Selichot Celebration – August 31
Summer Festival – August 31
Veterans Barbecue – September 20
Saturday, August 31
Selichot Celebration
Temple B’nai Torah of Wantagh and Temple Beth Am of Merrick invite the community to screen the 1989 Woody Allen classic Crimes and Misdemeanors starring Woody Allen, Martin Landau, and Claire Bloom at Temple B’nai Torah at 2900 Jerusalem Avenue, in Wantagh, to celebrate Selichot, or Days of Forgiveness on Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. The evening begins with Havdalah followed by the film and a discussion on how it relates to the holiday and desert.
Labor Day Weekend Festival
Labor Day Weekend Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Seaford Railroad Station, Sunrise Highway. No fee. Call 631-724-5966 for information.
Old Time Music Weekend
Popular music of the Civil War period will be poerformed at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1, while visitors learn traditional 1800s contra dancing and listen to the sounds of a military brass band. Call 516-572-8400 for information.
Summer Festival
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow will host its summer festival on Saturday, Aug. 31 (rain or shine) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will feature Slavic and Greek food, children’s games, Chinese auction, flea market, 50/50 raffle, and vendors. Admission is free. For information, contact 516-483-3649 or info@htocem.org.
Friday, September 6
Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 20 Field Avenue in Hicksville will hold their annual Greek Festival on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon to 11 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 8 from noon to 11 p.m. Free parking at National Grid on New South Road in designated areas with shuttle service. Free admission to festival. Raffles, food, dancing, music, and boutique available. Call 516-433-4522 for information.
Friday, September 20
Veterans Barbecue
Nassau County will host the third annual veterans’ barbecue, rain or shine on Sept. 20 at Eisenhower Park, parking field 6. Lunch will be served and entertainment will include a live band. County agencies will be present to offer assistance and information to veterans. Call 516-572-0200 for information.
Long Island Fair
New York State’s longest running county fair on Sept. 20, Sept. 21, Sept. 22, Friday, Sept. 27, 28 and 29 at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Prize winning vegetables, flowers, crafts, farm animals. Brass band concerts, traditional music, wagon and pony rides and more. Call 516-571-8406.
Sunday, September 22
Hispanic American Heritage Celebration
Hispanic American heritage celebration at Eisenhower Park on Sept. 22. Call 516-571-3261 for information.
Saturday, September 28
Owl Exhibit
Whooo’s That Owl Exhibit at Tackapausha Museum on Sept. 28, beginning at 1 p.m. Meet live owls up close and have all of your questions answered. Call 516-571-7443 for information.
Cruise To The Car Show
Nassau County’s 4th Annual Cruise to the Show car parade, car show and auction on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at Eisenhower Park. Parade and car show begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Briarcliffe College, cruising to Eisenhower Park for car display and judging with live music, food and entertainment for the whole family. Visit: www.cruisetotheshow.com or call 516-315-6397 for information.
Eddie Money Concert
Eddie Money in concert on Sept. 28 at Eisenhower Park at 4:30 p.m. Show is free and open to the public. Call 516-572-0200 for information.
Special Olympics Fall Classic
The Special Olympics of New York will hold its annual Fall Classic on Sept. 28 at Cantiague Park. Participant registration due before Sept. 13. Volunteers needed. Sports include: softball, soccer, cross country, golf and bocce. Visit www.nyso.org for information.
Saturday, October 5
Oktoberfest
County’s 2nd Annual Oktoberfest at Eisenhower Park. Enjoy live music, German food, beer and more on Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. Call 516-572-0200 for information.
Sunday, October 6
Diva Half Marathon
A fun half marathon and 5k run on Oct. 6 at Eisenhower Park, beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 16
Halloween Party
Annual Haunted Halloween party on Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at Tackapausha Museum. Enjoy animal presentations, crafts, games. Costumes are encouraged. Call 516-571-7443 for information.
Saturday, October 19
Special Olympics Softball Tournament
The Special Olympics of New York will hold the Long Island Softball Tournament on Oct. 19 at the East Meadow Softball Complex. Participant registration due before Oct. 11. Volunteers needed. Visit www.nyso.org for information.Saturday, October 19
Concert Festival
First annual music festival at Eisenhower Park on Oct. 19. Free and open to public. This year featuring Gloria Gaynor and many top local talent. Call 516-572-0200 for information.
Mounted Cowboy Shooting Match
Step back into the later 1800s and watch history come alive as cowboys saddle up and engage in a shooting match at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Oct. 19. Call 516-572-8400 for information.
Haunted Halloween Celebration
Haunted Halloween at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration on Oct. 19-20, 26-27. Includes a monster scavenger hunt, tales from the grave digger, pumpkin carving demonstrations, tarot card readings, broom making for witches, and more. Call 516-572-8400 for information.
