Summer Festivals Abound in Area

Written by Joe Dowd

It seems like this weekend has all sorts of outdoor fairs and activities to take part in around the New Hyde Park area. Check out these big local events:

EAST MEADOW

Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre will host the Salute to Veterans Concert starring Tony Orlando the USO Liberty Bells on Saturday, August 3rd.  Ceremonies honoring our armed services past and present will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Admission is free.

FARMINGDALE: 

St. Kilian’s Players are launching their final weekend of their summer production of "Shrek" and tickets (@ $12) remain available at St. Kilian Rectory through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-9 .p.m., and also at the door. Remaining shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m.

HICKSVILLE (Just Over PLAINVIEW Line) 

Our Lady of Mercy's Family Festival continues Friday and all through the weekend in Hicksville. Admission free. Church is located on South Oyster Bay Road. 

GLEN COVE

The St. Rocco’s Feast continues on 3rd Street in Glen Cove from 6-11 p.m Thursday and through the weekend. What you’ll find: Free admission, live entertainment, homemade Italian food, rides, games and crafts. This is a huge annual event.

GARVIES POINT (on GLEN COVE's water front)

Garvies Point Day returns to Glen Cove Saturday with special tours, films and crafts. The event, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,  at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve. There is a special program fee of $5 for adults and children ages 4 and older.