Step right up and have a blast at one of these carnivals, festivals, or street fairs in Nassau County in May where you can eat, shop, and play games for a day of family fun on Long Island, including the Dutch Spring Music Festival in Hempstead, the spring Fair in Oyster Bay, and the Art and Craft Fair in Hicksville.
Dutch Spring Music Festival
WHEN: May 8, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Hofstra University, 1000 Fulton Ave., Hempstead
AGES: All
WHAT: Hofstra celebrates its Dutch heritage with live entertainment, kids’ activities, and plenty of “shopportunities.”
WANT TO GO? Call or check website for cost. 516-463-6631. hofstra.edu.
St. Boniface Martyr Feast by the Shore
WHEN: May 14-17: Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 1-11pm; Sunday, 1-6pm
WHERE: Harry Tappen Beach, Prospect Avenue, Glenwood Landing
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy food, rides, and entertainment.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 631-499-6824. saintboniface.org.
The Kings County Fair
WHEN: May 14-25, 1-11pm
WHERE: Aviator Sports, 3159 Flatbush Ave., Marine Park, Brooklyn
AGES: All
WHAT: Rides, games, food, and the scenic surroundings of Floyd Bennett Field.
WANT TO GO? $5 (rides are extra). 718-758-7584. thekingscountyfair.com.
Spring Fair 2015
WHEN: May 16-17: Saturday, 11am-9pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm
WHERE: East Woods School Fair Grounds, 31 Yellow Cote Road, Oyster Bay
AGES: All
WHAT: Rides, games, face painting, raffles, and vendors.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-922-4400. eastwoods.org.
Art and Craft Fair
WHEN: May 20-24, 10am-9pm
WHERE: Broadway Mall, 358 N. Broadway Mall, Hicksville
AGES: All
WHAT: A mall-wide art and craft show. Explore the exhibitors’ booths, chock-full of local art and craft fare.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-822-6336. broadwaymall.com.
Holy Spirit Church Family Festival
WHEN: May 28-31: Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 2-11pm; Sunday, 1-7pm
WHERE: Holy Spirit Church, 16 S. 6th St., New Hyde Park
AGES: All
WHAT: Family fun, free parking.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-354-0359. holyspiritchurch.com.
Family Festival
WHEN: May 28-31: Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 2-11pm; Sunday, 2-8pm
WHERE: St. Thomas the Apostle School, 24 Westminster Road, West Hempstead
AGES: All
WHAT: Live music, rides, magic shows, and more.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-481-9310. stthomasschool.net.
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