The Hamptons during the autumn season might just be its best kept secret yet. And we’re letting you in on it with our guide to all the must-visit fall festivities happening now. From spooky Halloween parties to luxurious getaway excursions, here’s everything to do out East right now.
The Solé East Halloween Party
Join Solé East for one of Montauk’s most anticipated events of the year–the annual Solé East Halloween Party. Happening on Saturday, October 25th, the spirited evening will feature a special musical guest, complimentary bar bites, and playful drink specials. Dress to impress because guests are invited to enter the costume contest for a chance to win a free weekend stay at the resort and other fun prizes. Not based in the Hamptons? Solé East is offering special overnight rates for all the partygoers looking to make a weekend out of it. Doors open at 8 PM, and the event takes place at Solé East Resort, located at 90 Second House Road in Montauk.
Discover Your BR Regimen at Gurney’s
Make this season your most revitilzing and nourishing yet with the Biologique Recherche SKIN INSTANT® LAB Analysis and customize your skincare regimen at Gurney’s Montauk Seawater Spa. On October 23rd, the SKIN INSTANT® Lab comes equipped with their proprietary MyDiag software program which is designed to suggest a selection of products perfectly suited to the client’s Skin Instant©. SIL is a pillar of the Biologique Recherche methodology where they use a unique device dedicated to skin diagnosis that tracks changes in the client’s skin over time to proactively adjust treatment reccomendations. Sign up for the experience here today.
Autumn Escape to The Pridwin
Located just outside of Sag Harbor, The Pridwin on Shelter Island is one of the East End’s most coveted getaway destinations. Designed to create a stay that you, your family, and friends will never forget, The Pridwin is surrounded by vibrant foliage, waterside views, and crisp coastal air, designed to set the scene for their festive seasonal programming. Weekends feature a lineup of complimentary events and local experiences, including Friday culinary tastings, Saturday wine tastings with vineyards like Wölffer Estate, Macari, and Palmer, as well as Peeko Oyster pop-ups on the lawn. Guests are also welcome to enjoy fishing charters dockside, cooking demos, explore Sylvester Manor on guided culinary tours, or take part in Chef Todd Ruiz’s hands-on chicken feeding classes. Family-friendly fun like pumpkin painting and cornhole tournaments round out the weekend. On Sunday, unwind with their new Sunday Supper Series which features relaxed, chef-driven meals served on the lawn, celebrating the flavors of the fall. Book your stay here today.
Visit a Vineyard
The Hamptons is home to some of the country’s most iconic vineyards. What’s better than sipping a nice glass of wine while taking in the fall foliage? Not much. Duck Walk Vineyard, Channing Daughters Winery, and Wölffer Estate Vineyard, are the three wineries out East, all which remain open through the season. Enjoy tours, wine pairing meals, charcuterie, cides, and more.
Hank’s Pumpkintown
Now until Halloween, get in the spooky spirit at Hank’s Pumpkintown in Water Mill! Enjoy an array of autumnal activities like pumpkin picking, apple picking, corn mazes, wagon rides, tractor train rides, giant slides, games, playgrounds, and more. While there, enjoy freshly-baked treats from their market like pies, cookies, cupcakes, candy apples, cider donuts, and more. In the mood for some fresh veggies? Be sure to check out their corn shed for delicious roasted corn. Consider this your one-stop-shop getting in the fall spirit.
