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Book Launch Party for MY NAME IS AI LIN Picture Book

Huntington Public libraryHuntington

Organic Abstraction II Opening Reception

Southampton Arts CenterSouthampton

Sunday Night at The Movies: Titanic

317 Main StreetFarmingdale

Summer Movie Series-2025/Special addition Movie

Free

Ocean Beach Community HouseOcean Beach

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Author Julian Zelizer in Conversation with David Alpern

Free
Talks

Rogers Memorial LibrarySouthampton

Messy Church

Messy Church

21 James Street, BabylonBabylon

Adventure of the Missing Color (Grades K – 5)

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Family
Free

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Sharks of Long Island – Free Online Lecture

Sharks of Long Island Online Lecture

Ages: 9 and up
Animals
Classes
Family

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Magic, Laughs, and More

Ages: 5 – 12
Comedy
Family
Free

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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CPNassau’s Sci-Fi Mini-Con

Levittown HallHicksville

Beach Debris

AMSEAS Beach Walk & Cleanup at Hallock State Park

Hallock State Park PreserveRiverhead

Gatsby at 100: Museum Tour and Book Discussion (Grades 6 – 12)

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

The Long Island MuseumStony Brook

History of Balloons

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Comedy
Family

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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Salon 21 Aperitivo Hour at The Maidstone

The MaidstoneEast Hampton

Bluey Family Fun

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Community
Family

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Sports Card Collecting

Free
Sports

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

Color Splash Endless Summer Bash (For families with children up to 5th grade)

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Community
Family

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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Fire Island Sand Castle Competition

Ages: 5 and up
Family
Festivals
Free

Beach at Robins RestRobins Rest

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Fire Island

Saltaire Yacht ClubSaltaire

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Long Island Family Day 2025

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

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The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates

Islip Public LibraryIslip

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – North Fork

Peconic LandingGreenport

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – East Meadow

Eisenhower Park Field 6Westbury

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The Devil in New York – The Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick

Islip Public LibraryIslip

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – North Babylon

Belmont Lake State ParkNorth Babylon

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Yaphank

Suffolk County Farm & Education CenterYaphank

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