By Miranda Hausman
SEPTEMBER 6, 11 & 14
THFM 2025 Festival Concert Series
The Hamptons Festival of Music returns with a trio of breathtaking orchestral concerts. Opening night on Sept. 6 at 7PM dazzles with Prokofiev’s “Classical” Symphony No. 1, Barber’s stirring Violin Concerto (featuring Annie Chalex Boyle) and Mozart’s Symphony No. 36 “The Linz Symphony.” On September 11 at 7PM, the program includes Stravinsky’s “Dumbarton Oaks Concerto,” Mozart’s Symphony No. 29, and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings.” The finale concert, on Sept. 14 at 4 PM, will feature soprano Greer Lyle singing Berlioz’s “Nuits d’été.” Tickets from $75. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, East Hampton; thehamptonsfestivalofmusic.com
SEPTEMBER 14
Annual ELIH Foundation 5K Family Walk/Run
Support community health and wellness by joining the Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation’s family-friendly 5K walk/run—complete with a kids fun run and strolling-friendly route. Registration is $30 for adults and $10 for children. Indian Island County Park, Riverhead; runsignup.com
SEPTEMBER 14
The Bridge at Topping Rose House
Pair sipping and scenic drives at this year’s fourth annual affair, offering elevated culinary experiences courtesy of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and an exhibit of rare classic cars. Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton; toppingrosehouse.com
SEPTEMBER 19-21
Sag Harbor Song Festival
The fourth annual Sag Harbor Song Festival returns to The Church with three nights of stellar vocal artistry—opera, musical theater, songs and lieder—performed by Amber Norelai, Susanna Phillips, Cecelia Hall, David Portillo, Darren Lekeith Drone and Le Bu. Tickets from $75. The Church, 48 Madison St., Sag Harbor; sagharborsongfestival.org
SEPTEMBER 26-27
Annual ELIH Foundation Fall Fishing Showdown & Lobster Bash
Cast a line and raise a glass at this beloved fall tradition. The ELIH Foundation hosts a spirited fishing competition capped by a savory lobster bash. Tickets $95 per person (or $700 per boat entry, including four Lobster Bash tickets). Port of Egypt Marine, 62300 Main Road, Southold; elihfoundation.org