By Aislinn MacArthur
JULY 10
Heart of the Hamptons Moonlit Plunge
Join the beloved Southampton nonprofit serving people in need for an unforgettable evening of community, connection and purpose under the stars. The celebration features beach games, music, s’mores and a magical moonlit plunge in the ocean to support the foundation’s vital food pantry and assistance programs. Tickets $60; free admission for children under 12. Coopers Beach, Southampton; heartofthehamptons.org
JULY 11
Purist Health Fair
Discover cutting-edge wellness at Purist’s fourth annual health fair in Southampton from 11AM-3PM, where holistic care meets modern innovation. The fair brings together visionary experts in integrative medicine, skin care, sustainability and nutrition. Free and open to the public. Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
JULY 12
Bay Street Theater Summer Gala
Celebrate the arts with Bay Street Theater’s annual summer gala, honoring Christie Brinkley and Donna Karan for their contributions to culture and community. The evening features a cocktail reception, live performances and a spirited auction, all in support of Bay Street’s mission to make the arts accessible to all. Tickets from $1,000. Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor; baystreet.org
JULY 12
LongHouse Summer Benefit
Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening where art, nature and community converge. LongHouse Reserve’s Luminosity benefit invites guests to explore its incandescent gardens while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and live music as the sun sets. The night features a curated art auction, a farm-to-table dinner and an afterparty. Tickets from $200. LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton; longhouse.org
JULY 19
CMEE Family Fair
Join the Children’s Museum of the East End as it celebrates 20 years with its 15th Annual Family Fair featuring crafts, water play, sweet treats, food trucks and live entertainment. The proceeds directly support CMEE’s food pantry, provide camp scholarships and support its outreach programs. This year also marks the unveiling of its new nature-inspired playground, designed for exploration and connection. Tickets from $125. 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton; cmee.org
JULY 19
Hamptons Wine & Food Classic
Savor the tastes of summer at the 2nd Annual Hamptons Wine & Food Classic, an all-inclusive culinary celebration at Stony Brook Southampton University. Enjoy gourmet bites from top chefs, and premium wines and craft beers from brands you know and love, all while listening to live music under the stars by the ’80s band Rubix Cube. Tickets from $125. 239 Montauk Hwy., Southampton; squadup.com
JULY 19
SASF Unconditional Love Gala
Support the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation at its 16th Annual Unconditional Love Gala. Hosted by comedian Hannah Berner, the evening, which helps the shelter save hundreds of animal lives every year, is in honor of actress, director and animal rescuer Alison Eastwood and her animal welfare work. Tickets from $1,000. Ocean Road, Bridgehampton; southamptonanimalshelter.com
AUGUST 2
Hetrick-Martin Institute School’s Out Benefit
Show your support for LGBTQ+ youth at HMI’s annual School’s Out Benefit. Spend the evening enjoying cocktails, community and culinary favorites from across the Hamptons, all in support of the Hetrick-Martin Institute’s life-changing programs for LGBTQ+ youth. Tickets from $500. Sagaponack; hmi.org
AUGUST 2
Norah Jones at the Montauk Point Lighthouse
Ten-time Grammy winner Norah Jones brings her soulful sound to the Montauk Point Lighthouse this August. Guests can enjoy Jones’ classic jazzy-folk tunes at the breezy Montauk point in support of the Montauk Historical Society. Tickets from $207. Montauk Point Lighthouse, 2000 Montauk Hwy.; montaukhistoricalsociety.org
AUGUST 16
Bow Wow Meow Ball
The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons presents its annual Bow Wow Meow Ball. The evening features cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the garden tent, followed by dinner, a live auction and the Parade of Animals. Tickets from $1,500. 124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton; arfhamptons.org