Hempstead, NY News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Sunday, September 20

Bird Walk

Sep20

Morning of bird watching by McDonald and South Ponds, all skill levels are welcome, binoculars and field guides will be provided but feel free to bring your own, meet at Field 3, register starting Sept. 7

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-766-1029

Price

$8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

International Nights at Lakeside: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Sep20

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival celebration, held at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre in Field #6, rain date is Oct. 4

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

Noontime Concert: The Tercels

Sep23

Live outdoor musical performance by The Tercels, held in Field #1 (enter off of Merrick Avenue at the Northwell Health Ice Center), weather permitting

Where

Eisenhower Park

1899 Hempstead Tpke.

East Meadow, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

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