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…)
New Year’s Eve Guide
It’s that time of year again….to find the perfect outfit, make the resolutions you will stick to until about January 5, and make your New Year’s Eve plans! Here is your go to guide for all your possible options: (more…)
2011 Holiday Lights Contest
One of my favorite holiday activities is driving around, looking at holiday lights. Everyone loves to see the decorations, whether they be simple and elegant or lavish and crazy! What better way to share that holiday cheer than with the 2011 Holiday Lights Contest!
The contest will run from December 1 through December 29, 2011. We’ll post the images of your holiday lights right here on the website as well as on our Facebook page, and the Nassau Happening readers will get to choose their favorite. The photo with the most “likes” on the Nassau Happening Facebook page by 11:59pm on December 29 will be named Nassau Happening’s Best Holiday Lights of Long Island 2011 and be awarded (more…)
Soccer Festival in Massapequa
Last weekend was Family Football Day, this weekend is the Soccer Festival! On August 20 at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa, the Town of Oyster Bay is holding a one day event which features 2 NCAA soccer games and a youth clinic. At 3:30, the NCAA men’s Hofstra University team takes on Binghamton University. Afterwards, kids can enjoy the Town of Oyster Bay’s Free Youth Clinic at 5:30 pm, where they can practice playing soccer, pick up some new moves, and enjoy food, gift bags, and iPad drawings. At 7:30, the NCAA women’s Hofstra team plays against C.W. Post. The entire event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring cans of food which will be donated to Island Harvest.
Soccer Festival
John J. Burns Park
4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa
Family Football Day
This Saturday, August 13, is Family Football Day at John J. Burns Town Park in Massapequa. Sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay, the Nassau and Suffolk Police Athletic League, and Stony Brook University, the event is free, but guests are encouraged to bring two cans of food that will be donated to Island Harvest. The day starts at 2 pm with a youth clinic and will include players and coaches from Stony Brook University as instructors. While you’re watching your child, enjoy the DJ music and free BBQ munchies that will be served. At 5 pm, the Stony Brook Seawolves will hold a 2 hour scrimmage at the park for all to watch. Head Football Coach Chuck Priore will be wearing a microphone during the scrimmage, giving listeners an inside feel of what it’s like to be in the huddle. During the game, the family can purchase season tickets, merchandise, posters, and schedule cards for the Stony Brook Seawolves. Afterwards, fans are invited to receive autographs from the players.
Family Football Day
John J. Burns Park
4990 Merrick Road, Massapequa
Beat The Heat and Stay In Shape at Sportime NY
It is officially a heat wave. Doing anything outside for more than a few minutes is out of the question. There is only so long you can stay in your (hopefully!) air conditioned home without going crazy. So what to do and where to go?
Try Sportime, the sports and fitness club chain with 13 locations on Long Island, Westchester, Manhattan, and the Capital Region. Here in Nassau, there are locations in Bethpage, Massapequa, Roslyn, and Syosset. Where else can you exercise and have fun in this heat in a climate-controlled area with a wide variety of activities? While many people may think solely of playing tennis at a Sportime club, that is definitely not the case. (more…)
Gluten-Free: Long Island Here It Comes!
If you are eating a gluten-free diet, you may find the lack of options frustrating. Thankfully, many supermarkets and restaurants on Long Island are introducing gluten-free options and menus for their patrons so that eating out does not have to be a headache. Here are some ideas for places you can dine and enjoy a fabulous evening out.
Mitch and Toni’s American Bistro (website under construction as of July 11)
875 Willis Avenue, Albertson, 516-741-7940
Some great options include parmesan flan with grilled asparagus and a poached egg, Asian BBQ wings, Seared Scallop Salad with spinach, beets and radishes and tofu lemon vinaigrette, Long Island Duck with blueberry compote, Bacon wrapped Monkfish with lobster potato puree, and a wide selection of steaks and sides. Gluten-free is definitely not boring here! (more…)
July 4th Guide for Nassau County, Long Island
It’s time to get your big 4th of July plans together! Everyone’s favorite summer holiday, Independence Day, is just around the corner. There are tons of fun options to celebrate the 4th of July all over Nassau County this weekend. Check out our complete 2011 Nassau County 4th of July Guide below.Music Under the Stars and Movies by Moonlight
It’s a beautiful summer night, only re-runs on television, and you’re looking to spend a laid back evening out. Look no further then Music Under the Stars 2011, Oyster Bay’s summer Concert Series featuring various musical groups all summer long. The show locations vary between the town’s parks and beaches, so make sure to check the schedule. Each show is at 8 pm and is completely FREE! Below is a sampling of some of the events. For a complete listing, click here.
July 5: Santana Original Lead Singer Gregg Rolie playing Santana hits like “Oye Como Va: and “Black Magic Woman.”
John J. Burns Park, Merrick Road, Massapequa (more…)
What’s Happening This Week
As the weather heats up, there are a ton of things to do on LI! Check back often as events are always being added to our community calendar!
For more information about any of the events, check out the community calendar on the right side of this web page.
Tuesday, June 7
Garden City Farmers Market: 7 am-1 pm, behind the State Supreme Court building, 101 County Seat Drive
Oyster Bay Tuesday Cruise Nights: South Street and Audrey Avenue, 5 pm-10 pm. Some of the finest vehicles on Long Island. $5 to enter car, free admission otherwise. Call 516-922-6464 for more info.
The Go-Gos: 8 pm, NYCB Theatre at Westbury
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