North Fork/Riverhead 2013 Memorial Day Weekend Guide

It's no secret that Memorial Day weekend means the unofficial kick-off to summer, and while you won't find invites to neighborhood backyard barbecues here, we do have a list of some events going on this weekend that are open to the public. 

And don't forget to check out one of the many parades and ceremonies going on in the area this weekend as well. Stay tuned for a list of those on Friday.

Wondering what else is going on? Check out the calendars on Riverhead Patch and North Fork Patch. Or if you're looking to head to the Hamptons, give a look to our Hamptons Memorial Day Weekend Guide.

SHELTER ISLAND

• Book Talk: Friday night dialogues at the Shelter Island Library hosts Talia Carner, author of 'Jerusalem Maiden' at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

ORIENT

• Pancake Breakfast: Get up and out for a Sunday breakfast. Ten dollars buys you pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit the Orient Fire Department.

GREENPORT

• Greenport Farmers Market: The weekly market kicks off its 2013 season on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., behind the United Methodist Church.

NEW SUFFOLK 

• Chowderfest: Join the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at its 5th annual celebration by the water for live music, street and face painting, a plant sale and more. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of.

MATTITUCK

• 'Carousel:' North Fork Community Theater's presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein will be playing this weekend, with a pre-show reception on Thursday at the Village Cheese Shop. Tickets are $20.

NORTHVILLE

• Jam out: Hallockville Farm & Museum hosts the third event in its Food Preservation Series, with a seminar on Saturday about making jams and jellies. The class, starting at 10:30 a.m., costs $8 to non-members and $5 for members.

• Car show: Martha Clara Vineyards is holding a car show on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Rain date is Sunday, and admission is $5 for spectators, and $20 for drivers on the day of the show.

RIVERHEAD

• Suffolk Theater: Check out Chicago tribute band 'Beginnings' on Friday night at 7:30, and the Ladies of Laughter on Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets to both events are $40.

• Street Painting Festival: Get the chalk out for East End Arts' 17th Annual Street Painting Festival, a downtown tradition held every May. This year's takes place on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

CALVERTON

• Mud Run: This 5K adventure race is taking place at EPCAL on Saturday morning at 9:00. Cost is $89 for adults.