West Hempstead, NY News & Events
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The Häagen-Dazs will host a grand opening and free ice cream giveaway on Saturday.
Upcoming Events
Italian Festival
Port Washington tradition filled with authentic Italian food, live music, carnival rides, fireworks, shopping, heritage, culture, and family fun
Where
North Hempstead Beach Park
175 West Shore Rd.
Port Washington, NY
Price
Free; Parking is $5 per vehicle
Bio-Blitz in the Park
Work together to find, identify and record as many different plants, animals, fungi and other organisms throughout the park, dress accordingly for the weather (jacket and closed toe hiking shoes) and be prepared to walk, bring a water bottle, register starting Aug. 30
Where
Hempstead Lake State Park
1000 Lake Dr.
West Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-766-1029
Price
$8 parking fee
Website
parks.ny.gov/visit/eventsInternational Coastal Cleanup
Help remove trash from the shorelines and protect the natural ecosystems, dress accordingly for the weather (jacket and closed toe hiking shoes), bring a water bottle, litter picking materials (pick sticks, gloves, trash bags, etc.) will be provided, meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center in Field 1, register starting Sept. 5
Where
Hempstead Lake State Park
1000 Lake Dr.
West Hempstead, NY
Phone
516-766-1029
Price
free
Website
parks.ny.gov/visit/events
