Wantagh, NY News & Events

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

East Meadow bar partially damaged after parked car catches fire

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, July 18

Sand Sculpting Clinic

Jul19

Tony Cusicanqui will lead teach sand packing, basic carving techniques and creative designs

Where

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Pkwy.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

631-321-3510

Price

$10 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

County Line

Jul20

County Line – Contemporary & classic country / southern rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs

Where

Wantagh Public Library

3285 Park Ave.

Wantagh, NY

Price

free

Website

wantaghlibrary.org/calendar

Sand Sculpting Contest

Jul23

Contestants may use sand, water and other natural materials native to the beach to create sand art, prizes will be awarded in several categories

Where

Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Pkwy.

Wantagh, NY

Phone

631-321-3510

Price

$10 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

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