Merrick, NY News & Events

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

LI playgrounds worth the drive

Explore themed playgrounds that go beyond everyday parks, where kids can climb a pirate ship, fire truck and more.

Power display: Caterina Surleti homers twice to lead Wheatley softball past VSN

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 11

Kids Bicycle Safety Day

Apr11

Bicycle safety demonstrations for children of all ages, learn the importance of helmets, ride in obstacle courses and more, bring your own bicycle and helmet

Where

Marjorie R. Post Community Park

Unqua Rd. and Merrick Rd.

Massapequa, NY

Price

free

Website

massapequakiwanis.org

Marine Corps League #561 Meeting

Apr15

The Western Long Island Detachment meets

Where

Lynbrook VFW Howard-Lathrop Post #2307

235 Merrick Rd.

Lynbrook, NY

11563-2621

Phone

516-599-1837

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Apr16

Holocaust Remembrance Day with Vincent Marmorale, producer of the film, My Italian Secret: The Forgotten Heroes

Where

Merrick Road Golf Course Clubhouse

2550 Clubhouse Rd.

Merrick, NY

Phone

516-292-9000 x7260

Price

free

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