Hofstra University

Join the Doll Study Club of Long Island for a charming showcase featuring antique and modern dolls, BJD, teddy bears, and exquisite miniatures. This family-friendly event includes exciting raffles, with a portion of all proceeds directly benefiting charity.

Local Event: 43rd Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show

Nassau County

Massapequa

New York

43rd Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show

Join the Doll Study Club of Long Island for a charming showcase featuring antique and modern dolls, BJD, teddy bears, and...

Old Westbury Gardens

This event is part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/regency-romance-weekend-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Regency Romance Weekend</a>.
Dearest Gentle Reader…learn to dance like Simon and Daphne!&nbsp; Join us for an hour of grace and merriment as we learn some of the dances from the Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte television series!&nbsp; No experience is necessary and no partner is needed, as our instructor Susan de Guardiola will guide you through easy choreographies from the television series and talk about how the Bridgerton dances differ from the dances of the actual Regency/Jane Austen era.
Adults and Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. |&nbsp;$27 per participant | $5 class fee only for Members
Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill
Please Note: If you are looking to book multiple programs for the same day, please call our office at 516-333-0048 ext. 301

Local Event: Dances of Bridgerton

Mineola

Dances of Bridgerton

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend.
Dearest Gentle Reader…learn to dance like Simon and Daphne!  Join us for an hour...

This event is part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/regency-romance-weekend-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Regency Romance Weekend</a>.
Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola for a lively hour of dance from the Regency era and Jane Austen’s novels interspersed with fascinating historical images and tidbits about Jane Austen as a dancer and life (and occasional scandal!) in the Regency ballroom and how it differed from what you see in films and television.&nbsp; No partner is needed and no experience is necessary for this beginner-friendly class!
Adults and Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. |&nbsp;$27 per participant | $5 class fee only for Members
Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill
Please Note: If you are looking to book multiple programs for the same day, please call our office at 516-333-0048 ext. 301

Local Event: Dancing with Jane Austen

Dancing with Jane Austen

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend.
Join dance historian and teacher Susan de Guardiola for a lively hour of dance...

The New York Fencing Academy warmly invites you to our Soft Open House on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 with sessions at 4:00 pm, 4:45 pm, and 5:30 pm.
This special event marks our exciting Long Island club relocation to New Hyde Park and offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for prospective students and fencing enthusiasts to discover everything our academy has to offer.
Join us to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our passionate, professional instructors, and get an insider’s look at our diverse fencing programs. Whether you’re new to fencing or looking to sharpen your skills, this is the perfect chance to experience the spirit and community of the New York Fencing Academy.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the exciting sport of fencing in our new home. Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward your fencing journey with us!
Invitation Details
<ul><li>Date &amp; Times:&nbsp; Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm, 4:45 pm, and 5:30 pm</li><li>Address:&nbsp;NYFA-LI,&nbsp;914 Third&nbsp;Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040</li><li>Purpose:&nbsp;Introduction to fencing classes, meet the coaching staff, tour the academy</li><li>Who Should Attend:&nbsp;Beginners, experienced fencers, parents interested in youth programs</li><li>Activities:&nbsp;Demonstrations, Q&amp;A sessions, trial fencing bouts, registration information</li><li>Benefits:&nbsp;Personalized guidance, special offers for attendees, community engagement</li></ul>
Come for a fun, friendly introduction to fencing at NYFA where we will showcase our commitment to fostering skill development and sportsmanship. This is a perfect chance to discover how fencing can enhance physical fitness, strategic thinking, and confidence.

Local Event: Open House 

New Hyde Park

Open House 

The New York Fencing Academy warmly invites you to our Soft Open House on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 with sessions at 4:00 pm,...

This event is part of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/regency-romance-weekend-2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Regency Romance Weekend</a>.
Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use during class only.
This is a rain or shine program. In the event of rain, class will be held at The Barn at Orchard Hill or inside the Thatched Cottage where participants will paint a floral still life.
Adults and Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. |&nbsp;$27 per participant | $5 supply fee only for Members
Please Note: If you are looking to book multiple programs for the same day, please call our office at 516-333-0048 ext 301
Kindly note: Library passes provide general admission only and are not valid for entry into pre-registered programs or special events.

Local Event: Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults

Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults

This event is part of Regency Romance Weekend.
Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our...

Pickleball Prime

Celebrate your hard work with $15 social plays designed specifically for teachers. Rally your fellow educators for a fun, well-deserved 2-hour break on the courts, with flexible scheduling available to fit your school district's needs.

Local Event: National Teacher’s Day

National Teacher’s Day

Celebrate your hard work with $15 social plays designed specifically for teachers. Rally your fellow educators for a fun,...

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music as Old Westbury Gardens and Poetica Musica present The Enchantment of Strings on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 pm in the intimate and elegant Red Ballroom. The Poetica Musica Quartet will perform a captivating program featuring works by Ravel, Mendelssohn, and Dvořák.
The ensemble includes Eric Wyrick, violin; Eugene Moye, cello; and guest artists Janey Choi, violin; and Michael Roth, viola.
The program features String Quartet No. 12 in F Major, Op. 96 (“American”) by Antonín Dvořák; String Quartet in F Major, M.35 by Maurice Ravel; and String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 12 by Felix Mendelssohn.

Local Event: Poetica Musica: The Enchantment of Strings

Poetica Musica: The Enchantment of Strings

Join us for an enchanting evening of chamber music as Old Westbury Gardens and Poetica Musica present The Enchantment of...

SAVE THE DATE! Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks is coming to Old Westbury Gardens on&nbsp;May 15, 2026. This award-winning outdoor exhibition will transform the Gardens with 17 vibrant, larger-than-life sculptures built from over 300,000 LEGO® pieces.
Created by Amsterdam-based artist <a href="https://www.seankenney.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean Kenney</a> and produced by <a href="https://www.theimagineteam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Imagine</a>, Nature Connects brings art and nature together in a playful, inspiring way—inviting visitors of all ages to explore the beauty, balance, and interconnectedness of the natural world.
This event will be included with admission. Tickets go on sale mid-March.

Local Event: Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Coming in May!

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO®...

SAVE THE DATE! Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks is coming to Old Westbury Gardens on May 15, 2026. This...

Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Coming in May!

Levittown Hall

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
<a href="https://go.rallyup.com/scifiminicon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">go.rallyup.com/scifiminicon</a>

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

Local Event: CP Nassau's Sci-Fi Mini-Con

CP Nassau's Sci-Fi Mini-Con

The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is hosting our 5th Annual Sci-Fi Mini Convention at Levittown Hall, 201...

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.

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!

Melanie Gulbas

New York City Metropolitan Area

Garden City

East Meadow

Malverne-Lynbrook

Tom Gambardella

Rockville Centre

New York City

Queens County

Bayside-Douglaston

Hicksville

Great Neck

Levittown

Freeport

Wendel Home Center

Small business - Home Improvement Company in Mineola. We sell and install siding, roofing, windows, doors, awnings, sunrooms, screen rooms, garage doors as well as decks and pergolas. For more information, contact us at info@wendelhome.com.

Small business - Home Improvement Company in Mineola. We sell and install siding, roofing, windows, doors, awnings, sunrooms, screen rooms, garage...

Legal Counseling & Immigration Law Services /Representation

Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration & Refugee Services

The office of Immigration &amp; Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and EOIR Immigration Court. Our organization provides essential support to Ukrainian Humanitarian parolees through the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) Program. Through USARA, we help individuals and families achieve stability, economic independence, and successful integration into the community. We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Our staff offers a wide range of social and employment services, including: • Development of a personalized self-sufficiency plan • Case management and referrals • Employment services, job search skills, and work experience opportunities • Outreach and community support • Social and cultural adjustment assistance • English language support • Help with school, benefits, and local resource navigation • Transitional services and employment retention support We serve Ukrainian citizens paroled into the U.S., as well as non-Ukrainians who resided in Ukraine and were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024. Rooted in compassion and dignity, Catholic Charities of Long Island is committed to helping newcomers rebuild their lives and feel safe, supported, and empowered within their new community.

Bellmore

Catholic Charities of Long Island  Immigration ...

The office of Immigration & Refugee Services is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to counsel, process, file, and represent clients...

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

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...

Mind Body Health Promoting Wellness  50% Off Trial class!

Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi

Body and Brain Yoga, Qigong/Tai Chi programs are scientifically designed to work every muscle, tendon, joint, organ and gland while moving fresh oxygenated blood throughout the whole body and brain.  The classes are taught in a supportive atmosphere that provides individualized attention and encouragement.  Our program is therapeutic and is designed to alleviate stress while creating Peace of Mind!

Body and Brain Yoga, Qigong/Tai Chi programs are scientifically designed to work every muscle, tendon, joint, organ and gland while moving fresh...

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43rd Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show

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Hofstra University, 1000 Hempstead Tpke, Hempstead, NY

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