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Upcoming Events

Craft and Flea

May18

Featuring jewelry, clothing, baseball cards, antiques and more. Held rain or shine

Where

Harborfields Public Library

31 Broadway

Greenlawn, NY

Price

free

The Long Island Orchid Society Festival

May31

There will be orchids and vendors from around the world and demonstrations on how to care for your orchids

Where

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Rd.

Oyster Bay, NY

Price

Free admission, but there is a parking fee

Whales, Ales, and Briny Tales

Jun1

Dozens of craft beer tastings, listen to live sea chanteys, participate in a scavenger hunt for adults, and attend a gallery talk on pickles and the daring whaling voyages., live music, and brewing workshop; 21 and older, photo ID required

Where

Whaling Museum and Education Center

301 Main Street

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-367-3418

Price

$40 online, $45 at the door, $15 designated drivers, $75 VIP

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