Name: Long Island Water Lantern Festival
Start: 2025-09-13T15:30:00-04:00

The Long Island Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness. The event is taking place on September 13th at Eisenhower Park! Tickets are selling fast! Make sure to claim yours now on our website (www.waterlanternfestival.com) and follow us on social media @waterlanternfestival

Local Event: Long Island Water Lantern Festival

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Long Island Water Lantern Festival

The Long Island Water Lantern Festival is bringing people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable...

John W Engeman Theater At Northport

An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round Table. His Ideals, however are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young Knight, Lancelot and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Featuring the classic songs “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “I Loved You Once In Silence,” “The Lusty Month of May,” and of course “Camelot.”

Local Event: Camelot 

Camelot 

An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round...

May 31, 2026 8:30AM FREE 1/4 Mile Toddlers Run (4 and under) Starts at the tennis courts. All toddlers will receive a medal. 9:00AM Start - Rain or Shine 3232 Grand Ave Baldwin, NY 11510 WE ARE MUCH MOTE THAN JUST A RACE... more like a Renaissance tale of science, art, global travel, philanthropy and a beautiful wife trying to make the world a better place. The t-shirt was painted by my grandmother's brother Dr. Morton Berson. He married Miss Kentucky, Sarah Evelyn Cooper Berson, also an artist. Dr. Berson was a pioneer in plastic surgery and wrote the book, Atlas on Plastic Surgery. He traveled all over the world giving lectures on plastic surgery. During and after World War ll and/or the Greek Civil War, he restored the faces of Greek children who were oftentimes left unrecognizable from the atrocities of the war. He was decorated by the King of Greece for restoring the faces of Greek children. After the war, the King of Greece said what can I do with these children whose faces are still damaged. Dr. Berson said send them to America 6 at a time and I will take care of them. Medical news reports from the early 1950s state that the Greek Consul General in New York presented decorations and diplomas of honor to Dr. Berson. Dr. Morton was Director of the Department of Plastic &amp; Reconstructive Surgery at Downtown Hospital and the Pan-American Clinic in New York, both hospitals were major treatment centers in mid-20th century New York. Dr. Berson was married to Miss Kentucky, Sarah Evelyn Cooper Berson, also an artist. I recall seeing Dr. Berson's paintings when he hosted all the cousins for summer weekends in Fishkill, NY. Sadly there are few records of Dr. Berson as an artist, we will continue to research more of what I saw firsthand and the certificate below that he exhibited his painting in San Francisco in 1972 at the American Physicians Art Association. <a href="https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/york-medical-dr-morton-berson-mid-4661271559" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">worthpoint.com/worthopedia/york-medical-dr-morton-berson-mid-4661271559</a> My grandmother gave the painting to my mother, 99, and she still goes on a treadmill a few days a week. My mother's mind is still very sharp but I cannot recall if it was my mother or grandmother who told me the painting was painted in Piraeus, Greece. We hope to get volunteers who can scour through Greek newspaper archives in Greece and New York to find articles, or contact American College of Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons or other medical organizations AMENITIES Everyone will receive an Event t-shirt and if you register by May 13, your name will be noted on back of shirt. Starbucks coffee, fresh fruit platter, wraps, pitas, pizza, gelato, heroes. Muffins, pastries, bagels, doughnuts and snacks supplied by Glen Wolther of All Round Foods and COBS BREAD. RAFFLES, for the past two years, everyone who stayed until the end won a raffle prize LIVE / Text / Email Results FREE Finish Line Photos Personalized Bibs if registered 3 weeks in advance No charge for people living with HIV, cancer or Veterans (limited to 1st 100 registrants), kindly write richardm.brodsky@gmail.com for a free code All participants + volunteers will receive $15 in gift certificates: $5 from Runyon’s of Seaford, $5 from Lido Kosher Deli and $5 from The Cabana, both of Long Beach. Race announcer will be Tom Gillin Event t-shirt, dryfit (our previous medium shirts weighed 4.8 ounces, this shirt weighs 3.2 ounces.
AWARDS Top 3 M/F Overall - Medals or trophies Top 3 M/F Masters 40+ - Medals or trophies Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 12 &amp; under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+ - Medals or trophies $50 gift certs to Top 1 M/F Overall &amp; Masters $25 gift certs to 2nd &amp; 3rd Overall &amp; Masters $25 gift certs to Top 1 M/F Age Group Winners AWARDS FOR TEAM CAPTAINS
We will have two raffle prizes: a photo by award winning runner and photographer, Long Island's own Ronald Friedman, and a $100 gift certificate to SaVinos of Lynbrook, to be eligible you must have at least 3 team members, photo or certificate goes to Team Captain. For any team that registers a 501 (c) (3) public charity but not a school, place of worship, scholarship, or political cause that has 3 team members registered, the team captain will receive a $25 gift certificate.
BENEFICIARY Proceeds/toys/clothing/food to benefit people living w/ HIV &amp; cancer at Center of AIDS Research &amp; Treatment at Northwell Health / CAB, Hangout One Happy Place, America Legion Post #246, Options for Community Living, Harmony HealthCare Long Island, Kamp Kiwanis, Sunrise Day Camp + activities for people living w/ HIV &amp; cancer.

Local Event: 19th Annual 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk

19th Annual 5K AIDS & Cancer Run/Walk

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Local Event: Camelot 2 PM

Camelot 2 PM

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Lion of Zion. After the film, join us for an exclusive Q&amp;A session featuring world champion boxer and Rabbi Yuri Foreman.

The only world champion boxer from Israel, Yuri Foreman believes that balancing faith and fortitude can lead to greatness. After losing his title in 2010, he studied Judaism to understand the connection between his boxing pursuits and his spiritual quests. In 2014, he was ordained as a Rabbi. Despite being past his prime, Yuri is not done with the ring and strives to make history by becoming the first Rabbi Boxing Champion of the World.

Directed by Mike Musikanto, this 32-minute documentary will be shown at the Great Neck Library (159 Bayview Avenue) on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. No registration is necessary, and everyone is welcome. Please note that seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email <a href="mailto:adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org">adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org</a>.

Local Event: Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Yuri Foreman at Great Neck Library

Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A...

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we invite you to a special screening of the documentary Lion of Zion. After the...

Lion of Zion: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Yuri Foreman at Great Neck Library

Peconic River Herb Farm

<a href="https://www.homegrownstringband.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Homegrown String Band</a> will be kicking off the 2026 summer concerts at the beautiful <a href="https://peconicriverherbfarm.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Peconic River Herb Farm</a>. Come on out and support live music.&nbsp;The Homegrown String Band is family band with a unique repertoire of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HomegrownStringBand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">original and traditional music</a>. The band performs original acoustic arrangements of the traditional music that has become part of the popular roots and folk rock canon. All the songs the band presents have stood the test of time by not only surviving, but thriving and flourishing for hundreds of years via the folk process and oral tradition.&nbsp;Listen to songs by the likes of the Carter Family, the Delmore Brothers, and Jimmy Rodgers, along with a tasty sprinkling of original material inspired by the rural American string band and folk traditions of the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries.

Local Event: Homegrown String Band concert at the herb farm

Homegrown String Band concert at the herb farm

The Homegrown String Band will be kicking off the 2026 summer concerts at the beautiful Peconic River Herb Farm. Come on out...

Cathedral of the Incarnation

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Island. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Cathedral of the Incarnation under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info Venue: Cathedral of the Incarnation Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: This venue is ADA accessible View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Long Island To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here Tentative Program Love Story Red Medley Anti-Hero Enchanted Reputation Medley Cruel Summer folklore Medley Shake It Off You Belong With Me 1989 Medley Performers Highline String Quartet Seating Map

Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Long Island. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Cathedral of the Incarnation under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info Venue: Cathedral of the Incarnation Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: This venue is ADA accessible View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Long Island To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program
Love Story Red Medley Anti-Hero Enchanted Reputation Medley Cruel Summer folklore Medley Shake It Off You Belong With Me 1989 Medley Performers
Highline String Quartet Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/146572/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight:  Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight:  Tribute to Taylor Swift

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