🎨 Applebee's Gets a Fresh New Look in Farmingdale

The Applebee's at 200 Airport Plaza in Farmingdale has gotten a total makeover. The restaurant now shows off new furniture, modern decor, and local art that tells stories about the community. This isn't just a random spruce-up - it's part of a bigger plan by Doherty Enterprises to refresh five Long Island spots by 2025. Each location is getting about $250,000 worth of improvements, showing they really mean business about making things better for customers.

The restaurant wants to be more than just a place to eat - they're aiming to become the go-to spot where neighbors can meet up and spend time together. With these changes, they're showing how much they care about making their Nassau County spot special for everyone who walks through the door.

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🎃 Perfect Pumpkins Are Here!

Local farmers say this year's pumpkin crop is the best in 10 years. Thanks to great weather, farms across Long Island are loaded with pumpkins, with steady prices making family visits affordable. Head to Hicks Nursery or Dee’s Nursery for fall festivals with hay mazes and fun activities.

🏠 Fancy Home Stores Open Near You

Big news for home decor fans! Pooky and Thibaut just opened at 200 Lex, while RH (Restoration Hardware) launched a new spot at Americana Manhasset mall. These stores bring high-end furniture and decor closer to Nassau County residents.

✈️ Take a Historic Flight in a WWII Plane

Want to feel like a WWII paratrooper? The American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale is offering rides in their Douglas C-47 on October 18. For just $375, you can fly in this historic plane and learn about D-Day from Living Historians.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌤️ Thursday, October 2
High: 69°F | Low: 56°F
☀️ Mostly sunny and comfortable

☀️ Friday, October 3
High: 70°F | Low: 57°F
🌞 Bright, sunny, and pleasant

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🎉 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN
NASSAU COUNTY

Sun’s out, vibes are high, and the week is packed with fun! From live tunes to street fairs and pop-up surprises, here’s what’s turning up the heat across Nassau — don’t miss it! 👇

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, October 4th

Seaford Farmers Market at Seaford Railroad Station 
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Seaford, NY

Islip Farmers Market
Islip Town Hall
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Islip, NY

SATURDAY MARKET – Weekly Market Stand b
The Napolitano Family Farm 
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Levittown, NY

Community Connections
Farmers Market 
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Westbury, NY
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Long Beach Farmers Market
Kennedy Plaza
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Deep Roots Farmers Market
Garvies Point
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Glen Cove, NY
🧸 Kid-Friendly 

Franklin Square Street Fair 
📍 Franklin Square
10:00 AM | Franklin Square
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Grand Baldwin Festival
📍 Municipal Parking Lot behind Baldwin Public Library
12:00 PM | Baldwin
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Seaford Chamber Oktoberfest
📍 Seaford LIRR Station
10:00 AM | Seaford

Sunday, October 5th

Rockville Centre
Farmers Market
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

Bethpage Street Fair
📍 Bethpage Street Fair
10:00 AM | Bethpage
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Great Neck Farmers Market
Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Friday, October 3rd

Spooky Fest
📍 Center for Science Teaching & Learning
6:00 PM | Rockville Centre
🧸 Kid-Friendly

The Ark Of God - The House Of Prayer
📍 RCN Hempstead NY
7:00 PM | Hempstead

Dandia Nights – Hicksville by Tina Kundalia 
📍 Levittown Hall 7:00 PM | Hicksville
Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5
🧸 Kid-Friendly

First Fridays: Libra Affair ft. Jon B. & Gina Thompson
📍 Cancún, 206 W. Old Country Rd
9:00 PM | Hicksville

Saturday, October 4th

Cornhole Tournament + BBQ
📍 Massapequa Reformed Church
10:30 AM | Massapequa
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Bold Steps: Little Feet, Big Strides
📍 Eisenhower Park, Parking Lot 5
10:00 AM | East Meadow
🧸 Kid-Friendly

12th Annual Pumpkinfest
📍 Tap Room
12:00 PM | Farmingdale

Oddities Car Meet and Festival
📍 Garden City Bird Sanctuary
3:00 PM | Garden City
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Marching For All
📍 Farmingdale High School
6:00 PM | Farmingdale

Sunday, October 5th

Sunday Runday – Merrick
📍 Norman J. Levy Nature Preserve
7:45 AM | Merrick

Rocking the Road for a Cure’s 16th Annual Motorcycle Run for Breast Cancer
📍 American Legion Post 1066
9:00 AM | Massapequa
🧸 Kid-Friendly

MWCABC 5K Run/Walk
📍 Mary Jane Davies Green
9:30 AM | Manhasset
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Pancreatic Cancer Walk for Research - Long Island 
🚶 Jones Beach State Park, Field 5
10:00 AM | Wantagh
🧸 Kid-Friendly

Lighting the Path to a Golden Future - Diwali Celebration 
📍 Global Harmony House
2:30 PM | Great Neck

🏈 Sports Events 

Thursday, October 2nd

NL Wild Card:
New York Mets vs. TBD – Game 3 (If Necessary)
Citi Field
TBA | Flushing

WNBA Finals:

NHL Preseason:
New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
Madison Square Garden
7:00 PM | New York

Friday, October 3rd

Exhibition: Army West Point Black Knights vs. Long Island University Sharks
Tate Rink
5:00 PM | West Point

Saturday, October 4th

Sacred Heart Pioneers vs. Merrimack Warriors
Martire Family Arena
6:00 PM | Fairfield

New York Red Bulls vs. FC Cincinnati
Red Bull Arena
7:30 PM | Harrison

NBA Preseason:
Brooklyn Nets vs. Hapoel Jerusalem B.C.
Barclays Center
8:00 PM | Brooklyn

Sunday, October 5th

New York Jets vs. Dallas Cowboys
MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford

NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign FC
Red Bull Arena
4:00 PM | Harrison

New York Red Bulls II vs. Toronto FC II
MSU Soccer Park
5:00 PM | Montclair

🎸 Live Music

Thursday, October 2nd

Tyler Rich: Leaving California Tour 
📍 Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Friday, October 3rd

$uicideboy$ – Grey Day Tour 2025 w/ BONES & more
📍 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
6:30 PM | Wantagh

The Taylor Party
📍Mulcahy’s, Wantagh
9:00 PM | Wantagh

Saturday, October 4th

Long Beach Irish Day 2025 with The Amadáns, Shilelagh Law & more
📍The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant
1:00 PM | Long Beach

Bingo Loco Long Island - EARLY SHOW 
📍Mulcahy’s Concert Hall, Wantagh
2:00 PM | Wantagh

Twenty One Pilots – The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 
📍 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
8:00 PM | Wantagh

Don’t miss Twenty One Pilots live on their Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 for an unforgettable night of music.

Sunday, October 5th

Philip Edward Fisher, Piano 
📍 Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
3:00 PM | Garden City

The B-52s & Devo – Cosmic De-Evolution Tour
 📍 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7:00 PM | Wantagh

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