This Weekend: Spring into Arts & Crafts

This weekend, May 19th-20th, get out & enjoy the fabulous springtime weather at the annual Art & Craft Spring Festival at Deepwell’s Farm in St. James. Over 100 artists and craftsmen will be featured under at the 1845 Mansion. There will be live music, children’s activities, and plenty of food. Rain or shine.

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It’s Back: International Music Nights Concert Series

Get ready to celebrate the diversity & culture that makes Nassau County such as great place to live! The International Music Nights Concert Series will kick off this year on Friday, June 1st at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.

The International Music Nights Summer Concert Series is presented by the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums in recognition of Nassau County’s unique ethnic diversity. Through a sponsorship from Canon USA Inc., twenty International Music Nights are presented at the Lakeside Theatre, FREE of charge. (more…)

2012 Spring Summer Craft Show Guide For Long Island

It’s here!  Your one stop guide for fairs, craft shows, and gift shows.  The list will be constantly updated, so check back soon!

February

February 9-12
Valentine’s Day Craft and Gift Show, Tri-County Mall, Levittown (more…)

Reader’s Choice: What Do You Want To Read on NH?

Nassau Happening would like to show our appreciation to all of our lovely readers! To show our gratitude, we are going to let YOU (the reader) decide what you would like to read in Nassau Happening in 2012. Leave a comment below and tell us what you think we should write about, starting in January.  Do you love our (more…)

2011 Tree Lighting Guide for Long Island

Here is your go-to guide for where and when to see tree lightings on Long Island this holiday season!

Downtown Glen Cove Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Celebration
November 26, 1-6 pm
Glen Cove Village Square, intersection of Glen and Bridge Streets

2nd Annual Tree Lighting to Benefit Huntington Hospital ER
Sunday, November 27 at 5:30 pm
Prime Restaurant, 117 New York Avenue, Huntington, 631-385-1515 (more…)

The 28th Annual Oyster Festival

The 28th Annual Oyster Festival returns this year on October 15 and 16 for a fun-filled weekend with great food and entertainment.  Located on the waterfront at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay from 11 am to 6 pm, you’ll want to leave the whole day open as there is a lot to see and do…and a lot of crowds to work your way around!  While all the details have not been released yet, we can tell you that there will be thrill rides, tall ships, live music and vendors opening up their shops onto the street on Audrey Avenue, and their famous contests.  The Oyster Eating and Shucking contest takes place on October 15 at 2 pm at the West End Avenue stage.  You can sign up starting at noon, and the prize is the title of Oyster Eating or Shucking winner and $50!  Whole Foods is also sponsoring the Best of the Food Court contest, where you can vote for your favorite food vendor.  The winner will be announced on October 16.  There will also be vendors selling jewelry and other crafts throughout the festival grounds. (more…)

What’s Happening This Weekend on Long Island

The fall weather is (hopefully) going to turn soon!  This weekend, there are a bunch of happenings to get involved in and welcome in October!

All Weekend Long

The fall themed festivals and carnivals have begun!  The Long Island Fall Festival in Heckscher Park in Huntington is here! Live music, food, vendors, contests, carnival, a beer and wine tent, and much more family fun will be there.  There is also the Egyptian Festival in Woodbury, featuring food, movies, lectures, movies, crafts, raffles, prizes, a carnival, and more, including information about the history of the Egyptian culture.  The Walt Whitman Mall in Huntington will also hold the Fine Art and Craft Show Expo all weekend long with paintings, sculptures, jewelry, lace, pottery, and other vendors selling homemade items.  In Port Washington, the Greek Festival on the Harbor rides, games, music, food, vendors, and fun for the entire family, including fireworks on Saturday night.

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Long Island Fall Fun Guide

The weather is getting cooler, leaves are starting to fall, and that means it’s time to enjoy all that Long Island has to offer.  Here is our guide to everything you need to see and do this season.

Pumpkin Picking

Elwood Pumpkin Farm
Pick pumpkins in the field, Monday through Friday, 3-6 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm.  They also have a corn maze and hay rides available.
1500 Jericho Tpk. Elwood, 631-368-8626

FW Schmitt Farms
One stop for everything fall fun!  Opening September 24, every weekend you can stop by for pumpkin picking, vegetable and food stands, hay rides, and a corn maze.  They also have giant slides, a petting zoo, bouncy houses, a playground, photo boards, and fall decorations.
Walt Whitman Road, Melville, 631-271-3276. (more…)

Fall Means…Apple Picking!

Once you are dressed in ready for fall (read our article on how to look your best here) your first stop should be some apple picking.  Since Long Island’s best orchards are in Suffolk, take a day trip with the whole family.  Here are our top spots:

Davis Peach Farm
After you pick apples, grab yourself some cider, fresh cut flowers, berries, fall decorations, apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums….and some Sangria mix too!
561 Hulse-landing Road, Wading River, 631-929-1115

Fort Salonga Farm
Pick up some of their homemade honey while you’re there.
30 Meadow Glen Road, Northport, 631-269-9666 (more…)

Extending Your Outdoor Party Season

Sadly, the summer is coming to an end.  We’ve all enjoyed the outdoor parties, BBQ’s, and nights lounging outside.  Why wait until next June to do it all over again?  It’s not too late to add a few items to your yard, and what better way to extend your outdoor party season than to set up an outdoor fire pit or fireplace.  Recently, I visited All Island Mason Supply in Kings Park, and they showed me an array of fireplaces and fire pit ideas.  There are finished products right on their property, so you can get an idea for what you may like and what it will look like when completed.  I have to admit: I didn’t imagine the full beauty or feel for them until seeing them in person.  I think it will completely transform your backyard.

Don’t worry if you think your yard is too small or it may cost too much; this type of project can be scaled to your property and budget.  You will be able to enjoy your backyard all year long with these cozy, comfortable and gorgeous additions.  (more…)