JUNE 24, 2021 • TBR NEWS MEDIA • SUMMER TIMES • PAGE A9
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
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t’s officially summer and that means it’s time for carnivals, craft fairs and festivals to pop up on the North Shore, with a cornucopia of sights, sounds, smells and tastes. From perennial favorites to new adventures, here are some events to add to your itinerary.
JUNE Smith Haven Mall Carnival
The Smith Haven Mall, Moriches Road, Lake Grove hosts a carnival from June 24 to July 4. Experience LED-enhanced rides for all ages, entertaining games, deepfried treats, sweets and other carnival eats are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday in the mall parking area. Free admission, Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36 inches and taller) are available for $35 and valid only for Monday to Thursday. Ride tickets, valid any day, are $1.50 each, $30/20 tickets, or $60/50 tickets plus 1 free ride. (Rides take 2 or more tickets each.) 866-666-3247, DreamlandAmusements.com
Summer SWAP
The Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, founder Tom Manuel and Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn present “Summer Stages With A Purpose” (Summer SWAP), offering visitors a walking experience through the Stony Brook Village area, with four stages presenting music, art, history, educational lectures, activities and other cultural happenings on June 24, July 1 and July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The four stages will be set up throughout the Stony Brook Village area including the front lawn of the Jazz Loft; Sand Street Beach, Stony Brook Village Inner Court, and the Brookhaven Town Lot by the kayak launch. Free. 631-751-1895
Heritage Park Carnival
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai Coram Road, Mt. Sinai hosts a Carnival from June 25 to July 4. Enjoy rides, games, and food in a beautiful park setting. Hours are 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays to Thursday. Tickets must be purchased in advance by visiting www. newtonshows.com. 631-509-0882
Makers Market in Setauket
Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket presents a Maker’s Market, a series of small, outdoor events featuring regional artists and makers on June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. Jewelry, pottery, printmaking, woodworking, photography, clothing, and much more. Free admission. 631-751-2676, www.gallerynorth.org
Hallockville Yard Sale
Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead will hold its annual Yard Sale on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Dream Wheel from Dreamland Amusements heads to Smith Haven Mall on June 24.
Lots of treasures including kitchen items, home décor, small furniture items, tools & equipment, antiques and more. Rain date is June 27. 631-298-5292, www.hallockville.org
Family Fun Day
It’s time to celebrate summer! Join The Shoppes at East Wind, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River for a Family Fun Day on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carousel rides, multiple bounce houses, vendors, music, face painting and more! Register at www. eastwindlongisland.com.
Smithtown Village Craft Fair
The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown hosts a Village Craft Fair on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with over 100 artists and artisans featuring one of a kind creations and designs (rescheduled from May 28). Free admission. 631-846-1459
Summer Line Dance
Join Bethel Hobbs Community Farm, 178 Oxhead Road, Centereach for an afternoon of Country Western Line Dancing on June 27 at 1:30 p.m. with Skip and the Country Rhythms Team. All dances will be taught. $25 per person includes lite refreshments and 50/50. Tickets are available at www. hobbsfarm.info, 631-774-1556
JULY Alive on 25
Downtown Riverhead hosts Alive on 25 on Main Street and along the Peconic River on July 1, 15, 29 and Aug. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Music, food, craft beer, wine, artists, vendors, kids activities, street performers, with fireworks on July 1 at 9:15 p.m. 631209-4244, www.aliveon25.com
Tesla Birthday EXPO
In celebration of Nikola Tesla’s 165th birthday, the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, 5 Randall Road, Shoreham presents a Tesla Birthday EXPO on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature an ArcAttack electric music and light show with Tesla coils, STEAM exhibits, demonstrations, business and community showcase, artisans, vendors and food. Tickets are $25 adults , $22 seniors/ veterans/students (w/ID) , $10 ages 5 to 17, free for kids under 5. Purchase tickets online at www.teslasciencecenter.org. 631886-2632
Colonial Market Fair
The Huntington Militia hosts a Colonial Market Fair at the Arsenal Museum, 425 Park Ave., Huntington on July 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy practice musket and canon drills, militia muster, period craft demonstrations and vendor market, cooking demonstrations, and 18th century period music. Free. Rain date is July 18. 516-4483097, huntingtonmilitia.com
Summer Celebration Festival
The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook hosts a Summer Celebration Festival & Food Drive on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring local creative vendors, live music, free face painting, art exhibit, free craft projects, snacks and more! Fun for all ages! No admission fee; just bring a non-perishable food item to help feed Long Island families in need. Rain date is July 25. 631-751-7707, www.rebolicenter.org
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