Sweater weather may be creeping in, but the East End isn’t slowing down just yet. Fall is serving up plenty of reasons to get out and indulge, from oysters and bubbles on the North Fork to Oktoberfest brews in Amagansett, seasonal sips, waterfront festivities and plenty of local specials worth adding to your calendar. Come hungry, because autumn on the East End is officially in full swing!

If you’re looking for a quintessential fall afternoon activity, look no further than Sparkling Pointe’s annual Local Oyster Showcase happening on Sunday, October 4! Located on the North Fork, the winery will be bringing together local oyster farmers, East End chefs and plenty of bubbles for an unforgettable experience. The walk-around tasting invites guests to explore six sparkling wine stations while enjoying two dozen oysters served raw, grilled, roasted and fried. Local farmers will shuck their distinctive varieties live, while chefs from some of the East End’s favorite restaurants create prepared oyster dishes with freshly made mignonettes and toppings. Participating oyster farms include Davy Jones Shellfish Co., Founders Oyster Farm, Great Gun Oysters, O’Brien Oyster Co., Oysterponds Shellfish Co. and Peconic Gold Oysters. Restaurant partners include Cowfish, El Verano, The Frisky Oyster, Hellenic Restaurant and Little Fish. Tickets cost $115 per person, or $100 for Sparkling Pointe wine club members, and can be purchased directly on the Sparkling Pointe website under the tasting house events tab. Admission includes a walk-around tasting flight of six Sparkling Pointe wines and 24 raw and prepared oysters. Additional sparkling wine, oysters, food and merchandise will also be available for purchase.

Oktoberfest is taking over Rowdy Hall in Amagansett through October 4 with German-inspired food and festive brews! From September 25 through 29, dinner specials include Pork Schnitzel with Herbed Spätzle and Molten Chocolate Black Forest Cake with cherry compote and whipped cream. The celebration continues at the bar and in the Beer Garden with Flammkuchen, Giant Bavarian Pretzels, a Beer Garden Platter and Currywurst on a Pretzel Bun, an outdoor bar pouring Oktoberfest Festbier, and a Mini Oktoberfest Tap Takeover featuring three traditional Munich brews served in half-liter mugs. Prost!

Fall sips are now available at Lunch Lobster Roll! All week long the restaurant is offering daily specials including Monday being for East End Wine & Beer where all Montauk Brew Co. drafts are $6, Wolffer Estate, Paumanok Vineyard and Duck Walk wines by the glass are $12. Thursday Rose All Day highlights all Whispering Angel Drinks by the glass for $12. Champagne Fridays features Moet & Chandon Champagne by the glass, prices varying by type. Montaukila Margarita Saturdays offer all Montaukila Margaritas for $12, followed by Sunday Bubbles and Bellinis where they are both available at $10 with fall flavors including cranberry, apple cider, pomegranate and blood orange.

The Greenport Maritime Festival returns this weekend on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27! The festival is a weekend-long, village-wide celebration of maritime culture, local craftsmanship, food, music, and community connection. Set against the working waterfront of Greenport, the festival activates Mitchell Park, the marina, and surrounding streets with programming for all ages. From legacy events like the Snapper Derby and Cardboard Boat Races to new experiences designed to engage families, artists, and makers, the festival reflects the creativity, resilience, and collaboration that define Greenport today. The festival officially kicks off on Friday, September 25 with a Land & Sea Gala beginning at 6 p.m. which includes tastings from local restaurants, drinks and dancing with tickets available on the official website. Don’t miss the parade on Saturday beginning at 11 a.m., get there early to find parking and to secure a spot on the route. A full itinerary for the weekend can be found on their website.

Lion’s Nook Bar & Grill in East Hampton has announced they will be offering Happy Hour at the bar and high tops from 4 to 6 p.m. daily with the exception of when they are closed on Mondays. Offerings include East Coast oysters, local little neck clams, shishito peppers, miso & honey shokupan, scallop ceviche, mini lobster tacos and more. A variety of martinis, margaritas, cocktails, wines and beer will be available as well like their Dirty Nook Martini, Watermelon Margarita, the 10 Main Street, an East Hampton Paloma and more. Reservations are available by calling 631-907-2619.