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Seven fun-filled special theme events offer creative activities for people of all ages, families, and adults.

Old Westbury, NY (April 15, 2026) — Old Westbury Gardens has announced the dates and details for seven special theme events that will enhance the visitor experience for the upcoming Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks exhibit. This is an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy bricks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature. The exhibition opens Friday, May 15^th for Old Westbury Gardens’ members only, and expands to the public Saturday, May 16, 2026. The exhibition will run through Monday, September 7, 2026.

Riverhead, N.Y. - History enthusiasts are invited to uncover the real story behind one of the most fascinating intelligence operations of the American Revolution at a special presentation on Sunday, May 3 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Naugles Barn at Hallockville Museum Farm (6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead). Former Newsday reporter and author Bill Bleyer will present “The True Story of the Culper Spy Ring,” based on his book George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide. The talk will explore the real-life espionage network that operated across Long Island to support George Washington and the Continental Army.

Screening of Famulari brother’s debut film “Best Man” as part of Local Filmmaker Series

Brothers Anthony and Ryan Famulari from Stony Brook will be recognized by LIMEHOF with a screening and Q&A of their debut feature ‘Best Man’ on April 24^th as part of the local filmmaker series.

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host Stony Brook filmmaking brothers Ryan Famulari and Anthony Famulari on April 24^th at 7pm at LIMEHOF in Stony Brook (97 Main Street) as part of its Local Filmmaker Series. The two will screen their debut feature ‘Best Man’. The film screening will be followed by Q&A moderated by LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. The event is free for members and $10 for non-members.

Shelter Island, NY - The Shelter Island History Museum is thankful for the generous sponsorship support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation for its upcoming exhibit, “Havens House: Witness The American Revolution,” opening June 6, and programming centered around life on Shelter Island during the mid-1700s.

Opening plans and early summer bookings are now underway for three destination-driven hotels debuting in Montauk, Sag Harbor, and Greenport from celebrated New England-based hospitality group Blue Flag Capital, in partnership with Collared Martin Hospitality

New York, NY (March 24, 2026) — A trio of new boutique hotels is headed to the East End this season from Blue Flag Capital, the hospitality group behind a popular collection of hotels on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, and Collared Martin Hospitality, Blue Flag’s in-house management company. Reservations are now open for Hotel Corduroy in Montauk and Faraway Sag Harbor, while Oyster Estate reservations will soon open.

Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding

Long Island State Parks will be Host to Dozens of Semiquincentennial events all year long

I LOVE NY Website Outlines Commemorations Statewide Throughout 2026

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced signature events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States will take place over the Memorial Day and July Fourth weekends at Jones Beach State Park. The July Fourth weekend celebration will feature the United States Navy Blue Angels as part of the FourLeaf Air Show and Fireworks: Celebrating America250. These events launch a series of 250th themed programs hosted by State Parks throughout the year on Long Island, which was the scene of numerous Revolutionary battles and skirmishes between Patriot and British forces.

Beautiful and inspirational exhibition exploring art and nature is set to open Friday, May 15^th for OWG members, May 16^th to the public

Old Westbury, NY— Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and mankind’s relationship with nature is coming to Old Westbury Gardens from Friday, May 15th, 2026, through Monday, September 7, 2026.

Farmingdale, NY (March 8, 2026) – Join us for the American Airpower Museum’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Can you find the Easter Egg?  Be sure to bring your own basket for the Egg Hunts.  Young and old alike will enjoy the Museum’s Easter Tram Rides around Hangar 3.  Have your photographs taken with AAM’s Easter Bunny! Visit our “Bunny Patch” and adopt your very own bunny or chick!  (Plush toys, not live animals.  Limit one “pet” bunny or chick per child.)…

At the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on June 6–7, 2026

Two-day academic conference featuring a LIMEHOF induction honoring Billy Joel’s longtime booking agent, Dennis Arfa

Stony Brook, NY — The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) has announced the list of speakers who will present their papers at the first ‘Billy Joel Symposium,’ to be held on June 6^th and 7^th at the Hall of Fame location at 97 Main Street in Stony Brook, NY. At this event, LIMEHOF will also induct Dennis Arfa, Billy Joel’s longtime booking agent and chairman of the Music Division at Independent Artist Group. The ‘Billy Joel Symposium’ is open to the public with special ticket purchase.

In a historic U.S. debut, drivers from around the world will compete on RPM’s Guinness World Record–breaking indoor multi-level track for a final shot at the SWS International E-Finals in Sicily

Long Island, NY - RPM Raceway, the immersive racing and entertainment destination with four locations across the East Coast, today announces it will serve as the official host of the first-ever SWS E-Regional Cup. The event is organized by Sodikart, the world leader in go-kart manufacturing and innovation and selected RPM Raceway to bring this international competition to the U.S.