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Sun 13 Jul
Family Orienteering
Sunday, July 13, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Going Hiking this summer or just want to learn how to use a compass? Join us for this beginner class on how to use a compass combined with a map. Recommended forages 8 and up. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 16 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 17 Jul
Artist in Residence Workshop: Pinhole Camera Building with Julia Forrest
Thursday, July 17, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Students will build their own pinhole cameras out of random boxes of all shapes and sizes. Using light sensitive paper and a makeshift darkroom, they will create their own images using no technology whatsoever. They will familiarize themselves with the history of photography and the original printing processes. Register for this event here https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.
Registration: Required
Fri 18 Jul
Sunset Music Series: Special Guests from the Jazz Loft
Friday, July 18, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
A selection of talented musicians will perform from "The Jazz Loft", a not-for profit museum and music venue located in the laid-back village of Stoney Brook where jazzophiles are treated to everything from museum quality memorabilia to pulse-pounding performances. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 19 Jul
Tai Chi and Qigong in the Walled Garden
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Come and Join Roger Sencer as he guides you through Tai Chi and Qigong. They are both great healing treasures of Ancient China's internal arts. Tai Chi has roots in Chinese martial arts, yet is best known in the U.S. for the beautiful flowing forms that quiets the mind, strengthens the body, increases balance and flexibility, and trains one to move energy to achieve glowing health. Qigong is a powerful system of healing movement and preventive medicine that uses deep breathing, gentle moving meditation, and energy sensitivity drills to cleanse, balance, and circulate vital energy (qi or chi.) Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 20 Jul
Early Summer Seasonal Stroll
Sunday, July 20, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

In this series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we will focus on summer's wildflowers. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Wed 23 Jul
Artist in Residence Workshop: Leaving Trace - Artmaking Around Evidence, Queerness, and Nature with Peter Tresnan
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
This workshop takes us into Caumsett's natural environment to explore how nature and queerness can teach us about our relationship to our environment. We'll walk around the Fresh Pond and use artmaking to heighten our awareness of nature and our presence within it. At the end of the 2.5 hour workshop, participants will have walked around the Fresh Pond Loop, sketched in a provided journal, and will leave a "trace" on the park. Materials will be provided; wear comfortable clothes. Participants will meet at the studio and walk approx. 4 miles. Register for this event here https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.
Registration: Required
Wed 23 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 25 Jul
Sunset Music Series: Erik Semo
Friday, July 25, 2025 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Semo is an experienced guitarist and singer/songwriter covering beautiful folk and indie music as well as original music. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 26 Jul
Tai Chi and Qigong in the Walled Garden
Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Come and Join Roger Sencer as he guides you through Tai Chi and Qigong. They are both great healing treasures of Ancient China's internal arts. Tai Chi has roots in Chinese martial arts, yet is best known in the U.S. for the beautiful flowing forms that quiets the mind, strengthens the body, increases balance and flexibility, and trains one to move energy to achieve glowing health. Qigong is a powerful system of healing movement and preventive medicine that uses deep breathing, gentle moving meditation, and energy sensitivity drills to cleanse, balance, and circulate vital energy (qi or chi.) Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 27 Jul
Meet an Educator!
Sunday, July 27, 2025 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Meet an Environmental Educator with NY State Parks in a walk-up Free learning experience! Have a chance to meet an ambassador animal or do a fun drop-in craft!
Registration: Not required
Sun 27 Jul
Surprise Tabling!
Sunday, July 27, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Meet an educator with NY State Parks in a free learning experience. Have a chance to meet an ambassador animal or do a fun drop-in craft! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 30 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 02 Aug
Tai Chi and Qigong in the Walled Garden
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Come and Join Roger Sencer as he guides you through Tai Chi and Qigong. They are both great healing treasures of Ancient China's internal arts. Tai Chi has roots in Chinese martial arts, yet is best known in the U.S. for the beautiful flowing forms that quiets the mind, strengthens the body, increases balance and flexibility, and trains one to move energy to achieve glowing health. Qigong is a powerful system of healing movement and preventive medicine that uses deep breathing, gentle moving meditation, and energy sensitivity drills to cleanse, balance, and circulate vital energy (qi or chi.) Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 03 Aug
Literary Walk (Eastern Section)
Sunday, August 3, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

A 2 mile leisurely ramble, interspersed with readings selected to enhance your appreciation of the beauty, wonder, and tranquility of nature. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Wed 06 Aug
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 09 Aug
Tai Chi and Qigong in the Walled Garden
Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Come and Join Roger Sencer as he guides you through Tai Chi and Qigong. They are both great healing treasures of Ancient China's internal arts. Tai Chi has roots in Chinese martial arts, yet is best known in the U.S. for the beautiful flowing forms that quiets the mind, strengthens the body, increases balance and flexibility, and trains one to move energy to achieve glowing health. Qigong is a powerful system of healing movement and preventive medicine that uses deep breathing, gentle moving meditation, and energy sensitivity drills to cleanse, balance, and circulate vital energy (qi or chi.) Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 10 Aug
Family Nature Hike
Sunday, August 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Always wondered what that butterfly was or that plant? Here's your chance to find out. We will be walking the whole time with some stops so bring sunscreen and water. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 16 Aug
Salt Marsh Special
Saturday, August 16, 2025 09:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

A 5 mile walk through fields and forest, on our way to and from a leisurely study of salt marsh life. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes or boots. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sun 17 Aug
Seashore Explore
Sunday, August 17, 2025 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Take a hike (2 miles each way) to the Seashore and explore the tidal pools. We will seine the sound and see what we can catch. Bring sunscreen and water. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 31 Aug
Late Summer Seasonal Stroll
Sunday, August 31, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

In a series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we'll witness summer's subtle change as she wither sand goes to seed. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Sep
Sunset Music Series: Mark Bateman
Sunday, September 7, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Mark is a seasoned musician who is based out of Huntington, NY. You may have caught one of his performance in a restaurant, country club or perhaps when he performed on the main stage at the Paramount opening for popular international acts. He's known for his polished and technically demanding renditions of acoustic classics. Some of his favorite artists include James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John and, of course, The Beatles. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 13 Sep
Just a Hike (Serpentine)
Saturday, September 13, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

A 6 mile, hilly, moderately paced walk for hikers to relax, socialize, and observe the park's beauty. Bring water. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat 13 Sep
Artist in Residence Workshop: Watercolor Painting Workshop with Christie Jones
Saturday, September 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Join Christie Jones for a hands-on watercolor painting workshop where you'll explore Caumsett's landscapes while painting with handmade, sustainable earth pigments. We'll begin with a demonstration of the paint-making process using natural materials, followed by guided outdoor inspiration time where participants will capture an image with their smartphone or camera to come back to the studio to create their own art inspired by the park's unique colors and textures. Register for this event here https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.
Registration: Required
Sun 14 Sep
Sunset Music Series: Matt Hartke
Sunday, September 14, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Matt Hartke is an award-winning singer/songwriter located in New York City. You may have heard his music as millions have, spinning on SiriusXM The Coffeehouse and stations around the world! Known for his ability to "Wow" the audience, with his dynamic range of voice and song selections, Matt's pastoral live performances come across with a natural ease, creating the perfect atmosphere for any special occasion. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Sep
Sunset Music Series: One Music International Ensemble
Sunday, September 21, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
The mission of OneMusic Project is to keep the intimate experience of chamber music alive and vibrant, and to foster a wider and more engaged audience of chamber music enthusiasts. Our core tactic is the production of concerts by a highly select group of internationally distinguished artists from Europe and the USA. The musicians are committed to bringing fresh and unique interpretations through their collaborations. Many of the musicians are composers themselves, carrying on the traditions of another century to the present day. But we believe that celebrating this timeless art takes more than a single performance; it should be an ongoing conversation. To that end, OneMusic Project will present concerts alongside master classes, open-to-public rehearsals, and discussions by cultural thinkers, scholars and artists. We aim to recreate chamber music's original settings, and present a multi-dimensional approach to musical insight that enables our audience to engage with artists and scholars to more deeply appreciate the work. We know that our creative journey will be inspiring to our audience and the artists alike. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 27 Sep
Biking Nature Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, September 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
This combines biking and scavenger hunt to have a fun way to discover nature. Bring your bike and a helmet and meet at the flagpole to begin your self-guided adventure! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Intro to Wilderness Survival
Sunday, September 28, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

In a series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we'll witness summer's subtle change as she withers and goes to seed. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Sunset Music Series: 1989
Sunday, September 28, 2025 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Based in New York City, 1989 is the ultimate 80s tribute band. The band is comprised of professional musicians who, combined, have played literally thousands of shows coast to coast. 1989's core group is four musicians but, if your budget allows, we have a wide range of other musicians to draw upon to expand the act.Rather than don outlandish costumes, 1989 favors a slick new wave image. Our sound is true to the originals, but we apply a modern sensibility to the songs (similar to what Weezer did on their Teal Album) to make the songs even more accessible to modern audiences. There are so many great 80s tunes and only so many that can be played in one night. Accordingly, we favor creating slightly shorter versions of many tunes so that we can play more of the songs you know by heart during any one show. If you have any favorites you'd like to ensure are performed, we're happy to accommodate. Finally, we're not just an 80s band. Upon client request, we're happy to craft our performance to include pop/rock hits from the 50s through today. We also love to play holiday shows and have a wide range of holiday songs in our repertoire. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 18 Oct
Artist in Residence Workshop: Community Photography with Corinne Tousey
Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Join us this October at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve for a one-of-a-kind creative hike during peak fall foliage! As part of the Artist in Residence program, visitors will receive a one-time use film camera to capture the beauty of the park through their own eyes. After wandering the trails and snapping away, cameras will be collected and developed. Register for this event here https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.
Registration: Required
Sat 25 Oct
Artist in Residence Workshop: Experiencing Color for Children with Sarah Goldman
Saturday, October 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Join Artist in Residence Sarah Goldman in experiencing the richness and beauty of color in an open painting session for ages 5-12. Using Stockmar watercolor paints and the technique of "wet-on-wet" painting, we will explore the interaction of the three primary colors and the wonder of painting for children. Register for this event here https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.
Registration: Required