Name: UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle
Start: 2026-06-27T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Cradle of Aviation Museum

Cradle of Aviation Museum

UFOlogy is a one-day family event blending STEM education, aviation history, science fiction, and drone technology, culminating in the Museum’s inaugural 300-drone nighttime show.
Saturday, June 27th 12 pm – 9:30 pm
Spend the day exploring hands-on STEM activities, guest speakers and presentations, astronomy and planetarium experiences, drone demonstrations, cosplay, trivia, vendor tables, and an evening screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial before the night concludes with a nighttime drone show over Museum Row.
Featured presentations include MUFON, the Tedesco Brothers, Ben Hansen, and Astronomy on Tap NYC
Take advantage of our Family Four Pack Pre-Sale — a great value for families planning to spend the day exploring the event together.
UFOlogy Advance Tickets Adults $25.00 | Children $20.00 | Family Four Pack $75.00

Spaceballs + UFOlogy Combo Ticket Kick off UFOlogy weekend on Friday, June 26th, with a special screening of the classic sci-fi comedy, Spaceballs. Planning on attending both events? Save with a combo ticket option.

Local Event: UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle

Nassau County

Melanie Gulbas

New York City Metropolitan Area

Garden City

New York

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Hard Rock Cafe

Fall in Love with Rock All Over Again
Inside the legendary Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square, discover an experience where music isn’t just heard… but felt.
Rock Never Dies is a one-of-a-kind immersive theatrical event from American Immersion Theater that is part concert, part love story, and fully a magical journey. This groundbreaking production invites you to dine, drink, and fall headfirst into the soul of rock and roll.
Enjoy a full three-course meal inside the Magical Mystery Museum of Hard Rock, a place where music has power, memories come alive, and one life is changed forever every night. It’s an experience that inspires you to keep dreaming and march to the beat of your own drum.
At the heart of the story is Caroline, a young artist who’s lost hope and heart. As legendary music icons come to life around her, she’s forced to confront love, loss, and the courage to take the stage again. Along the way, you won’t just watch the story, but be part of it.
Created by award-winning, immersive visionary Scott Cramton, often called the Willy Wonka of Immersive Theater, this joyful, high-energy spectacle blends iconic rock anthems with romance, comedy, and electrifying audience interaction.
Whether you're on a date, celebrating something special, or just chasing that feeling music used to give you, this is your night.
All it takes&nbsp;
is one song, one moment, and a second chance
to change everything.

Show Schedule
Fridays 7:30 PM
Saturdays 7:30 PM

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The competition is to benefit the Art of Elysium organization that matches artists to communities that need assistance. I entered the competition to promote my underwater portraits. I photograph people underwater in my pool. I also photograph many other genres such as architecture, models, nature...To have gotten to the top 15 is a huge feat! This round ends on the 27th when the field narrows down to 10. PLEASE VOTE DAILY!!!!!!!!!&nbsp;Help a local hometown girl win! I've enclosed the link to the competition. Here is the link to my website:&nbsp;<a href="https://ecindy.smugmug.com/browse/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ecindy.smugmug.com/browse/</a>

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Manetto Hill Animal Hospital

The 16th Paws 2 Love Pet Adoption Festival will take place on Sunday June 7, from 11am to 3pm on the grounds of the Manetto Hill Animal Hospital at 122 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview, New York. The festivities include music, vendors, raffles, food but MOST importantly Animals to adopt! Leashed pets welcome. Come support these amazing rescues and have a great fun filled day. Can't make it...please contribute to the Go Fund Me- 100% is split between the rescue organizations in attendance. Please help these sweet animals anyway you can!!

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Black Legacy Partners and the NAACP Hempstead Branch announce the return of Long Island’s Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival, taking place Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Hicksville LIRR outdoor grounds.&nbsp;
Recognized as Long Island’s Juneteenth Cultural Festival and community celebration that&nbsp;brings together culture, community, and small businesses —serving as a major platform for Black entrepreneurship, and creative talent - including 60+ vendors, food trucks, live performances and father's day marketplace.Vendor registration is available at www.blacklegacypartners.org

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The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is hosting our 5th Annual Sci-Fi Mini Convention at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway, Hicksville, NY on Saturday, July 18th 2026 from 12pm – 5pm Sponsored by Jovia Financial Credit Union. This event will feature Members of the 501st Legion’s Empire City Garrison, The Rebel Legion’s Echo Base, and the Saber Guild’s Endor Temple in their Star Wars Costumes. We also will be visited by members of the Long Island Ghost Busters! Admission is FREE and there will be games and activities including Blast-A-Trooper, Jedi Training, and meet and greets with media guests.

Event Highlights
Special Guest Appearances!
Featuring Star Wars &amp; Other Cosplay Groups!
Exciting Attractions &amp; Activities!

Special Guests Include:
Catherine Mary Stewart (Actress) – The Last Starfighter, Night of the Comet 
Damian Maffei (Actor) – Strangers 2 : Prey at Night, Haunt, Black Eyed Susan
Sasha Graham (Actress / Author) – Bloodletting, Polymorph &amp; Trivial / Magic of Tarot
Brimstone (Wrestler/Performer) – Producer, Wrestler &amp; Actor
Joe Zaso (Actor/Author) – Virus X, Wolf of Wall Street, Horror Writer
Elizabeth Shepherd (Actress) - Tomb of Ligeia (1964) / Damien: Omen 2 (1978)
Michael Jan Friedman (Author) – Star Trek Novelist &amp; Comic Book Author
Fina Falke (Artist / Author) - Princess Djina of Rasnov Romania &amp; Second Chances 
John Peel (Author) – Doctor Who, Star Trek &amp; Diadem Series Novelist
Robin Channing (Magician) – Mind-Bending Magician &amp; Performer
Movie Cars: DeLoreans, Batmobile &amp; More! (Weather Permitting)

Featured Cosplayers:
Ruby Rinekso
Jacobella Luongo
mcheretic / Abigail
More to Come!


Paid Attractions &amp; Activities
✔ Guest Autographs
✔ Snacks &amp; Beverages
✔ Raffles, Vendors &amp; Gaming
✔ Blast-A-Trooper Challenge
✔ Jedi Training

Sponsors &amp; Partners
Music Provided by Dan Kelly DJ Services
Interfleet Broadcasting (IFB) – Sci-Fi Podcast LIVE
Prize Sponsors: Community Care RX, Joebba’s Palace, &amp; More!

There will be Light Saber demonstrations from the Saber Guild. There will be Raffles and Auctions for some incredible prize packs and snacks &amp; beverages for sale, all to raise money for CPNassau! We are also excited to announce that we will be doing a giveaway of a 7ft Darth Vader Animated Statue with the 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison
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All proceeds benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.
For more info &amp; updates, visit:
<a href="https://tinyurl.com/CPNMINICON" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/CPNMINICON</a>
Follow us on Social Media! #cpnassau

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Stonebridge Country Club

Join us at our 26th annual golf outing at Stonebridge Golf Links &amp; Country Club on July 20th! 

This special anniversary event is an enjoyable day filled with friendly competition, delicious food, tournament awards, and fantastic raffle prizes – all in support of a great cause. 

Your participation and generosity will help provide essential mental health and substance use treatment for Long Islanders in need. 

Sponsorships and registration are now open! 
Visit our event page for more details and to secure your spot: https://centralnassau.org/events/annual-golf-outing/ 

We look forward to seeing you on the green! ⛳️🏌️‍

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26th Annual Golf Outing

Join us at our 26th annual golf outing at Stonebridge Golf Links & Country Club on July 20th! 

This special anniversary event...

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
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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.

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Upper East Side

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Get Ready for Summer with Brands Cycle & Fitness

Brands Cycle & Fitness

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle &amp; Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY, what started as a department store in 1954 evolved into the bicycle and fitness store we have today. Our staff of 60 to 110 employees (seasonally) wants to make your cycling and home fitness experiences as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Shop with us online, or come down and see us seven days a week. We hope to meet you or see you again soon!

For over seventy years, Brands Cycle & Fitness has been proud to be your resource for all things cycling. Located on Long Island in Wantagh, NY,...

Fast, Appointment-Free DMV Processing — Plates Issued On The

Carco DMV Services

Carco DMV Services provides expedited motor vehicle processing for individuals, dealerships, and commercial fleets across Long Island and all 50 states. Skip the long lines, dealing with DMV websites, and delays. Walk into our Huntington or Bellmore office and walk out with plates and registrations in hand — no appointment needed. Our Services Include: • Vehicle registrations &amp; renewals • Title transfers &amp; duplicate titles • Plate issuance &amp; surrenders • In-transit permits • Lien recordings &amp; releases • Out-of-state transactions (all 50 states) • Dealership processing (for new and used dealers) • Fleet &amp; commercial vehicle services We specialize in fast, accurate processing while ensuring full compliance with DMV regulations. Whether you're purchasing a vehicle, managing a dealership, or operating a commercial fleet, our experienced team makes the process simple and stress-free. Serving all Long Island communities and Spanish-speaking assistance available. For more information visit our website, email us, or call us.

Suffolk County

Kepherd Daniel

Huntington

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Learn the Skills, Love the Sport, Swim for Life!

Long Island Swim School

Long Island Swim School is the teaching arm of the nationally ranked Long Island Aquatic Club. Our Learn to Swim programs create strong, safe, and confident swimmers for life. With locations in Garden City and Syosset we train over 2,000 children each week at every swim level from Beginner to Olympian. Long Island Swim School offers swim lessons for children ages 2 - 14years old. The main emphasis of our programs is to teach children to swim correctly and develop essential water skills in a relaxed environment. Our goal driven and technique oriented approach is the key to your child's success. Through skill based quality teaching our students develop a joy for learning and a passion for swimming. At Long Island Swim School, we teach children to swim the same way the best in the world do. By using age-appropriate, proven techniques children build real skills in kick, pull, body position, and breath control. Our logical, consistent progression turns every fundamental—whether blowing bubbles or learning butterfly timing—into a building block for efficient, confident swimming. Our professional staff are swimmers and coaches with the knowledge to give your child the skills to achieve more than just water safety. We provide the best foundation possible for success. Not every child will dream of Olympic glory, but every child should have the foundation to take them there. Whether the end goal is a competitive journey or a recreational one, whether your child competes in 2044 or they are happy playing in their home pool, the skills they learn at Long Island Swim School will take them as far as their dreams allow. Visit our 2 locations: Garden City: 750 F. Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 ​(516) 378-8467 GCSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com Syosset: 170 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 ​(516) 378-8467 SYSwimLessons@longislandswimming.com

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Protecting Long Island Yards From Mosquitoes & Ticks 

Mosquito Brothers

On Long Island, enjoying your backyard is not always as simple as it should be. With increasing mosquito activity, growing tick concerns, and more awareness surrounding illnesses like Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, homeowners in Nassau County and Suffolk County are paying closer attention to what may be hiding in their grass, shrubs, and yard edges. That is where Mosquito Brothers comes in. Mosquito Brothers is a veteran-owned Long Island company specializing in professional mosquito and tick control. Our mission is to help families reclaim their outdoor spaces through dependable service, strong communication, and a higher level of care. Unlike large franchise operations, we take a more personal approach, understanding that every Long Island property has its own challenges, from leaf litter and shaded fence lines to dense shrubs, wooded borders, and other hard-to-reach areas where mosquitoes and ticks frequent most. What helps set Mosquito Brothers apart is our commitment to an Integrated Pest Management approach. Rather than relying on a single method, we use a thoughtful, multi-step approach because one treatment style alone can often fall short on Long Island. As one of the few companies in the region offering more extensive tick control methods, we focus not just on treating a property, but on addressing the conditions that allow these pests to thrive. Using professional-grade products and high-powered equipment, we are able to penetrate the protected areas where mosquitoes and ticks commonly rest and hide. At the center of it all is our Care Factor Promise — a commitment to helping protect the people and four-legged loved ones who matter most through a hassle-free, organized, and reliable experience

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