Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
‘SURROUNDED BY WATER’ EXHIBIT IN ST. JAMES
Last chance to see the art exhibit that features the waters of Long Island, ponds, streams, bays and the ocean, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17, noon to 4 p.m. May 18-19 at the Mills Pond Gallery. The exhibit features the work of 94 artists from more than 50 communities in New York. Free; 660 Rte. 25A, St. James, millspondgallery.org, 631-862-6575.
CATCHELLA-WOOFSTOCK IN WANTAGH
The animal adoption event features vendors selling pet products, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18; rain date: May 19 at Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. There will be live music, raffles, food vendors, meet local rescue groups and more. Adoption fees waived with approved applications. Free; 3320 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, hempsteadny.gov, 516-785-5220.
FLEECE & FIBER FESTIVAL AT HALLOCKVILLE MUSEUM FARM
Meet animals and learn about spinning, knitting, needle arts, quilting and more through demonstrations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. There will also be vendors and food trucks; 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead, hallockville.com, 631-298-5292.
ANTHONY RODIA AT THE PARAMOUNT
The stand-up comedian performs on his “Totally Relatable” tour at 7 and 9:30 p.m. May 18. Tickets start at $77; 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, 631-673-7300.
MINEOLA FOOD FESTIVAL
The festival features more than 60 vendors serving from both trucks and booths, as well as a live DJ, kids activities and a market with food products, home goods and kitchen gadgets, 4 to 9 p.m. May 18; rain date: June 1 at Wilson Park. Free; parking lot, 94 Union St., Mineola, entrance on the left, mineolaevents.com, 718-869-9501.
WORLD WAR II ENCAMPMENT AT OLD BETHPAGE VILLAGE RESTORATION
The Museum of American Armor event features living history re-enactments, an armor parade and displays of rare and historic armor, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18-19. $15, $12 ages 5-12; 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, museumofamericanarmor.com.
'THE PRODUCERS' AT THEATRE THREE
The Mel Brook’s musical comedy follows a pair of Broadway producers with a plan to put on the biggest flop of all time at 8 p.m. May 18 and 3 p.m. May 19. Tickets start at $40; 412 Main St., Port Jefferson, theatrethree.com, 631-928-9100.
ARF PET CELEBRATION DAY IN EAST HAMPTON
The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Animal Rescue Fund with adoptions, “Ask the Vet” and “Ask the Trainer” segments, food trucks, cutest pet contest (register in advance) and more, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the ARF Adoption Center. Bring a donation of pet food or treats for the ARF Food Pantry; 124 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton, arfhamptons.org, 631-537-0400.
INDIAN STREET FAIR AT NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The fair features live performances by Harman Preet Kaur, Gulab Sidhu and Khuda Baksh, children's activities, food, vendors, crafts, jewelry for sale and more, noon to 6 p.m. May 19; rain date: May 26 at Nassau Community College parking lot 4A. Free; 1 Education Dr., Garden City, Long Island Punjabi Circle, punjabi.nyc, 212-300-6511.
WATERFRONT FESTIVAL IN HUNTINGTON
Arts and crafts fair features local artisans displaying their work including jewelry, candles, mosaic tables and more along with food vendors, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 at Mill Dam Park. Free; field 1, Mill Dam Park, Huntington, depasmarket.com, 631-846-1459.
