Old Westbury Gardens

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

Nassau County

Mineola

New York

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...

Celebrate Mom this Sunday surrounded by blooms at their peak.
Stroll the gardens, enjoy a bite at the Café in the Woods, and find something special for her in the Gift Shop.
Open 10am–6pm
Complimentary lavender plants for women 18+ (while supplies last)

Local Event: Mother's Day at Old Westbury Gardens

Mother's Day at Old Westbury Gardens

Celebrate Mom this Sunday surrounded by blooms at their peak.
Stroll the gardens, enjoy a bite at the Café in the Woods, and...

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Cradle-Con returns with comics, cosplay, collectibles, and family activities—all in one place.
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The Cradle of Aviation Museum is proud to present an event that is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is an opportunity for comic readers to meet and greet local comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for rare books and toys to shop with some of the best vendors, for cosplayers to gather and celebrate their favorite fandoms, and for retro gamers to get their game on.
This spectacular yet intimate experience allows fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and share their passion for what they love. It’s also a great day out for families, with activities for kids throughout the event.
Dates &amp; Hours 
Saturday &amp; Sunday, May 16–17, 2026 
10 am–5 pm
Advance Tickets 
Adults $25 | Kids $15 | Weekend Pass $40
At the Door 
Adults $30 | Kids $20 | Weekend Pass $45
Super Fan Tickets 
Single Day $60 | Weekend Pass $90 
Includes admission, Cereal Club, T-shirt, and two Captain Cradle comics
Add-On: Cereal Bar – $15 
(Requires Cradle-Con admission ticket)
Free parking available
Proceeds benefit the Museum’s education and preservation programs.

Local Event: Cradle -Con returns May 16-17 2026 

Garden City

Cradle -Con returns May 16-17 2026 

Cradle-Con returns with comics, cosplay, collectibles, and family activities—all in one place.



The Cradle of Aviation Museum...

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects® exhibition. Explore 17 larger-than-life sculptures inspired by the wonders of the natural world—each built from over 300,000 LEGO® bricks. Vibrant and imaginative, these creations blend art, science, and nature, offering visitors of all ages a playful new way to experience the gardens.
Included with admission. For more information on the exhibit, theme events and Sean Kenney, click <a href="https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/sean-kenneys-nature-connects/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.

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

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

Old Westbury Gardens welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Sean Kenney and his Nature Connects® exhibition. Explore 17...

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

Join us for an adult-only, brick-building experience using official LEGO® sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks, from 6:30–7:30pm.&nbsp; After the tour, build your own LEGO Botanical Daisies Kit at the Barn at Orchard Hill while enjoying refreshments.&nbsp;
Each guest will receive one drink ticket redeemable for a glass of beer or wine, with additional drinks available for purchase onsite. All participants take their LEGO kit home at the end of the program. Please arrive 15 minutes early to the Barn at Orchard Hill to check in before the tour.
Ages 21+ |&nbsp;pre-registration required |&nbsp;$50 per participant | 20% member discount
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.

Local Event: Bricks & Brews: Adult Fans of LEGO® Night

Bricks & Brews: Adult Fans of LEGO® Night

Join us for an adult-only, brick-building experience using official LEGO® sets. Begin your evening with a guided tour of Sean...

Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy building a LEGO® Friends Flower Stand with Roses Kit.&nbsp;
The program begins at the beech tree and includes a guided walk through some of the featured exhibit;&nbsp;Sean&nbsp;Kenney’s Nature Connects® made with LEGO®&nbsp;bricks. After the tour, head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to build their LEGO&nbsp;kit to take home!
Ages 5+ | pre-registration required |&nbsp;$24 per child (includes admission, guided tour, and LEGO kit) | $22 per Chaperone (includes admission and guided tour)&nbsp;| 20% off member discount
Location: The Beech Tree
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.

Local Event: Brick Builders: Build Something Together

Brick Builders: Build Something Together

Spend an afternoon exploring, building, and creating together! Brick Builders invites children and their grown-ups to enjoy...

Greek Orthodox Cathedral Of St. Paul

4 Days! Experience an unforgettable Festival weekend of Greek culture featuring&nbsp;authentic Greek and Cypriot food, pastries, our famous loukoumades, live Greek music, Greek dance performances, vendors, exciting rides and games for the whole family. Music by Apolo Greek Band. Visit our Sangria wine and beer garden, browse a huge flea market, or take a guided tour of our Cathedral. Admission and parking are free all weekend, and this vibrant community celebration happens rain or shine! 4 Days! Thursday May 28 thru Sunday May 31.

Local Event: Greek Festival at Cathedral of St. Paul

Greek Festival at Cathedral of St. Paul

4 Days! Experience an unforgettable Festival weekend of Greek culture featuring authentic Greek and Cypriot food, pastries, our...

Discover the fascinating world of bugs during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! From 5:00 – 8:00, families are invited to explore…
<ul><li>Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects®, an exhibit made with LEGO® bricks,&nbsp;</li><li>A hands-on Bug Information Station</li><li>Our LEGO® free-play area</li><li>Live Bug Show&nbsp;</li></ul>
Register for the 5:30pm, or 7:00pm Live Bug Show where participants will meet incredible insects up close and learn what makes them so amazing, plus a hands-on Bug Station for further exploration and discovery.
Kindly note, when purchasing a ticket, you will only be permitted to attend one of the scheduled Bug Shows. You will be granted access to the other featured activities throughout the timeframe surrounding each show. Please plan your visit accordingly.&nbsp;
All Ages | pre-registration required |&nbsp;$24 per child | $34 per adult | 20% member discountLEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this event.

Local Event: Family Night: Backyard Bugs

Family Night: Backyard Bugs

Discover the fascinating world of bugs during this special after-hours experience in the gardens! From 5:00 – 8:00, families...

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
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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

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!

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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!

Wantagh-Seaford

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,...

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.

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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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