5 North Fork Events in February

If you are looking for something special to do this month on the North Fork, here are 5 great events, from a Paint and Sip event to a wine tasting.

GodSpell

The Riverhead Faculty Community Theater will present GodSpell at the United Methodist Church in Wading River on Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students.

On Feb. 17, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Desmond's At East Wind, located at 5720 Route 25A in Wading River, will host a paint and sip event. During the event you will be able to enjoy a night out sipping wine and painting a masterpiece. Tickets are $50 per person and reservations are required by calling (631) 846-2335.

Sleepover with the Sharks

On Feb. 19 at 6:00 p.m. the Long Island Aquarium & Exhbition Center, located at 431 East Main Street in Riverhead, will host a family sleepover. The event will feature a night of hands-on activities in the aquarium's shark discover lab, as well as crafts. Tickets are $64.95 each. Children 2 and under are free.

Make Your Own Gnome

On Feb. 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Hallockville Museum Farm, located at 6038 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, will host a make your own gnome crafting session. During the event, you will be able to learn the craft of neddle felting and go home with a finished project. Cost: $45.

The Varietal Perspective Tasting

On Feb. 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Martha Clara Vineyards, located at 6025 Sound Avenue in Riverhead, will host a tasting event where participants will learn about each varietal, its origin and how it grows on Long Island. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

Photo: Rob Seifert