Join the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society for the Mill Pond Historic District Walking Tour. 
The picturesque and serene Mill Pond we enjoy today was once a bustling center of cultural, economic and social activity. Join us for a historic walk around the pond to discover the first school, the first church, an early hotel, and characters who lived in this community. 
Where: Meet at the sitting area at the back of the pond next to the Model Yacht Club, across from the Dodge House. 
No reservations needed! 
$10 per person ($5 per kids) (Dogs free!)

Local Event: Mill Pond Historic District Walking Tour

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Mill Pond Historic District Walking Tour

Join the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society for the Mill Pond Historic District Walking Tour. 
The picturesque and serene...

Sands-Willets House

Join us the last Saturday of the month for a detailed tour of our c. 1690 Dutch Barn and learn about farm tools, shell fishing tools, wooden snow sleds, horse drawn sleighs, and see a crazy assortment of tools for almost every task. We'll meet at the side yard of the Sands-Willets House and walk back to the barn together. Tours last about an hour.&nbsp;
No reservations necessary for individuals. Rain or shine.
Barn Tours: $10 pp; $5 for children &lt; 10. Members FREE.

Local Event: 300-Year-Old Barn Tour

300-Year-Old Barn Tour

Join us the last Saturday of the month for a detailed tour of our c. 1690 Dutch Barn and learn about farm tools, shell fishing...

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 Come explore how both the Sands and the Willets families lived in our historic home!

During our 1-hour docent-led tour, you'll visit Sands-Willets' two period kitchen displays, and learn about their Colonial and post-Colonial roots. See how the Sands women spent their days cooking in the beehive oven and on the hearth, doing laundry without any conveniences, and much, much more. Our toy room is dedicated to children’s activities and children’s samplers from the 1700s and 1800s. The Scouting Room shows the evolution of both Boy and Girl Scouting.
The remainder of our period rooms, including two parlors and the dining room, show how the second family of this house, the Willets, lived. Also, certain segments from our past WWI Home Front exhibition are still on display by popular demand and show how women contributed to our success in the war, including The Farmarettes and The Canning Train, and Women: Over Here &amp; Over There. The front parlor retains the entirety of The Suffragists presentation.
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 Admission payable at the door: $10 per person; $5 children under 10. Sands-Willets House is wheelchair accessible.
Please note: Please check our website for tour dates and updates before your visit, at cowneck.org
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Local Event: Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c. 1735/1845

Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c....


 
  
   
    
    Come explore how both     the Sands and the Willets families lived in our historic home!

During our 1-hour...

Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c. 1735/1845

Thomas Dodge Homestead

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Thomas Dodge Homestead. This home is one of the oldest extant properties on Long Island, where seven generations of the Dodge family lived. Little has changed since Thomas Dodge I settled in Cow Neck, migrating from Block Island in 1718.$10 per person; $5 for kids under 10Donations greatly appreciated!

Local Event: Tour the Historic Thomas Dodge Homestead, c. 1721

Tour the Historic Thomas Dodge Homestead, c. 1721

Join us for a docent-led tour of the Thomas Dodge Homestead. This home is one of the oldest extant properties on Long Island,...

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Port Washington Public Library

All are welcome at the Friends of the Library's Paperback Swap on Saturday, October 17,&nbsp; from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the PWPL's Lapham Meeting Room. At this event, patrons of ALL ages -- adults, teens, and children -- share thousands of books. You don't need to bring a book to take a book!
Please bring if you can:
--Gently used adult and teen paperbacks
--ANY children's books (paperbacks, hard covers or board books )
Please do not bring:
--Adult hard covers
--Books with loose pages, broken spines, water damage or mold
--Nonfiction books with outdated content (old travel guides, test prep, etc.)
Books accepted ONLY during the event hours; please do not leave books outside the library or in the lobby.&nbsp;

Local Event: FOL Free Paperback Swap Returns!

FOL Free Paperback Swap Returns!

All are welcome at the Friends of the Library's Paperback Swap on Saturday, October 17,  from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the PWPL's...

Eight-day culinary celebration showcases specially curated prix fixe menus at 17 participating Port Washington restaurants 
This fall, the Port Washington BID invites residents and visitors to pull up a chair, discover a new favorite restaurant, and experience the diverse flavors that make the community one of Long Island’s most inviting dining destinations. 
Port Washington Restaurant Week will take place Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, bringing together 17 local restaurants for an eight-day celebration of food, hospitality, and the village’s vibrant business community. Sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District, the event will feature specially curated prix fixe menus designed to make exploring Port Washington’s dining scene both delicious and accessible. 
From comforting Italian classics and waterfront dining to ramen, Thai cuisine, Mediterranean specialties, dim sum, wine-bar fare, and more, Restaurant Week offers diners an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Port Washington. 
Holly Byrne, Executive Director, Port Washington Business Improvement District said, “Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talented restaurateurs who help define Port Washington’s character, while encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore our business district, support local businesses, and enjoy the many flavors our community has to offer.” 
Curated menus and accessible pricing 
During Port Washington Restaurant Week, participating restaurants will offer specially curated prix fixe menus for dine-in guests: 
<ul><li>Three-course dinner menus will be offered at either $35 or $48 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Select restaurants may offer two-course lunch menus for $21 </li></ul>
<ul><li>Some participating restaurants may feature optional add-on items for an additional cost </li></ul>
Prix fixe offerings do not include gratuity, tax, or beverages and are available for dine-in only. On the final day of the event, Saturdayt, October 24, prix fixe menus will be available until 6:00 p.m., and diners are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. 
Whether it is a casual lunch with colleagues, a long-overdue gathering with friends, a date night, or an evening spent discovering a restaurant for the first time, Port Washington Restaurant Week offers a reason to make a reservation and make a day of it. Visitors are encouraged to stroll Main Street and the surrounding business districts, visit neighborhood shops, and experience the welcoming energy that makes Port Washington a destination in every season. 
Participating restaurants 
The 2026 participating restaurants include: 
<a href="https://apramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AP Ramen</a>, 57 Main Street, Port Washington, <a href="tel:+15166908166" target="_blank">5</a>16-690-8166 
<a href="https://www.ayhansmarketplace.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ayhan’s Shish Kebab</a>, 293 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-767-1400 
<a href="https://bosphoruscafegrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bosphorus Café Grill</a>, 183 Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-321-9999 
<a href="https://www.chadathaibistro.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chada Thai Bistro</a>, 24B Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-3940 
<a href="https://www.finnmaccoolsny.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Finn MacCool's</a>, 205 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-3439 
<a href="https://www.florasrestaurants.com/floras-wine-bar-port-washington" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flora’s Wine Bar &amp; Café</a>, 172 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-734-5612 
<a href="https://www.ginosofportwashington.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gino’s of Port Washington</a>, 48 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0276 
<a href="https://www.ikedoramen.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ikedo Ramen,</a> 983 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, 516-441-5780&nbsp; 
<a href="https://jia-dimsum.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jia Dim Sum</a>, 84 Old Shore Road, Port Washington, 516-488-4801 
<a href="https://ninosbeach.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nino’s Beach</a>, 43 Orchard Beach Blvd, Port Washington, 516-502-0441 
<a href="https://port-washington-thai.webflow.io/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Port Washington Thai</a>, 170 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-789-2999 
<a href="https://www.rivabluristorante.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Riva Blu</a>, 283 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-321-9233 
<a href="https://www.ruka99.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ruka Asian Fusion</a>, 99 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-883-5460 
<a href="https://sullivansquay.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sullivan's Quay</a>, 541 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, 516-883-3122 
<a href="https://www.thewildgooseli.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Wild Goose</a>, 75 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-441-5505 
<a href="https://www.toscaniniristoranteitaliano.com/?utm_source=gbp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Toscanini Ristorante Italiano</a>, 179 Main Street, Port Washington, 516-944-0755 
Participating restaurant menus and details on available lunch, dinner, and add-on offerings will be posted as they become available at <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>. Diners are encouraged to review the event webpage before visiting to compare menus, pricing, and availability at each location. 
About Port Washington Restaurant Week 
Port Washington Restaurant Week is an eight-day culinary celebration sponsored by the Port Washington Business Improvement District. Held from Sunday, October 18, through Sunday, October 25, 2026, the event highlights the community’s independent restaurants through specially curated prix fixe menus and encourages residents and visitors to explore Port Washington’s distinctive dining scene. 
For participating restaurants, menu details, and event updates, visit <a href="https://portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">portwashingtonbid.org/restaurant-week</a>.

Local Event: Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns

Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns

Eight-day culinary celebration showcases specially curated prix fixe menus at 17 participating Port Washington restaurants...

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Mill Pond Historic District Walking Tour

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10:00 AM

Port Washington, NY

300-Year-Old Barn Tour

OCT

24

10:00 AM

Sands-Willets House, 336 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY

Tour the Historic Sands-Willets House, c. 1735/1845

OCT

24

10:30 AM

Sands-Willets House, 336 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY

Tour the Historic Thomas Dodge Homestead, c. 1721

OCT

25

2:00 PM

Thomas Dodge Homestead, 58 Harbor Rd, Port Washington, NY

FOL Free Paperback Swap Returns!

Port Washington Restaurant Week Returns