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Enjoy Fireworks by Grucci, midway rides, family entertainment, favorite fair food & more! The Empire State Fair returns June 26 – July 19 to Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale with dazzling Fireworks by Grucci all four Saturday nights (including July 4th), first-rate family entertainment, exciting midway rides for all ages (including a 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel), and […]
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American Threads of Unity and Freedom is a Southampton Arts Center community quilt project created to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Visitors to The Story of America: 1776–2026, presented by the Museum of Democracy at Southampton Arts Center through July 18, are invited to sew together patches of up-cycled blue jean squares, blue velvet, […]
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17th Annual Festival – June 20–27, 2026 Tickets and Passes Now On Sale Chelsea Music Festival Artistic Directors Melinda Lee Masur and Ken-David Masur announce that tickets and season passes are now on sale for the 2026 Festival—titled Every Story Counts—which takes place in New York City, from June 20–27. Called a “gem of a series” by The New York Times, this acclaimed […]
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I love this time of year when Strawberries become available for picking. Will you celebrate Strawberry Season this year with your family? We have a great list of U-Pick Farms! Tip: Pick your own is subject to availability and weather conditions. Please call the farm ahead of time before visiting. *Check their social media pages and websites […]
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Musician David Rosenthal added as Keynote Speaker for Upcoming ‘Billy Joel Symposium’ at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on June 6–7, 2026 The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced the addition of musician David Rosenthal, Musical Director and Keyboardist for Billy Joel, as a keynote speaker to the […]
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There’s something for everyone at this family-fun event, from thrilling midway rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food to the jaw-dropping Big Bee Transforming Robot Car. Carnival admission: $5 (free for kids under 36″ tall). Parking is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) […]
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There is nothing more fun than a local carnival with friends and family to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. Our friends at Dreamland Amusements are bringing carnival fun to Long Island with three local carnivals. Will you attend all three happening in Nassau County? See the details of all three local carnivals below… Levittown, the carnival […]
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Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibit is a must-see limited engagement happening through September 7, 2026. We highly recommend adding this family fun experience at Old Westbury Gardens to your Long Island 2026 Bucket List. This is the first time Long Island has this exhibit and it will be open to members TODAY […]
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Deadline to apply for a table is September 1st Adventureland, Long Island’s iconic amusement park, offering family fun for everyone since 1962, is excited to announce that for the first time ever its Helping Hands Foundation will be sponsoring the annual Pumpkin Park event from 11am-5pm on Halloween, Saturday, 10/31/26. This year Long Island non-profit organizations […]
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Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is inviting grown-ups to reclaim the joy of childhood at its upcoming Adults Only Nostalgia Night on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 to 9 pm. Designed exclusively for ages 23 and up, this after-hours event transforms the Museum into a playful, high-energy night out filled with music, games and hands-on fun—No Kids Allowed. Guests will have the opportunity […]
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