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Halloween fright fests at amusement parks aroung Long Island
Halloween has become one of the most festive holidays around, second only to Christmas when it...

Fun festivals this weekend around Long Island
Summer may have unofficially ended with this past Labor Day Weekend, but the weather is still summer-like and there are still plenty of great weekend outdoor activities for fun seekers all over Long Island. Here's some of what's in store: Wednesday, September 8th to Sunday, September 12th 31st Grande Festa Italiana, Hempstead Harbor Beach Park, West Shore Rd., Port Washington In what bills itself as the oldest and largest of its kind on Long Island, the John Michael Marino Lodge#1389 Port Washington Order of the Sons of Italy present an Italian feast meant to end summer with a...
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Labor Day Weekend festivities around Long Island
Labor Day Weekend is the last hurrah of summer. There are a plethora of fun things to do all around the island this holiday weekend and here are a few great choices. Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th 64th Annual Shinnecock Powwow, Shinnecock Reservation, Southampton If you've never been to a powwow, this would be the one to experience. For four days over the Labor Day Weekend, the newly federally recognized Shinnecock Indian Nation celebrates their heritage and culture with traditional foods, dancing, music and other types of interesting performances. The event has...
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Three fun-filled ethnic festivals on Long Island this weekend
Wednesday, August 25 - Sunday, August 29th Sons of Italy Cellini Annual Italian Festival, Michael J. Tully Park, Denton and Evergreen Aves., New Hyde Park Italian festivals are always great fun and this five-day fest includes all of the ingredients for a great time by all, including food, rides, games, fireworks and more! Check out the website below for times, admission, and other information. Friday, August 27th - Sunday, August 29th (and September 1-6) 39th Annual Feast of Mother Cabrini, Suffolk Community College-Grant Campus, 101 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood Yet another...
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Musical Performances around Long Island this weekend,and wine tasting, too! July 23th-25th
Here are some great musical performances happening this weekend around Long Island: Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th Music Under the Stars, Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, and Beach, Oyster Bay and John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park The Town of Oyster Bay presents the latest in its summer Cultural and Performing Arts series this weekend. On Friday, head on down to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in Oyster Bay for an evening with 60's group The Diamonds and Felix Cavalier's Rascals performs hit songs like "Good Lovin'", "...
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Fun things to do around Long Island this weekend, July 23rd-July 25th
There are plenty of things to do this summer weekend around Long Island: Wednesday, July 21st - Sunday, July 25th Summer Carnival, College Square Shopping Center, Middle Country Rd., Selden Come on down to this fun-filled carnival, filled with rides, food, games, and lots of fun. Hours: Wednesday, July 21st to Friday, July 23rd, 5-11PM, and Saturday and Sunday, July 24th and 25th, 1-11PM. Admission is free. Friday, July 23rd - Sunday, July 25th 32nd Annual Thunderbird American Indian Mid-Summer Powwow, Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park This one of...
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Fun things to do around Long Island this weekend, July 15th - 18th
Summer on Long Island continues with more great events to enjoy: Thursday, July 15th - Sunday, July 18th Hamptons Greek Festival, 111 St. Andrews Rd., Southampton The Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons will be holding its annual Greek fest for four days this weekend, with traditional entertainment and food, rides, and more. Hours for the festival are 4-11PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and noon to 9PM on Sunday. Admission to the festival is free and there is free shuttle service from the parking lot at Stony Brook University's Southampton campus.
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Fairs and festivals around Long Island this weekend, July 8-11
Thursday, July 8th St. Mary's International Festival, Parish Grounds, 315 East Walnut St., Long Beach This annual international festival is being held this Thursday, from 6-11PM, and features carnival rides and booths, games of luck, entertainment, and of course some wonderful selections of international foods. Admission to the festival is free. Friday, July 9th - Sunday, July 11th Indoor/Outdoor Sidewalk Sale, Main Street, Sayville Come on down to Sayville's charming Main Street district for some great deals from area merchants.
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Events around Long Island this 4th of July Weekend
Independence Day is coming this Sunday and there's lots to do around Long Island this weekend to celebrate: Thursday, July 1st - Sunday, July 4th Peconic Bay Medical Center Family Festival, Route 25A, Wading River Beginning this Thursday, July 1st, the Peconic Bay Medical Center presents a family friendly festival all weekend long at the King Kullen shopping center on Rte. 25A in Wading River. Enjoy rides, games, food and more. The festival opens at 6PM Thursday through Saturday and Sunday at 5PM. A fireworks display will be provided Saturday evening.