September 2016

“JAC’s”-o’-lanterns pick brightens your October weekends

September 27, 2016May 4, 2017 Jaclyn Gangi fall activities, Halloween, Old Westbury Gardens

If you have ever been near Old Westbury Gardens on an October weekend, you may have seen have seen the nighttime illuminated with a glow – the direct result of thousands of hand-carved, lit jack-o’-lanterns created for RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns. For those Long Islanders that have never been to this annual pumpkin feast-for-the-eyes, don’t fret; you are not alone. I, too, will be attending for the first time! You can experience this magical event Fridays through Sundays (with Oct. 20 and 27 available, as well), from Oct. 7-30.

Events Fairs & Festivals Seasonal

An apple fest this Sunday keeps boredom at bay

September 20, 2016May 4, 2017 Jaclyn Gangi fall festival, Sherwood-Jayne Farm

While things like pumpkin-spiced lattes and snuggly sweaters are coveted during the fall, the season’s ripe-for-picking fruit – apples – are high on our favorites list, too! So, set your GPS for the Sherwood-Jayne Farm in East Setauket, the site for the 27th annual Apple Festival, held from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., on Sept. 25.

Events Expos & Conventions

Sneakerheads rejoice – the expo’s in town

September 13, 2016May 4, 2017 Jaclyn Gangi The Sports Arena, The Ultimate Sneaker Expo

If you’re a sneaker fanatic and you’d like to buy, sell, trade or just admire some cool footwear, you’ve got to check out the Ultimate Sneaker Expo 2016 in St. James, on Sept. 17, from noon-6 p.m.

Events Fairs & Festivals

Cow Neck’s Country Fair is back

September 6, 2016September 19, 2016 Jaclyn Gangi colonial, Sands-Willets House

You don’t need a time machine to experience days of yesteryear; simply attend this old-fashioned Country Fair, on Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in Port Washington.