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Thursday, August 1
Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt & Craft
ALL DAY (Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium) From August 1-4, the aquarium is hosting a Harry Potter-themed scavenger hunt to find native and magical creatures. Visitors will pick their own Hogwarts pet and make a cat, rat or toad craft. The event is free with the price of admission. For more information, visit www.cshfishhatchery.org.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Workshop
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (The Whaling Museum & Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor) The Whaling Museum is celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday with a Fantastic Beasts-inspired workshop. Children will explore the legends surrounding the mythic creatures in Harry Potter and create their own dragon eggs with gilded shells. Admission is $10 a participant, $5 for members. Registration is not required. For more information, visit www.chswhalingmuseum.org.
Saturday, August 3
Syosset Farmer’s Market
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (68 Berry Hill Road, Syosset) Syosset’s new farmer’s market is open every Saturday from May through October. Local companies attend, and residents can buy local products and learn about their community’s food system. There is a wide variety of vendors, such as bakeries, bread shops, florists, candle companies, coffee vendors and more. For more information, visit their Instagram page @syossetfarmersmarket.
Tuesday, August 6
Adult Walking Club
9:30 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. (Jericho Public Library) Join the Adult Walking Club in front of the Jericho Public Library for a 45-minute walk through the neighborhood. Meet your neighbors and enjoy conversation with friends while exercising and enjoying the weather. All levels and activity types are welcome.
National Night Out
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Mid Island JCC, 45 Manettto Hill Road in Plainview) The Nassau County Police Department will host a “Community Against Crime” event at the Mid Island JCC. There will be refreshments, music and fun for the whole family. Local government, police officers, first responders and community leaders will be in attendance, including Legislator Arnold Drucker. There will be educational and fun events, as well as tablings and giveaways.
Thursday, August 8
Movies by Moonlight: Scoob!
6:00 p.m. (Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury) The Town of Oyster Bay is hosting Movies By Moonlight at different parks throughout the summer. Seating and pre-movie activities begin at 6:00 p.m., which will include character meet-and-greets, inflatable toys and games. For more information, please call (516)797-7925 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
Friday, August 9
Mosaic Spoon Rest
10:15 a.m. (Syosset Public Library) The library will host an in-person arts and crafts class that is great for beginners. Join the program to create a mosaic-tiled spoon rest for your kitchen. All materials and tools to complete the project will be provided by the library. Registration is required and there is a $5 fee. Please register at www.syossetlibrary.org.
Ongoing:
The Jericho Public Library will be hosting a Tiny Art Show with your artwork! This is open to all! Visit the Reference Desk (for adults and teens) and the Children’s Desk (for families) to pick up a Tiny Art Show Kit. Next, create your masterpiece using the tools provided and return your finished art to the library by Monday, August 12. During the month of September, your artwork will be displayed in the library for the community to see! All artwork will be returned to you after it is on display.
