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Upcoming Events

Country Kick-Off

May18

Live country music, 5 oz. tasting, vendor booths, toddler play area, farm animals, oversized garden games, photo opportunities, food trucks, artisan vendors, face painting, various children and teen activity vendors, hayrides and more, register

Where

Lenny Bruno Farms

740 Wading River Rd.

Manorville, NY

Phone

631-591-3592

Price

$10, free ages 2 and younger

Senior Social Club

May24

Seniors 65 and older may visit the animals, walk the grounds, attend a presentation in Woodland Hall to learn about wildlife, and enjoy a beverage and snacks with other seniors, (no pets or grandchildren), 10:30 a.m.-noon

Where

Long Island Game Farm

489 Chapman Blvd.

Manorville, NY

Phone

631-878-6644

Price

$10, reservations strongly encouraged

Lavender Festival

Jun8

Thousands of lavender plants on display, mini golf, farm animals, tons of activities for kids, vendors, live music and food trucks. Lavender plants for sale.

Where

Waterdrinker Family Farm

663 Wading River Rd

Manorville, NY

Price

$20; ages 2 and under free

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