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It’s Friday—time to wrap up the week with a look at what’s making news, what’s bringing smiles, and what’s happening this weekend in Nassau County. From local wins to fun finds, here’s your Friday rundown.

Fun Fact Spotlight:
🌳 Elderfields Preserve in Flower Hill features the Hewlett-Munson-Williams House, built around 1675 and recognized as one of Nassau County’s oldest surviving homes.

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🎄 Magic of Lights Is Back at Jones Beach This Holiday Season
🚗 Great Neck Adds Overnight Parking
💪 Gymshark Lands at Roosevelt Field
☕ Toastique Coming to Woodbury
🗓️ Upcoming Events and Things To Do!

🎄 Magic of Lights Is Back at Jones Beach This Holiday Season

The Magic of Lights is returning to Jones Beach State Park for another year of holiday cheer. Starting November 21 and running through January 3, 2026, this festive drive-through experience brings families together for a spectacular light show.

You'll drive through a winter wonderland packed with colorful light displays that'll get everyone in the holiday mood. The Toyota Holiday Village is also part of the fun, adding even more activities to check out. It's one of those things that just feels right during the season.

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NEWSBites

🚗 Great Neck Adds Overnight Parking

The Village of Great Neck just rolled out new overnight parking spots to help residents dealing with a serious parking crunch. Specific areas have been designated where you can park overnight without worrying about tickets. This should make life easier for families who've been stressed about finding a spot near home. Read More

💪 Gymshark Lands at Roosevelt Field

The popular fitness brand just opened its first permanent U.S. store right here at Roosevelt Field Mall. You'll find everything from workout gear to accessories, with prices between $16 and $70. The store aims to be more than just retail—think fitness events and community meetups for local gym-goers. Read More

☕ Toastique Coming to Woodbury

A new gourmet café is opening this winter at 8027 Jericho Turnpike, serving up healthy toasts, smoothies, and cold-pressed juices. Run by local couple Chris and Andrea Pedersen, the spot will be open 7 AM to 5 PM daily. The menu features customizable options like Avocado Smash and Smoked Salmon toast, perfect for health-conscious neighbors. Read More

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌧️ Friday, November 28
High: 49°F | Low: 43°F
💧 59% chance — scattered sprinkles make it a slow, cozy kind of Friday.

🌦️ Saturday, November 29
High: 51°F | Low: 44°F
💧 57% chance — cloudy with late showers; sounds like a movie night waiting to happen!

☁️ Sunday, November 30
High: 53°F | Low: 44°F
💧 6% chance — morning clouds clear up for a breezy, easy Sunday wrap-up.

Now Open in Long Beach: Viv Nail & Spa

A new addition to West Park Avenue, Viv Nail & Spa recently opened its doors in Long Beach. The salon offers services like gel manicures, spa pedicures, and eyelash extensions in a modern setting. Their recent social media posts show seasonal nail art trends ranging from cozy autumn tones to sleek cat-eye styles.

Located at 160 W Park Ave, they’re currently welcoming new clients with an introductory discount.

🎡Fair Days & Fun Ways

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Friday, November 28

Planting Fields Arboretum Holiday Market 
📍 Planting Fields Arboretum
10:00 AM | Oyster Bay

Christmas House Long Island
📍 Broadway Commons
5:00 PM | Hicksville

Black Friday Continues
📍 Lynbrook
12:00 AM | Lynbrook

Saturday, November 29

7th Annual Wantagh Winter Wonderland
📍 Wantagh Train Museum
12:30 PM | Wantagh

📣 Civic & Social Happenings

Friday, November 28

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
📍 Long Island Children’s Museum
11:00 AM | Garden City, NY
Kid-friendly

Crimson Culture Tattoo – Black Friday Event
📍 Massapequa
12:00 PM | Massapequa, NY

West Island Model Railroad Annual Open House
📍 West Island Model Railroad
1:00 PM | Hicksville, NY
Kid-friendly

Black Friday Continues
📍 79 Sunrise Hwy
7:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY
Kid-friendly

Tom Cotter
📍 Governor's at The Brokerage
7:00 PM | Bellmore, NY

Scorpio/Sagittarius Black Affair Extravaganza
📍 Cancun Long Island
9:00 PM | Hicksville, NY

Saturday, November 29

1863 Thanksgiving Day Celebration
📍 Old Bethpage Village Restoration
10:00 AM | Old Bethpage, NY
Kid-friendly

Sip & Shop at The Saloon
📍 The Saloon
12:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Bedazzle Combs Teen Workshop
📍 Westbury Arts
2:00 PM | Westbury, NY
Kid-friendly

Jolly Jamboree
📍 Long Island Children’s Museum
5:30 PM | Garden City, NY
Kid-friendly

3 The Hard Way
📍 Prestige Palace Lounge
10:00 PM | Freeport, NY

Sunday, November 30

4th World AIDS Day Gala
📍 The Factory Event Venue,
12:00 PM | Freeport, NY

Circle of Spirits – Semi-Private Reading
📍 Goshinkan Karate
12:00 PM | Merrick, NY
Kid-friendly

Two Steps Closer – Margaret & Bridget Fundraiser
📍 Mulcahy’s
1:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

🏈 Sports Events 

Friday, November 28

NJSIAA MetLife Stadium High School Football Championships
📍 MetLife Stadium
TBA | East Rutherford, NJ

UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini
📍 Madison Square Garden
12:30 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
📍 UBS Arena
4:00 PM | Elmont, NY
Home Game!

NBA Cup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
📍 Barclays Center
7:30 PM | Brooklyn, NY
Home Game!

NBA Cup: New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
📍 Madison Square Garden
7:30 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

Saturday, November 29

New York Sirens vs. Vancouver (PWHL)
📍 Prudential Center
12:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Saint Peter's Peacocks vs. Dartmouth Big Green
📍 Yanitelli Recreational Life Center
2:00 PM | Jersey City, NJ

Columbia Lions vs. Sarah Lawrence Gryphons
📍 Levien Gymnasium
2:00 PM | New York, NY

New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
📍 Madison Square Garden
2:00 PM | New York, NY

New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark, NJ

Red Hot Hockey: Boston University Terriers vs. Cornell Big Red
📍 Madison Square Garden
8:00 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

Sunday, November 30

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons (Parking Only)
📍 MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
TBA | East Rutherford, NJ

NJIT Highlanders Women’s Basketball vs. Lafayette Leopards
📍 NJIT Wellness and Events Center
1:00 PM | Newark, NJ

New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons
📍 MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford, NJ

New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
📍 UBS Arena
1:00 PM | Elmont, NY
Home Game!

Wagner Seahawks Women’s Basketball vs. Cornell Big Red
📍 Spiro Events Center
2:00 PM | Staten Island, NY
Home Game!

New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors
📍 Madison Square Garden
6:00 PM | New York, NY
Home Game!

🎸 Live Music

Friday, November 28

Stereomatic – 80’s New Wave & Classic Alternative
📍 Plattduetsche Park Biergarten
7:00 PM | Franklin Square, NY

The Warped Tour Band + So Long and Goodnight (Tribute to MCR)
📍 Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall
8:00 PM | Wantagh, NY

Saturday, November 29

Pagman & Robin
📍 Michaleen Flynn’s Public House
7:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY

Steel Horse – Live at DOX
📍 10 Broadway
7:00 PM | Island Park, NY

Million Dollar Reunion
📍 1000 Hempstead Ave
7:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

Wonderous Stories
📍 EGP Land & Sea
7:15 PM | Island Park, NY

Live Vinyl Returns to The 3rd Rail
📍 The 3rd Rail
8:00 PM | Bellmore, NY

LIR Depeche Mode Dance Party
📍 Cancun Long Island
8:00 PM | Hicksville, NY

The Hambones at The Teapot
📍 Swing the Teapot
8:00 PM | Floral Park, NY

Zouk Meets Kompa: Jim Rama Live
📍 Oulala Café & Lounge
10:00 PM | Lynbrook, NY

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