LongIsland.com’s 2017 January Family Fun Guide: Start The Year Off Right With Festivals, Concerts & Wedding Expos!

Hello, 2017! Long Island is starting the year off right with tons of local fun, ranging from can't miss concerts, to festivals and fairs, to Winter hikes and nature walks that make the most of the season, there's plenty to do for everyone! Whether your resolution was to get out there and make the most of living on Long Island, or to get some more exercise, there's plenty of fun for everyone this January, whether we're in for snow days, or days filled with cool Winter sun.

For LongIsland.com's January 2017 Fun Guide, click here!

Photo by LongIsland.com Reader Luna x Mars.

LongIsland.com’s 2016 Labor Day Weekend Guide

We're less than two weeks away from Labor Day, and Long Islanders are sure to have a lot of fun as they enjoy their holiday weekend. Many residents will certainly be having a backyard barbecue to send off the summer, and others will be heading out to some of the special events happening around the Island. Street fairs, historic walking tours, baseball outings, live concerts,  and stage shows will be but a few of the activities happening across LI over Labor Day Weekend!

For LongIsland.com's Labor Day Weekend Fun Guide, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2016 August Family Fun Guide: Family Festivals, Outdoor Concerts, Nature Events & More!

August is finally here, and with the Summer in full swing, the fun isn't stopping anytime soon here on Long Island - this month is packed with tons of great outdoor concerts, festivals, fairs, family fun, and more things to do than you'll know what to do with! No matter what you enjoy, there's something for everyone this August here on Long Island - with some free time, and some imagination, you can send Summer out with a splash! 

For LongIsland.com's August 2016 Fun Guide, click here!

Photo by Nadine Wegner, via Free Images.

LongIsland.com's 2016 July Family Fun Guide: Fireworks, Festivals, Car Shows & More!

July is packed with tons of fun from start to finish, and while the 4th of July has come and gone, there's still plenty of ways to make the most out of the month! There are tons of Main Street Festival Days, 5ks, Outdoor Excursions happening across the Island this July, as well as countless ways to beat the heat! 

For the scoop on all the upcoming July Fun, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2016 April Family Fun Guide: Spring Into Fun with Festivals, Fairs, & Outdoor Adventures!

April is already revving up to be a ton of fun with a variety of Car and Motorcycle Shows, tons Family Festivals & Fairs to choose from, amazing concerts, exhilarating 5k runs, outdoor excitement and so much more - there's something fun for everyone this April!  

But the fun doesn’t stop there, because despite Earth Day being a holiday dedicated to a single day, the celebrations are spread across the entire month! 

For all the best April Fun Here on Long Island, click here!

Family Fun Fishing Tournament, courtesy of Friends of Caleb Smith Preserve.

2015's Unforgettable Fall Festivals and Craft Fairs

This year’s Fall festivals and fairs are brimming with activities, from the more typical festival and fair activities like bouncy houses, games, rides, and fried fair food to more unordinary ways to spend your weekend, like launching back in time to learn about how the harvest season was spent hundreds of years ago.  

By coming out and raising money for local civic groups and churches, you can take part in all of these activities and more – many of which are family-friendly and available for free.

For the scoop on this Fall's Best Festivals, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2015 July Family Fun Guide: Fireworks, Festivals, Fairs & Tons of Summer Fun!

July's Fun doesn't stop on the 4th - there's plenty of great local fun to enjoy all month long! As Long Island kicks off Summer, there are TONS of great concerts, festivals, fairs, kids events, and things to do around Long Island that no local would want to miss out on! If you’re worried about the doldrums of Summer setting in after the holiday weekend, don’t - there’s plenty of great things to do all month long, including concerts, car shows, and more Summer Celebrations than you can shake a stick at. Of course if those aren’t your thing, you can always make your way to your favorite local beach for an afternoon of fun in the sun.

For All of Long Island's Best July Fun, Click Here!

Columbus Day Weekend Fun the Whole Family Can Enjoy

 Whether or not you're lucky enough to have a three day weekend, there's plenty of fun to be had in celebration of Columbus Day this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. From fun-filled Fall Festivals that the whole family can enjoy, to outdoor autumn events and hair-raising Halloween Haunts, there is a multitude of great entertainment happening this weekend, and we've got the scoop on all the best happenings right here, in this handy Columbus Day Fun Guide. We've also included lots of great cool-weather activities, in case you don't feel like sticking to a schedule this weekend, but still want to head out for a day filled with fun. 

For all the best entertainment & hottest happenings of the weekend, head over to LongIsland.com, and check out our Columbus Day Fun Guide!

Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival, August 10, 11, & 12th

Photo courtesy of Alida Thorpe

My husband and I went early this morning, sunrise actually, to the

Metro NY Balloon & Music Festival,

being held August 10th, 11th & 12th at Brookhaven Calabro Airport.

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Unfortunately, a north wind kept the balloons from flying.

As one balloon owner said, "...in this wind, nowhere to go but the ocean!"

It was wonderful to watch the balloons fire up and get ready.

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For more information, directions and the festival information, visit the website..here.

I will tell you that it costs $10 to park and $25 per person to enter, so it is not an inexpensive family activity.

No coolers are allowed but you can bring in a folding chair.

Hope you enjoy your Long Island weekend!

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Long Island's ''Feast of Feasts'' July 11-15, 2007 - Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst, New York

OLPH International Feast 2007

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
2007 INTERNATIONAL FEAST
July 11-15, 2007

Celebrating it's 25th year, Our Lady of Perpetual Help(OLPH) Parish has expanded their annual feast making it bigger and better than ever! The festival committee has turned this local event into an International delight. More rides, more food, more vendors and more fun than before...

OLPH International Feast takes place on Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, New York. Festival activies start on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 and run through Sunday, July 15, 2007.

The International schedule of events include Polish, Irish, Italian, American and German themed nights. Rides, games and attractions. Expanded vendor area with an assortment of ethnic inspired foods and specialty items. Air-conditioned Vegas area located in the School will be open every evening. Live music and entertainment is scheduled for each themed evening.

Polish Night - Wednesday, 7/11/07
Celebrate your Polish heritage on Wednesday July 11th, or learn about Polish tradition at the OLPH International Feast's Polish Night. Dance to the music of Polka band "Retro" performing live on stage in the entertainment area. Dine under the stars in the food court where Polish delicacies include pierogies and kielbasa. Enjoy all the other foods and browse through the specialty showcase items in the vendor area.

Special Benediction, Procession and Blessing begins at 5:00pm from the Church led by Monsignor Rev. Daniel S. Hamilton. The United States Marine Corp. will be making a special appearance providing the color guard for the opening ceremony!



Irish Night - Thursday, 7/12/07
OLPH International Feast's Irish Night celebrates and honors the Irish with music, dancing and delicious Irish food on Thursday. A changing of the flag ceremony followed by the Award Winning New York Shields. Gerry Finlay and the Cara Band will be performing live on stage in the entertainment area.

Irish delicacies, including corned beef and cabbage as well as other delicious ethnic food will be served in the food court. Additional vendor areas with ethnic inspired specialty items make this a fun-filled evening with a bit of the Irish for everyone.


Italian Night - Friday, 7/13/07
Dance "The Tarantella" when the OLPH International Feast Italian Night takes place on Friday, July 13, 2007. A changing of the flag ceremony will be held at the beginning of the evening. Enjoy live music in the entertainment area and stroll through the vendor areas for all things Italian.

Delicious food prepared by Joe's Italian Deli will be served in the outside eatery. Sausage and peppers, peaches and wine, cannoli, funnel cakes, ice cream and other ethnic treats. So, bring the family and don't miss this fun-filled evening when lil' Little Italy comes to Lindenhurst, New York.


American Night - Saturday, 7/14/07
Rock n' Roll American Style on Saturday, July 14, 2007 with special showcase 50's Band "The Beltones" at the OLPH Annual Feast. A changing of the flag ceremony takes place at the beginning of the night. Savor a variety of foods along Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst. Vendor areas with ethnic specialty items on sale as well rides, games and attractions. It's American, it's International, it's fun for all ages and backgrounds.




International Fair and German Day & Night - 7/15/07
The final day of the OLPH International Feast, Sunday, July 15th, 2007, will be one to remember with the biggest addition in 25 years. Wellwood Avenue from West Gates to Hoffman Avenue in Lindenhurst will be shut down for the International Street Fair! Fun filled activities begin at 10am and last until the festival closing bell at 9pm. The street fair features hundreds of vendors with food, crafts and novelty items.

The changing of the flag ceremony starts off the evening for German night. Live music in the entertainment area by long-time favorite performers, "The Spitzbaum". Knockwurst, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut and Potato Pancakes are on the menu at the outside eatery as well as other ethnic treats.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help International Feast features rides, games and attractions. Vendor area with an assortment of ethnic inspired food and specialty items. Air-conditioned Vegas area located in the School will be open every evening. Live music and entertainment is scheduled for each themed event.

For general information visit the OLPH International Feast Website
OLPH Feast Coordinator 516-242-9531.
Vendor space available 631-539-4942.

OLPH International Festival is sponsored by:
LongIsland.com, Walk 97.5 FM, Artusa Construction, Four Seasons Sunrooms, Manhattan Beer Distributor, Pepsi Cola, Joe's Italian Market, Johnstons' Funeral Home, Lindenhurst Funeral Home, OLPH Kinghts of Columbus, The Cannoli Factory, OLPH Holy Name Society, OLPH Parents Association, Allstar Midway, Carnival Amusements, Sal's Fruit Tree, All County Business Machines, Eye Values, Inc., Johnny Mica, Inc. Ridgewood Savings Bank, Giannini Landscaping and Babylon Dental Care.

Special thanks to contributors, vendors and volunteers, the OLPH Feast Committee, The Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst as well as the church staff for helping to make this event possible.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 210 S Wellwood Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757 Rectory Phone: 631-226-7725 OLPH School 240 S Wellwood Avenue Lindenhurst, NY 11757 School Phone: 631-226-0208