Brookhaven Town Hosts Prom Boutique for Local Teens

The program provides free prom dresses and accessories to students in need.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Brookhaven Town's Youth Bureau's INTERFACE Program is hosting a Prom Boutique at Town Hall, offering local high school students in need the opportunity to select free prom gowns and accessories. The boutique is designed to resemble a traditional dress shop, featuring a wide selection of dresses in various styles and sizes so participants can find the perfect look for prom.

Why it matters

The cost of attending prom can be a significant financial burden for many families, and this program ensures that all students can enjoy this important milestone regardless of their financial circumstances. By providing free dresses and accessories, the Prom Boutique helps build confidence and allows students to focus on making lasting memories.

The details

The Prom Boutique is located on the second floor of Brookhaven Town Hall and will be open from March 10 through June 12, with appointments available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as on March 31, April 21, May 5, May 19, and June from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students can visit the boutique and select a prom gown and accessories, which they can keep.

  • The Prom Boutique will be open from March 10 through June 12, 2026.
  • Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Additional appointments are available on March 31, April 21, May 5, May 19, and June from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The players

Brookhaven Town's Youth Bureau's INTERFACE Program

A program that helps local teens attend prom by providing free dresses and accessories.

Dan Panico

Brookhaven Town Supervisor, who noted that the program ensures students can enjoy the prom milestone regardless of their financial circumstances.

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What they’re saying

“While the cost of attending the prom continues to rise, the program ensures students can enjoy the 'important milestone, feeling proud of how they look and focused on making lasting memories.'”

— Dan Panico, Brookhaven Town Supervisor (Patch.com)

What’s next

The Prom Boutique will continue to be open through June 12, 2026, providing free dresses and accessories to local high school students in need.

The takeaway

The Brookhaven Town Prom Boutique is a valuable program that ensures all students can attend prom with confidence, regardless of their financial situation. By providing free dresses and accessories, the program helps build self-esteem and allows students to focus on creating lasting memories at this important milestone.