Town Calendar
October 2025
Wed. 1 Oct, 2025
*CANCELED* Planning Board Meeting
Wed. 1 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
*Please be advised, this meeting has been canceled.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Islip Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, New York to consider the merits and to clarify the issues of the following land use applications and to review the associated environmental impacts. The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available below.
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Sat. 4 Oct, 2025
One Day Three Parks
Sat. 4 Oct, 2025 9:15 am - 3:15 pm
Come join us for a fun-filled family day and enjoy our parks!
The Friends of Heckscher State Park, Bayard Cutting Arboretum Horticultural Society, Friends of
Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference are excited to
announce a special event this fall featuring three state parks in Suffolk County: Connetquot River State Park
Preserve, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and Heckscher State Park.
These parks form a unique cluster of state parklands situated just a few miles apart, offering over 5,700 acres
of diverse outdoor experiences. Visitors can enjoy the extensive woodlands and river corridor of Connetquot
State Park, the pristine riverfront grounds of Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and the vast recreational attractions
of Heckscher State Park on the Great South Bay.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, all three parks will offer special activities throughout the day, hosted by Friends group volunteers at each location.
Snacks and Giveaways and even a Raffle or two!
Bayard Cutting Arboretum:
9:15 AM Manor House Guided Tour
9:45 AM Scarecrow to Farm Guided Tour
Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Anytime Bird Coloring Tables
Connetquot State Park Preserve:
11:30 AM House Guided Tour
12:15 PM Hike Guided Walk
1:00 PM Fish Hatchery Guided Tour
Heckscher State Park:
2:00 PM Disc Golf Demonstration
2:45 PM Guided Nature Walk
3:30 PM Children's Activities
Anytime Scavenger Hunt /Exploration Hunt
4:15 – Close End of Day Celebration – Taylor Pavillion
Sayville School of Rock – Food Trucks – Bring a picnic basket
All are Invited!
For more information, please visit https://www.bcahortsociety.org
Big Works Art Exhibit at the BAFFA Art Gallery
Sat. 4 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
Islip, NY – The BAFFA Art Gallery welcomes back the South Bay Art Association with their second BIG Works exhibit in October. Big Works: a SBAA Member Exhibition can be viewed on October 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19 from Noon to 4:00 PM, with an opening reception on October 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The BAFFA Art Gallery is located in historic Gillette House at 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. For additional information: www.baffa.org or (631)589-7343.
Sun. 5 Oct, 2025
FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic 2025
Sun. 5 Oct, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic
Our Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-a-Pet Center is hosting a FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, October 5th from 9am - 2pm. Don't miss this opportunity to keep your beloved pet healthy and protected.
See the flyer above for full details.
Tue. 14 Oct, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tue. 14 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Islip will hold a public hearing on October 14th, 2025 at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, on the following applications at the times listed or as soon thereafter as they may be reached. At such time all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Any disabled person who needs a sign language interpreter or special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to please contact Constituent Services at 631-224-5380 as early as possible in order for the Town to accommodate.
The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available in the space below.
10/14/2025 - Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda
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Wed. 15 Oct, 2025
Planning Board Meeting
Wed. 15 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Islip Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, New York to consider the merits and to clarify the issues of the following land use applications and to review the associated environmental impacts. The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available below.
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Tue. 21 Oct, 2025
Town Board Meeting - Italian Heritage Celebration
Tue. 21 Oct, 2025 2:00 pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Islip Town Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip, New York and will be streamed live over the internet. Information regarding how to access the live stream will be available in the space below.
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Sat. 25 Oct, 2025
Apple Festival - 45th Anniversary
Sat. 25 Oct, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Apple Fest Returns, October 25th
Fall in love with Autumn in Islip Town! The beloved Town of Islip Apple Fall Festival returns to the Islip Grange to celebrate its 45th Anniversary on Saturday, October 25th. Join us for a day of family fun featuring craft vendors, amusement rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, a festival food court, fresh apple desserts and so much more!
Tue. 28 Oct, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Tue. 28 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Islip will hold a public hearing on October 28th, 2025 at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, on the following applications at the times listed or as soon thereafter as they may be reached. At such time all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Any disabled person who needs a sign language interpreter or special accommodations to attend this meeting is asked to please contact Constituent Services at 631-224-5380 as early as possible in order for the Town to accommodate.
The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available in the space below.
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Wed. 29 Oct, 2025
Planning Board Meeting
Wed. 29 Oct, 2025 6:00 pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Islip Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at Islip Town Hall West, 401 Main Street, Islip, New York to consider the merits and to clarify the issues of the following land use applications and to review the associated environmental impacts. The meeting will also be streamed live over the Internet. Instructions on how to access the livestream will be available below.
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Subject to change*