1. Famous Food Festival 2024
When: Jul 11, 2024 through Jul 14, 2024 (daily)
Where: Famous Food Festival, 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY
Join us for a culinary adventure as we invite you to “Taste the World” with delectable dishes inspired by countries from all around the globe. With over 85 vendors, get ready to savor some of the best cuisine that the Tri-State area has to offer! Our goal is to bring Long Island a festival that they can be proud of – one that’s filled with unique and exotic eats that will tantalize your taste buds.
2. 2024 Summer Concerts on the Village Green
When: Every Sunday through August 18
Where: Stony Brook Village Center Post Office, 129 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 Summer Concerts on the Village Green this July 14th. Get ready to sway to the smooth tunes of Martini Garden as they take the stage at the Stony Brook Village Center Post Office. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere under the stars, where music meets community spirit in the heart of our village. Don’t miss out on this perfect summer night out with friends and family!
3. 2024 Pop-Up Saturdays Free Family Fun
When: Every Saturday through August 17
Where: Stony Brook Village Center, 97 Main St, Stony Brook, NY
Join us for a delightful day at the Sweetbriar Nature Center this Saturday, July 13th, for the 2024 Pop-Up Saturdays Free Family Fun event! Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in a day of outdoor exploration and activities amidst the natural beauty of Sweetbriar. From interactive nature walks to engaging wildlife exhibits, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories with your family. Admission is free, so come and experience the magic of Sweetbriar Nature Center this weekend!
4. Hamptons Youth Triathlon
When: Saturday, July 13th at 7:30 AM
Where: Foster Memorial Beach, 1000 Noyack-Long Beach Rd, Sag Harbor, NY
Join us for the Hamptons Youth Triathlon, an exciting event where proceeds benefit i-tri, an inclusive, community-based program dedicated to fostering self-respect, personal empowerment, self-confidence, positive body image, and healthy lifestyle choices for adolescent girls. Through i-tri, girls train their minds, bodies, and spirits to complete a youth-distance triathlon, using it as a metaphor for life’s journey and gaining the opportunity and tools to achieve seemingly impossible goals. Along their path to the finish line, teens develop strong habits and attitudes that last a lifetime. This empowering program is always free of charge to every participant.
5. Forest Therapy Walk
When: Saturday, July 13th at 10:30 AM
Where: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River, NY
Join certified forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo of Wild Heart Nature Connection, on a walk to reconnect with the natural world around us. We’ll slow down, wander and notice what most of the world simply walks past; the beauty of nature in any season. We’ll do some grounding, connect with the trees and water, and even create some nature art together.
6. Second Sunday Castle Tours
When: Sunday, July 14th at 1 PM
Where: Bayside Historical Society, 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside, NY 11359
Join the Bayside Historical Society staff and volunteers for a captivating guided tour of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from 1 PM to 3 PM. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, with two sessions available: the first starting at 1 PM and the second at 2 PM. These tours are free, but reservations are required. The Castle, completed in 1887, is a prime example of Gothic Revival castellated architecture in New York City. Originally serving as the Officers’ Mess Hall and Club for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers School of Application, it stands as an architectural gem in Bayside, Queens. Come and explore this historical treasure and learn more about its rich history.
7. The Watermelon 5K – East Meadow
When: Sunday, July 14th at 8:30 AM
Where: Eisenhower Park – Field 2, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY
Join us this July for a tasty summer event! Run or walk this 5K at the scenic Eisenhower Park. Enjoy some awesome tasty treats and drinks at the end of the race courtesy of All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water! This race is a part of the USATF-LI Grand Prix; Long Island’s Running Series. Proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.