West Hempstead, NY News & Events

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, October 2

Cars and Coffee Meet

Oct5

Free coffee and baked breakfast goods will be offered to those arriving in a classic vehicle from the year 2000 or earlier, register

Where

Riesterer's Bakery & Cake Gallery

282 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-7636

Price

free

Website

forms.gle/FhKiYEoZsMz38gH86

Tango Concert

Oct5

Live musical performance of Argentinian music with professional dancers, register

Where

West Hempstead Public Library

500 Hempstead Ave.

West Hempstead, NY

Phone

516-481-2608

Price

free

Website

Fall Fishing Festival

Oct18

Fishing with loaner rods and bait, fishing instruction, casting instruction, fish cleaning services, children's entertainment and more, held at Field 4, register

Where

Hempstead Lake State Park

1000 Lake Dr.

West Hempstead, NY

Price

free

Website

parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=31-45681.0

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