Park Avenue

Street party with live music from The Byrne Unit, vendors, food trucks and family activities.

Local Event: Amityville July 3rd Celebration

Suffolk County

Amityville

New York

Amityville July 3rd Celebration

Street party with live music from The Byrne Unit, vendors, food trucks and family activities.

Mac Donald Avenue & South Bayview Avenue

The July 4th Parade takes place in the Village of Amityville on Saturday, July 4, 2026, stepping off at 10 a.m. from the corner of MacDonald Ave. and South Bayview Ave. The Parade will proceed northbound on South Bayview Ave. go over Merrick Rd., proceed north on Bayview Ave., go west on Avon Pl., go North on Broadway, turn left on Oak St. and end at the Main Firehouse, where the Parade will disperse.
<figure><img src="https://cdn20.patchcdn.com/shutterstock/27193599/20260612/042052/shutterstock-2183215239___12162052204.jpg" id="shutterstock_2183215239.jpeg" data-image="shutterstock_2183215239.jpeg"></figure>

Local Event: Amityville July 4 Parade

Amityville July 4 Parade

The July 4th Parade takes place in the Village of Amityville on Saturday, July 4, 2026, stepping off at 10 a.m. from the corner...

Nassau County, NY Calendar

East Massapequa NY

Aquatic Center

Amityville UFSD

Independence Day

Join us for some fun! Games, snacks, crafts and Bible stories. FREE!! July 6th-10th 9am-12pm. Register today!

Local Event: Vacation Bible School 

Copiague

Vacation Bible School 

Join us for some fun! Games, snacks, crafts and Bible stories. FREE!! July 6th-10th 9am-12pm. Register today!

Lynbrook Public Library

SNAP Application Help English

SNAP Application Help Spanish

“Original Music Wednesdays at Prohibition...

Franklin Square Library

Bellmore Movies & The Showplace

What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young son, Jayden, who has profound Level 3 autism. Through immersive observational filmmaking and candid interviews, the documentary offers an unfiltered portrait of a family navigating extraordinary challenges with resilience, humor, and unconditional love.
At the center of the story is Melissa Aguanno, a Long Island criminal defense attorney and founder of her own law practice. In the courtroom, she advocates tirelessly for her clients. At home, she assumes an equally demanding role as Jayden's mother, teacher, advocate, and full-time caregiver. The film reveals the emotional and physical realities of balancing a demanding legal career while providing around-the-clock care for a child with profound autism.
Without resorting to sensationalism, What's Next for Jayden explores the complex realities many families face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, elopement, social isolation, and the uncertainty of planning for the future. At the same time, it celebrates the moments that often go unseen—the small victories, quiet routines, unexpected laughter, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her son.
"This project was inspired by Jayden and our daily life together," said Melissa Aguanno. "My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of profound autism and recognize the strength, dignity, and humanity of families living this reality every day."
Director Sal DelGiudice approached the film with a commitment to authenticity, allowing the family's story to unfold naturally without narration or manufactured drama. The result is a moving portrait that invites audiences to witness—not judge—the realities of profound autism through compassion, honesty, and hope.
"We are incredibly honored that What's Next for Jayden has been selected as the Closing Film of this year's Long Island International Film Expo," said Melissa Aguanno, co-producer. "We hope the film sparks meaningful conversations about profound autism, encourages greater understanding, and reminds audiences that every family's journey deserves to be seen and valued."With its selection as the festival's closing film, What's Next for Jayden continues its mission of raising awareness and fostering empathy for individuals with profound autism and the families who love and care for them every day.
YOU CAN ALSO GO TO THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION AND TO VIEW THE TRAILER.&nbsp;&nbsp;CLICK THE LINK BELOW!&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope to see you there!
<a href="https://fb.me/e/7xbahI9g2?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fb.me/e/7xbahI9g2?mibextid=wwXIfr</a>

Local Event: What’s Next for Jayden?

Nassau County

Bellmore

What’s Next for Jayden?

What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into your own experiences and can be a powerful way to connect with others. The instructor will take you through short writing exercises and show you how you can use journaling in your life. No writing experience is needed.
Instructor: Joy Jacobson, Poet and Managing Editor of the HSS Journal
<ul></ul>
Date:&nbsp;July&nbsp; 5, 2026 10:30-12:00 pm (EST)
Sign up now, space is limited! Register here to join: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Journaling_to_Health" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en...</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

New York County

Upper East Side

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with...

Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for this journaling workshop to learn how writing can help you to gain insight into...

Journaling to Health: Free Online Workshop with Hospital for Special Surgery!

Tom Gambardella

New York City Metropolitan Area

Massapequa

Kepherd Daniel

Lindenhurst

Wantagh-Seaford

Melanie Gulbas

Farmingdale

Levittown

Babylon Village

Merrick

East Meadow

West Islip

Nassau

East Massapequa

Skin Space

20% off for all New Clients! At Skin Space, we offer a luxurious day spa and medspa experience for both women and men at our highly-rate skin clinic. From facials and skincare treatments to body and hair restoration, even injectables like Botox, all using the latest products and technology, right in the heart of Massapequa. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate experience in anti-aging services and customer care. Indulge yourself, or a loved one, as we all deserve to feel fabulous.

 20% off for all New Clients! At Skin Space, we offer a luxurious day spa and medspa experience for both women and men at our highly-rate skin...

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Events and Things to Do in East Massapequa, NY

Friday, July 3

Amityville July 3rd Celebration

JUL

3

5:00 PM

Park Avenue, Park Ave, Amityville, NY

Saturday, July 4

Amityville July 4 Parade

JUL

4

10:00 AM

Amityville, NY

Monday, July 6

Vacation Bible School

JUL

6

9:00 AM

36 E John St, Lindenhurst, NY

Also around town...

Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending

Friday, July 3

Saturday, July 4

Monday, July 6

Tuesday, July 7

Wednesday, July 8

Thursday, July 9

Sunday, July 12

Tuesday, July 21

Amityville July 3rd Celebration

Amityville July 4 Parade

Vacation Bible School

Skin Space