John Golden Park

Experience a morning of movement, community, and connection at this free yoga workshop. This session features a unique music and movement experience, with a live yoga class accompanied by guitarist Ron Muga. Program is thanks to generous grant from NewYork-Presbyterian with fiscal sponsorship by FJC.

Local Event: Yoga Centering Series with Ambeka

Queens County

Bayside-Douglaston

New York

Yoga Centering Series with Ambeka

Experience a morning of movement, community, and connection at this free yoga workshop. This session features a unique music...

Friends of Crocheron

New York City

Jamie Gatlin

New York City Metropolitan Area

Nassau County

Melanie Gulbas

Great Neck

David Luces

Queens

New Hyde Park

Flushing-Murray Hill

Jamaica

Forest Hills

Kew Gardens-Briarwood

Mineola

Port Washington

Garden City

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...

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Vendors-300x300.jpg">

Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Westchester County

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

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