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Daniel Kissam House – Apple Festival, October 16

October 13, 2011 7:12 am Comments Off

The Huntington Historical Society presents the Apple Festival:
Daniel Kissam House
434 Park Avenue, Huntington
Sunday, October 16, 12pm – 4pm
Admission is free
Apple specialities, Haunted Barn, Old Fashioned Games, Scare Crow Making,
Historic Craft Demonstrations, Story Telling
Tours of the Kissam House

Karyn Oliver and Rob Lytle Perform at Cinema Arts Centre, Oct. 20

October 11, 2011 5:38 am Comments Off

Karyn Oliver and Rob Lytle Perform at Cinema Arts Centre, Oct. 20
For the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s Hard Luck Café Series
Karyn Oliver and Rob Lytle, both of whom were finalists in the prestigious 2011 Grassy Hill/Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters, will be the featured performers during the Folk Music Society of Huntington’s […]

Murals Bloom At Gateway Garden

October 3, 2011 7:16 pm 1 Comment

Standing tall or small, with tiny fingers dipped in paint or bigger hands wielding brushes, more than 70 volunteer adults and children painted for more than a month during this past summer to create 5 murals now gracing Gateway Park Organic Community Garden in Huntington Station.
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the community of gardeners and painters […]

Martin Viette Fall Festival

October 2, 2011 10:20 am Comments Off

Martin Viette Nursery, located a short distance from Huntington, hosts an annual Fall Festival. The Fall Festival runs from September 24 – October 30, 2011. Admission is free. If you are looking for a low key, fun way to spend a few hours, this will fit the bill.
Daily events include:
Pet and feed the animals
Pumpkin Patch
Farm cutouts […]

Vanderbilt Museum Designer Showhouse Open Until October 16

September 29, 2011 8:50 am Comments Off

The showhouse is located in the Normandy Manor which is on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Normandy Manor was built in 1917 for the Superintendent of the Vanderbilt Estate to use as his own personal quarters. The two story structure of French – Norman Architectural design was built of pink granite with […]

Richters Orchard – Part Of Huntington Since 1900

September 23, 2011 9:57 am 1 Comment

If you have never visited Richters Orchard or haven’t been there in a while, its time for a visit. Brothers Louis and Andrew Amsler and their family have been Long island fruit growers since 1934. The orchard has been in operation since 1900. As you turn into the driveway of Richters orchard, you will see a […]

33rd Annual Pickle Festival – Saturday September 22th

September 20, 2011 11:20 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association
Presents
The 33rd Annual Pickle Festival
at The John Gardiner Farm
900 Park Avenue
Saturday, September 22
11:00 – 4:00
Featuring homemade pickles, jams, jellies, farm grown vegetables, baked goods and family activity
$5 donation for adults; children under 12 free. For more information call 754-1180.

The Long Island Game Farm

September 14, 2011 9:14 pm Comments Off

The Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park and Children’s Zoo features hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot giraffe, red kangaroos, kinkajous, cougars, Barbados sheep, peacocks, and the only lemurs born and bred on Long Island. Their animal collections include both exotic and indigenous breeds. They have various breeds of monkeys, buffalo, colorful parrots, zebra, aoudads, camels, […]

CSH FD Annual Antique Flea Market – September 18

September 8, 2011 4:39 pm Comments Off

The Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department
will hold the 33rd Annual Quality Antique Flea market
Sunday, September 18th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
In the park across from the Fire House
Admission is $6.00

Stay-cation Ideas – Venetian Shores

September 2, 2011 10:39 am Comments Off

If you have not had the pleasure of visiting Venetian Shores and Beach Hut in Lindenhurst this summer season, this weekend is the last opportunity of the year. This is a great place for people of all ages. There is a beach and sprinkler park for the kids. Adults can enjoy the live music while sipping […]