y.
Register your carved (family-friendly!) pumpkin at the Adult Reference Desk to be entered into the contest. Pumpkins will be displayed at the library’s Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 25. A prize will be awarded to the winner.
Sip & Paint with Lois Bender
3–5 p.m. The Baker House, 181 Main St., East Hampton, N.Y. (bakerhouse1650.com)
An intimate afternoon of art and elegance. Ticket includes a glass of wine.
Artrageous: The Interactive Art & Music Experience
8 p.m. Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, N.Y. (thesuffolk.org)
A fusion of performance art including music, dance and live painting.
Ghost Hunting
8–10:30 p.m. Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, N.Y. (southamptonhistory.org)
Join the Long Island Paranormal Investigators for a guided tour and ghost-hunting experience.
Saturday, Oct. 25
National Scrollathon
10–11 a.m. and 1–2 p.m. LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton, N.Y.
A collaborative art experience where community members create simple artworks, share personal stories, and represent New York State for America’s 250th anniversary.
Little Lucy’s Halloween Pet Parade
1 p.m. Agawam Park, Southampton, N.Y.
A benefit for the Suffolk County ASPCA and the Southampton Animal Shelter. Includes live music, prizes and food.
Halloween Family Fun Day
Noon–4 p.m. The American Legion, 15 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett, N.Y. (legion.org)
Free family event with face and pumpkin painting, food, trick-or-treating, and games for kids.
“Art Before Dinner”
5–7 p.m. Alex Ferrone Gallery, 25425 Main Rd., Cutchogue, N.Y. (alexferronegallery.com)
Enjoy complimentary wine while viewing the exhibitions before dinner.
Print Shop Bonac Springs 4th Annual Art Invitational
Reception: 4–9 p.m. Ashawagh Hall (ashawagh-hall.org)
Art, music, food and drinks. Show open Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25–26, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Inda Eaton – “IndAmerica”
7 p.m. LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Rd., Wainscott, N.Y. (ltveh.org)
The singer-songwriter brings a night of stories, songs, humor and community. A mix of signature storytelling and introspection exploring how we connect through music.
Halloween Silent Disco Dance Party in the Garden
7–10 p.m. Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, N.Y. (guildhall.org)
Three DJs, electrifying lights, cocktails, snacks, and spooky prizes for best costume.
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’
8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Suffolk Theater, 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, N.Y. (thesuffolk.org)
Celebrate the cult classic in costume with prop bags, specialty cocktails, themed menu and costume contest. Tickets $35 without prop bag, $45 with prop bag included.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Kids’ Spooky Creativity Lab
2–4 p.m. The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor, N.Y. (thechurchsagharbor.org)
Kick off a week of spooky, creative fun for kids.
Hamptons Pride Film Series: “Gods and Monsters”
4 p.m. Bay Street Theater, 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, N.Y. (baystreet.org)
A film inspired by the final days of director James Whale, starring Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Notable Art Shows on the East End
“Second Skin,” curated by Estrellita B. Brodsky
Through Dec. 28
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, N.Y. (scc-arts.org)
This acclaimed exhibition explores how fashion functions as art, politics, power and personal armor—a must-see for art and fashion lovers visiting the Hamptons this fall.
“4 Artists, Higher Vision: Shaping Form”
Julie Keyes Art, 45 Main St., Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Walter Bobbie, Judith Henriques-Adams, Dwight Ripley and Sumayyah Samaha exhibit abstract works that push artistic boundaries in Sag Harbor’s vibrant art scene.
Jonathan Nash Glynn – Solo Exhibition
Through Oct. 26. Open 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
New Space, Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, N.Y. (bridgehamptonmuseum.org)
Large-scale acrylic paintings inspired by the Hubble and Webb space telescopes. Presented with the Hamptons Observatory, including a public stargazing experience.
The Banned Book Project Art Exhibit
Through Oct. 30
Curated by Karyn Mannix, this East Hampton group show highlights the power of literature and the growing threat of censorship.
Springs Library, 1 Parson Place, East Hampton, N.Y. (springshistoricalsociety.org)
East Hampton Library, 159 Main St., East Hampton, N.Y. (easthamptonlibrary.org)