Dance – September 20
Veterans Barbecue – September 20
LI Fair – September 20
Friday, September 20
Dance
The Long Island NAIM Widow and Widowers dance will be held on Sept. 20 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Massapequa Elks, 2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. All are welcome, cost is $14. DJ Ray will be playing the music. Call Maureen for information 516-781-4763.
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.
Saturday, September 21
POW/MIA Ceremony
A rememberance ceremony to honor POW and MIA military servicemembers will held on Sept. 21 at 7 a.m. at the veterans’ memorial in Eisenhower Park, near parking field 6, beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
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.
Sunday, September 29
Farmers’ Market
The local farmers’ market continues through October on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the municipal parking lot, #7, behind A Taste of Long Island on Main Street.
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 9
Board of Education meeting
The Farmingdale School District’s next regular board meeting will be held on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Howitt Middle School.
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.
