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Upcoming Events

Farmingdale Fire Department Spring Street Fair and Medieval History Day

Jun3

Shop and dine along Main Street, stop by the Village Green and step back to an earlier time, bring friends and family. Join the Canton of Lions End, the local Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) group in Farmingdale for family-oriented crafts, hands-on demonstrations and exhibits for adults and children. This event is planned in conjunction with the Farmingdale Village Cultural Arts Committee. Rain date is June 10th.

Where

Farmingdale Village Green

361 Main Street

Farmingdale, NY

Price

free

Historic House Tour

Jun10

Take a stroll down Village Lane and learn the fascinating architectural and human stories behind a dozen historic Orient houses. See how current home-owners proudly preserve and celebrate the vital history behind these noteworthy residences. Once you have purchased your tickets, pick up your map and guide anytime between 10:30am & 11:30 on Saturday, June 10th at Village House – 1555 Village Lane, Orient.

Where

Village House

1555 Village Lane

Orient, NY

Price

$75

ELIH 5K

Oct15

Family walk/run to support ELIH Behavioral Health Services, check-in begins at 7:15 a.m

Where

Orient Beach State Park

40000 Main Rd.

Orient, NY

Price

$30, $10 ages 6-12

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