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Upcoming Events

Summer Concert Series: Dr. K's Motown Revue

Jul11

Live musical performance by Dr. K's Motown Revue, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

7800 Jericho Tpke.

Woodbury, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Summer Concert Series: The Main Event

Aug12

Live musical performance by Barbra Streisand tribute band The Main Event starring Jill Gioia, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

7800 Jericho Tpke.

Woodbury, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Movies by Moonlight: Hoppers

Aug13

Outdoor screening of animated fantasy adventure "Hoppers," rated PG, running time 104 minutes, 2026, pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at sundown, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

Syosset-Woodbury Community Park

7800 Jericho Tpke.

Woodbury, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

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