Meet The Candidates Canceled – October 3
Oktoberfest – October 5
Farmers’ Market – October 6
Thursday, October 3
Meet The Candidates Event Canceled
The Hicksville Community Council’s “Meet the Candidates” on Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Community Center, in Hicksville is canceled.
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
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.
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.
Friday, October 18
Homecoming
Farmingdale High School will celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 18 beginning with a pep rally at 5 p.m. The football game versus Valley Stream Central will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 150 Lincoln Street. Call 516-752-6600 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.
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.
Tuesday, October 22
Golf Classic
County’s 2nd Annual Fall Golf Classic at Eisenhower Park. Participants treated to giveaways, prizes, raffles, and a catered lunch. Registration began on June 1. Call 516-572-0328 for information.
