Wantagh, NY News & Events

Check out Wantagh restaurants, events, weather, high school sports and more Nassau County news.

Derek Yormack of Bellmore JFK wins Dual Diamond Award

Top two-way player in Nassau put up big numbers at the plate and on the mound / in the field.

Carey baseball star Jayden Gigante wins Don Lang Diamond Award

Where to go camping (or glamping) on LI

Jack Scannapieco's solid pitching helps Massapequa to third state crown

Calhoun falls in state Class AA softball championship game

Upcoming Events

Sunday, June 14

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Jun18

The Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will discuss how to recognize common signs of the Alzheimer's disease and identify next steps to take, including how to talk to a doctor, register starting May 28

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-221-1200

Price

free

Website

wantaghlibrary.org

Pride Lantern Walk

Jun25

Nighttime lantern walk featuring rainbow lanterns for Pride Month, register

Where

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Pkwy.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-809-8222

Price

$4

Website

jonesbeachenc.org

Neighborhood Concert: Bright Lights

Jun30

Live outdoor musical performance by Matchbox Twenty tribute band Bright Lights, weather permitting

Where

Wantagh Park

1 King Rd.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

516-572-0200

Price

free

Website

nassaucountyny.gov/1767/Parks-Recreation-Museums

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