There’s no better way to end the summer than with a fun-filled weekend. There are lots of events going on in and around GC this weekend so there will be no shortage of things to do. Hopefully, this will take away some of your end-of-summer blues. 

Friday- This Friday night will be the second to last promenade on Seventh St. If you haven’t been to one all summer, tonight’s will be a good one! Fivestone will be performing starting at 6pm. There will be a meet and greet with Queen Elsa at 6:30pm. Following that, Elsa will be singing hits from the movie Frozen. Also, Gina Naomi Baez will perform her own original songs in two sets. Note: This is the last time Queen Elsa will be performing live at the Promenade so be sure to catch it if you haven’t already. There will also be activities for the kids such as balloon sculpting, face painting and more. Street close to vehicular traffic at 5:45pm. Come and hang with your friends and neighbors!

Friday- See Eddie Sessa and a 19 piece orchestra perform their Tribute To Sinatra at Eisenhower Park at 7pm. Lakeside Theatre. Parking fields 6 and 6A. Free. 

Saturday- The Covert Ave Street Fair will take place from 11am-6pm. If you haven’t heard about it yet, you can find out lots of information here: http://www.insidegardencity.com/2014/09/its-that-time-of-year-again-covert-ave.html

Saturday- See the Cosmos play against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers at 7pm. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University. 

Saturday and Sunday and every day until December 21, 2014- Explorer Family Backpacks at Hofstra University Museum, Hempstead Turnpike. Pick up a backpack and discover the world’s cultures through various works displayed at Hofstra and create your own artwork to bring home. Ages 5-10. 10am-5pm. Free. Runs daily with a few exceptions. Check website for the complete list of dates. http://www.hofstra.edu/Community/museum/museum_family_fun.html

Sunday- See a film screening of Shakespeare’s The Tempest at Adelphi at 2pm in Concert Hall. Tickets $20. Click here for for info: http://aupac.adelphi.edu/newsevent/the-tempest/

What will you be up to this weekend?