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The international circus cast&nbsp;includes comedians, clowns and&nbsp;acrobats. 
When:&nbsp;Times vary&nbsp; 
Cost: Tickets start at $22.88 
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 Smith Haven Mall 
 <address>313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove</address> <a href="https://tickets.circusvazquez.com/locations">CircusVazquez.com</a>
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See a concert in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. 
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $45.80 
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 Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 
 <address>720 Northern Blvd., Brookville</address> <a href="tel:516-299-3100">516-299-3100</a><a href="https://www.tillescenter.org/event/arturo-ofarrill">tillescenter.org</a>
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Arturo O'Farrill with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra

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Dance and sing to the music of ABBA as the lyrics are shown during a screening of the film. 
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: $31 
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 The Suffolk Theater 
 <address>118 Main St., Riverhead</address> <a href="tel:631-727-4343">631-727-4343</a><a href="https://thesuffolk.org/event/mamma-mia-sing-a-long/">thesuffolk.org</a>
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'Mamma Mia!' sing-along

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Celebrate Mom at a two-day farm festival and at the 8-acre Barnyard Adventure with pig races and hayrides, farm animals including mini Highland cows, jump pads, playgrounds, a sports zone, a hedge maze and apple blaster cannons. There will be live music from 1 to 5 p.m., concession food for sale and wine tasting in the Wine Barn. 
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Cost: Free to enter the farm; $29.95 for ages 3 and older to the Barnyard Adventure; moms and grandmas receive half price admission over the Mother's Day weekend 
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 Harbes Family Farm 
 <address>715 Sound Ave., Mattituck</address> <a href="tel:631-482-7641">631-482-7641</a><a href="https://harbesfamilyfarm.com/">harbesfamilyfarm.com</a>
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Mother's Day Festival

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The park consists of 49 zip lines, 14 treetop trails, and a playground for toddlers. Join a three-hour climb with Mom as she tackles the zip line obstacle courses. 
When: The park opens at 10 a.m. with last discounted climb at 2:30 p.m. May 10 
Cost: Free for mom with a purchase of a Mother's Day BOGO ticket for $69 adult, one per customer; $69 regular entry ages 14 and older; $59 for ages 7-13. Book in advance online. 
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 The Adventure Park 
 <address>75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights</address> <a href="tel:631-983-3844">631-983-3844</a><a href="https://myadventurepark.com/">myadventurepark.com</a>
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The Adventure Park

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Mom receives half-price admission on Mother's Day at this farm and wildlife park. Kids can feed baby goats or stroll through the deer park. Animals you can meet up close and personal include a capybara, wallaby, alpaca and a zebra. 
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: Half price for moms: $15; general admission: $29.95; $20.95 ages 3-12 
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 Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park 
 <address>489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville</address> <a href="tel:631-878-6644">631-878-6644</a><a href="https://longislandgamefarm.com/">longislandgamefarm.com</a>
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Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park

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The feast has midway, rides, games and food vendors.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. May 14; 6 to 11 p.m. May 15; 1 to 11 p.m. May 16 and 1 to 6 p.m. May 17
Cost: Free admission; ride bracelets for a fee
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 Harry Tappen Beach
 <address>Shore Road, Glenwood Landing</address><a href="tel:631-499-6824">631-499-6824</a><a href="https://newtonshows.com/upcoming-events/">newtonshows.com</a>
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St. Boniface Martyr Feast by the Shore

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Food trucks and vendors will offer a variety of food options, along with beer, wine and cocktails. There will also be children's activities like mini-golf. 
When: 4 to 9 p.m.;&nbsp;rain date: May 30 
Cost: Free 
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 Wilson Park 
 <address>94 Union St., Mineola</address> <a href="tel:718-869-9501">718-869-9501</a><a href="https://www.mineolaevents.com/">mineolaevents.com</a>
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Mineola Foodie Fest

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Rock out during the "Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary" tour with special guest Lost Leaders.
When: 8 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $37.25
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 The Paramount in concert with Northwell
 <address>370 New York Ave., Huntington</address><a href="tel:631-673-7300">631-673-7300</a><a href="https://www.paramountny.com/shows">paramountny.com</a>
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The Wallflowers

The pop culture convention features comics and collectibles for sale. Check out guest appearances, join a cosplay contest and play retro arcade games.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cost: $30; $20 ages 2-12; $45 weekend pass; $25 in advance, $15 ages 2-12 and $40 weekend pass
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 Cradle of Aviation Museum
 <address>Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Uniondale</address><a href="tel:516-572-4111">516-572-4111</a><a href="https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/cradle-con.html">cradleofaviation.org</a>
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Cradle-Con

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Browse through a collection of records, CDs, DVDs and other collectibles.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Cost: $5 admission
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 Elks Lodge 
 <address>2162 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa</address><a href="tel:973-209-6067">973-209-6067</a><a href="http://www.showsandexpos.com/">showsandexpos.com</a>
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Long Island Music Lovers Fair

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Take a scenic train ride through over 8 acres of the park, surrounded by elevated and scale model trains.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets are required; donations accepted
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 Southaven County Park
 <address>enter at 189 Gerard Rd., Yaphank</address><a href="tel:631-345-0499">631-345-0499</a><a href="https://lilivesteamers.org/run_days/">lilivesteamers.org</a>
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Long Island Live Steamers

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The craft and artisan festival showcases nautical and safe boating themes. Attendees can also enjoy live music and food trucks.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
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 Mill Dam Park
 <address>25 Mill Dam Rd., Huntington</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://www.huntingtonsafeboatingweek.com/">huntingtonsafeboatingweek.com</a>
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Huntington Waterfront Festival

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The Punjabi New Year celebration features live music, theatrical performances and vendors.
When: Noon to 6:30 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission
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 Nassau Community College
 <address>1 Education Dr., Garden City</address><a href="tel:"></a><a href="https://eventmaster.nyc/">eventmaster.nyc</a>
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Vaisakhi Mela in Long Island

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See antique airplanes and cars on display. 
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Cost: Free for spectators; $25 show cars 
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 Bayport Aerodrome 
 <address>60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport</address> <a href="tel:516-381-4408">516-381-4408</a><a href="https://bayportaerodromesociety.com/">bayportaerodromesociety.com</a>
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Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show

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Artists are invited to paint the lighthouse or a beach scene. Bring your own materials. Completed artwork will be on view in the Lens Building through June 21. 
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Cost: $10 parking fee 
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 Fire Island Lighthouse 
 <address>Park at Robert Moses State Park, field 5 and walk east to the lighthouse</address> <a href="tel:631-583-5901">631-583-59013</a><a href="https://www.fireislandlighthouse.org/">fireislandlighthouse.org</a>
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Plein Air Art Show

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Head to the carnival and see a magic show, play games, check out the rides and enjoy the food.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. May 22; 1 to 10 p.m. May 23-24; 1 to 6 p.m. May 25
Cost: Free admission; ride bracelets for a fee
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 Athletic Field
 <address>60 Main St., Huntington</address><a href="tel:631-499-6824">631-499-6824</a><a href="https://newtonshows.com/upcoming-events/">newtonshows.com</a>
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Huntington YMCA Memorial Weekend Carnival

The holiday festival showcases food trucks that offer a variety of cuisines.
When: Noon to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free admission; pay for food
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 Tanger Outlets Deer Park
 <address>152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park</address><a href="tel: 516-644-5615"> 516-644-5615</a><a href="https://www.tanger.com/deerpark">tanger.com</a>
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Memorial Day Foodie Fest

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Meet at the Hay Barn and run through the scenic course during this spring 5K.
When: 8:30 a.m.; registration starts at 7:30 a.m.; 9:30 a.m. for kids fun run
Cost: Fee starts at $40; $20 for kids fun run
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 Planting Fields Arboretum
 <address>1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay</address><a href="tel:516-922-9210">516-922-9210</a><a href="https://events.elitefeats.com/26plantingfields">elitefeats.com</a>
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Spring 5K

The waterpark opens for the season with interactive spray areas, water slides and water buckts. 
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cost: Tickets start at $42.99; $30 for parking: $25 in advance
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 Splish Splash
 <address>2549 Splish Splash Dr., Calverton</address><a href="tel:631-727-3600">631-727-3600</a><a href="https://www.splishsplash.com/plan-your-visit/">splishsplash.com</a>
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Splish Splash opening weekend

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Fly a kite or watch as others take flight and fill the skies over the park. Bring a picnic or snacks and listen to DJ music. 
When: Noon to 4 p.m. 
Cost: Free 
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 Shorefront Park 
 <address>49 Smith St., Patchogue</address> <a href="tel:631-475-4302">631-475-4302</a><a href="https://patchoguevillage.gov/">patchoguevillage.gov</a>
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Kite Day

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 Join in the celebration with a drone show featuring patriotic displays over the Atlantic Ocean at 9 p.m. May 24. Step back in time with re-enactors embodying the signers of the Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War encampments in the re-enactment village. Enjoy period music played by a fife and drum band, colonial-era cooking demonstrations and an inflatable play area, noon to 6 p.m. May 23-24. End the festivities with a musical performance, 6 to 9 p.m.&nbsp;May 24. 
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 Cost: $10 parking fee 
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 Jones Beach 
 <address>Central Mall, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh</address> <a href="tel:516-785-1600">516-785-1600</a><a href="https://parks.ny.gov/">parks.ny.gov</a>
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Memorial Day weekend at Jones Beach

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Artisans present handmade goods, including jewelry, apparel and art. Attendees can hear live music performances. 
When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 24 
Cost: Free admission 
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 Kennedy Plaza 
 <address>1 W. Chester St., Long Beach</address> <a href="tel:516-476-2473">516-476-2473</a><a href="https://www.artsintheplaza.com/">artsintheplaza.com</a>
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Arts in the Plaza

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Learn about Long Island's turtle population and how to help local species. See resident live turtles and take a hike around the refuge.
When: 2 to 3 p.m. 
Cost: $10
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 Quogue Wildlife Refuge
 <address> 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue</address><a href="tel:631-653-4771">631-653-4771</a><a href="https://quoguewildliferefuge.org/event/celebrate-world-turtle-day/">quoguewildliferefuge.org</a>
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World Turtle Day

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Try a variety of Greek delicacies and pastries at the festival. There will be music, a beer garden, a wine and cheese tent, rides and a midway.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. May 28; 6 to 11 p.m. May 29; 2 to 11 p.m. May 30 and noon to 9 p.m. May 31
Cost: Free admission
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 Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul
 <address>110 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead</address><a href="tel:516-483-5700">516-483-5700</a><a href="https://www.longislandgreekfestival.com/">longislandgreekfestival.com</a>
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Long Island Greek Festival

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Take a guided walk through Sean Kenney's Nature Connects exhibit, crafted from Lego bricks. After the tour, join a hands-on experience by constructing your own Lego flower stand (for ages 5 and older).&nbsp;Nature Connects display is on view: May 16-Sept. 7. 
When: 4:30 to 5 p.m. 
Cost: Pre-registration required: $24 per child includes admission, guided tour and LEGO kit; $22 per adult includes admission and guided tour 
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 Old Westbury Gardens 
 <address>71 Old Country Rd., Old Westbury</address> <a href="tel:516-333-0048">516-333-0048</a><a href="https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/events/list/page/6/">oldwestburygardens.org</a>
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Brick Builders: Build Something Together

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The event features vendors from around the world presenting an array of orchids, along with demonstrations, lectures and raffles.
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Cost: Free admission; $8 parking fee
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 Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park Conference Center
 <address>1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay</address><a href="tel:516-376-3536">516-376-3536</a><a href="https://longislandorchidsociety.org/orchid_festival.html">longislandorchidsociety.org </a>
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Long Island Orchid Society Show and Sale

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Animal adoption fair (puppies, cats and bunnies) with puppy yoga lessons, raffle tickets, artisan vendors, food trucks, doggie fashion show and pickles for sale. Horse and farm animal rescues will be on site.&nbsp; 
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; severe weather date: May 31 
Cost: Tickets required: $20 day of;&nbsp;$15 in advance; $7 parking fee 
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 Southaven County Park 
 <address>761 Victory Ave., Yaphank</address> <a href="https://wonderlandtailsrescueinc.redpodium.com/pickles-and-paws-2026">picklesandpaws.com</a>
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Pickles and Paws Festival

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Learn about the holiday, make a Turkish whirling dervish doll and watch a dance performance. 
When: Noon to 2 p.m. 
Cost: Free with admission: $18; free younger than 1 
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 Long Island Children's Museum 
 <address>11 Davis Ave., Uniondale</address> <a href="tel:516-224-5800">516-224-5800</a><a href="https://www.licm.org/visit/">licm.org</a>
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Eid al-Adha celebration

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All skill levels are invited to create street art made with chalk. The festival features live music and arts and craft vendors. 
When: Noon to 5 p.m.;&nbsp;rain date: June 7 
Cost: Free for spectators; $30; $25 in advance for participants to reserve a square 
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 Downtown Riverhead 
 <address>Main Street and along the Peconic River</address> <a href="tel:631-727-0900">631-727-0900</a><a href="https://eastendarts.org/all-event-calendar/">eastendarts.org</a>
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Mosaic Street Painting Festival

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