LIRR Port Washington train station

Week 46, beautiful weather, an uptick in danger on Long Island. Come out and support the at risk immigrant community. You're needed now more than ever, spare a half hour to keep the cruelty visible. Join us on Monday at 7pm in front of the Port Washington LIRR Station.

Local Event: Port Shines A Light

Nassau County

Port Washington

New York

Port Shines A Light

Week 46, beautiful weather, an uptick in danger on Long Island. Come out and support the at risk immigrant community. You're...

Sands Point Preserve

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930).Tours at 12pm &amp; 1:30pm 
 May 24, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
·Hempstead House tours are designed for adults, but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be permitted.
·Tours are $10 per person, payable at the Welcome Center. Tickets are available for purchase day-of only – advance ticket sales are not available.
·Tours run approximately 45 minutes.
·Pets are not allowed inside the mansion; service dogs are permitted
·Entrance to the Preserve is free for Conservancy members; $15 per car for non-members.
·Photography is allowed.
<ul>
 <li>Interior access to Hempstead House is available by scheduled guided tours only. Tours are limited in group size and tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in Castle Gould’s Welcome Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please arrive early to purchase tickets.</li>
 <li>PLEASE NOTE: Hempstead House tours are designed for adults, but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be permitted.</li>
</ul>

Local Event: Hempstead House Tours

Hempstead House Tours

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould...

Join us for live music at the Preserve’s new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould: the Ice House!
Curated by Homebrew Music, these sessions bring the best local 
artists to our cozy pond-side spot for select Sundays all spring and 
summer. Relax on our lounge furniture, explore the trails, and let the 
music set the mood. Weather permitting.
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Admission: This event is free. $15 parking fee applies to non-members.Photo Credit: David Heinlein Studio

Local Event: Ice House Jams

Ice House Jams

Join us for live music at the Preserve’s new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould: the Ice House!
Curated...

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style
 mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and 
later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930).
Tours at 12pm &amp; 1:30pm 
 May 31, 2026
PLEASE NOTE:
·Hempstead House tours are designed for adults, but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be permitted.
·Tours are $10 per person, payable at the Welcome Center. Tickets are available for purchase day-of only – advance ticket sales are not available.
·Tours run approximately 45 minutes.
·Pets are not allowed inside the mansion; service dogs are permitted
·Entrance to the Preserve is free for Conservancy members; $15 per car for non-members.
·Photography is allowed.
<ul>
 <li>Interior access to Hempstead House is available by 
scheduled guided tours only. Tours are limited in group size and 
tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in 
Castle Gould’s Welcome Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please 
arrive early to purchase tickets.</li>
 <li>PLEASE NOTE: Hempstead House tours are designed for adults,
 but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be 
permitted.</li>
</ul>

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style
 mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould...

Join us for live music at the Preserve’s new outdoor gathering space in the woods behind Castle Gould: the Ice House!
Curated by Homebrew Music, these sessions bring the best local artists to our cozy pond-side spot for select Sundays all spring and summer. Relax on our lounge furniture, explore the trails, and let the music set the mood. Weather permitting.
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Admission: This event is free. $15 parking fee applies to non-members.Photo Credit: David Heinlein Studio

Join us for a walking tour through history! Our expert docent will lead you across the Preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond. This tour will begin outside Castle Gould, followed by a walk to the freshwater pond, and ending in the grand rooms of Hempstead House.
Please note this program is strictly for adults and children 12+. This is an energetic walking tour involving uneven terrain, hills, and stairs. Close-toed walking shoes are recommended.
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30pm
June 3, July 1 &amp; August 12 (Rain dates June 10, July 8, August 19) Please make sure you can attend both dates. Refunds will not be given to guests who cannot attend rain dates.
Admission, including fees and parking: $25
Advanced registration is required.&nbsp;<a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/34272/production/1235731" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;to purchase tickets. Guests should be able to attend initial date and rain date; no refunds will be given.

Local Event: Historical Walking Tour

Historical Walking Tour

Join us for a walking tour through history! Our expert docent will lead you across the Preserve to discover the history of the...

Join Hildur Palsdottir for an evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes will be held in the beautiful rooms of the Preserve’s mansions, or in the Hempstead House Garden when weather permits.
With these sessions we will explore techniques specifically aimed at stress reduction. With kind curiosity Hildur adapts ancient Buddhist teachings to modern applications for calming the mind. Meditation practice helps us become aware of our thoughts and better manage our moods. With transformative practices you will access wisdom and clarity to live a more compassionate life. Regular meditation practice can improve attention and focus and supports a better outlook on life. In addition to facilitating these monthly groups, Hildur will offer support with establishing a home meditation practice. No feeling is final. Join us in becoming one with the flow of experience.
Chairs will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring a meditation cushion, pillow or mat.
Chairs will be provided, but guests are welcome to bring a meditation cushion, pillow or mat.
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Admission (includes parking and all fees): Members: $17 per class Non-Members: $25 per class
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Hildur Palsdottir is a certified meditation instructor, Reiki Master Teacher and the co-founder of<a href="https://www.sol.center/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Sol Center</a>, a nature-based healing arts center in Port Washington. She works as a natural resource educator with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, Nassau, and guides after school nature appreciation classes at the Sands Point Preserve. She feels passionate about rewilding, ecosystem restoration and care for both our inner and outer nature.
Hildur practices meditation with Lama Willa and Lama Liz at the Natural Dharma Fellowship (NDF) and coordinates NDF EcoDharma program. She sits on the advisory board at the<a href="https://centerforearthethics.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Center for Earth Ethics</a>, whose mission it is to facilitate a viable value system based on protecting the rights of nature and all people. Hildur is a co-founder of<a href="https://www.rewildlongisland.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;ReWild Long Island</a>, steering committee member of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.transitiontownpw.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Transition Town</a>&nbsp;Port Washington and President of the Board of Trustees at The<a href="https://www.smli.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Science Museum</a>&nbsp;of Long Island. She contributes to an environmental column Earth Matters in the Island Now newspaper.

Local Event: Monthly Meditation

Monthly Meditation

Join Hildur Palsdottir for an evening of nature-based mindfulness and meditation on the first Thursday of every month. Classes...

Join Artist Lori Lee as she leads a Plein Air Painting workshop at the preserve this spring. Connect to the natural beauty and grandeur of the grounds, painting on site in the open air. This program is open to all levels, from beginners to advanced painters. We will focus on executing dynamic compositions that capture a moment in time while experiencing immersion in nature. In the case of inclement weather, class will take place in our learning studio using indirect techniques from previously procured reference materials.&nbsp;
Plein Air Painting Classes are open to adult students aged 18 and up. Supplies are not included. A suggested supply list will be forwarded upon class registration. Students may choose their own medium (oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, pastel, charcoal, pen/ink or digital) but lectures will focus on traditional oil painting techniques, many of which can be adapted for acrylics.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 10am – 12pm
Admission, including parking &amp; all fees: Members: $55 Nonmembers: $60
<a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/34272/production/1270974" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase tickets online</a>
About the instructor: Lori Lee is a professional artist living and working in Port Washington. After completion of a B.A. in Visual Arts at the Mason Gross School, Lori trained with master Trompe l’oeil and Verre Eglomisé artist Miriam Ellner. She went on to run her own successful decorative and mural painting business for 30 years. She is currently returning to her roots of painting primarily oils on canvas, and to teaching.

Local Event: Plein Air Painting

Plein Air Painting

Join Artist Lori Lee as she leads a Plein Air Painting workshop at the preserve this spring. Connect to the natural beauty and...

See the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Howard Gould (1912-1917) and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim (1917-1930).
PLEASE NOTE:
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Hempstead House tours are&nbsp;designed for adults, but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be permitted.</li><li>Tours are $10 per person, payable at the Welcome Center. Tickets are available for purchase day-of only –&nbsp;advance ticket sales are not available. </li><li>Tours run approximately 45 minutes.</li><li>Pets are not allowed inside the mansion; service dogs are permitted</li><li>Entrance to the Preserve is free for Conservancy members; $15 per car for non-members.</li><li>Photography is allowed.</li></ul>Interior access to Hempstead House is available by scheduled guided tours only. Tours are limited in group size and tend to sell out. Tickets are only available to purchase day-of in Castle Gould’s Welcome Center, open Wednesday – Sunday at 11am. Please arrive early to purchase tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: Hempstead House tours are&nbsp;designed for adults, but children 5+ are allowed. Children under 5 will not be permitted.

Local Event: Hempstead House Tours - 12pm & 1:30pm

Hempstead House Tours - 12pm & 1:30pm

Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to Main Street for two Thursday evenings this summer — June 18 and July 16, 2026 — from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. On June 18, Main Street will be closed from Library Drive to Central Drive. On July 16, the event will move to Upper Main Street, with closures from Port Washington Boulevard to Mackey Avenue. The car-free, family-friendly event will feature live music, outdoor dining, shopping, and activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to check the Try Port First app for updates, entertainment schedules, and event details.Port Promenade is co-hosted by the Port Washington BID, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Landmark on Main Street, with support from the Town of North Hempstead and the Port Washington Police Department. Port Washington BID and Precision Work, Inc. are the event sponsors.

Local Event: Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade - middle Main Street

Port Promenade Returns to Main Street This Summer 
Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to...

Port Washington Public Library

Join us at the PWPL on Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm in the Lapham Room to listen from Andy Barrow Malone, who is a New York-Based writer who grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Schreiber in '04, as he discusses his debut novel, Peter in Progress. Described by Kirkus Reviews as a "lively coming-of-age story for adults" that draws inspiration from Andy's own experiences losing weight as a teenager and reckoning with his sexuality in his thirties. This event is part of the Library's Celebration of Pride Month. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Local Event: Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of "Peter in Progress"

Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of...

Join us at the PWPL on Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm in the Lapham Room to listen from Andy Barrow Malone, who is a New York-Based...

Community Spotlight with Andy Barrow, Author of "Peter in Progress"

Main Street

Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to Main Street for two Thursday evenings this summer — June 18 and July 16, 2026 — from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. On June 18, Main Street will be closed from Library Drive to Central Drive. On July 16, the event will move to Upper Main Street, with closures from Port Washington Boulevard to Mackey Avenue.
The car-free, family-friendly event will feature live music, outdoor dining, shopping, and activities for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to check the Try Port First app for updates, entertainment schedules, and event details.
Port Promenade is co-hosted by the Port Washington BID, Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, and Landmark on Main Street, with support from the Town of North Hempstead and the Port Washington Police Department. Port Washington BID and Precision Work, Inc. are the event sponsors.
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Local Event: Port Promenade - Upper Main Street

Port Promenade - Upper Main Street

Port Washington’s popular summer street festival, Port Promenade, returns to Main Street for two Thursday evenings this summer...

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!

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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!

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We are a Local Residential Contractor with 51 Five Star reviews on Houzz. HomeRedi is a revolutionary Full-Service Renovation and Construction...

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