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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

Lights Out at the Museum – Pic Only

Lights Out at the Museum

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Family
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Twilight Zone Unpacked: The Monsters on Maple Street

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Minority Enterprise Development Month 1st Day of Activities on Long Island October 9th, 2025 at Town of Hempstead Pavilion

Free

Town of Hempstead PavilionHempstead

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VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON: Dreams: Problem Solving While We Sleep

Free
Talks

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

Regina at podium forum with LWV from NSTV

Candidate Forum – Glen Cove Mayor

Robert M. Finley Middle School Middle, 1 Forest Avenue, Glen CoveGlen Cove

Barbara J King, Oct 9

Anthropologist and Author Barbara J. King to Speak in Setauket

Setauket Presbyterian ChurchSetauket

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The Atelier presents a FREE Zoom lecture “Vincent van Gogh- Misunderstood Genius” on Thursday, October 9 at 7PM

Art
Free

The Atelier at FlowerfieldSt. James

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“The First Science from the Vera Rubin Observatory” (A Free, Virtual Lecture)

Ages: 9 and up
Caribbean
Community
Family

Hamptons Observatory with Suffolk County Community College (online)East Hampton

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All day

The Atelier is honored to present Nocturnes: A Collaboration of the Cosmos. A Unique Partnership of Art & Poetry. 0pening Friday, October 10th

The Atelier at FlowerfieldSt. James

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Word Game Palooza

Free
Games

Rogers Memorial LibrarySouthampton

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Friday Matinee: Last Breath

Film
Free

Rogers Memorial LibrarySouthampton

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How to Sense, See, and Read Auras

Free
Talks

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

Morning at the Museum 2

Morning at the Museum

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Family
Free

Suffolk County Vanderbilt MuseumCenterport

STEM•X Festival 2025

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

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Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt Celebration

South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo)Bridgehampton

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Free Family Fun: 26th Annual Celebration of the Long Pond Greenbelt

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Family
Free

South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo)Bridgehampton

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Fall Fair

Farmingdale United Methodist ChurchFarmingdale

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Montauk Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest Weekend

Montauk Town GreenMontauk

11-11 Fall In

“Fall In”: WWII Basic Training Experience

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free
History & Culture

Southampton History MuseumSouthampton

Movie and Snacks Corpse Bride

Movie & Snacks: Corpse Bride

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Family
Film

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Oyster Fest at GHBC

Ages: 9 – 12
Community
Family
Festivals

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s Greenport Tasting RoomGreenport

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Songs of the 50s, 60s, & 70s performed by Dream at the Great Neck Library

Free
Music

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

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American Chamber Ensemble – Celebrating 60 Years

Free
Music

Hofstra University – The Helene Fortunoff Theater, South Campus, HempsteadHempstead

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Leaf Litter Craft Workshop (Cutchogue)

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

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Catholic Health Services Mobile Health Screening

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

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Afternoon Poetry Club: Seasonal Poetry

Classes
Free

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

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FoodLab’s Tea Talk Tuesdays with SOFO’s Frank Quevedo

FoodLab at Stony Brook SouthamptonSouthampton

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Beauty
Family

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

October 14 2025 – FB Cover – Westhampton Free Library

Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

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Introduction to Regulating Your Nervous System

Free
Talks

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

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Pet Parade & Costume Competition at Hicks Nurseries

Ages: All
Animals
Family
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

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Mental Health Disorders: The Importance of Supporting Family and Friends

Free
Talks

Rogers Memorial LibrarySouthampton

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