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CSHL hosts many events all year long for science enthusiasts of all ages to attend . . . no Ph.D. required! We invite the general public to experience knowledge and nature at CSHL by taking a tour or participating in our concert & lecture programs.

Events in October 2025

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Sunday, September 28, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Friday, October 3, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Monday, October 13, 2025
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025

10:00 am: Guided walking tour, October 18


Saturday, October 18, 2025

photo of CSHL entrance sign

Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place right here each day.

Our one-and-a-half hour guided walking tours assemble promptly at 10 a.m. in Grace Auditorium lobby (the first building to your left as you enter the campus).

Call 516-367-8844 or email Caroline Cosgrove at cosgrov@cshl.edu for more information.

ADVISORY: The tour route is primarily outdoors and takes place rain or shine. The tour includes areas of stairs and steep hills.  It is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Come take a scientist-guided walking tour of our 120-acre waterside campus and find out about the Lab’s 130+ years of pioneering discoveries.

One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
United States
516-367-8800

There is a tour fee of $9.31 per person, includes Eventbrite fees. Fee is non-refundable unless CSHL cancels due to necessity/emergency.

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Sunday, October 19, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025

10:00 am: Guided walking tour, October 26


Sunday, October 26, 2025

photo of CSHL entrance sign

Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place right here each day.

Our one-and-a-half hour guided walking tours assemble promptly at 10 a.m. in Grace Auditorium lobby (the first building to your left as you enter the campus).

Call 516-367-8844 or email Caroline Cosgrove at cosgrov@cshl.edu for more information.

ADVISORY: The tour route is primarily outdoors and takes place rain or shine. The tour includes areas of stairs and steep hills.  It is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.

Please join us for a one-and-a-half hour guided walking tour that explores the past, present and future of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. To celebrate Halloween, guests will be able to collect candy at each stop on the tour.

One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
United States
516-367-8800

There is a tour fee of $9.31 per person, includes Eventbrite fees. Fee is non-refundable unless CSHL cancels due to necessity/emergency.

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

7:00 pm: Cocktails & Chromosomes - Assistant Professor Peter Westcott


Thursday, October 30, 2025

image of the cocktails and chromosomes logo

Assistant Professor Peter Westcott will deliver a captivating talk about his work and his lab's discoveries—making science accessible, understandable, and enjoyable for the whole crowd. His team is developing powerful new strategies to study how the immune system and cancer coevolve, with the goal of expanding the curative potential of immunotherapy to more patients.

Note: CSHL does not provide food so please plan ahead.

Seating is limited and is first come, first serve. Standing room is available once the seats are filled. Reserving your ticket on Eventbrite does not guarantee you a seat at the event.

CSHL Assistant Professor Peter Westcott will deliver a captivating talk about his work and his lab's discoveries.

Ninnet & George's
344 New York Avenue
Huntington, New York 11743
Friday, October 31, 2025

10:00 am: Guided walking tour, November 1


Saturday, November 1, 2025

photo of CSHL entrance sign

Learn about the historic and modern architecture, the Nobel legacy, and the advanced cancer, neuroscience, and plant research taking place right here each day.

Our one-and-a-half hour guided walking tours assemble promptly at 10 a.m. in Grace Auditorium lobby (the first building to your left as you enter the campus).

Call 516-367-8844 or email Caroline Cosgrove at cosgrov@cshl.edu for more information.

ADVISORY: The tour route is primarily outdoors and takes place rain or shine. The tour includes areas of stairs and steep hills.  It is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
One Bungtown Road
Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724
United States
516-367-8800