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Winter Events
Long Island Winterfest 2020 Friday, February 7th Sunday, March 8th Various Locations & Times 631.209.4244 www.liwinterfest.com Join others to enjoy the culture of Eastern Long Island. Meet the farmers, bakers, makers, performers, artists, musicians and chefs that make this Island great! Discover over 30 venues, 100 events, 10 places to stay, 15 places to dance, 6 vineyards and more! Visit their website for more information on location, time and date information!
Weaving With Wine Friday, February 7th 6:00PM - 8:00PM Conklin Barn Huntington 2 High Street, Huntington 631.427.7045 x401 www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety. org/weaving-with-wine.html This fun program offers a chance to learn how to weave using a traditional manual table loom. At the end of class you will have a piece of fabric to bring home. You bring the wine, they provide the weaving and light refreshments! Classes are small and registration is required. Call to register today!
New York Open 2020 Saturday, February 9th - Sunday, February 16th Times Vary NYCB Live 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale 516.231.4848 www.nycblive.com/events/ detail/new-york-open-2020 The New York Open returns once again! Don't miss out on all of the action! Visit their website for information on group sales, tickets, parking and more.
Valentine Paper-Making Saturday, February 8th 10:00AM - 4:00PM Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove 516.571.8010 www.garviespointmuseum. com/ All families are invited to come down and create valentines out of recycled paper. Pricing for children ages 5-12 is $2 and is $4 for adults.
Winter Seal Walks Sunday, February 9th 1:00PM - 2:30 PM Jones Beach State Park bookwhen.com/jonesbeachnaturecenter Our winter visitors are here! Come join us for a short talk about seals and then bundle up as we walk along the shoreline to see these amazing marine mammals. Meet at West Bath House Please book Seal Walks online. Registration: Required
Long Island Bridal Expo Tuesday, February 11th 6:30PM - 9:00PM Marriott Melville 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville www.longislandbridalexpo.com Stop by the Long Island Bridal Expo, where brides and grooms can be connected with wedding professionals! This expo will feature photography, videography, wedding gowns, tuxedos, flowers, limousines, DJs, bands, invitations, cakes and makeup. The event is free for brides, grooms, family and friends. Reservations are suggested. Please register online at www. longislandbridalexpo.com/ register.
Lee Brice at NYCB Theatre at Westbury Friday, February 14th 8:00PM NYCB Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Rd, Westbury 516.247.5200 www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Purchase your tickets now to see country artist Lee Brice perform in the full round. Visit the website listed above for additional information or to purchase your ticket(s).
RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Saturday, February 15th 8:00PM Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville 516.299.3100 www.tillescenter.org/event/ rent2/ The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post will present a special performance of RENT. Come enjoy a night of live entertainment. Prices start at $49. Purchase your ticket(s) online today.
The Paramount Comedy Series Presents Kevin James Sunday, February 16th 7:30PM The Paramount 370 New York Avenue, Huntington 631.673.7300 www.paramountny.com/ shows/kevin-james/ Kevin James began his career as a stand-up in the comedy scene on Long Island. Now he returns to the Island for a hilarious comedy show! Doors are at 6:00PM and the show starts at 7:30PM. Purchase your ticket(s) today!
Maple Sugaring Sunday, February 16th 11:00AM - 1:00PM (Approximately) Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington 631.423.1770 This hands on adult program will teach you how to identify and tap a maple tree so you can make real maple syrup at home! You will also learn the cultural, historical, economical and scientific background of this American craft. There will be a very short-walk and much sitting indoors. Not recommended for children. Admission is $4.
Make Your Own Homemade Ice Cream Tuesday, February 18th - Wednesday, February 19th 11:00AM -3:00PM
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor www.cshfishhatchery.org Make your own tasty ice cream treat this winter! Be sure to bring warm gloves. General admission is $7. Admission is $6 for seniors 65 years of age or older, $5 for children ages 3-12 and children under 3 ans well as members can attend for free.
Meet the Animals Friday, February 21st, 1:30PM - 3:00PM Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale 631.581.1072 Come out to the Preserve and meet the animals of the Long Island Regional Environmental Office! Learn about each animal and hear their unique stories during an up close and personal indoor lecture. Registration: Required
Sag Harbor's Harborfrost 2020 Saturday, February 29th 1:00PM - 6:00PM 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor www.sagharborchamber. com/events/harborfrost Harborfrost is a celebration of winter in Sag Harbor, highlighting two extreme elements: fire and ice. This fun event is free of charge and will feature ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures along Main Street, live performances and indoor children's activities. There will be something for everyone! Also, enjoy shopping and dining throughout the town... places will be open for business! Lastly, don't miss fireworks over the harbor!
Long Island Pet Expo 2020 Saturday, March 7th - Sunday, March 8th Saturday: 10:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Suffolk Community College Health and Exposition Center 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood www.familypetshows.com/ long-island-pet-expo/ The Long Island Pet Expo is back! This event will feature two days of family friendly exhibits, shows and activities. Well behaved leashed pets are welcome! There will be free parking. Admission is $11/adult when purchased online or $13 at the door and $5/child when purchased online or $6 at the door (children 3 years old and younger are free).
Hofstra's 22nd Annual Irish Festival Sunday, March 8th 11:00AM - 5:00PM Hofstra University's Mack Physical Education Center 900 Fulton Ave, Hempstead 516.463.6582 www.hofstra.edu/community/ fest/fest_irish.html This Annual Irish Festival will celebrate the Irish gifts of music, food and culture to America. There will be music and dance performances throughout the day, as well as a variety of vendors and food! All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund. Admission
is $6/adult, $5/senior and children under 12 are free.
NYC Home Show & Travel Expo Saturday, March 21st - Sunday, March 22nd 10:00AM - 5:00PM Resorts World Casino 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Jamaica 407.273.7469 www.newyorkcityhomeshow. com/ Make it a day trip! Travel to Resorts World Casino to attend the NYC Home Show & Travel Expo. View and interact with the industry's hottest home improvement products, meet with professionals to make your next remodeling, renovations or decorating project a success, see wallto-wall displays and exhibits and learn about various travel opportunities such as cruises, tours, resorts, ski lodges and safaris. For more information, please visit the website listed above.
The Townwide Fund of Huntington's Hartigan Irish Run Saturday, March 28th 7:00 Check In, 9:00AM Race Time American Legion Post 360 1 Mill Dam Road, Huntington www.elitefeats.com/upcomingdetail.asp?ID=20122 Every year proceeds from this run are used to fund grants that provide critical health and human services to more than twenty charities in the Town of Huntington. Every registration enables them to support carefully selected agencies that feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, provide needed medical services and support our veterans. More than 50 years and ten million dollars later, they continue a proud tradition of helping their neighbors. For more information or to register, visit their website listed above.
CRESLI Seal Walks at Cuposgue Beach County Park Now - Sunday, May 3rd Times Vary Cupsogue Beach County Park, 975 Dune Rd, Westhampton Beach 631.319.6003 www.cresli.org Join others as they observe, photograph and learn about Long Island seals! CESLI seal walks are approximately 1.2 miles round trip and take about 1-1.5 hours. These walks are suitable for children! Please be prepared for the weather. Hats, gloves and warm waterproof shoes are recommended, as are cameras and binoculars. Please note that weather will play a significant role in determining the seal walk schedule. Please visit the website listed above for a complete schedule and call the number listed above to inquire about schedule changes and cancellations. You must register for any of the CRESLI seal walks. Registration will enable you to be contacted regarding changes and/or cancellations.
