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Yo Gabba Gabba Breakfast
Saturday, May 26 2012, 9:15AM

1276 Hicksville Road
Seaford, NY 11783

Meet your favorite Yo Gabba Gabba Characters while enjoying a fulll breakfast buffet!! Tickets are on sale now for $20 per adult, $15 per child and children 2 and under are free!! Call 516-795-5474 ext 0 to make your reservation today!

 
 
Yo Gabba Gabba Breakfast
Saturday, May 26 2012, 9:15AM

1276 Hicksville Road
Seaford, NY 11783

Join us for our Yo Gabba Gabba Breakfast. Meet some of your favorite Yo Gabba Gabba Characters while enjoying a full breakfast buffet. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20 per adult, $15 per child and children 2 and under are free.

Call 516-795-5474 to reserve your spot today!!

Posted by United Skates of America

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, May 26 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Visit our website at www.artsintheplaza.com

 
 
Summer Kick-Off Vendor & Craft Fair
Saturday, May 26 2012, 10:00AM

580 Montauk Highway
East Quogue, NY

Childrens Book Authors, Avon Thirty-One Face Painting And Air Brush Tattoos By Mimi Baked Goods, Driftwood Art, Spiritual Items, Handmade Jewelry.

 
 
Greenlawn/Centerport Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 27 2012, 9:00AM

Broadway
Greenlawn, ny 11740

 
 
5th Annual Montauk Art Show
Sunday, May 27 2012, 10:00AM

Montauk Village Green/742 Montauk Highway
Montauk, NY

Join Us Memorial Day In Montauk For The Montauk Art Show, One Of The Top Shows On Long Island And Nationally One Of The Top Fine Art Festivals. Purchase Original Paintings, Sculptures, Unique Fabric Art And Jewelry, Photography And Creations In Wood, Glass, And Ceramics Along With Mixed-Media Art, Drawing And Printmaking. Meet The Artists.
May 25-27

 
 
2012 New York Air Show at Jones Beach
Sunday, May 27 2012, 10:00AM

Jones Beach State Park/1 Ocean Pkwy
Wantagh, NY

May 26-27
Bethpage Federal Credit Union and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation will stage the Annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show at Jones Beach for hundreds of thousands of spectators, and this year, commemorate America's Centennial of Naval Aviation – a true milestone for our country! This year's lineup will include the United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, as well as some of the best military and civilian aerobatic performers performing today.

 
 
Baldwin Spring Festival
Sunday, May 27 2012, 11:00AM

Baldwin Train Station/Sunrise Hwy & Grand Ave
Baldwin, NY

May 26-28

Come browse and shop from a variety of vendors, food and more. Featuring arts & crafts, gift items and collectibles. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by the Lions Club of Baldwin

Directions: Southern State Parkway to Grand Avenue - Exit 20S. Proceed south approximately 2 1/2 miles to Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Right turn (West) on Sunrise. The Baldwin Train Station parking lot on right.

 
 
Community Festival
Sunday, May 27 2012, 1:00PM

LIRR Massapequa Railroad Station/Sunrise Highway And Broadway
Massapequa, NY

Massapequa Chamber Of Commerce Annual Community Festival On Friday, May 25th Through Sunday, May 27, 2012 At The LIRR Massapequa Railroad Station. Hours: Friday - 5:00pm-11:00pm; Saturday - 1:00pm-11:00pm; Sunday - 1:00pm - 10:00pm. Please Join Us With Entertainment, Amusements, Special Attractions, Food and Merchant Booths.

 
 
Hicksville Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:00AM

Sears Parking lot to Hicksville Middle School/Broadway and Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY

Parade Assembly Begins at 8:00am at the Sears South parking area on Broadway with step off at 9:00am. Parade ends at Hicksville Middle School - Jerusalem Ave/4th St. (approx. 10:30am) where ceremonies will begin (about 1 hour). After the ceremonies, you are cordially invited to a collation where refreshments will be served at the VFW Hall, 320 South Broadway Hicksville.

Presented by: American Legion - Catholic War Vets - Jewish War Vets - Masonic War Vets - Veterans of Foreign Wars

 
 
146th Sayville Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:00AM

Between Handsom And Foster Avenues - Main Street
Sayville, NY

Once Again, Marchers From Military Groups, Area Fire Departments And Various Community Organizations Will Proudly Stroll Or Ride Down Main Street Between Handsome Avenue And Foster Avenue. Sayville High School And Middle School Band Members Will Also Entertain Parade-Goers As They March Down Main Street While Performing Their Music.

Following The Parade, A Memorial Service Honoring Our Veterans Is Held At Sparrow Park, And The Sayville Fire Department Follows Up With Their Own Memorial Service Honoring Their Departed Members On The Front Lawn Of Their Headquarters.

 
 
East Hampton Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:00AM

Montauk Highway
East Hampton, NY

The Parade will assemble at the East Hampton High School parking lot at 8:30am. A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 9:00am in front of Fowler-Dix-Park VFW Post 5095.

 
 
Merrick Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:30AM

Veterans Plaza/Merrick and Brooklyn Ave
Merrick, NY

Marchers meet at 8:45am at Veterans (Broadcast) Plaza between Merrick and Brooklyn Avenues. Parade starts at 9:30am and proceeds North on Merrick Avenue to the Veterans Monument at Lee Avenue, ceremony follows parade.

 
 
Great Neck Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:30AM

Susquehanna Ave and Middleneck Rd
Great Neck, NY

Starts at Susquehanna Avenue and Middleneck Road, to the Veterans Memorial at the Village Green.

 
 
Long Beach Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:30AM

Ohio Ave and West Beech St
Long Beach, NY

The City of Long Beach will pay tribute to our veterans with the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30. The parade begins at Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street at 9:30AM and ends at the reviewing stand on Park Avenue in front of City Hall. Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Jewish War Veterans and AMVETS will be joined by city, county and state officials.

 
 
West Babylon Memorial Day Parade And Ceremony
Monday, May 28 2012, 9:30AM

Arnold Avenue And Route 109
West Babylon, NY

Sgt John Sardeillo Post 1634 Hosting Our Memorial Day Parade And Ceremony At 9:30am. Starting At Arnold Avenue And Route 109 In West Babyon To The American Legion Post #1634 At 10 Bruce Street.

 
 
Bay Shore Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Lanier Lane and Main St
Bay Shore, NY

Please join us as we remember the men and women who suffered for our freedom. Starting at 10:00am at Lanier Lane and Main Street.

 
 
East Rockaway Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

VFW Post 3350/164 Main St
East Rockaway, NY

Parade begins at VFW Post 3350, 164 Main St., to reviewing stand at East Rockaway Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Ave. Sponsored by American Legion Post 958 and the VFW Post 3350.

 
 
East Meadow Parade and Memorial Day Remembrance Service
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

East Meadow Avenue
East Meadow, NY

Assembly at 9:00am, parade begins at 10:00am. Meet in the East Meadow High School parking field. Parade route ends on the corner of Prospect Avenue and East Meadow Avenue at the Veterans Memorial Park

Memorial Remembrance Service presented by the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County, led by U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, at the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Plaza, Eisenhower Park, parking field 6.

 
 
Hampton Bays Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays, NY

A Memorial Day parade and wreath laying ceremony will be held at 10:00am in Hampton Bays. The Parade Will Begin at St. Rosalie's Church on Montauk Highway and conclude at the Good Ground Cemetery. The parade is sponsored by American Legion Hand-Aldrich Post 924.

 
 
West Islip Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Roderick and Udall Road
West Islip, NY

Step off at 10:00am with Parade Route of Roderick and Udall Road, begin south to Memorial Park on Udall and Higbie Lane to Opening Memorial Service, continue south on Higbie Lane to Paul J. Bellew Elementary School to Closing Memorial Service. Sponsored by the American Legion Post 1738.

 
 
Farmingville Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Portion Road
Farmingville, NY

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Ronkonkoma Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Hawkins Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Ronkonkoma

Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 28th 10 am start

Parade Starts at Hawkins Ave. & Church St.

Ends at Raynor Beach County Park on Ronkonkoma Ave.

Map:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=208494696967927844062.0004bf5e6e5c4a020b7c5&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=40.822189,-73.11058&spn=0.011367,0.018239&z=15&source=embed

 
 
Farmingdale Village Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:00AM

Farmingdale Village
Farmingdale, NY

 
 
Holbrook Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 10:30AM

Holbrook Plaza/Main Street
Holbrook, NY

Parade begins at 10:30am and starts at the Holbrook Bagel Shopping Center. Parade continues south down Main St., then west on Furrows Rd and then south on Grundy Ave. to the Alex Diguardia Memorial.

 
 
Mastic Beach Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28 2012, 11:00AM

Neighborhood Rd and Commack Rd
Mastic Beach, NY

Begins at Neighborhood and Commack roads, east to Mastic Beach Road, west to Washington Road.

 
 
Memorial Day Commemoration Fireworks
Monday, May 28 2012, 6:00PM

North Hempstead Beach Park/West Shore Road
Port Washington, NY

Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 28th at North Hempstead Beach Park, West Shore Road, Port Washington. Festivities begin at 6:00pm. Fireworks at darkness, $5 Parking Fee. Enjoy live tribute bands - Billy Joel & Elton John music. Rain Date May 29th.

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, June 2 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Contact us at www.artsintheplaza.com or aitplaza@gmail.com.

 
 
Antiques on the Riverfront
Saturday, June 2 2012, 10:00AM

Along the Peconic Riverwalk/McDermott Avenue
Riverhead, NY

On the Grounds of the picturesque Peconic River. Recognizing our long-standing association with the Northfork of Long Island - The Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District Committee requested we promote an Antiques Event for the Town. Admission free. Rain Date Sunday June 3rd.

 
 
Annual Nature and Wildlife Festival
Saturday, June 2 2012, 10:00AM

Sweetbriar Nature Center/62 Eckernkamp Dr.
Smithtown, NY

Come and enjoy a fun filled and exciting day at Sweetbriar Nature Center's Annual Nature and Wildlife Festival. Visitors can begin their day with a walk through Sweetbriar's beautiful butterfly house filled with over 250 butterflies. Along with butterflies, visitors can enjoy live animal demonstrations. Meet a live Arctic wolf! See an enormous alligator from Erik's Reptile Edventure's! Witness Brian Bradley flying his bids of prey. We will also have environmental displays, craft vendors, bird walks, plant sale, face painting, music, entertainment, and so much more! $10 per family.

 
 
Wellness Fair
Saturday, June 2 2012, 2:30PM

77 Jericho Turnpike
Mineola, NY 11501

FREE Wellness Fair
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Fun for the Whole Family

Happy&Healthy Wellness Center
77 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY
(Parking located in back)

For More Information,
Go to www.parentsrtalking.com
Or call Rebecca at 917-862-7644
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• Free Seminars
• Tours of the Center
• Music
• Free Face Painting and Balloon Animals
• Free Refreshments
• Door Prizes
• Activities for the Kiddies
• More!

Join us for a Fun Afternoon

Posted by Parents R Talking

 
 
24th Annual Smithtown Festival Day
Sunday, June 3 2012, 9:00AM

Main Street
Smithtown, NY

Stroll down Main Street (which is closed to traffic for the day) and enjoy browsing through 350 Craft & Vendor booths. Enjoy the entertainment throughout the day, food court, giant inflatable rides, face painting and pony rides for the children, karate demonstrations, and dance company performances.

 
 
2012 Nassau County Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 3 2012, 12:00PM

BOCES School Grounds/2351 Jerusalem Avenue
Bellmore, NY

The Kiwanis And The Lions Clubs Of The Bellmores Is Proud To Sponsor The 25th Annual Strawberry Festival. Visitors To This Family-Oriented Festival Will Indulge In A Variety Of Strawberry Delights And Carnival Foods Plus Enjoy Many Other Attractions, Including Carnival Rides, Vendors And Live Entertainment Acts Each Night. The Lions And Kiwanis Club Of Bellmore Have Put Together This Annual Festival In Order To Raise Funds To Help Those Less Privileged In The Community. The Nassau County Strawberry Festival runs through Sunday evening, June 3rd.

There will be plenty of rides, free live entertainment, free parking, fresh strawberries & lots of strawberry concoctions. There will be a $2.00 admission fee on Friday through Sunday. Children under 5 are admitted free. So come on down and support your local not-for-profit organizations that give back to your community.

The hours are
Thurs: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Fri: 6:00pm-11:00pm
Sat: 12:00noon-11:00pm
Sun: 12:00noon-8:00pm

The Strawberry Festival is located at Newbridge Rd. and Jerusalem Avenue on the BOCES School grounds.

 
 
Open House
Saturday, June 9 2012, 11:00AM

500 Bi-County Blvd
Farmingdale, NY 11735

Kiddie Academy of Farmingdale is opening its doors to the community.

Please join us on June 9, 2012 between 11am to 1pm for our Open House.

Come meet Curious George after tumbling on The Fun Bus. There will be face painting, animal balloons, crafts and so much more.

For additional details, please call 631-756-4606.

Posted by Kiddie Academy of Farmingdale

 
 
Benner's Farm's Twenty fourth Annual Strawberry Fair
Sunday, June 10 2012, 12:00PM

56 Gnarled Hollow Road
East Setauket, NY

Strawberries!...Chocolated...Shortcaked...Sundaed...Waffled...Jammed...and Leathered...
Add old fashioned games, great food, home made fresh Strawberry Ice Cream and good company for an afternoon of down-home fun.
Benner's Farm's Twenty fourth Annual Strawberry Fair will be held June 9th & 10th, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Benner's Farm located at 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket, at the corner of Old Town Road.
In addition to many varied homemade organic strawberry delights and live oldtime music, visitors will be encouraged to join in the games of yesteryear. These will include old fashioned baseball, sack races, spoon races, bubble gum blowing contests, wheelbarrow and balloon races, a cracker whistle contest, and funny face competitions Last year over a thousand people enjoyed the weekends festivities, the farm and the animals.

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, June 16 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Contact us at www.artsintheplaza.com or aitplaza@gmail.com.

 
 
4th Annual Port Jefferson Green Fest
Saturday, June 16 2012, 1:00PM

The Village Center Of Port Jefferson/101-A East Broadway
Port Jefferson, NY

Welcome To The Fourth Annual Green Fest Of Port Jefferson Village Sponsored By The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber Of Commerce And Co-Sponsored By The Times Beacon Record. Making A Difference Together!! Join Us And Celebrate Our Community Of Fun And Informative Ways Of Having A "Green" Lifestyle. Learn The Latest 'Green' Solutions With Our Eco-Friendly Vendors, Informative Speakers, Fun Activities For Kids, Live Music And So Much More!

 
 
Mattituck Lion's Club Strawberry Festival
Sunday, June 17 2012, 11:00AM

1175 Rte. 48
Mattituck, NY

June 15 5pm–11pm
June 16 11am–11pm
June 17 11am–5pm
Adults $5, children under 12 $2.
Pay-one-price bracelet for midway rides $25.
At the peak of the strawberry season, this annual festival serves up strawberry shortcake, strawberries dipped in chocolate and strawberries just about any way you can imagine. The festival also offers midway rides, live music and more than 100 arts-and-crafts vendors. To top it all off, all the proceeds will benefit local nonprofits on the North Fork.

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, June 23 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Contact us at www.artsintheplaza.com or aitplaza@gmail.com.

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, June 30 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Contact us at www.artsintheplaza.com or aitplaza@gmail.com.

 
 
Arts In The Plaza
Saturday, July 7 2012, 10:00AM

Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall)
Long Beach, NY 11561

Arts In The Plaza is your inspiring arts and music marketplace. It takes place Saturdays from May 26 - Oct. 27, 2012 from 10am-4pm at Kennedy Plaza (in front of City Hall) in Long Beach. Come by and enjoy live music while shopping for handcrafted, original arts and crafts. See you at Arts In The Plaza! Contact us at www.artsintheplaza.com or aitplaza@gmail.com.

 
 
ChickenKidz Consignment Sale
Saturday, September 8 2012, 9:00AM

Riverhead Polish Hall / 214 Marcy Avenue
Riverhead , NY 11901

ChickenKidz is a fresh, modern 3-day Children's Consignment Sale being held at the Riverhead Polish Hall September 8th and 9th. If you have never been to a children's consignment event, expect to be hooked!

Shop for brand new and gently-used, fall/winter clothing (up to size 14), toys, baby equipment, nursery decor, video games, movies and everything else kid-related at 50-90% off retail prices. From tot to tween, we have it all.

If you are interested in consigning, volunteering, participating as a vendor or just shopping, check us out. It's fun, it's green, it's SMART.

Posted by ChickenKidz Consignment Sale

 
 
ChickenKidz Consignment Sale
Sunday, September 9 2012, 9:00AM

Riverhead Polish Hall / 214 Marcy Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901

ChickenKidz is a fresh, modern 3-day Children's Consignment Sale being held at the Riverhead Polish Hall September 8th and 9th. If you have never been to a children's consignment event, expect to be hooked!

Shop for brand new and gently-used, fall/winter clothing (up to size 14), toys, baby equipment, nursery decor, video games, movies and everything else kid-related at 50-90% off retail prices. From tot to tween, we have it all.

If you are interested in consigning, volunteering, participating as a vendor or just shopping, check us out. It's fun, it's green, it's SMART

Shop today - Crazy Discount Sunday - when many items will be discounted 50% off the ticketed price.

Posted by ChickenKidz Consignment Sale

 
 
Hofstra University 20th Annual Italian Experience Festival
Sunday, September 23 2012, 11:00AM

Hofstra Univeristy- South Campus
Hempstead, NY 11549

Please join us for the 20th Annual Italian Festival!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
South Campus
Outdoors, Rain or Shine!
The Italian Experience has grown to be a popular Long Island tradition, celebrating Italy's gifts of culture, education and commerce to America.
The festival features food, vendors, handmade crafts, exhibits by cultural organizations, music, dance, poetry and much more for the entire family to enjoy!
Each year Hofstra presents an Italian festival, drawing thousands of people from the tristate area. Unlike any other Italian festival, the Hofstra celebration emphasizes the many Italian contributions to American culture. The festival includes concerts, dancers, singers, native food, wine tasting and craft exhibitions.
For general information about the Italian Festival, please call the Festival Hotline at (516) 463-6582. Our website is hofstra.edu/festivals and our email is festivals@hofstra.edu.
Admission is $6 for Adults, $4 for Seniors and free for children 12 and under.

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