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Upcoming Events

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

May25

The United States Navy Blue Angels will headline this year’s special anniversary show. This will be the demonstration team’s 10th performance at the Bethpage Air Show. The Blue Angels performed at the first ever Bethpage Air Show in Jones Beach as well. Military performers at this year’s show include: United States Navy Blue Angels, United States Army Golden Knights, the A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team, and the US Navy F-35C Demo Team. Civilian performers include: Mike Goulian, David Windmiller, Farmingdale State College Aviation, Skytypers, Warbird Thunder Airshows & American Airpower Museum Warbirds.

Where

Jones Beach State Park

1 Ocean Pkwy.

Wantagh, NY

Price

free; $10 Parking

BETHPAGE AIR SHOW AT JONES BEACH

May25

Air show featuring the Blue Angels with additional performers.

Where

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Parkway

Wantagh, NY

Phone

631-321-3510

Price

$10 per car.

The Wave Killer Project

Jun26

Destino Rivera of Atlantean Technologies will discuss how the Wave Killer project protects ocean reefs and marine mammals and prevents oil spills from reaching shorelines, register

Where

Locust Valley Library

170 Buckram Rd.

Locust Valley, NY

Phone

516-671-1837

Price

free

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