With Hurricane Danny bringing us some rain on Friday, soak up whatever rays you can this weekend. Here’s our weekend events guide to help you make the most of yours in and around Garden City!

Friday- The Garden City Friday Night Promenade continues this Friday night from 6pm-10pm. Come down and meet your neighbors, dine al fresco, enjoy live music and partake in fun activities for the kids! This week’s theme is Disney Fantasy so come dressed as your favorite Disney character. 

Friday- Catch ABBA Mania and Stayin’ Alive- a Bee Gees Tribute Band at Eisenhower Park. Bring blankets and chairs. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Cost: free. 7pm. 

Saturday- Enjoy a free craft for kids at Lakeshore Learning Store. stop by anytime between 11am and 3pm. Cost: free. 2079 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park. 

Saturday- CBS FM presents Saturday in the Park starring Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. Bring chairs and blankets. Cost: free. 7pm. 

Saturday and Sunday- The Music Man has its final shows this weekend at BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont. Don’t miss it before they pack it up! Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2:30pm. Click here for tickets. 700 Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. 

Saturday and Sunday- The Long Island Children’s Museum will show Mary Poppins on Saturday and Sunday. Click here for showtimes. 

Sunday- It’s 80s Day at the GC Pool! Join the dance party starting at 2pm. 


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Here’s your weekend events guide for what’s happening in and around Garden City. There’s just a few more summer weekends remaining. Since Saturday is National Relaxation Day, you may choose to just sit around and not do much of anything or choose an event from the list below. Whatever you do, enjoy the weekend!

Friday- Catch one of Garden City’s Friday Night Promenades. Seventh St will be closed off to traffic and the event will run from 6pm-10pm. Enjoy live music, al fresco dining, give aways for the kids, face painting, balloon animals and more!

Friday- It’s Family Night at the Garden City Pool! Bingo starts at 7pm and Glow in the Dark Mini Golf starts at 7:30pm. Normal fees apply. Also, enjoy the Ice Cream Social at the snack bar with unlimited toppings. Come for some family fun and ice cream! 

Friday- Eisenhower Park will hold an Oldies Concert starring Jimmy Gallagher and The Passions. Cost: free. 7pm. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.  

Saturday- Watch a Cosmos game at Hofstra as they take on the San Antonio Scorpions. Click here for tickets. 7pm. James Shuart Stadium. Hofstra University. 

Saturday and Sunday- The LICM hosts Mary Poppins. 11:30 and 2pm showtimes on both weekend days. 11 Davis Ave, Garden City.

Sunday- Live music at the Garden City Pool. The band “Magic of Amore” will perform a magic chow starting at 2pm. 

Sunday- Celebrate American Armenian Night at Eisenhower Park. Cost: free. 7pm. Lakeside Theatre. 

Now through September 22, head to Adelphi to see their newest exhibit entitled Richmond Lewis: Paintings. Richmond Lewis’s recent egg tempera paintings evoke a sense of animation through interwoven shapes, delicate line, and richly complex color. Click here for more information. Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery. Adelphi University. 


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There’s only a few summer weekends left, so let’s make the most of it! Here’s what’s happening in and around Garden City:

Friday- The Garden City Friday Night Promenade kicks off at 6pm tonight on 7th St. Come for live music, face painting, balloon artists, al fresco dining, give aways for the kids and more. “The Beach Boys” is the night’s theme. 

Friday- The GC Pool hosts Friday Family Night. Don’t miss the Silly Swim Race starting at 7pm.

Friday- Celebrate Creole history at Eisenhower Park’s Creole Family Night. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. 5pm-9:30pm. Cost: free. Located near parking field 6 and 6A.

Friday- Kick it with Marty McFLy and enjoy a showing of Back to the Future at Eisenhower Park. 7pm. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. 

Saturday- Robert Davi returns to Eisenhower Park for Davi Sings Sinatra. Visit Robert Davi’s website here. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. 7pm

Saturday- Head to Lakeshore Learning Store for a free craft for kids! This Saturday the craft is a door knob hanger. 11am-3pm. 2079 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. 

Saturday and Sunday- Don’t miss the production of Mary Poppins at the Long Island Children’s Museum this weekend. Ages 5 and up. Saturday and Sunday showtimes: 11:30am and 2pm. 11 Davis Ave, Garden City. 

Saturday and Sunday- See The Music Man at BroadHollow Theatre at Elmont. Showtimes: Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2:30pm. Cost: $14-$28. Click here for information and tickets. 

Sunday- Steel Drum Mania will perform live at the GC Pool and provide us with the perfect poolside music. Check out this band’s website for a sneak peek into their sound by clicking here. Show starts at 1pm.

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As July comes to a close (can you believe it??), we bring you the Weekend Events Guide. Have an amazing one!

Friday- The Friday Night Promenade will take place on Seventh St in Garden City tonight from 6pm-10pm. Tonight’s theme is Firefighter’s Night. Be prepared for lots of fun, such as themed give-aways for the kids, face painting, balloon animals, al fresco dining, live music and more. Come out and socialize with your friends and neighbors!

Friday- See a production of West Side Story at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater. Bring chairs and blankets. 7pm. Cost: free. Near parking fields 6 and 6A. 

Saturday- Free craft for kids at Lakeshore Learning Store. Make a different craft every weekend. 11am-3pm. 2079 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park

Saturday- Join the celebration at Eisenhower Park’s Salute to Veterans with Tony Orlando and USO Liberty Bells. 6:30pm. Cost: free. Lakeside Theater. 

Sunday- It’s Family Fun Day at the GC Pool (GC residents only). Come by for an inflatable obstacle course, a jumpy house, dunk tank and more! 1-4pm

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Here comes the weekend. There’s beautiful weather ahead and here’s your weekend events guide to help you plan your days!

Friday- Christmas in July is this week’s theme at the GC Seventh St Promenade. Get ready for live music, al fresco dining, themed give-aways for the kids, face painting, balloon artists and a special real snow storm. But wait… there’s more. There will also be an appearance by two very special guests. Drumroll please…. Santa Claus AND Princess Elsa! This event surely has the makings to be your child’s best night of the summer, or maybe best night ever.  Remember to dress in holiday attire. 6pm-10pm. Garden City. 

Friday- It’s Oldies Night at Eisenhower Park featuring The Encounters and Stan Zizka. Bring chairs or blankets. 7pm at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre which is located near parking fields 6 and 6A. Cost: free. East Meadow. 

Friday through Sunday- The GC Pool is running it’s annual food drive. Drop items off at the pool and help fight hunger on Long Island. Suggested items: canned soups and vegetables, pasta, cereal, tea, personal care items, nutritional beverages, baby formula, soy milk, almonds or dry milk. 

Friday through Labor Day- The Cradle of Aviation Museum hosts Aviators, Poets and Dreamers where they ask the question “Why Do We Fly?” Click here for more information. 1 Davis Ave, East Garden City. 

Saturday- It’s Christmas in July at the GC Pool. The movie at the GC Pool will be “Big Hero 6” Admission is free for members and $4 for guests. 8:30pm.

Saturday- Lakeshore Learning Store’s free craft for kids. This Saturday’ craft is a sun visor. 11am-3pm. 2079 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park. 

Saturday- 102.7 presents Fresh in the Park at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Theatre, located near parking fields 6 and 6A. Bring chairs and blankets. 7pm. East Meadow. Cost: free.

Saturday and Sunday- See Disney’s Peter Pan JR. at the Long Island Children’s Museum. Saturday and Sunday showtimes: 11:30 and 2pm each day. 11 Davis Ave, Garden City. Ages 5 and up. $12, $10 for museum members.

Sunday- It’s Mardi Gras Day at the GC Pool! Enjoy live music by Linda Impanema “The Queen of Dixieland” from 2-4pm. 

Sunday- Join the Children’s Family Day and Health Expo at Eisenhower Park. Plaza Theatrical Productions will put on a production of Shrek at the Kite Field. 1pm-5pm. East Meadow. 


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Even though weekends tend to be a bit quieter in the summer, there’s a lot happening in and around Garden City. So if you’re spending this weekend around town {and not battling Hamptons/NoFo traffic}, don’t despair. It’s going to be a great weekend. Enjoy!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday- Love Bacon? Love Beer? Don’t miss bacon and beer at the Baconfest at Plattduetsche Restaurant. 1132 hempstead Tpke. Cost: free. Friday from 3pm, Sat and Sun beginning at noon. Enjoy special bacon menu items, live music and bacon beer!

Friday- The Promenade on Seventh St will have a St Patrick’s Day theme tonight. Come for live music, al fresco dining, face painting, balloon artistry and more. Wear something green!

Friday- Enjoy an evening of chamber music at the 34th LIU Post Chamber Music Festival in conjunction with Tilles Center, the School of Visual and Performing Arts and the Department of Music at LIU Post. Hillwood Recital Hall. 8pm. Tickets: $20, seniors and students $10. For further information about the LIU Post Chamber Music Festival, visit the Festival’s website at www.liu.edu/post/chambermusic

Friday- Eisenhower Park will hold a ballet showcase with American Balleet Theatre Dancers.  Lakeside Theatre. 7:30pm. Cost: free.

Saturday- Enjoy the Taylor Dayne and Alisha concert at Eisenhower Park. Lakeside Theatre. 7pm. Cost: free.

Saturday- Head to the Madison Theater at Molloy College for the LI Comedy Festival. Cost: $35. 1000 Hempstead Tpke, Rockville Centre. Click here for the deets. 

Saturday- Free craft for kids at the Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am-3pm. 2079 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park.

Saturday and Sunday- Catch the exhibit, Enduring Images, at Hofstra University. Hofstra University’s Museum David Filderman Gallery. Sat 9am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm

Sunday- The Garden City Pool hosts live music by “Copy Cat Band” starting at 2pm. 

Sunday- Enjoy some authentic Greek food and music at Greek American Night at Eisenhower Park. Lakeside Theatre. 7pm. Cost: free. 


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New York City’s most iconic toy store, FAO Schwarz, officially closed its doors today. Although not in Garden City (obv), I thought this event deserved some local recognition. I’m sure almost all of us have been to FAO at one time or other. 

I headed to FAO for some shopping on Tuesday, the store’s second to last day of business. It wasn’t especially crowded and it looked as if a good portion of the store was still in tact, but it was a bit sad to see certain sections blocked off, bare, or broken down and packed up. I have many happy memories over the years inside the store’s legendary red and gold entryway. 

The toy soldiers stationed out front were taking loads of pictures with visitors- even more than usual.  Although there was no line to enter the store on Tuesday, this was the first time I’ve ever seen a line of people waiting for a photo op with a toy soldier. 

I guess I could (or should) be proud to say that I was one of the last people shopping in FAO Schwarz before it closed, but I’d rather be saying that it’s still a viable business in NYC and that I’ll be heading back soon.

This closure clearly marks the end of an era and the end of a special NYC landmark that I will never forget. I hope we see FAO Schwarz again in Times Square in the future, but will it ever be quite the same? 


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Friday- Head to the GC Seventh St. Promenade and wear your red, white and blue! Enjoy dining al fresco, face painting, balloon animals and live music. Remember to support your local businesses while there. Events start at 6pm and Seventh St. will be closed to street traffic for the duration.  

Friday- Neil Berg 100 Years of Broadway is the main event tonight at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre. 7pm. Cost: free. 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday- The City of Long Beach will hold its Fireworks Extravaganza. Enjoy a variety of food vendors, fireworks, live music, arts and crafts and more! Bring picnic baskets, chairs and blankets for the fireworks show. Click here for more information. 

Saturday- Enjoy a performance by the Dark Lady- a Cher Tribute Band and Disco Unlimited. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre located near parking fields 6 and 6A. 7pm. Cost: free. 

Saturday- Head to Rockville Centre for food, music and fireworks at Mill River Centennial Park Complex. 295 S Park Ave. 6pm-10:30pm

Saturday and Sunday- The Big Apple Circus is at the Tilles Center. Click here for available showtimes and tickets. 720 Northern Blvd., Greenvale

Saturday- Free craft for kids at Lakeshore Learning Store. 2079 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park. 11am-3pm

Sunday- Take part in the Columbian Festival at Eisenhower Park starting at 2pm. Lakeside Theatre. Cost: free. 

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If you’re having a staycation this Fourth of July weekend, not to worry- there’s enough happening in and around Garden City that’s sure to keep you having fun and feeling patriotic!

Friday- Eisenhower Park will host an outdoor Tribute to Billy Joel at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, located near Parking Fields 6 and 6A. Bring blankets and chairs. 7pm. Cost: free.

Saturday- The Garden City Pool will hold Family Fun Day from 1-4pm. Celebrate the Fourth with live music by “Squeaky Clean” and lots of fun and games!

Saturday- The Stewart Manor Fire Department will host their annual 4th of July parade starting at 10:30am. If you haven’t experience this yet, you may want to give it a try. But don’t show up unprepared. Bring plenty of water blasters and water balloons and maybe even a raincoat?

Saturday- Catch the Jones Beach Firework Show at 9:30pm. Admission cost: free. $10 to park. Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh.

Saturday- The Stars and Stripes Festival takes place at Belmont Park Racetrack. There will be a lot happening here such as live music by alternative rock band Switchfoot, the Blue Man Food Truck Festival with an array of food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, bouncy houses and more! Hempstead Tpke, Elmont. Gates open at 11am. Cost: $5

Saturday- Free craft for kids at Lakeshore Learning Store 11am-3pm. Cost: free. 2079 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park


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Hooray! It’s officially summer and the last weekend of June. There’s a lot to do this weekend before July 4th celebrations begin! Here’s your guide to what’s happening in and around Garden City.

Friday- Woo hoo! It’s Mardi Gras Night at the GC Friday Night Promenade. Hang out with your friends and neighbors while supporting our local businesses. Enjoy face painters, balloon animals, live music, outdoor dining, shopping and socializing. Wear your mardi gras beads! 6pm-10pm on Seventh St.

Friday- The Salute to Motown concert takes place in Eisenhower Park. Lakeside Theatre. Cost: free. 7pm.

Friday- Live music at Doc O’Grady’s. The fun starts at 9pm. 273 Nassau Blvd South, garden City South. 

Friday and Saturday- Enjoy live music at the Patio Bar at the Garden City Hotel. Seventh St. 4pm until closing. 

Saturday- The Cradle of Aviation Museum is holding it’s “Saturday Space Lab” in their Jet Blue Sky Theater Planetarium. This interactive experience will teach you about space, science and astronomy. Call 516-572-4066 for reservations. Cost: Adult $8. Child, Senior $712pm-1pm

Saturday- Get in on a little pre-4th of July action with the “Celebrate America” Fireworks and Show at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theatre. Cost: free. 5pm.

Saturday- Free craft for kids at Lakeshore Learning Store. 11am-3pm. 

Sunday- If you’re a bug lover, don’t miss the Bug Bonanza at the LI Children’s Museum. There will be bug scientists, bug face painting, bug crafts and more! Cost: free with museum admission. 12noon-4pm. 11 Davis Ave, Garden City. 

Sunday- It’s Ukrainian American night at Eisenhower Park. Lakeside Theatre. Cost: free. 7pm.


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