Make time for Veterans Day observances, theater, family programs and creative workshops. Early holiday outings are included on their confirmed dates.

Holiday Events & Places to Visit

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November 9–13

THE INN THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION

Weekdays 9 AM-2 PM; drop-off deadline Nov 13 | Mary Brennan INN soup kitchen, Hempstead

Bring Thanksgiving food or assemble side-dish bags for guests of The INN. Donations. Use the 2026 flyer’s requested-item list; no glass. Drop-off closes November 13.

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Wednesday, November 11

ADVOKIDS: VETERAN'S DAY

11–11:30 AM or noon–12:30 PM | Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City

Learn about Navy veteran and code breaker Julia Parsons, then make a Code Maker Breaker. Included with museum admission. Tickets required from the box office on the day; in-person ticket reservations stop five minutes before each class.

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Wednesday, November 11

COCOMELON: SING-A-LONG LIVE

4 PM | Tilles Center, Concert Hall, Brookville

This sensory-friendly musical performance brings CoComelon characters and songs to the stage. Tickets required; sensory-friendly performance; optional photo experience requires a separate add-on plus show ticket.

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Wednesday, November 11

LONG BEACH VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION

10:30 AM | Long Beach City Hall, Long Beach

The Joint Veterans Organization and city host an observance honoring military service. All are welcome; check the city page for venue updates.

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November 14–15

HICKS ANIMATED CHRISTMAS WALKTHROUGH

During normal store hours; check current seasonal hours | Hicks Nurseries, Westbury

Walk through an animated Christmas story and bring a nonperishable donation for Long Island Cares. Free. Santa-letter mailboxes are also available; include a self-addressed stamped envelope for a reply.

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Festivals & Fairs

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Sunday, November 15

SYOSSET STREET FAIR

10 AM-5 PM | Syosset Street Fair, Syosset

Browse vendors at the rescheduled Syosset street fair. Check the organizer for the final route and weather updates; the official page marks this as a rescheduled date.

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Music & Shows

Thursday, November 12

COWBOY JUNKIES: CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AND BEYOND

7:30 PM | Tilles Center, Krasnoff Theater, Brookville

Cowboy Junkies perform a program spanning their recording career. Tickets required; confirm current seat availability with the official box office.

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Friday, November 13

CHICAGO

8 PM | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury

Chicago brings its live show to Westbury. Every attendee needs a ticket, regardless of age. Parking and lounge upgrades are separate from concert admission.

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Saturday, November 14

AIR SUPPLY: A MATTER OF TIME TOUR

8 PM | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury

Air Supply performs on its A Matter of Time tour. Every attendee needs a ticket, regardless of age. Parking and lounge upgrades are separate from concert admission.

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Saturday, November 14

LOVE STORIES: NEAT OR ON THE ROCKS

7 PM | Tilles Center, Krasnoff Theater, Brookville

Robert Arleo’s musical presents love stories set in a fictional bar. Tickets required; rescheduled from the original September date.

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Saturday, November 14

SASY

9 PM | The Space at Westbury, Westbury

Sasy brings his live concert to Westbury. Tickets required; check the official booking page for current availability.

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Sunday, November 15

THE DOO WOP PROJECT: ECHOES OF THE STREETS

3 PM | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury

The Doo Wop Project presents its Echoes of the Streets concert. Every attendee needs a ticket, regardless of age. Parking and lounge upgrades are separate from concert admission.

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Comedy

Thursday, November 12

ALL-STAR COMEDY SHOW

8 PM; doors 6 PM | Governor’s Comedy Club, Main Room, Levittown

All-Star Comedy Show appears in a live comedy show. Ages 16+; tickets required; two-item minimum per person at tables.

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November 13–14

PETE LEE

Friday 8 PM; Saturday 7 PM | The Brokerage, Bellmore

Pete Lee performs stand-up at The Brokerage. Ages 16+; ticket required and two-item minimum per person at tables.

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Friday, November 13

STARS OF LATE NIGHT

8–10 PM | Landmark on Main Street, Jeanne Rimsky Theater, Port Washington

A stand-up lineup includes Erin Jackson, Dan Naturman, Lynne Koplitz, Brian Scott McFadden and Ray Ellin. $38.50 standard / $50 premium; member rates available. Tickets required; fees shown include restoration fee.

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November 13–14

VINNY GUADAGNINO

7 PM and 9:45 PM each night | Governor’s Comedy Club, Main Room, Levittown

Vinny Guadagnino appears in a live comedy show. Ages 16+; tickets required; two-item minimum per person at tables.

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Sunday, November 15

PEDRO GONZALEZ

7 PM | Governor’s Comedy Club, The Giggle Room, Levittown

Pedro Gonzalez appears in a live comedy show. Ages 16+; tickets required; two-item minimum per person at tables.

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Sunday, November 15

SUNDAY NIGHT FUNNIES

7 PM | Governor’s Comedy Club, Main Room, Levittown

Sunday Night Funnies appears in a live comedy show. Ages 16+; tickets required; two-item minimum per person at tables.

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Sports & Fitness

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Friday, November 13

FLASH FRIDAY CLIMBING

5–10 PM | The Gravity Vault, Westbury

An evening climbing offer for adults and children. $20 day pass; rentals extra. Check the venue’s climbing requirements before visiting.

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Friday, November 13

LONG ISLAND NETS VS. COLLEGE PARK

7 PM | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale

The Long Island Nets host College Park at Nassau Coliseum. Tickets required; use the official booking link for current availability.

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Saturday, November 14

ROCKVILLE CENTRE 5K & 1-MILE FAMILY FUN RUN

One mile 8:30 AM; 5K 9:30 AM | Front Street by the LIRR station, Rockville Centre

Choose a village 5K or an untimed one-mile family run. 5K $38.98; fun run $18.28, processing included; senior rates available. All registration is online; 5K entry also includes the fun run.

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Family & Kids

Tuesday, November 10

MUSIC AND MOVEMENT (MEMBERS ONLY)

10:30–11 AM | Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City

Museum members can join an interactive singalong and movement program. $3 per member child. Members only; ticket required.

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November 11–15

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS SPOTLIGHT MAGIC!

Wed–Thu 7 PM; Fri 11 AM and 7 PM; Sat–Sun 11 AM, 3 PM and 7 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont

Disney characters appear in a touring ice-skating production. Select the correct date and session when buying event tickets.

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Wednesday, November 11

MINI MINGLE

11 AM–noon | Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City

Children up to age 5 and their caregivers can explore guided play and meet other families. Free drop-in workshop; check museum admission. Ages up to 5 with caregivers.

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Friday, November 13

BABY & ME STORYTIME

10–10:45 AM | Levittown Public Library, Levittown

Babies and a caregiver can enjoy stories, music, movement and social play. Birth–18 months with one adult; combined registration covers both sessions. Library card required; registration opens October 30 at noon.

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Arts & Classes

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Tuesday, November 10

ANTI BULLYING WORKSHOP

7–8:45 PM | Massapequa Public Library, Bar Harbour, Massapequa Park

The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying offers parents practical guidance on bullying and communication. Adult program; consult the library listing for attendance instructions. This is the November session of a four-part series.

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Tuesday, November 10

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP WITH BARBARA NELSON

12:30–2 PM | Jericho Public Library, Meeting Room, Jericho

Adults with some knowledge of English can practice conversation in a small group. Jericho library cardholders only; registration and library card required. Register for the specific session.

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Wednesday, November 11

SILVER SCRIBBLERS: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP

6:30–8:30 PM | Jericho Public Library, virtual program, Online

Older adults can develop personal stories, poetry and other writing with Sandy Kassimir. Virtual program; registration required and covers the series.

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Saturday, November 14

BEGINNER'S CANASTA WORKSHOP

2–4 PM | Massapequa Public Library, Central Avenue, Massapequa

Adults can learn or refresh modern canasta in a beginner workshop. Register through the library; district registration opened September 1 and other-library registration September 8.

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Saturday, November 14

CHRISTIE JONES: LONG ISLAND COLOR FIELD STUDY

Noon–2 PM | Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City

Create take-home art inspired by the museum's current Artists' Corner artist, Christie Jones. Included with museum admission. Drop-in program takes about 10 minutes.

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Instructor portrait

Saturday, November 14

DEVELOP YOUR OWN PAINTING STYLE

10 AM–4 PM | The Art Guild at Elderfields Preserve, Manhasset

Paint a live still life with Su-Chow Tannuzzo and work on composition and color. $160 members; $195 nonmembers. Advance registration required; review the supply list.

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Saturday, November 14

WINTER LANDSCAPES IN PASTEL AND CHARCOAL

Noon–4 PM | The Art Guild at Elderfields Preserve, Manhasset

Explore winter scenes with Donna Levinstone. Beginners welcome; see the materials list. $115 members; $150 nonmembers. Advance registration required; review the supply list.

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Sunday, November 15

IVY LANE PLAYERS: TURCARET

1:30–3:30 PM | Levittown Public Library, Levittown

The Ivy Lane Players present a comedy about deceit and greed for adult audiences. Registration required; maximum four tickets per reservation, with tickets picked up at least three days before the performance. Mature themes and profanity.

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Community & More

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Thursday, November 12

BOOKS FOR DESSERT

7–8:30 PM | Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington

An inclusive book club brings together adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For adults over 21 who live, work or attend a day program in or around Port Washington; contact the library about joining. Hagedorn Meeting Room.

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Thursday, November 12

OPEN MAHJONG (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)

1–3 PM | Massapequa Public Library, Central Avenue, Massapequa

Adults who already play mahjong can join a small playing group. Registration required; limited space. Playing session without instruction.

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Thursday, November 12

WEEKLY MAHJONGG MEET-UP

7–8:45 PM | Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington

Adults can join an evening of mahjongg in the Mezzanine Meeting Room. Drop-in; capacity 16. Library has two sets, so players may need to bring additional sets and cards.

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Friday, November 13

WEEKLY SCRABBLE MEETUP

1–5 PM | Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington

Adults can drop in for Scrabble with other players. No registration required; Mezzanine Meeting Room.

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Sunday, November 15

CP NASSAU 5K WALK, RUN, ROLL, STROLL

Start 8:30 AM; check-in 7:30-8:15 AM | Eisenhower Park, Field 2, East Meadow

Walk, run, use a wheelchair or bring a stroller in a fundraiser for CP Nassau’s MOVE program. $200 fundraising requirement per participant. Register for both participation and fundraising; rain or shine.

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Sunday, November 15

FOL UNIVERSITY: AUTHOR ELYSE GRAHAM

2:30–4 PM | Port Washington Public Library, Port Washington

Elyse Graham discusses the wartime espionage history explored in Book and Dagger. Register for in-person attendance or Zoom; Lapham Meeting Room. Books available for purchase and signing.

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Sunday, November 15

NORTH HEMPSTEAD E-WASTE DROP-OFF

8 AM-noon | North Hempstead waste facility, Port Washington

North Hempstead residents can bring electronic waste for disposal. Free. For North Hempstead residents; information: 516-869-6311.

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