There’s no lack of activities in Huntington, with events throughout the week for residents of all ages. As the weather warms, the schedule is picking up.
Here are just a few of the events coming up in the next several days.
May 2: The Whaling Museum will show how a ship gets into a bottle at its Crafts and Cocktails Ship in a Jar event. 6:30-8 p.m. Over 21 only. Explore examples from the museum’s Kappel Ship in a Bottle Collection up close. Then, sip a Dark & Stormy cocktail as you create your own ship model in a jar.
May 2: The Hot Mom Walk at Heckscher Park. 9:30 a.m.-11 am. Moms supporting moms through motherhood. Join at anytime when we are there- don’t worry about arriving on time.
May 5: The Marcie Mazzola 5k walk/run goes off at 8:30 a.m. at the Huntington YMCA. Proceeds help send children in need to experience the magic of YMCA Summer Day Camp.
May 5: St. John’s Episcopal Church hosts the Jazz Loft All Stars, a quintet of musicians and bandleaders, teaming up for a special performance of selections from the Great American Songbook. A “Cinco de Mayo” style reception will follow. General Admission $30. Seniors/Veterans/Students $15.
May 5: The Centerport Fire Department car show. 11 am-3 pm at Centerport Beach. Tickets are $10 per person; under 12, free.
On the Calendar
May 11: The 24th annual Run for the Health of It in Northport. 9 am. Amazon gift cards awarded to top 3 in each 5 year age group beginning at 14 and under. First 350 participants receive a swag bag valued at more than $25 while supplies last. Virtual option available.
May 11: Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Paramount.
May 19: Mill Dam Park will be the site of the Huntington Waterfront Festival and Craft Fair. From 10 to 4 p.m. Greater Huntington Boating Council starts off Huntington Safe Boating Week with the 9th annual festival.