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Sunday Oct. 12, 2025

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2 – 6 pm

ERIDU a Science Fiction Art Show

Art
Free

Westbury ArtsWestbury

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

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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3 – 5 pm

American Chamber Ensemble – Celebrating 60 Years

Free
Music

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

Monday Oct. 13

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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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9 – 10 am

Leaf Litter Craft Workshop (Cutchogue)

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

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10 am – 5 pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

1a Ten squared 2022 fall

10 am – 2 pm

Call for Artists: Ten-Squared Online Exhibit & Sale

Southold Historical MuseumSouthold

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11 am – 5 pm

Here & There: The Church’s First Churchennial

The ChurchSag Harbor

Exhibit Poster 1

2 – 6 pm

ERIDU a Science Fiction Art Show

Art
Free

Westbury ArtsWestbury

Tuesday Oct. 14

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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

Dennis Raverty

1 am – 2:30 pm

Dutch Naturalism in the Golden Age of Netherlandish Art: a 3-part series presented by Dennis Raverty at the Great Neck Library

Classes
Free

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

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10 am – 5 pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

health

10 am – noon

Catholic Health Services Mobile Health Screening

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

Exhibit Poster 1

2 – 6 pm

ERIDU a Science Fiction Art Show

Art
Free

Westbury ArtsWestbury

poetry

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Afternoon Poetry Club: Seasonal Poetry

Classes
Free

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

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

FoodLab at Stony Brook SouthamptonSouthampton

Homework Help

4 – 5 pm

Homework Help

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

4:30 – 6 pm

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Beauty
Family

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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5:30 – 7 pm

ESL with Ninfa: Beginner Level

Hamptons LibraryBridgehampton

October 14 2025 – FB Cover – Westhampton Free Library

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Essential Estate Planning for You and Your Parents

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

Wednesday Oct. 15

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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

information table

9 am – 5 pm

Medicare Savings Program & Medicaid Application Assistance for 65+,

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

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10 am – 5 pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

nervous system

11 am – 12:30 pm

Introduction to Regulating Your Nervous System

Free
Talks

Connetquot Public LibraryBohemia

Exhibit Poster 1

2 – 6 pm

ERIDU a Science Fiction Art Show

Art
Free

Westbury ArtsWestbury

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4 – 5:15 pm

Pet Parade & Costume Competition at Hicks Nurseries

Ages: All
Animals
Family
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

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6 – 7:30 pm

Mental Health Disorders: The Importance of Supporting Family and Friends

Free
Talks

Rogers Memorial LibrarySouthampton

ParanoSigns from Beyond

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Signs from Beyond

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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7 – 9 pm

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

Islip Public LibraryIslip

Thursday Oct. 16

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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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10 am – 5 pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

Jolly Roger Flag -Pic Only

11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Family
Free

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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