At A Glance

Fun and festive activities to enjoy as the Hamptons and NYC shift into autumn.
On October 11, support the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons with a scenic stroll. Photo: Alvan Nee

BY Jenna Lebovits

OCTOBER 3 

SouthamptonFest Kickoff Party 

Specialty drinks, light bites and live music sets from Damaged Goods and Hamptons DJ await at the Southampton Rotary’s annual cocktail party. All-day fun to follow in the village for the full festival on October 4. Tickets from $35. 25 Pond Lane, Southampton; zeffy.com

OCTOBER 3-13

33rd Hamptons International Film Festival

The esteemed festival is back this year, spanning 11 days of films, events and engaging talks that celebrate the best in contemporary cinema. Ticket packages from $250. Events at various locations in the Hamptons; hamptonsfilmfest.org

OCTOBER 10-12

Field + Supply Fall MRKT

Experience the finest in modern craft and design at the 11th annual makers market. With more than 250 vendors, the fan-favorite Field + Supply showcases curated local goods in the food, fashion and home space, all in a beautiful upstate New York setting. Tickets from $20. Hutton Brickyards, Kingston; fieldandsupply.com

OCTOBER 11

Stroll to the Sea Dog Walk

Calling all animal lovers! This event brings together hundreds for a 2-mile walk from the historic Mulford Farm to the beach and back in support of the dogs and cats at the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. After the walk, enjoy raffles, food and contests. Adult registration from $40. Mulford Farm, East Hampton; p2p.onecause.com/arfdogwalk

OCTOBER 25

Halloween Silent Disco Dance Party in the Garden

Savor the spirit of Halloween in the Furman Garden at Guild Hall. Move and groove to disco, funk, ’80s and ’90s hip-hop and rap, and pop hits from all decades—all through your own wireless headset. Arrive in costume for a chance to win prizes. Tickets $15. Guild Hall, East Hampton; guildhall.org 

HA HA Hamptons Comedy Tour

Laughter is one of the best forms of medicine, so join the HA HA Hamptons Comedy Tour for an evening of fun and nonstop amusement with veteran comic producer and performer Paul Anthony. Tickets from $42. Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor; baystreet.org

NOVEMBER 2

NYC Marathon 

One of the city’s most iconic events—​​and one of the world’s largest marathons—returns, with participants taking on the challenging path through each of the five boroughs. Starting line is at Fort Wadsworth, near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, on Staten Island; nyrr.org