Farmingdale Events: Runner's Edge Race, Music On Main, Veterans Benefits

FARMINGDALE, NY — Farmingdale Village announced more events for late summer and fall, including the Runner's Edge Main Street Mile Race, 10th Annual Long Island Gingerbread & Chocolate House Competition, the Veterans Benefits Presentation for Farmingdale Veterans, and more. Other events coming up feature Croxley's First Annual Golf Outing and Sponsorship, two more Music on Main events, the last Village Pops Concert of 2023, a few more Movies on the Green, Art in the Park, and more.

What: Farmingdale Village Pops Concert
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Where: Village Green
More: Closing out the 41st season of Brad DeMilo & the Farmingdale Village Pops. Concerts are weather permitting and free admission. Dine and shop downtown and enjoy a great night out.

What: Music on Main
When: Aug. 10 and Aug. 24.
Where: Main Street
More: Music, dining al fresco, more.

What: Movies on the Green
When: Tuesdays at dusk: Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug 22.
Where: Village Green
More: Movie titles to be announced. Weather permitting. Bring chairs, blankets.

What: Croxley's First Annual Golf Outing and Sponsorship
When: 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 (Registration ended July 1)
Where: Bethpage State Park Green Course
More: Contests on the course: Longest drive, Closest to the pin. Back to The Garden at Croxley’s: Open bar and buffet, raffles and prizes! Sponsorships available: proceeds to benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

What: Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale Craft & Gift Fair on the Village Green
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 and Aug. 27
Where: On the Village Green
More: Vendors, fun, food, and a farmers market on Sunday.

What: Runner's Edge Main Street Mile Race; Afterparty at Tap Room
When: 8:30 a.m. Sept. 2
Where: Along Main Street, benefiting Companions in Courage.
More: Main Street Mile, Kids Fun Run, Virtual Mile, more.

What: 12th Annual Farmingdale Art In The Park Show and Sale
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
Where: Village Green, at 361 Main Street
More: Free to exhibit and free to attend, click this link for the artist application/more details.

What: Veterans Benefits Presentation for Farmingdale Veterans
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19
Where: VFW Post 516, at 635 Main St., Farmingdale
More: Farmingdale veterans can learn about little-known benefits. Some subjects include: Eligibility for VA health care; service-connected disability claims process and review; property tax exemptions for veterans; survivors benefits; aide and attendance benefits for those who need care; and burial benefits. RSVP by calling 516-847-1904 after Aug. 15 and leave a message.

What: 10th Annual Long Island Gingerbread & Chocolate House Competition
When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
Where: The Chocolate Duck, at 310 Main St., Farmingdale.
More: This year's theme is Favorite Holiday Fairy Tales and Holiday Theme. Bakers were encouraged to start planning their entries. Prizes are on the line.