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Get a sneak peek inside the 2026 Fun Book with guides to apple picking, hidden shops, fall hikes, winter holiday activities and so much more.

Fall Fun Book guides

Discover a variety of apples ripe for picking across Long Island's charming orchards.

Where to go apple picking

Explore our interactive guide to weekend fun, including family-friendly events, concerts, festivals and more.

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The fest is expected to draw more than 150,000 people to Audrey Avenue and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park.

All you need to know about this year's Oyster Fest

From the Oyster Festival to the Dickens Festival, there's plenty of fun to be found without spending a penny.

20+ free things to do on LI this fall

From "Plan 9" for Halloween to "The Grinch" for Christmas, Long Island theaters are in a festive mood.

'Boo!' and 'Ho, ho, ho!': Fall holiday shows for all occasions

The organizers behind many of events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday are canceling, postponing or rescheduling their events.

Big events canceled, postponed this weekend: Latest status

The annual seaside festival has been postponed due to inclement weather.

LI maritime fest rescheduled ahead of projected weekend storm

The "Fright Night" pop-up joins two returning pop-up bar favorites this fall.

New Halloween pop-up bar experience coming to LI

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NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa visits Bisqo in Hicksville to try the Miso Overload, a Dubai-inspired creation which combines a frappe with a slice of tiramisu.

 Trendy Bites: Have your frappe with a slice of tiramisu on top

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman takes a tour of the farmhouse at Kerber's Farm, which is one of four properties available to rent for overnight stays on the farm.

Stay the night at this LI farm

Ex-NYS court officer Brian Burke accompanied Rex Heuermann to nearly all of his court appearances. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

Former LI court officer talks about Gilgo Beach serial killer's chilling admissions

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed explores a Cutchogue vineyard's unique operation on preserved land.

Out East: McCall Wines

Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team got off to a "very tough start" that they "let steamroll" but saw some encouraging signs at the end of the year. Newsday's Mets beat writer Laura Albanese reports.

Mets say they've learned from the mistakes of 2026

Long Island is seeing an uptick in trade school enrollment amid growing concern from young adults about job insecurity, financial prospects and the impacts of artificial intelligence on the job market. NewsdayTV's Izzy Mignardi reports.

Long Islanders turning to trade school as a viable alternative to college

The Knicks began training camp on Tuesday with the hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Newsday's Knicks beat writer Steve Popper reports.

New season, new journey for Knicks

According a new report from the Rockefeller Institute there are nearly 13,000 service lines identified in the county so far. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

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