Friday, October 2, 2026
Sea Cliff keeps everyone occupied with a range of events and activities for residents and the surrounding community throughout the year. Each season offers festivities from performances to street fairs.
Exploring literature with the Sea Cliff Civic Association
Held at Foster Restaurant in late summer, the civic association’s Great Gatsby Gala takes attendees on a trip back to the Roaring ‘20s. The evening is filled with music, Gatsby skits and trivia. Appetizers, dinner, dessert and a cash bar are also available. Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920s attire.
In celebration of Bloomsday, the civic association puts on a James Joyce Jaunt featuring local actors. Performers in costume act out adapted scenes from Joyce’s novel “Ulysses.” The performance is typically held on June 16, recognized worldwide as Bloomsday, named for the novel’s protagonist Leopold Bloom.
The streets of Sea Cliff are transformed into 19th century Victorian London in early December for the civic association’s Scrooge Stroll. This reenactment of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol" is a traveling performance throughout the village by local actors. Popular among the community’s families, this event is conducive to all ages.
Packing Sea Cliff Avenue for Mini Mart
Sea Cliff’s annual street fair is held in October. Organized by the Kiwanis Club of North Shore LI, the event typically runs rain or shine. Vendors include businesses, artists and artisans from Sea Cliff and beyond, with most selling handcrafted items. Multiple local bands and artists perform throughout the fair. Visitors can also find a variety of food, unique snacks and beer. Mini Mart is situated on Sea Cliff Avenue for four blocks.
Rock out at Porchfest
Love Your Neighbor Project holds its annual Porchfest in May, featuring primarily local bands and artists performing on porches and lawns throughout the village. The event serves as the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year, enabling it to fulfill its mission of connecting the community and helping neighbors in need. In 2026, the village-wide, day-long concert attracted more than 1,000 attendees.
