Old Westbury Gardens

After a summer with 17 incredible LEGO® sculptures and thousands of visitors, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks is coming to a close at Old Westbury Gardens. This is your last chance to see this landmark exhibition—on display for the first time in New York—before it disappears from the Gardens after September 7.
Come find the hummingbird in the Walled Garden, discover the other 16 sculptures along the way, explore the gardens, and make one last visit before the bricks are packed away. 
Today through Monday! Included with admission.&nbsp;

Local Event: Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Exhibition

Nassau County

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New York

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

After a summer with 17 incredible LEGO® sculptures and thousands of visitors, Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO®...

Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Exhibition

Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch pad, pencil, watercolor set, and brush provided during class while learning techniques for sketching from observation. At the end, take home your finished artwork to display—supplies are for use during class only.
This is a rain or shine program. In the event of rain, class will be held at The Barn at Orchard Hill or inside the Thatched Cottage where participants will paint a floral still life.
Pre-registration required. |&nbsp;$27 per participant |$5 supply fee only for Members

Local Event: Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults

Sketching and Water Coloring for Adults

Explore your creativity in this hands-on adult education program with our Education Manager! Participants will use a sketch...

Learn about the beauty and significance of sunflowers while creating your own pair of beautiful beaded sunflower earrings! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the basics of jewelry making as you design a unique pair to take home and enjoy.&nbsp;
Pre-Registration is required. | $27 per participant | $5 supply fee only for members&nbsp;

Local Event: Beading Class: Sunflower Earrings

Beading Class: Sunflower Earrings

Learn about the beauty and significance of sunflowers while creating your own pair of beautiful beaded sunflower earrings! This...

Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting experience as you create your season inspired masterpiece. Seasonal non-alcoholic refreshments will be served while you paint. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled, and dress for a creative (and possibly messy) time. No experience is necessary, come with your friends and have fun!
All participants will receive a canvas and all supplies needed for the program will be provided for use during the session.
Adults and Ages 12+ | Pre-registration required. |&nbsp;$30 per participant | 20% member discount
Location: The Barn at Orchard Hill

Local Event: Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class

Seasonal Sips 2-Hour Painting Class

Join us for a relaxing, step-by-step painting experience as you create your season inspired masterpiece. Seasonal non-alcoholic...

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Poetica Musica presents We the People: USA at 250.
Featuring Poetica Musica artists Barry Crawford (flute), Oren Fader (guitar), William Anderson (guitar), Molly Morkoski (piano), and Eleanor Valkenburg (mezzo-soprano), the program showcases works by some of America’s most celebrated composers, including Aaron Copland, Cole Porter, Scott Joplin, William Bolcom, Katherine Hoover, and Robert Beaser.
Highlights include Beaser’s Mountain Songs for flute and guitar, selections from Copland’s vocal repertoire, piano rags by Joplin and Bolcom, and Hoover’s evocative solo flute work Kokopelli.

Local Event: Poetica Musica: We the People: USA at 250

Poetica Musica: We the People: USA at 250

Celebrate 250 years of American independence with an evening of music inspired by the American experience when Poetica Musica...

Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! All children require an adult participant.&nbsp;
All Ages | Pre-registration required. |&nbsp; $20 per child | $27 per Adult | $25 per Adult 62+&nbsp; | 20% member discount

Local Event: Pumpkin Painting at Old Westbury Gardens

Pumpkin Painting at Old Westbury Gardens

Join us for a festive family activity! Head to the Barn at Orchard Hill to decorate your own mini pumpkin. All supplies...

New York City Metropolitan Area

Melanie Gulbas

Garden City

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Malverne-Lynbrook

Tom Gambardella

Rockville Centre

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Freeport

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival on Saturday, September 5 (rain or shine) from 10 AM to 4 PM. It will feature ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, bouncy house and kids’ games, flea market, basket raffle, $1,000 cash prize raffle, and church tours. Admission is free. For more information, contact 516-483-3649, email <a href="mailto:htocem@gmail.com">htocem@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or visit <a href="https://www.htocem.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.htocem.org</a>.

Local Event: End of Summer Festival

End of Summer Festival

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow will host its End of Summer Festival on Saturday, September 5...

Museum of American Armor

This Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, will present “Tanker Friend &amp; Foes,” operating its collection of Allied armor alongside replica enemy vehicles they would have confronted during World War II.
From the Hellcat tank destroyer that could reach speeds of 50 miles per hour, to the replica Tiger tank whose lethal cannon created deadly havoc for the Allies, the Armor Museum’s collection will be presented for the purpose of paying tribute to those who have defended our freedoms and the sacrifice required to do so.

Donations are requested at the door with suggested amounts: $15 adults; $12 children 5 - 12 (under 5 are free); and $12 seniors (60+), volunteer firefighters, and veterans.

Local Event: Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event

Old Bethpage

Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend...

This Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., the Museum of...

Tanker Friend & Foes: A WWII Labor Day Weekend Event

North Hempstead Beach Park

45th Annual Italian Festival Returns to Port Washington September 10–13
The John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 is proud to invite the community to its 45th Annual Italian Festival, a Port Washington tradition featuring authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, carnival rides, fireworks, shopping, and family fun.
The festival will be held at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington, from Thursday, September 10, through Sunday, September 13, 2026. 
Festival Hours
Thursday, September 10: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday, September 11: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 12: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: Noon – 9:00 PM
Festival-goers can enjoy a wide variety of authentic Italian favorites, including pasta dishes, the festival's famous meatball heroes, eggplant heroes, rice balls, sausage and peppers, and many additional offerings from specialty food vendors, including tacos and traditional festival fare.
The popular pastry tent will feature fresh cannoli, Italian pastries, cappuccinos, espresso, coffee, and the festival favorite—hot, freshly made zeppole.
The entertainment lineup offers something for everyone:
Thursday: DJ and Live Karaoke
Friday: Decadia performing from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday: Live music from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by Any Way You Want It from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sunday: Italian Band, Accordion Player and&nbsp;popular music from Noon until 9:00 PM
A spectacular fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday evening at approximately 9:00 PM.
Blue Sky Amusements will once again provide a wide selection of carnival rides for children and adults. Pay-One-Price wristbands will be available all four days, allowing unlimited rides during designated sessions.
In addition to the food and entertainment, visitors can browse a variety of vendor booths offering jewelry, specialty merchandise, crafts, and unique gifts.
Admission is free, with parking just $5 per vehicle. Food, rides, and Pay-One-Price wristbands are available for purchase.
For additional information, entertainment schedules, advance Pay-One-Price wristband purchases, and to download the official festival flyer, visit <a href="https://www.marinolodge.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marinolodge.org</a> or follow the John Michael Marino Lodge on Facebook at JMML1389.

Local Event: 45th Annual Italian Festival

Port Washington

45th Annual Italian Festival

45th Annual Italian Festival Returns to Port Washington September 10–13
The John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 is proud to...

Jay Estate

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hh4hwzr/lp/2df39049-73d1-4b5e-8196-3cbfafe00fd4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PURCHASE ADVANCE TABLES AND TICKETS HERE</a> Scroll down for more info about tables and tickets. Request a print invitation by emailing <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com" target="_blank">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a>

Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Westchester County

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

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