Holy Saturday Observances Today in Plainview

Today is Holy Saturday, the day Christian tradition holds the crucified Jesus of Nazareth spent in repose in the tomb before his Resurrection on Easter. It also commemorates the lesser known "Harrowing of Hell," the day Jesus descended into Hell  (or perhaps, Limbo) to free the souls of the righteous, including a host of Old Testament Patriarchs.

Both of Plainview's Roman Catholic churches in town hold Easter Vigils Saturday at 8 p.m.; other Plainview churches have events, as well.

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Saturday's options:

1. Holy Saturday services include an Easter egg hunt at Church at 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Church holds its Easter Vigil, part I at : 7:30 pm with Holy Eucharist. andR.C. churches celebrate Easter Vigils at 8. p.m.

2. You can take the short trip to Huntington village where the kids can take a photo with the Easter Bunny from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.. The free event takes place at 229 Main St., Huntington, in front of .

3. Federal parks like  are free to visit this week. The home of Theodore Roosevelt, known as the "Summer White House," is open from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. You can take the family on a guided tour of the 26th President's mansion, which still has original furnishings, hunting trophies and family photos. It's less than 30 minutes by car from Plainview.

4.  Adventureland Amusement Park, with rides, games, and food, is open for spring break week. The park is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Price: $21 for kids 4 feet and under, $25 for everyone taller.

5. Did you read our latest ? It's part of our family friendly content in Patch. Did you see our Holy Week/Passover schedule of listings for our churches and synagogues? Just click here.

 also told you about the upcoming Plainview school budget vote and the  at an Old Bethpage restaurant. While you're reading us, browse our "events" calendar for other happenings around town. Have a thought on our stories, let us know.