City or coast? Culture capital or cowboy outpost? Progressive destination or old favorite? Browse our annual guide, compiled from recommendations by The Star Travel team and a few far-flung readers, to get inspired. Then, start packing.
If you are looking for farmland or you have farmland and want a farmer to work it for you, an upcoming Peconic Land Trust forum in Riverhead is for you. Next Thursday, Dec. 12, the Peconic Land Trust will review the Farmland for a New Generation New York program, which is coordinated by American Farmland Trust in partnership with the State Department of Agriculture and Markets, agricultural organizations, and land trusts. There will be specific information available to farmers and farmland owners on Long Island.
With 20 days until Christmas, it's time to get serious about holiday shopping, and with the many holiday fairs happening between Montauk and Southampton, it should be somewhat easy to do. Check out all the fairs, and more holiday festivities, like the Santa Parade and "The Nutcracker" performances, happening around town:
Friday, December 6
AMAGANSETT LIBRARY
215 Main Street, Amagansett. 631-267-3810
Beeswax crafts for ages 4 to 10 with Debbie Klughers, a master beekeeper, Saturday, 11 a.m. * Community service opportunity for ages 13 and up: Make pet toys to donate to the Animal Rescue Fund, Sunday, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. * Family movies: "Frosty the Snowman" and "Toy Story That Time Forgot," Friday, Dec. 13, 6 p.m. Advance registration is required for most programs.
